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. 7 years later, the New Century Multiverse is now nine books strong, with more on the way. It has had its first major arc, its first Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books... ... and now, its first fan podcast. Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of those first 9 novels and beyond. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series.
The last of our very long discussion on God of War, Ragnarok and otherwise. As before, much thanks to Orion Richardson for joining us. Fimbulwinter lingers in the real world... but we have hope. Fat Brett- Atreus, The Making Of A Hero part 2: https://youtu.be/a6mPzKl3-Bg?si=w3ULDUoAmLg0B3wr Jacob Gellar - Why God of War Challenged Fate, Then Did It Again: https://youtu.be/zJk-a0Zqwvo?si=TxdHVEGtUDf6JG8R The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll includes various tracks from God of War 2018 and God of War: Ragnarok OSTs "Miss Clare Remembers" - Enya "Private Reflection" and "Resignation" by Kevin McLeod Outro is "To Be Better" by Miracle of Sound.
It's horror time, and the invention of a brand new sub show to talk about horror! Today's show is on the 2023 movie "Stopmotion" by Robert Morgan! And yes, there is stop-motion in Stopmotion, so make all the Xibit jokes you want, because Toby is gonna tell us all about it. Full spoilers as always, plus minor potentially triggering stuff in the discussion as well as some sharing by me. But it will be a gay old time, promise Stop motion references: "Bobby Yeah" - https://youtu.be/d3W3fHaLHD4?si=TpyWFbhRcJkFbwev "Dog" - https://youtu.be/GtETK2beufA?si=ric16XllbXn4folQ Excerpts from "Daddy's Little Bit of Dresden China" - https://youtu.be/04Nu7T850WE?si=lmCtt2LSlwVBqXj3 The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Haunted Shores" by Evgeny Teilor of Free Music Archive Other music: "Evil Intentions" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive "Violations", "Respond in Silence", "Mind Unveiled", "Comatone" by The Oscillation, "Crypt" by Hudd and "Stopmotion Movie Score Suite" by Shaun Duncan and Daniel Woodward from the Stopmotion soundtrack "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel "The Cyclops" from the 7th Voyage of Sinbad soundtrack "Sounds of Silence Instrumental" by Brooklyn Duo "Shake it Out (Instrumental)" by Florence and the Machine "I Heard it Through The Grapevine (Intrumental)" by Marvin Gaye Outro is "Self-Love" by Metro Boomin and Coi Leray
My final words (for now) about the crimes of Neil Gaiman, the influence of him and people like him on our podcast and lives, and how I plan to deal with with the issues raised going forwards. All music is by Kevin McLeod, including "Magic Forest", "Private Reflection", "Resignation", "Heart of Nowhere", "Crusade", "Babylon" and "Wounded".
Yay, it's an upload! And a very digestible one. A much longer episode is coming soon, but for now, enjoy what is likely the first of many Greg essays that I promise won't go on longer than 15 to 30 minutes. Here is a subshow under the Beyond the Wind Door label like Greg is Afraid, that I am calling Miles To Go Before I Sleep. In this essay, I will relate an experience with indie visual novel and Uber simulator, Neo Cab. And how a bad ending led me to a sleepless night, emotional resonance, and a busy brain. All music is by Kevin McLeod, including "Magic Forest", "Private Reflection", "Resignation", "Heart of Nowhere" and "Babylon"
Now we get into the meat of the game itself. It's themes, its characters, its goddamn amazing music, and all the emotions they bring. Fat Brett - Essay on Brok: https://youtu.be/kxgZyDzZvJI?si=yrWPfYBLb6T_pPaP Fat Brett - Essay on Magni and Modi: https://youtu.be/1agbhCi-w1Q?si=5RBhlYg_5C3s_aK7 The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll includes: Tracks from the God of War (2018), and God of War:Ragnarok OSTs. Carrickfergus (Instrumental) - https://youtu.be/dx7v9KxO--Q?si=W0wz62eoyGI00k9e Beowulf Main Theme by Alan Silvestri 'Prologue' from the Horizon: Zero Dawn OST Outro is "Blood On The Snow" by Hozier and Bear McCreary
