Through The Wind Door

My final words on the influence of a show that made me put many pennies in the jar. Tracks include: "Magical Forest", "Clean Soul", and "Babylon" by Kevin McLeod "Make Your Decision" by Dan Phillipson Select tracks from The West Wing OST, by Snuffy Walden.

Good lord! After all this time, we finally discuss Greg's top 12 games of 2025, and we go on for almost 2 hours with no spoilers! Today, I do my best to sell folks on the following games: A Space for the Unbound Neo Cab Metaphor: Refantazio If Found Date Everything Tchia Goodbye Volcano High Herdling Chants of Sennar Wanderstop Thirsty Suitors Stay safe in 2026. To survival. The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other Music includes: Select tracks from all the OSTs of the games above, but also, "Miss Claire Remembers" by Enya, and the orchestral Finale of "The Last Jedi". Outro is "Objects of Desire" by NSP

The remaining notable movies Toby and I watched in 2025, plus one gaming experience I did not expect. This episode will have us discuss the following (With no spoilers, save for where noted in the episode): K-PoP Demon Hunters The Roses Wake Up Dead Man Searching for Sugarman Sinners James Gunn's Superman Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other Music includes: Select tracks from the OSTs of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wake Up Dead Man, Sinners, Superman (2025), and The Roses "Happy Together (Instrumental)" - Original by the Turtles, cover by The Piano Guys "I'll Show You" - K/DA "Sugar Man" "Climb Up On My Music" - Sixto Rodriguez "Promises to Keep", and "Resignation"- Kevin McLeod "Apologize" - The Las Vegas Outro is "Rise" by Sarah McLahclan

Tv shows and movies, new and old! And we're not even done! Here's more of the good shit that got me and Toby through 2025. We cover: The Residence Orphan Black Hazbin Hotel Season 2 The Fall of the House of Usher Long Story Short Thunderbolts GDT's Frankenstein A segment of Wolfman (2025) Final Destination: Bloodlines Uzo Aduba - Hannibal Lecter performance: https://youtu.be/QQvPqk-OEFU The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other music includes: "Synthetic Warmth" - Amos Roddy "King of Pain" - original by The Police, piano cover by Jenny Floor "Despair and Triumph", "Vanishing", and "Ossuary"- Kevin MacLeod "The Obvious Child" - Paul Simon Selected tracks from the OSTs of The Residence, Thunderbolts, Frankenstein 2025 and The Fall of the House of Usher. Outro is "Hell Again" by Ironmouse

The best way to deal with the turmoil of 2026 is to look back on the stuff that got us through 2025! In this Episode we discuss: Games: Rift of the Necrodancer Final Fantasy tactics - Ivalice Chronicles Hades 2 Deltarune Chapters 3+4 Citizen Sleeper 2 Comics: Walter Simonson's Thor Saga Danger and Other Unknown Risks The Deep Dark TV: King of the Hill Game Changer and the many shows of Dropout.tv The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other music includes: Select tracks from the OSTs of Rift of the Necrodancer, Final Fantasy Tactics, Hades 2, Deltarune, and Citizen Sleeper 2 "Martian Cowboy, "Thunderbird, "Run Amok"- Kevin McLeod "Fire" - Alexandra Desplat "IDK" - Grey "Dreamers (Instrumental)" - Ruth Radelet "Baker Street (Instrumental) - Gerry Rafferty

Our final words on the 15th book of the New Century Multiverse. At least for now. 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 tracks: "Hurt (Instrumental of Johnny cash cover)" - Toby Fletcher "Losing Control" David Juylan, Memento OST "Growing Up Is Hard To Do" "Joyless" "Every Messy Beautiful Part Of Her"- Inside Out 2 OST "Possible Futures" Amos Roddy "My Silver Lining (Instrumental)" - First Aid Kit "Shawshank Redemption" "So was Red"- Tom Newton, The Shawshank Redemption OST "Heavy Heart" - kevin Mcleod "A Warm Place" - Nine Inch Nails "Leaves from the Vine - Instrumental Cover" - Samuel Kim Music Outros are: "Burn The Whole House Down" by AJR "Still Feel" by half alive.

