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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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Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
Holy cow, part 2 came out quickly!
Listen to our takes on this seminal Tim Burton Classic, and comparing it to Chicken Run! Spoilers: didn't work for me. Listen to my reasoning and yell at me!
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Midroll is "Sally's Song" by Amy Lee
Outro is "I Miss You" by Bink 182
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Once more, beyond the Wind Door! Today is part one of a discussion comparing three stop motion movies and our experiences with them. Today we discuss Chicken Run from 2000 by Aardman Productions! Join me, Toby, and my wife Maureen on this journey!
Stagefright - by Steven Box (Aardman Prod)
https://youtu.be/XcVc-hMniUE?si=mToOkPqXbcn2T21X
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Flip, Flop and Fly" by Elias Hall
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/
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Intro and Outro are "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Look, its not a great title. But it's what I came up with.
Lacking other side content to share, I decided to try something new: discussing favorite music with my wife. Songs from the long ago 70's and 80's, to far more current media. You'll probably note some through lines running throughout as we talk about what these songs mean to us (links to relevant music videos). For this week:
Paul Simon - Boy In The Bubble:
https://youtu.be/Uy5T6s25XK4?si=5ctdF5WSSMEgQ3ns
Simon and Garfunkel - I Am A Rock
Sara Barellies - Armor
https://youtu.be/a6Uj2QyBJVc?si=mFjV6xvxGRvWeY8d
Sara Barellies - Cassiopeia
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is Simon and Garfunkel - "The Boxer"
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
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Out of the Wind Door and into the Wide Blue Yonder...
Or wait, no, we're actually covering The Giggle this time. But really, here is part 2 of a discussion on Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials, so discussion and spoilers covering The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder, and The Giggle. And listen to the end for a hell of a plot twist! Special guest stars Kevin Veighey and Jesse Ferguson!
The visuals from the Craig Ferguson Doctor Who opening skit:
https://youtu.be/M9P4SxtphJ4?si=U0QGeKkcTrnI9_7F
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
An essay I wrote in 2019, after interviewing Alex and Sharon for Steamheart. The first creative writing I'd done in a while. And needed practice for the podcast I would eventually do with Toby.
The essay now includes Music and an epilogue to my personal little story. Spoilers for certain story elements of The Good Place, but specifically for Season 4, episode 9 of that show.
Midroll is "Clean Soul" by Kevin McLeod
Outro is "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Here's the rest of it and it's extra long. But only slightly because of what I added.
As before, spoilers not just for Steamheart, but for all New Century books released by 2019, including and especially The Princess Thieves.
It's amazing to think so much started here. Enjoy.
Toby's Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/theinquisitivej
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Intro is "The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Let Go" by Beau Young Prince
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
This Wind Door once more opens next to a TARDIS! Lacking his Real Life Doctor companion, Greg invites Kevin Veighey back to Dish on the Doctor, plus time travel expert Jesse Fergusson to be our foil!
Today we cover The Star Beast and Wild Blue Yonder, though there will be discussion of overarching themes of all three 14th Doctor Specials, so expect potential spoilers for all! Allon-sy!
Catherine Tate Comic Relief Skit!
https://youtu.be/WxB1gB6K-2A?si=HJld5GftspIPM7Df
The Importance of Doctor Who's Trans Character
https://youtu.be/4hm5Pv0HbXY?si=nrJgWhd-SLXrJNog
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Late 2019, Alex was making the post Steamheart materials after the release of the final episode of the audiodrama. Then he had a banger of an idea: why not ask two fans to interview them instead of just doing content with the cast?
Little did he know what he started.
4 years later, I rerelease these interviews that began with me and Toby and our crappy mics. Complete with added editorials from me, reflecting on how those old interviews sound now, and reflections on what we did and what's to come.
Spoiler warning: We discuss several aspects of all of Phase 1, including elements from The Princess Thieves, which we have not yet covered in the Retrospective. This Warn You.
Enjoy!
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Intro is "The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Walk Me Home" by P!nk