Today we start covering one of the best AAA games Toby and I have played in the last ten years that was *not* a Spiderman game. Recorded during a fierce winter cold snap, this is the God of War: Ragnarok show, guest starring previous interviewee, friend of the podcast and future collaborator, Orion Richardson. Before we can discuss the game itself, however, we have to get into our respective pasts with God of War 2018, as well as the original Playstation games that game was building off from. So listen to me do my podcast essay thing, Orion talk about being a teenage boy playing Kratos, and all of us get into some of the best aspects of the 2018 game. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll includes: Tracks from the God of War (2018), God of War:Ragnarok and Hades OSTs. "Feel Good Inc" by Gorillaz "Bodies" by Drowning Pool "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance "Cat's in the Cradle (Guitar instrumental)" by Harry Chapin "Pts.OfAthrty." by Linkin Park "Pray for Me" by The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar Outro is "Ode to Fury" by Miracle of Sound
Our first discussion of New Century in the new year! I hope it's fufilling enough for the wait till the next one! This one is full of character analysis and more of my attempts to use music to create a good atmosphere for literary discussion! Also deconstruction of a Poe boy from a Poe family! Enjoy! 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll: "Double Back" from the Signalis OST The House" and "I Have To Get Away from Here" - Fernando Velasquez from Crimson Peak Soundtrack "Leonard and Natalie" and "Remember Me" from the Memento Soundtrack "7-DS" by Grey plus multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST Outro is "Can't Hold Me Down" by GriZ and Teal Nash
After coming to the end of Toby's list of 2024 things, we get to mine! It's mostly videogames. But seriously, some emotional highs and lows here. Enjoy. Let us fortify ourselves for the coming year. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll include works from: In Stars and Time OST Iris and the Giant OST Cloudpunk OST Signalis OST Oxenfree 2 OST Citizen Sleeper OST Season: A Letter To The Future OST Also: Nina Simone - "Feeling Good" Tegan and Sara - "I'm Not Your Hero" Lou Reed - "Perfect Day" Outro is "Open Doors" by Katie Dey
Well... a good portion of 2024 was just an exploding pile of chicken shit. But Toby and I are still here, and we're starting off the new year strong. Join us for a discussion of the parts of the year that didn't suck, and gave us the fuel to get through it. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other music includes: https://youtu.be/KTmatjyd4KM?si=g87JWOvO2-1eJUOG - "The Wolf Song", Jonna Jinton "Haunt", from the Haunting in Venice OST https://youtu.be/P9gec3gi7vg?si=rT--LZkcO0ZCqRLp - Letting Go from the GOW Ragnarok OST "Opening Titles", "Motel Room/Arriving at the Derelict", and "How Can I Heal" from the Memento OST Various tracks from Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. "Everyone's Changing (Instrumental)" by Keane "The Look" and "Joyride" by Roxette
Okay. Let's try this one more time. Once more after a too long hiatus, we're back with our retrospective on The Princess Thieves. And while I'll still be working on other side projects in between, the episodes will keep coming, as I've got three more episodes after this - in the can - to process. So lets see more about what our guardians of Keledor get into, hmm? 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is various entries from the Princess Thieves OST Outro is "Rogue" by DizzyEight ft. Johnald & KBN Chrollo
It feels like this one has been a long time coming. Closing out our trilogy, we bring you the 1998 movie straight to cable movie called Montana, a movie that's hard to find and no one talks about, in spite of its star studded cast. Maybe our shared appreciation of this at times comedic crime drama will spark others to make an effort to find it. The movie poster to assist: And here as promised is the venn diagram of our trilogy: Movies With Mikey (Filmjoy) - Is Nope a Western? https://youtu.be/o0FSh3mgShM?si=nkA7aHUMGTw9hUxV The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll is various pieces from the Montana Film score, including "In Deep" by Red Snapper Outro is "Four Leaf Clover" by Abra Moore
Well, where's an exciting one. A little indie title that few will have heard of, delving into the idea of social anxiety horror: All My Friends Hate Me. Listen to me, Toby and Alejandra gush about this one in part 2 of our themed trilogy. Spoilers await: I highly recommend watching this beforehand! Here's some images to entice. Super Eyepatch Wolf - Social Anxiety Horror: https://youtu.be/V0lDtJIlUnc?si=eKSecnDsDHhQtZfW The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll is selections from the AMFHM OST, as well as "Good Enough - Instrumental" by Sarah Mclachlan Outro is "do all my friends hate me?" by McKenna Grace.
