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- Allies - Part 1 (Arlington)The second half of Season 4 begins in earnest, as we move into chapters 1-4 of the novel Arlington.These chapters will be covered by three smaller episode in total, and today we get into:A look back on where we've beenThe connecting thread of how these four chapters introduce our four primary narratorsA discussion of Annie Oakley, and how starting with her narration puts us in familiar territoryA change of mood, and a new setting that makes the beginning of the novel line more up with what we learned of the world from the HandbookHow from the very first chapter, plot twists occur that throw everything into chaos, and set not only the tone for everything going forwards......but also with it's final lines, the novel telling us exactly what kind of story it is.The New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Hard Times" by Paramore54 min
- Dramatis Personae - Part 4 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)Finally, the end. (just of this novel.)As feels right, most of our conversation hinges around the tale of Thomas Arlington's life, what is revealed of it in the Handbook at least. It is autobiographical, so there are details yet to be learned in future books. But for now, we discuss what Thomas chooses to say about himself, as well as what that reveals about his character at this time, and whether the intent of his story is ultimately successful.From there, all our final thoughts from all our Yesterdays in regards to the Handbook. Where it belongs in the reading order, how it stands among other books in the series, and why. Reflecting finally on its place in publication history as the first New Century book, and how things have changed since 2013.With the full context only hinted at in Secret Rooms revealed - we, like the New Century itself - can move forward into Arlington.The Insidiousness of Root Beer and the Federation: https://youtu.be/6VhSm6G7cVkRemembering Mattie: https://www.oprah.com/spirit/in-memory-of-mattie-stepanek/2The New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House1 hr 41 min
- New’s Of The Century: Nightfall of the Wendigo, Part 3Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen. Here is the last of our discussion on the latest New Century book (which won't remain the newest for long, since Back In Time is hot on it's heels.) Our discussion includes (show notes spoiler free)The story developments with Seth and the Wendigo.Discussion of new characters, and some parallels between them and influencial moviesThe dramatic plot turn, what it means for New Century going forwards, and how shocking it is considering the status quo originally set up by Phase One.The importance of closureAnd finally, speculations regarding Back In Time.14 minutes of outtakes after the outro, some of them podcast related, and some just fun! Rah, Rah, podcasting.SPOILERS FOR ALL OF NEW CENTURYHere, a picture of Toby's old hamster, Pongo (listen to outtakes for an explanation.)The New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of freemusicarchive.orgOutro is "The Eagle and the Hawk" by John Denver1 hr 42 min
- Dramatis Personae - Part 3 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)We cover a lot in this one for only a little over an hour of content! (plus over 11 minutes of outtakes)The stories of Kaufmann, Sadler, and Tudor, and their roles in discussions the technical elements of being a Cartographer.The example set by General CurtisThe stories of Chorley, Considine, Blaine and Oakley, and their connection to a greater themeAnd finally, the stories of Santos and Wilson, and the role of both the Wider world in the Handbook narrative, and how it will play into future books.We're coming down to the end of our story, but even with only a little left, our final episode will be plenty long.Part 1 of 8 - Bringing Back What Is Stolen - The Avenging Feminine: https://youtu.be/wmR8A1a8shkWhy African American's Loathe Uncle Tom: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93059468Assume the Position with Robert Wuhl (links encompass the story of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Franklin Pierce):https://youtu.be/KDGZ1Mltv8whttps://youtu.be/rpvveJcYUeAThe New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers1 hr 25 min
- New’s Of The Century: Nightfall of the Wendigo - Part 2Trigger Warning: While we do not get into a lot of detail on the act itself, once more, the subject of rape comes up. Time stamp is approximately between 29min-49 min.We begin where we ended last time, on a further discussion of our characters. This includes an analysis on Frank, James, their interactions with each other, and then some fairly heavy conversation in regards to what happens between Yagana and James, and our various thoughts and feelings on it.Futhermore, we speculate on Yagana as a character, her motivations, and the complex feelings from us in regards to with her character turns in this novel.But as always, we try to end with hope.SPOILERS FOR ALL OF NEW CENTURYThe New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comIntro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of freemusicarchive.orgOutro is "Rhymes and Reasons" by John Denver1 hr 14 min