New year, New book, New thoughts. Our immediate reaction thoughts to the book release of Black Ronin, a very 2025 novel. Expect potential spoilers for all of New Century in the mix. 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 tracks include: "Dragon and Toast" , "Private Reflection", "Despair and Triumph" - Kevin Mcleod "Undertale" - Undertale OST "No Mercy", "Way of the Ghost" - Ghost of Tsushima OST "Creating a Sense of Self" - Inside out 2 OST The Lonely Shepard", "The Grand Duel"- Kill Bill OST "How Can I Heal" - David Julyan, Memento OST "Philosophy in a Teacup" - Trigun OST Outro is "Kingdom of Cards" by Bad Omens

It's been a bit since I put anything out, but more will be coming soon as I had a few things in the pipeline, and this is the first to emerge. As a taster of what's to come with our Best of Media in 2025, here is 11 more games I played this last year that I think people would enjoy. No spoilers, just short recommenations for: Cobalt Core What Remains of Edith Finch Sword of the Sea Virginia Dead Take Killer Frequency Wintermoor Tactics Club This Bed We Made Griftlands Eternal Threads Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Intro is "Magical Forest" by Kevin Mcleod Other tracks include: "Side Path" "Despair and Triumph""Reverie"- Kevin Mcleod "Self Defense" - Aaron Cherof "Edith's Theme" - Jeff Russo "From a Drop, A Flame" - Austin Wintory "Decision Mystery" Conor Tissington "Dear World" - Laika Fawks "Beth Lambert" -Samuel Derosiers "Sal" - Griftlands OST "A Place Like Home", "Dreamers"- Ruth Radelet

Well. That took way too long. But it will get easier from here. We're not done fighting, and neither are our heroes. Our final discussions on Chapters 15-19, with more hot on its heels. 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 includes: Select Tracks from the Princess Thieves OST "Grave Matters" "Despair and Triumph" "Ossuary" "Promises to Keep"- Kevin McLeod "Possible Futures" - Citizen Sleeper OST "Land of Confusion - Instrumental" - Original by Genesis, cover by Fury Hearted Productions "Very Busy" Son Lux from the EEAAO OST "King of Pain - Piano Instrumental" Original by The Police, Instrumental by Jenny Floor "Precious Illusions - Instrumental" Original by Alanis Morissettle, cover by Just Jane "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch and "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor Outro is "Silent Running" by Mike and the Mechanics

A personal essay on how I found meaning in one particular New Century protagonist, who models my past and my future. "How can I Heal" - Memento OST "My Silver Lining" (Instrumental) - First Aid Kit "Stupid (Instrumental)" -Sarah McLachlan "Private Reflection", "Wounded", "Magical Forest"- Kevin Mcleod "Imagined Futures" - Amos Roddy, Citizen Sleeper 2 OST

Here is the return of your favorite B Team. Kit Chaos, Dr. Stop Motion Skeletons, and your editor Bad Doge. Today we cover both Citizen Sleeper games. Spoilers abound, although you can listen to our show and not have the entire game spoiled for you. I hope it works as a potential encouragement to play, as well as reveal why we love these games. Enjoy. Citizen Sleeper Lofi background. https://backgrounds.gallery/en/animated/1578650/198042-Lofi%20Background Citizen Sleeper Soundtrack Retrospective by Amos Roddy: https://youtu.be/Xy0KklubO4U?si=EfsVGB14pKd0aEd4 All podcast music is by Amos Roddy from the Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2 OSTs, as well as a single track from In Other Waters.