Greeting, true believers! The B-Team is back as The League of Supervillians, here to talk about some tragic movies with common themes! This week, we discuss the Terry Gilliam classic, Brazil, the black comedy about a hapless hero trying to survive in a future dystopia! Join me, Toby, and Alejandra Vargas for zany fun! The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Outro is "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman from "Streets of Fire".
Today is the music episode! Or well, mostly the music episode. We go in depth with a lot of the most important or notable tracks in the Princess Thieves sound track, though more conversation is down the road as tracks come up in the story. We also have more character discussion, specifically with regards to Meg and The Nag, but also a pivotal conversation between Baltus, Duke Coriolanus, and Mortimer Wilson, as we continue to unpack the motivations, feelings, and character of the Grand Duke. Outtakes at the end... and a little something extra. (Content warning for unexpected emotional outbursts) 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as "Baker Street - Instrumental" by Gerry Rafferty Outro includes: "The Fanny Pack" from the Everything Everywhere All At Once OST "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor Used under Creative Commons Licence
Okay! Let's try this again, one more time. After an extended hiatus due to circumstances beyond our control, it's Princess Thieves time again! This time covering the events of chapters 6-10, including discussions of dreams, masks, identity, goals, the dichotomy of being safe and yet craving freedom, the main streets and parks of London, and the magic of finding someone that truly sees you. 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as 'Come Together (Instrumental)' by The Beatles. Outro is 'Come With Me Now' by KONGOS
Well, this one took way too long to finish. It's also almost 2 hours, which is part of it, but well... an editorial insert will explain more. Listen to Husband and Wife discuss the songs of Sarah McLachlan and Taylor Swift, with brief glimspses into a few others along the way: Sarah McLachlan - 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy', and 'Black And White' Taylor Swift - 'Anti-Hero' and 'Willow' Special mention to the songs 'Fear', 'Posession' 'Look What You Made Me Do', 'Can't Hold Us Down', 'King of Anything', and 'Say You're Sorry'. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Outro is 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler
Once more, I team up with my wife Maureen to take on a piece of media together. This is us reflecting on the path that brought us to watch Inside Out 2 in theatres and then record on how it made Us feel, as well as reflect on the previous movie, and how these movies echo our own lives and emotional journeys. Join us. Full spoilers, natch. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll is the OST from Inside Out and Inside Out 2 Outro is "Growing Up" by The Linda Lindas.
A deeper look at the events of the first Five Chapters of The Princess Thieves, through a deep dive at our main cast! Listen to us discuss all the characters that have been introduced so far: Gwen, Viola, Robin, Oberon, Scarlett, Captain Baltus, and finally Grand Duke Coriolanus, wherein we start looking for answers to a question I started pondering back in 2019! Enjoy yourselves... and listen to the very end. If you fidget, if you look away, if you forget any part of what I tell you... The promised picture of Gwen: 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is various works from the OST of The Princess Thieves Outro is "London Town" by Miracle of Sound
Our final entry in our Stop motion shows, where we bring it back to the movie that began this exploration into the medium, Kubo and the Two Strings. I not only love it, but it may be one of my favorite movies, same with Toby and Maureen. Full spoilers for the movie, but also we gets into some hints of problems behind the scenes with Laika at the end, so content warning for that as well. Outtakes after the end music! The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll Music includes various pieces from Kubo and the Two Strings soundtrack, with outro as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by Regina Spektor
We're back, guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Season 6! Welcome to our Princess Thieves retrospective! We begin with an overview of our beginning, discussing it's roots, storytelling framework, it's tone, and some of the story elements of the prologue and Chapters 1-5. Drop your door handles and grab your pouch of sweeties. It's crime time. (Many thanks to Laureta Sela, Maya Souris, Spencer Leeb, and James Batchelor) 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 "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is "London Town (Instrumental)" by Miracle of Sound Outro is "Dreams" by The Cranberries
Originally meant to be an outtake, here's a brief snippet of me and Toby discussing my first foray into watching Pokemon media, spurred by a challenge from Nama Chibitty of the School of Movies discord. While a full episode is not forthcoming as I didn't really gel with what I was given, I clearly had Something to say. So here's the entirity of that. Enjoy. Outro is "Carry On" by Kygo ft. Rita Ora.
