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In 2013, Alex Shaw published a small novel called The Cartographer’s Handbook, the first in a series called The New Century Multiverse. The premise is alt history, where post-Civil War America is suddenly overcome with a plague of dangerous monsters that overwhelm the Reconstruction, and bring the nation to its knees. The series is not about its fall, however, but about the heroes that help bring it back from the brink, and step into a wider world that is not the one they knew. New mysteries to unlock, magics to discover, and worlds to explore. Ten years later, the New Century Multiverse is now thirteen books strong, with more on the way. It has had 2 major story arcs, an Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books, and multiple worlds and genres to explore. This is its first fan podcast. Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of the novels and their corresponding audiodramas, along with interviews of the cast and creators. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series.
Episodes
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
And there we are. The final four chapters. The story concludes. Do we get a happy ending? or is it just happy enough?
Miracle of Sound Music Video: https://youtu.be/peVzdtm4iZ4
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Other tracks:
"Warmth and Respect", "Leaves Dancing"- Wanderstop OST
"Five Armies", "Dangerous", "Private Reflection", "Babylon", "Shores of Avalon", "Heavy Heart", "Anguish", "Gaslamp Funworks", "Truth in Stones"- Kevin MacLeod
"Letting Go", "To Forgive or Kill - Bear McCreary
"Main Theme", "Warlock Combat" - XCom 2 OST
"How Can I Heal" - David Julyan
"The Scientist (Instrumental) - Original by Coldplay, cover by Brooklyn Duo
"Knights of Guenivere - Main Theme" by Aaron Olson and Leland Cox
"Come Home","Foundation" - The Newton Brothers
"All Star" - Smash Mouth
"Outro" by Evgeny Teilor and "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch
Also, multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST.
Outro is "London Town 2026" by Miracle of Sound
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Originally recorded in October of 2025, finally we are finishing our work with Season 6, and the third act of The Princess Thieves. Today we cover Chapters 20-23... and a little extra besides.
Be warned after the 2 hour mark: the glass shards of Kaleidoscope might be cutting... at least emotionally.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Other tracks include:
"Wounded", "Scheming Weasel","Private Reflection", "Resignation","Despair and Triumph","Shores of Avalon", "Vision of Persistence", "Long Road Ahead","The Dread","Promises to Keep"- Kevin MacLeod
"Family Ties" - Telltale's The Walking Dead OST
"Olympus " - Ross Bugden
"Evil Eye" -Hades 2 OST
"Let Me Sleep" - David Julyan
"The Way It Is" originial by Bruce Hornsby, cover by Uwe Karcher
"Miss Claire Remembers" - Enya
"True Greatness" - Bjorn Lynne
"Outro" by Evgeny Teilor and "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch
Also, multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST.
Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
My struggle to put into words the frustratingly long journey of covering New Century's Princess Thieves.
Tracks include:
"Magic Forest, "Private Reflection", "Heart of Nowhere" ,"Babylon". "Wounded" "Sovereign" "Despair and Triumph", "Resignation", "Perspectives", and "Thunder Dreams" by Kevin Macleod
"Arrival" by I Sazanov.
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Well. That took way too long. But it will get easier from here. We're not done fighting, and neither are our heroes. Our final discussions on Chapters 15-19, with more hot on its heels.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll includes:
Select Tracks from the Princess Thieves OST
"Grave Matters" "Despair and Triumph" "Ossuary" "Promises to Keep"- Kevin McLeod
"Possible Futures" - Citizen Sleeper OST
"Land of Confusion - Instrumental" - Original by Genesis, cover by Fury Hearted Productions
"Very Busy" Son Lux from the EEAAO OST
"King of Pain - Piano Instrumental" Original by The Police, Instrumental by Jenny Floor
"Precious Illusions - Instrumental" Original by Alanis Morissettle, cover by Just Jane
"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch and "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor
Outro is "Silent Running" by Mike and the Mechanics
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
A personal essay on how I found meaning in one particular New Century protagonist, who models my past and my future.
"How can I Heal" - Memento OST
"My Silver Lining" (Instrumental) - First Aid Kit
"Stupid (Instrumental)" -Sarah McLachlan
"Private Reflection", "Wounded", "Magical Forest"- Kevin Mcleod
"Imagined Futures" - Amos Roddy, Citizen Sleeper 2 OST
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
The wheel keeps turning. And finally, more Princess Thieves discussion has come. We now delve into the darkest part of the story. Shattering Illusions, telling truths, and confronting the faces of evil. The beginning of our analysis on chapters 15-19 is here.
And so are the ever shifting images... of Kaleidoscope.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll includes:
"Despair and Triumph", "Side Path", "Dark Times", "Touching Moments", "Perspectives" and other pieces from the Princess Thieves OST by Kevin McLeod
"Salvation" - God of War 2018 OST
"Mona Lisa (Instrumental)" by Dominic Fike
Outro includes:
"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch
"Outro" by Evgeny Teilor
Used under Creative Commons Licence
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Our first discussion of New Century in the new year! I hope it's fufilling enough for the wait till the next one! This one is full of character analysis and more of my attempts to use music to create a good atmosphere for literary discussion! Also deconstruction of a Poe boy from a Poe family! Enjoy!
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll:
"Double Back" from the Signalis OST
The House" and "I Have To Get Away from Here" - Fernando Velasquez from Crimson Peak Soundtrack
"Leonard and Natalie" and "Remember Me" from the Memento Soundtrack
"7-DS" by Grey
plus multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST
Outro is "Can't Hold Me Down" by GriZ and Teal Nash
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Okay.
Let's try this one more time.
Once more after a too long hiatus, we're back with our retrospective on The Princess Thieves. And while I'll still be working on other side projects in between, the episodes will keep coming, as I've got three more episodes after this - in the can - to process.
So lets see more about what our guardians of Keledor get into, hmm?
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is various entries from the Princess Thieves OST
Outro is "Rogue" by DizzyEight ft. Johnald & KBN Chrollo
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Today is the music episode! Or well, mostly the music episode. We go in depth with a lot of the most important or notable tracks in the Princess Thieves sound track, though more conversation is down the road as tracks come up in the story.
We also have more character discussion, specifically with regards to Meg and The Nag, but also a pivotal conversation between Baltus, Duke Coriolanus, and Mortimer Wilson, as we continue to unpack the motivations, feelings, and character of the Grand Duke.
Outtakes at the end... and a little something extra.
(Content warning for unexpected emotional outbursts)
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as "Baker Street - Instrumental" by Gerry Rafferty
Outro includes:
"The Fanny Pack" from the Everything Everywhere All At Once OST
"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch
"Outro" by Evgeny Teilor
Used under Creative Commons Licence
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Okay! Let's try this again, one more time. After an extended hiatus due to circumstances beyond our control, it's Princess Thieves time again!
This time covering the events of chapters 6-10, including discussions of dreams, masks, identity, goals, the dichotomy of being safe and yet craving freedom, the main streets and parks of London, and the magic of finding someone that truly sees you.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as 'Come Together (Instrumental)' by The Beatles.
Outro is 'Come With Me Now' by KONGOS