- Dramatis Personae - Part 2 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)New plan. Shorter episodes the next few days, more of them. Make what I have last. Here's the breakdown:Katherine and the Story of WeirwoodThe Tragic Fate of James BucknerThe Breaking of Beauregard, and other soldiers in New CenturyAnticipating Arlingtonand more!Come join us in our dance.The New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor59 min
- New’s Of The Century: Nightfall of the Wendigo - Part 1This is the first time in the short history of New's that a conversation about a recently released book has spilled over to two skype sessions, though in this case, it's because we had some technical difficulties partway through instead of just simply running out of time. That means that this selection of hot takes are going to not all be piping hot, but just as delicious.I can't include many details, since even including them is spoilers, but one of the things we talk about early on was one of our first episodes where we speculated on what the Phase 2 books were going to be about merely based on the Title Artwork over a year ago, with the addition of some of the beta artwork for characters and covers. We had next to nothing for the book that was merely titled 'Wendigos' at the time, and it has flowered into a most unexpected story indeed.We start lighter, discussing the arc of the story, things we really liked, as well as the outline of the journey of our many characters which we dive deeper into in part 2. These and many other things await.SPOILERS FOR ALL OF NEW CENTURYThe New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comIntro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of FMAOutro is "Still Alive" by Lisa Miskovsky1 hr 20 min
- Dramatis Personae - Part 1 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)Having taken our discussion of the Manifesto components of the Cartographer's Handbook to it's conclusion, we next start discussing the individual stories and what we take away from them. Today's discussion includes:Detailed discussion of elements of the tales of Maggie Struthers, Henry Jackson, James Gregory and Bo Travisthe balance between appropriate historical worldbuilding, showing the foolishness of prejudice, and how and if we show empathy for those we don't agree withexploring the concept of justice/punishment/atonementthe significance on the ethnicity of the voices of the Handbook, and whether the Cartographers meant to make contact would be diverse or notDeath of the Euphemism by Innuendo Studios: https://youtu.be/0dBJIkp7qIgThe Thermian Argument by Dan Olson: https://youtu.be/AxV8gAGmbtkThe New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Changes" by 2Pac Shakur ft. Talent1 hr 15 min
- Manifesto - Part 3 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)And so end our final thoughts on the structural aspects of the Handbook. Today we discuss:The issues of freedom/conformity as proposed by the Handbook, combined with Thomas's desire to have outsides voices contributingThomas Arlington's voice as a narrator/leader vs. that of General CurtisDiscussions of how the handbook deals with issues of the supernatural, and why the information of the Wind Door was included as text for the in-universe audienceThese are not our final thoughts on the Handbook at all, as we have more episodes on the individual vignettes to come and how they speak to the narrative of this world. But we do talk about how the Handbook makes us -the external audience - feel in the wake of everything that has come before, and hints of what will come in the following book.Following the outro is 10+ minutes of outtakes from the last three episodes.The New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Here Comes The Change" by Kesha1 hr 39 min
- Manifesto - Part 2 (The Cartographer’s Handbook)Where the last episode was prologue, now we start getting to the meat of what the Handbook actually does, for the internal audience and us, the external audience. Topics include:The idea of propaganda, and its effect on the displaced peoples of America, and how it might affect the reader.Discussion of the supernatural elements of New CenturyTransparency, the good and the bad.Do we find the Handbook's arguments compelling, and do we think their intended audience would agree?The Historical Accuracy (ugh) of the N-word's presence.And finally, the tactical purpose of the Handbook's stories, and if they provide the right incentive.And that's just this episode. These simple topics on the framework sprawled, and we'll finish up our deconstruction of the Handbook's intent... next week.Spoilers for The Hateful EightThe Alt-Right Playbook - Always a Bigger Fish by Innuendo Studios: https://youtu.be/agzNANfNlTsWhy is Jesus White, by Muhammed Ali: https://youtu.be/7eXdt1eGgCAThe New Century Multiverse Website:https://www.newcenturymultiverse.comThe New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMAOutro is "Faded (Piano Instrumental)" by Alan Walker1 hr 30 min
About Through The Wind Door
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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.