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! The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ 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
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! The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Outro is "Flip, Flop and Fly" by Elias Hall
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/ The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro and Outro are "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers.
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 Outro is Simon and Garfunkel - "The Boxer"
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
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 The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
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
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 The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive Outro is "Let Go" by Beau Young Prince
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 The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
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! The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "The Future is Ours" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive Outro is "Walk Me Home" by P!nk
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/ The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ 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
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. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ 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
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
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. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ 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
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"
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. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Outro is "It's My Time" by LeCrae
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: Stonespring Maidens: Lesbians, You Say? Let Them Go: Short and Spooky! Tiger's Eye: Fine, Tell Me About Cats.... Oooh. Arlington: Not A West Wing Fan Secret Rooms: Lets Go To Apocalypse School! Princess Thieves: Not Ready for Steamheart, Time for Fun! Christmas Thieves: Merlaine and the Nag's Excellent Christmas! Steamheart: Train Buddies! Also, Harry Learns About Racism 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
It's time to play the music. It's time to light the Blue Flame... It's time for more questions for Alex Shaw. LGBTQ narrative in Panther Soul The Many Voices of Kolo Intensely Appropriate Music What Does A Cat Need of a Calendar? Travelling Without A Map Bloopers! 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 Other music includes: "Decline" by Kevin McCloud "Circle of Life" and "Wide Sky" by Ald "Zaad" by Jason Bradley Livesay of Shockwave Sound "Fear and Hunger" by Miro Haverinen "Adagio in D" by John Murphy "Shaman's Hollow", 'Invisible Mountain", "Oasis City", and "Egypt' by Tabletop Audio Outro is "History Maker" by Dean Fujioka
The final 5 of Greg's Horror Homework (Which, as you'll find out, have shifted slightly in rankings since recording...) #5 The Orphanage (Content warning for discussions of suicide) - 02:58 #4 Purge: Election Year - 21:35 #3 Jaws - 36:13 #2 The Wicker Man - 43:51 #1 The Old Ways - 01:10:27 And here's the ranking Color Wheel: The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Midroll music is "Decline" and "The Other Side" by Kevin Mcleod of Incompetech.com Outro is "La Bamba" by Radio Jarocho
More questions, more Shaw Answers! Finishing Up With Willow The Evolution of Kolo and his Lives Sharon and Shrike The Soldier's Lived Experience Rama and moving beyond the Wind Door The Nature of Fear 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 Outro is "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.
In this journey Beyond the Wind Door, I fullfilled a challenge to watch 10 horror movies I had never seen! Today you'll get to hear me, Toby, and Alejandra Vargas (a.k.a. Plutoburns on You Tube) talk about the experience! (expect spoilers for all of the movies listed, including a bit on Doctor Sleep) Honorable Mention: The Thing (1982) - 20:27 #10 An American Werewolf in London - 25:35 #9 Halloween (1978) - 51:06 #8 Evil Dead 2 - 01:08:30 #7 It Chapter 1 (2017) - 01:20:03 (includes a discussion of Doctor Sleep) #6 The Devil's Backbone - 01:36:11 That One Guillermo Del Toro Movie: https://youtu.be/pp-EmsmCsRE The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Horror Music Box" by Universefield of Free Music Archive Midroll music is "Decline" and "The Other Side" by Kevin Mcleod of Incompetech.com Outro is "Day 4" by Bear McCreary - Happy Death Day Soundtrack
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