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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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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
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/
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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 Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
The end of our deep dive on Spidermen:Proving Ground! And by the end, I mean ANOTHER 2 HOURS OF US TALKING. So hope you like what we have to say!
- Ranking All The Side Quests and Collections!
- Saying Goodbye To A Friend
- Rich Man's Burden and Making It Our Problem
- The Evolved Suit
- Reliving The Past, and Making A More Interesting Future
- Toby Speaks about Endings
- Resonance with New Century??
- What's next, Insomniac?
I love all the work we've ever done discussing New Century. But that has just prepared us to make these episode really special. Thanks for joining us.
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Other music from the Spiderman OST, Miles Morales OST, Spiderman 2 OST, and finally the Undertale OST
Outro is "Where We Come From" by Lecrae
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
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
A deep dive into the new Insomniac Spiderman game, full spoilers, including:
- Where Gameplay Conflicts with Narrative
- The Game's All New Power Sets
- Peter and Harry v Peter and Miles
- MJ's character arc
- The Addiction of Power
- What Story Miles Enables
- Forgiveness? Or Acceptance?
- How do you reform a violent past?
- Mother Figures
- Is there gonna be Carnage?
- The Music of Spiderman
All this and more.
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Other music from the Spiderman:Miles Morales and Spiderman 2 OST
Outro is "Swing" by Earthgang ft. Benji
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
The chaotic ending! In part 2 we discuss the rest of Alejandra's reading order:
- 10. Nightfall of the Wendigo: Wait, What?
- 11. Panther Soul: Okay, Definitely a Furry
- 12. Uncivil Outlaw: Finally A Fan of The Mind and the Heart
- 13. Back In Time + Space: Puzzle Solving with Time Travel
- And Finally,
- 14. Castle of The Moon: The Search for More Sex
Followed by final thoughts and hopes for future New Century stories!
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "All Star" by Beat Mechanik
Outro is "Misery x CPR X Reese's Puffs Rap"
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Well, here's another first. Dr. Skeels-Jungius and I are covering a videogame! But it's a video game we feel strongly about, both in the original experience, as part of a series of games, but also as lovers of Spider-Man and his extended mythology. (Because the name is confusing, we also refer to this game officially as Spider-Men: Proving Grounds)
This is a spoiler free episode, and today we discuss:
- Our own pasts with Spider-Man media
- Our experience and love of the first two Insomniac games
- Our feelings on gameplay, traversal, and certain side activities
- Spidey-Wardrobe
- And all over spoiler free conclusions!
TL;DL We liked the game a lot. But the Mephisto is in the details! Come join us.
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "It's My Time" by LeCrae