Worlds Within: A Fantasy Book Podcast

Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine
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Welcome to Worlds Within — where story becomes space. Every episode we explore fictional worlds that don’t just live on the page—they pull you in, build themselves around you, and let you wander through them. This is a podcast for readers who don’t just love books—they live in them. We dive deep into sensory storytelling, character perspectives, and the world-building mechanics that turn fiction into a fully immersive experience. Follow us on Instgram and Tik Tok @worlds.within.pod

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Bonus Field Trip Episode: Spooky Market for the Recently Deceased

    Worlds Within went on a field trip, y'all! Join Alyssa as a vendor for the Spooky Market for the Recently Deceased, hosted by Shadowed Pages in Nashville. We had a table set up and invited people to record a clip for this episode answering one of our Beetlejuice inspired fantasy world questions!  You can see all the visuals on Instagram and TikTok at @worlds.within.pod  Questions we had available:  1. What fantasy world do you find Strange and Unusual?  2. What makes a fantasy world feel bizarrely real to you?  3. Beetlejuice hates Sandworms. Which fantasy creature would you least like to encounter?  4. Which fantasy world do you think requires the longest Handbook? And follow up, would you actually read it or just walk through the portal door?  Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  2. 6d ago

    Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree: So, We Really Love Coffee

    Season 5 of Worlds Within: Everyday Enchantments gets extra cozy with Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree! ☕️✨ In this episode, we’re discussing one of the books that helped define the modern cozy fantasy genre. We dive into the world of Thune, where retired orc adventurer Viv trades her sword for a coffee shop and discovers found family, second chances, romance, community, and the magic of starting over. We’re talking coffee shop fantasy, magical creatures, low-stakes fantasy, worldbuilding, sensory immersion, coffee and pastries, and the ragtag crew who turns Viv’s dream into a home. Plus, we explore the magic behind the Scalvert’s Stone, the cozy details that make Viv’s coffee shop feel real, and why Legends & Lattes has become a beloved cozy fantasy favorite. Plus, we reveal our Portal Moments and Immersion Ratings for Legends & Lattes. 📚 Book: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree ☕ Genre: Cozy Fantasy | High Fantasy | Slice of Life | Romance 🎙️ Podcast: Worlds Within — Where story becomes space. Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/episodes/19839339-legends-lattes-by-travis-baldree-so-we-really-love-coffee#transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  3. Oct 20

    The Grimoire Grammar School PTA by Caitlin Rozakis: Help, My Kindergartener is a Werewolf!

    Season 5 of Worlds Within: Everyday Enchantments heads back to school with The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis! 🐺✨ In this episode, we dive into this hilarious cozy fantasy featuring werewolves, magical schools, parenthood, friendship, everyday magic, supernatural creatures, and PTA drama. We follow Vivian, a very ordinary mortal mom navigating a very extraordinary school after her five-year-old daughter is turned into a werewolf. We’re talking cozy fantasy stakes, magical school settings, magical creatures, parenthood, community, school and social politics, and the chaos of a supernatural parents’ WhatsApp group. We explore the world of Grimoire Grammar School, from magical school trials and wizard soccer (but not like that!) to magical portals, prophecies, and the everyday magic woven into this quirky New England town. Plus, we reveal our Portal Moments and Immersion Ratings for The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association. 📚 Book: The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis 🐺 Genre: Cozy Fantasy | Magical School | Urban Fantasy | Found Family 🎙️ Podcast: Worlds Within — Where story becomes space. Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/episodes/19829238-the-grimoire-grammar-school-pta-by-caitlin-rozakis-help-my-kindergartener-is-a-werewolf#transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  4. Oct 6

    The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst: Forbidden Magic and Raspberry Jam

    Season 5 of Worlds Within: Everyday Enchantments begins with The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst! 🫖✨ In this episode, we dive into this beloved cozy fantasy featuring found family, forbidden magic, community, romance, magical creatures, and an immersive island world. We explore the Crescent Islands with Kiela, a reclusive librarian who escapes to a quiet island and discovers that raspberry jam, secret spells, sentient spider plants, and a little community might be exactly what she needs. We’re talking cozy fantasy books, magical worldbuilding, island settings, romance, found family, baking and food, magical creatures, and the sensory details that make The Spellshop feel like a warm cup of hot chocolate. Plus, we discuss the book’s whimsical magic system that pulled us deepest into the Crescent Islands. Plus, we reveal our Portal Moments and Immersion Ratings for The Spellshop. 📚 Book: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst 🫖 Genre: Cozy Fantasy | Romance | Magical Realism | Found Family 🎙️ Podcast: Worlds Within — Where story becomes space. Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/episodes/19829222-the-spellshop-by-sarah-beth-durst-forbidden-magic-and-raspberry-jam#transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  5. Sep 15

    The Ever King by L.J. Andrews: Pirates and Viking Fae, Oh My!

    Join Worlds Within as we discuss The Ever King by L.J. Andrews, the first in the Ever Seas series. In this episode, we discuss going through the Chasm into the swashbuckling world of the Ever Kingdom with an intriguing cast of characters, a cursed land, and Alyssa's least favorite trope. We have pirates and viking fae and sirens and much, MUCH more to talk about. Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/episodes/19782781-the-ever-king-by-l-j-andrews-pirates-and-viking-fae-oh-my#transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  6. Sep 1

    The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh: A Korean Folklore Retelling Under the Waves

    Join us as we discuss The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, a young adult novel that retells the Korean myth of Shim Cheong. In this book, we explore the underwater world of the Sea God, lost promises and prayers, and how to take fate into your own hands.  Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/19351604-the-girl-who-fell-beneath-the-sea-by-axie-oh-a-korean-folklore-retelling-under-the-waves/transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  7. Aug 18

    Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson: A Girl, Her Cups, and a Sea of Spores

    Join us as we explore an entirely different type of sea in Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. In this world, the sea is made of moon spores and had dangers beyond our earthly comprehension, friendships are made and fought for, and a girl goes on a thrilling adventure.  Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

  8. Aug 4

    The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker: High Fantasy Pirates and Sea Dragons

    Join us as we discuss the intricate and complex world in The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker. This is the first in the completed Tide Child trilogy. In this episode, we explore this violent world forced to consume itself, a dragon unlike one we have ever seen, and giant ships made of bone.  Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544531/19351555-the-bone-ships-by-r-j-barker-high-fantasy-pirates-and-sea-dragons/transcript Send us Fan Mail Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds! For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both  Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove  Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

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Welcome to Worlds Within — where story becomes space. Every episode we explore fictional worlds that don’t just live on the page—they pull you in, build themselves around you, and let you wander through them. This is a podcast for readers who don’t just love books—they live in them. We dive deep into sensory storytelling, character perspectives, and the world-building mechanics that turn fiction into a fully immersive experience. Follow us on Instgram and Tik Tok @worlds.within.pod

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Worlds Within: A Fantasy Book Podcast
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