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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
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
What happens when you get Beyond The Wind Door coresspondant Alejandra to read all 14 New Century books in a year? She does it her way! In the order she decides! (Full Spoiler potential!)
To start:
- 1. Stonespring Maidens: Lesbians, You Say?
- 2. Let Them Go: Short and Spooky!
- 3. Tiger's Eye: Fine, Tell Me About Cats.... Oooh.
- 4. Arlington: Not A West Wing Fan
- 5. Secret Rooms: Lets Go To Apocalypse School!
- 6. Princess Thieves: Not Ready for Steamheart, Time for Fun!
- 7. Christmas Thieves: Merlaine and the Nag's Excellent Christmas!
- 8. Steamheart: Train Buddies! Also, Harry Learns About Racism
- 9. Cartographer's Handbook: The Historical Documents!
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "All Star" by Beat Mechanik
Outro is "Posin" by Peggy Suave
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Our final words on chapter 39:
- A Different Side of Seth
- Terms and Conditions
- The Sound of New Century
- Mysteries and Riddles
- Returning to Today
- Outtakes!
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outros are "Sayonara Wild Hearts and "Wild Hearts Never Die" by Daniel Olson
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
We devoted an entire recording to chapter 39, since there was a lot to discuss. During part 1 we cover:
- A Hair's Breadth from Death
- Divine Visions
- Memory Is The Key
- The Shadow Woman
- If you can't beat the Muppets...
Also, some images related to our conversation.
The Angel of Death:
And Ereshkigal:
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Time" by Sarah McLachlan
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Finally, we return to Steamheart. The Steamheart of Darkness.
- Rose, The Voice of the Enemy
- Annie's Standard
- Salvation Hangs on a Knife's Edge
- Miguel Dons the Mask
- Butler's Decent - What They Took
- Words That Resonate
- Reinforcements of a Wight Pallor
- ...Catastrophe Averted?
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Ghost" by Mystery Skulls
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
The beginning of our discussion on chapters 35-38, but mostly just that first one!
Today we cover Annie:
- How
- Where
- When
- Why
- and what we're all feeling by the end.
Don't know what I mean? Finish Chapter 35, sweet summer child.
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Legends Never Die" by Against the Current
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Further in and further down. Chapter 34: The People of Green Hollow
- Unpacking the Horror Spice
- Civility as a Weapon
- The Poisoned Rose
- Abgail Unleashes
- The Presence and Absence of Violence
- How do we deal with those who would annihilate us?
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Zombie" by Bad Wolves
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Part 4, the beginning of the end. We start getting Dark. Mostly a discussion of Chapter 33, though we hint at what's to come in the following chapter...
- Turning Points and the Heart of Darkness
- Abigail and Annie at the Cliff's Edge
- Getting Mad - emotions as a representation of Chaos
- Supportive Frank, Explaining Jeremy, Angry Harry
- How Miguel Copes - How Others Help
- The looming dread of Green Hollow
- ...how would Steamheart and New Century translate into a tv show?
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "You Learn" by Alanis Morissette
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Chapter 32, the final piece of Part 3. A big conflict, but not the last one...
- The Assault of Steamheart
- The Power of a Tiger
- Final Sacrifices, part 1
- Remembering Chadwick Boseman and Kevin Conroy
- Challenging Seth's Sovreignty
- Wendigo Mysteries - how does Seth fit in?
The Light from Distant Bonfires: https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Distant-Bonfires-Gothic-Tales/dp/B0BKQLQW97
Finding Batman - https://why-i-love-comics.tumblr.com/post/686429424926736384/dc-pride-1-finding-batman-2022-written-by
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Midroll Music: Apprehension and Lone Harvest by Kevin McLeod
Clare De Lune by Claude Debussy
Outro is "Ashes" by Celine Dion
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Further discussion on Chapters 30 and 31!
- Escape from Sytash
- Remembering the Fallen
- Suspicious Minds
- Jeremy: Beyond the Rainbow
- Power and Responsibility
- There Are No Happy Endings...
- Abby: When She Doesn't Get What She Wants
One episode to go in part 3 of Steamheart, covering the momentous events of Chapter 32, next time...
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Midroll Music: "I Cant Make You Love Me (Instrumental)" by Bonnie Raitt
Outro is "Leaving" by Indigo Girls
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Through the Wind Door... to Sytash. The beginning of our discussion on Chapters 30-32
- Abigail and Raven: Round 2?
- Jeremy gets His Wish?
- Miguel Takes Point
- Through the Green Door?
- The Horror of Plants
Special guest star Dr. Sarah Skeels!
And Relevant looks at nature narrated by David Attenborough:
Water Lily: https://youtu.be/SM-Ilh2lHZk
Rafflesia: https://youtu.be/YxIpl38rsMo
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 "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Rafflesia" by Benji Merrison and Will Slater.