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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
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
I hope you like Pitch Meetings. Because this episode has one and it was the thing that took the longest to do!
Our final thoughts on the biggest book of New Century.
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 and Outro are "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Our final thoughts on this, the longest journey. The Journey of Steamheart.
- Working for Hope
- Endings and Beginnings... ours and theirs.
- Is that a Wrap?
- What Does This Journey Offer Us
- Missed Opportunities
- Is this book really 'no-one's favorite'?
- Final look at a few characters - our favorites?
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 and Outro are is "My Silver Lining" by First Aid Kit
Midroll music includes: "Bittersweeet" and "Thunder Dreams" by Kevin McCleod
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
The last episode before our wrapup, covering details from chapters 40-42!
- Stories Yet Untold
- Coming To Terms With Sadness
- Final Reflections on Jeremy
- Abigail's Emotional Release
- The Historical Texts
- Outtakes!
It's been a long journey. The end is nigh.
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 includes:
"Shores of Avalon" by Kevin Mcloud
"Silent Winter" by Running Wolf
"Samwise The Brave" by Howard Shore
"Make Your Decision" by Dan Phillipson
Outro is "Where The West Began" by Ferenc Hegedus
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
The final chapters of Steamheart 40-42. The Beginning of the End.
- How Do You End This Story?
- This Does Not Feel Like Victory
- Not Nice to Meet You, Rose. Run For Your Life.
- Dread it, run from it...
- A Doorway to Heaven?
- The Voice of the Shit Shaman
- Reinventing The Story
All this and more.
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 "Where Is The Love?" by Black Eyed Peas
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