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.

  1. Aug 25

    The Princess Thieves Conclusion - "Is This a Happy Ending?"

    Our final thoughts on this epic fantasy romance. Things that were, things that are... and the things that have not yet come to pass. Along with with one more prismatic refraction.... before our own conclusion. 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/ All musical tracks: "Outro" - Evgeny Tailor "Moonrise" - Chad Crouch "Magic Forest, "Private Reflection", "Heart of Nowhere" ,"Babylon". "Wounded" "Sovereign" "Despair and Triumph", "Resignation", and "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" - Kevin Macleod "Undertale - 071" - from the Undertale OST "Fear and Hunger" - from the Fear and Hunger OST "Arrival" - I Sazanov. "Ophelia Reprise" - Natalie Merchant Various tracks from the Princess Thieves OST Various tracks from The Nutcracker Suite from Tchaikovsky "Main Theme" - from Police Story by Michael Lai, Tang Siu Lam, and Kevin Bassinson "This is America (Instrumental Cover)" - Original by Chidish Gambino, cover by Hono Beats "Can't Hold Me Down" - GriZ and Tash Neal "Take Me To Church (Instrumental)" - Original by Hozier, cover by Brooklyn Duo "Synthetic Warmth" - Amos Roddy "Somewhere Out There" - James Horner, both Movie and Radio versions. "The Princess and the Thief" - written by Alex Shaw, performed by Alex and Sharon Shaw "Olympus" - Ross Bugden

  2. Jun 19

    Beyond the Wind Door - Realm of Kings, and interview With M.L. Star

    One of the best books of 2025 now has Volume 2 available in paperback! To celebrate, I sat down for an interview with it's author to discuss its creation, themes, characters, and musical intersection. Some spoilers for Volume 1, but we try to be coy about developments in Vol 2 and beyond! Also available in full in e-book format! Vol 2 Paperback: https://a.co/d/0jfxMtYn Cover and inside are by Dasha Belokrylova: @dashabelokrylova and @dashabelokrylova.ink on Instagram! Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other musical tracks used: "Opening Theme - Fellowship Of The Ring" - Howard Shore "Simon (Instrumental) - Lifehouse "Level of Concern" - 21 Pilots "Montero (Bardcore Version)" - Original by Lil Nas X, cover by Stan Tough "I Want To Come Over (Instrumental) - Melissa Etheridge "Take Me To Church" original by Hozier, instrumental by Brooklyn Duo "In Your Eyes" - original by Peter Gabriel, cover by Vitamin String Quartet "Christian Brothers" - Elliot Smith "Blasphemous Rumors" - Original by Depeche mode, cover by  "Twilight" - David Gray "Twilight" - Antony and the Johnsons "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" - Tears for Fears, cover from Bioshock Infinite "Army of Me"  - Bjork "Fire and Rain" - Original by James Taylor, instrumental by Kelly Valleau "Televators" - Original by The Mars Volta, instrumental by Nilesh Badola "Unholy (Instrumental)" - Sam Smith "Witch by the Sea" - Darren Curtis "Wonderland (Instrumental) - Caravan Palace "Kings Crossing " Original by Elliot Smith, piano cover by Heavypiano "The Sky is Falling" - Queens of the Stone Age "Magic Forest", "Scheming Weasel", "Babylon" - Kevin Macleod "Danse Macabre (Instrumental)" - Original by Ghost, cover by Hector Garcia  'Water Runs Dry" - original by Boyz II Men, guitar cover by Acoustic Lounge "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday" - original by Boyz II Men, cello cover by Helen Newby "How Not To Drown (Instrumenal)" -CHVRCHES "Subdivisions (Instrumental)"- Rush "Wishing Well" - original by Bob Mould, instrumental cover by Mathew Savard "Valse sur une berceuse anglaise" - Fernando Velasquez "Love Me Harder" - Ariana Grande Outro is "Deus in Absentia" by Ghost

    Beyond the Wind Door - Realm of Kings, and interview With M.L. Star

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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.