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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 Cartographer's Handbook: The Historical Documents!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
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Part 2 of our initial conversations on the hot new thing, Castle of the Moon.
As before, this episode will spoil the book in question, will potentially spoil Any Other Part of New Century because we get into a bunch of the implications for how this book reveals previously unknown context about previously released books. Part and parcel of being a prequel!
On top of that, this will get into spoilers for the movie Memento. Yes, revealing that is a bit of a spoiler in and of itself, can't be helped. I still don't think it would prepare you for how it comes into play, and Memento is a 23 year old movie, but still! We cant talk about how mind blowing this book is without the proper context! (Timestamp is 34:20 to 38:30)
Get ready for sex, grief, bargaining, and killer music.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Midroll is "One Winged Angel - Rebirth" from the FF7 Remake OST
Outro is "Between Heaven and Hell" by Miracle of Sound
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Part 2 of our 2023 Spooktacular Episode! Once more with Alejandra Vargas and Kevin Veighey, we discuss two episodes of Doctor Who with the 9th Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston. Spoilers for "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances" but also some minor spoilers for Series 1 in general, as well as a future episode of Matt Smith's run. Fantastique! (Outtakes at the end!)
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Welcome To The Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
What's the buzz, tell me what's happening... hey neighbor, have you heard the good New's?
That's right, a new book is here, and a new round of hot takes. This is only Part 1 of Toby and Greg dishing on the new book Castle of the Moon.
Big ol spoiler warning: if you have not read All the books up till this point, there may be spoilers for those books. Obviously, we get into full details on Castle, but because by Word of God this is a trilogy with Nightfall of the Wendigo, elements of this book may get referenced in relation to Nightfall. THIS WARN YOU.
And with that... here we go.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Other Music is from the Fear and Hunger OST, including "Minor Terror", "Eastern Wind", "Muted Aggression", and the main theme.
Outro is "Demons" by Henri Werner
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
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Happy Halloween, Boils and Ghouls and non-binary changelings, etc etc...
In part 1, we get to discuss The Blob from 1958, and Arachnophobia from 1990! Stop your grinnin, and drop your linen. It's gonna be a rolicking good time. Guest Starring Alejandra Vargas and Kevin Veighey.
Keep listening till the end!
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode.
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
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Today, Greg Toby and Alejandra each bring a movie to the table to discuss! It's one more outing with the Beyond Team! (Expect Spoilers!!)
6:45 - Zom100: Bucket list of the Dead
46:48 - The Company of Wolves
01:26:00 - Molly's Game
02:06:47 - Secret Behind The Whitescarves??!
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Midroll includes:
"The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes
"Night In The Forest" by Sergey Chereminiskov
"Sorceress" by Stereohada (All of the above thanks to Free Music Archive)
"Decline" by Kevin McLeod
"Retrograde" by James Blake
Outro is "Awaken" by Ray Chen ft. Valerie Brousard
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
And here's the final Whitescarves Episode for Panther Soul! Which means it will be years before we talk about it again! Get all your hot takes and insights here!
- Felis Ex Machina
- Audio Challenges: Editing and Rhyming
- How to Deal With Death, both fictional and real
- Planet of Cats: What's Next?
- Rama-sonas!
- Fathers and Sons
- Alex Exeunt, Pursued by a Tiger
- Maureen's Many Thoughts on Rama
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 "The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Midroll Music includes:
"Undertale" from the Undertale OST
"Stand By Me - Violin Cover" by Peter Metarski
"Father and Son (Instrumental)" by Cat Stevens
"Wakanda" and "T'Challa" by Ludwig Goransson
"Deja Vu" by Tsuko G
Outro is "Stand By Me" by Florence and the Machine