Part 2 of our first recording on Seasons 1 and 2 of Severance. This will be the end of the crappy audio, promise. Plenty more is coming, but for a while, a break and editing something else in the can. Why Milchick’s Story Hurts So Much: Black Survival in White Workplaces The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other works include: Tracks from the Severance OST Tracks from the Memento OST "Private Reflection" "Wounded" "Resignation" - Kevin Mcleod "Love's Recovery (Instrumental)" Song by Indigo Girls, instrumental by Jen Msumba

One man and two PHDs cover the first two seasons of the Apple TV show Severance. Yes, it is that good, but it's also a Lot, especially now. Full spoilers, so only listen if caught up. Lumon is Listening. https://youtu.be/mlBkUeqNRS4?si=zS7vSCK4tQf7Temq - Severance and the Poetics of Science Fiction The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive Other works include: Tracks from the Severance OST Tracks from the Memento OST "Colorless Aura", "Dark Times", "Touching Moments", and "Sovereign" by Kevin Macleod "Winter Song (Instrumental)" - Sarah Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson "A playlist for Exploring Liminal Spaces" by Nobody

Part 2 of our discussions with Nama Chibitty on New Century, but mostly all about Castle of the Moon. Including his contributions, thoughts on religion, and a banger of a final thesis at the end. The New Century Multiverse Website: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "All Star" by Beat Mechanik Midroll includes: "Force of Nature" - cover by Shintermyi, Original by Miracle of Sound, "Babylon"- Kevin Macleod "The Other Promise" Kingdom Hearts OST Several movements from Rutter's "Requiem" as performed by Alice Halstead, The Cambridge Singers, and the Aurora Orchestra, 2016 "Simon (Instrumental)" cover by Jonas Agerlund, "Somewhere In Between (Instrumental) cover by Robert Uludag and "Unknown" , all originals by Lifehouse "Kyrie" - piano cover by Justin Stretch, original by Mr. Mister, "Hallelujah (Instrumental)" by Jeff Buckley "Xenk Yendar" by Lorne Balfe from the Honor Among Thieves OST "Let Go" by Beau Young Prince "Let Go" piano cover by Mike Bivona, original by Frou Frou "Undertale 071" from the Undertale OST Justice League Main Titles" by Lolita Ritmanis and Michael McCuistion Outro is "Let Go" by Frou Frou

It's been a long time coming. Here is part 1 of our interview with longtime and fan and part time contributor to New Century, Nama Chibitty. Full spoilers discussion for his readthrough of the series up to Castle of the Moon, which will be saved for part 2! The New Century Multiverse Website: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/ Intro is "All Star" by Beat Mechanik Midroll includes: "Journey to the End of My Life" - All Star Weekend "Without You (Instrumental)" - David Guetta covered by the Piano Guys "About Damn Time" - Lizzo "Make Your Decision" - Dan Phillipson "Force of Nature" - Original by Miracle of Sound, cover by Shintermyi Tracks from the Back to the Future OST "Americana". "Long Road Ahead". "Skye Cullin". and "Thunder Dreams"- Kevin Macleod "Agent in Shanghai" - Mark John Petrie "Jack the Lumberer" - Alexander Nakarada "Arrival" by I Sazonov "Ly o Lay Ale Loya" - Cipi Crisan Outro is "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele

Part 2 of ?? as I keep putting to audio essay, my ongoing concerns about the positives and negatives of story in our lives. As stories are my primary hyperfixation, I often relate many things back to them. Here is where I have to admit the flaw in that tendency, based on where I've seen it lead elsewhere. All music is by Kevin McLeod, including "Magic Forest, "Private Reflection", "Resignation", "Heart of Nowhere" and "Babylon"

The beginning of an ongoing personal musing on stories... my endlessly favorite topic. How and why we create gods and monsters. All music is by Kevin McLeod, including "Magic Forest, "Private Reflection", "Resignation", "Heart of Nowhere" and "Babylon"

The wheel keeps turning. And finally, more Princess Thieves discussion has come. We now delve into the darkest part of the story. Shattering Illusions, telling truths, and confronting the faces of evil. The beginning of our analysis on chapters 15-19 is here. And so are the ever shifting images... of Kaleidoscope. 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 includes: "Despair and Triumph", "Side Path", "Dark Times", "Touching Moments", "Perspectives" and other pieces from the Princess Thieves OST by Kevin McLeod "Salvation" - God of War 2018 OST "Mona Lisa (Instrumental)" by Dominic Fike Outro includes: "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor Used under Creative Commons Licence

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.