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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.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
(With regards to changing ones voice enough to dissapear into roles) "When someone says 'I had no idea that was you', that's about the best thing I think anybody can give me as praise... and honestly, that's just about made my day!!!! - Matt
It's time for one of the most animated members of New Century's cast to come to the mike. Matt Wardle talks about how he came to work with Alex, how his real life experience with caretaking for a disabled partner plays into some of his voice work, and his love of playing villains.
There is a lot of frank discussion on real world stuff like living with disability, living life with high empathy and expression of feelings. But with all of the serious heartfelt stuff some a lot of fun digression. We learn more about what went into the acting out of Jeremy Pines, Oberon the Akka, Krieger, and one of our favorite people to hate on so far in New Century, Mayor Caleb Buck. We discuss the tribulations of accents in voice acting, as well as sublimating our own natural tendencies in order to fit or even dissapear into a character.
Also Matt may have ESP? Because he keeps on anticipating what we are going to ask next without having a copy of our interview outline...
The Reason I Watch Movies by Alex Shaw (scored by Bowie and Queen): https://youtu.be/-AR8jcoL5MQ
The Captain's Wife's Lament (using animation from World of Warcraft): https://youtu.be/nqvA5IyfSSQ
The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Intro is "The Avengers" by Alan Sylvestri
Outro is "The Captain's Wife's Lament" by Paul and Storm
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Good lord I missed hearing Matt’s voice!
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
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