West of Wonderland

Bay and Laura acknowledge teachers fundamentally and indiscriminately in this episode, and kick off Lupin's Legacy Corner with stories of teachers whose dedication had a dramatic impact on the course of their lives. NBD. Also: was Regulus Black possibly kinda hot? What did Kreacher do when Harry, Hermione, and Ron didn't return to Grimmauld Place? Why can't Bay and Laura just be in Disney World al...

(CW: Disordered Eating, Body Dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ Oppression) Did anyone lock their doors in the burbs in the 90s? It's not the 90s anymore, it's 2022, and Bob Chapek's response to the "Don't Say Gay" bill being introduced in Florida is not impressing anyone. This episode is choc full of what not to do when packing for your Disney vacation, Laura's tips for staying comfy but still getting cute pic...

Tiana deserves a promotion, she will henceforth be referred to as Queen Tiana. Bay and Laura discuss where they are in the plimagining process for their spring Orlando trip and discuss when working on fun dreams becomes not fun. WoW is 100% in love with Evangeline, too; sorry, Ray.

What happens when two adult WoW hosts are left in their homes unsupervised for a short period of time? Turns out, it's a big swamp of nothingness and things get very plumberly indeed. No recipes get followed in this episode about being a Hogwarts teacher; the woes of being a nuanced, smudgy human being; Achievements in Charming may be the key to a functional magical life. PS. Sorry, but you probab...

Bay and Laura discuss the presence of enrollment in Marvel movies. Bay is very confused by Spiderman, but at the end of the day, Marvel is obviously better than DC Comics, except we want Wonder Woman, so pick your favorite Batman. Don't forget the true villain in the room, Jake Gyllenhaal (or is it Tobey?). Yes, this is a Marvel episode, but somehow half of it is spent on Jessica Chastain. Figure...

Have you ever wanted a tiger best pal? Bay and Laura admit to wanting one each in this episode, chock-full of a wee bit of reality check when it comes to criticism of Disney leadership. What makes unpleasant announcements actually palatable? Turns out it's two of WoW's favorite terms.... relationship and reverence. PS. How many Bobs can fit in the legacy of Disney leadership?

Take a few minutes out of your day to process what's happening in Ukraine with Bay and Laura. Sending all of our love to everyone affected by this situation as it evolves.

Laura's just not that into ABBA y'all. Cat is out of the bag. This episode includes theories about Mirabel; the imaginative leadership of the twins in the Parent Trap is unmatched; and Bay and Laura dive into some coaching perspectives of Encanto including messaging of "being special" getting in the way of being yourself.

February is not a super romantic month at WoW, in fact, it's a confusing time of the year. Bay and Laura untangle the month, dabble in Valentine's Day, and reflect on growth in the area of romantic relationships. AKA cringe about stuff they said and stuff they did and who they thought they were supposed to be.

We're all having a bad hair day at WoW, but Bay and Laura finally get to debrief an incredible letter from friend of the podcast, Juanita Molano Parra, about the experience of Encanto from the perspective of a Colombiana. It's magical, it's beautiful, it's compelling, it's exciting, and we're all going to cry about butterflies from now on. PS. Is it "prolificness" or is it something else?

Sorry, and, you're welcome for the amount of pl-imagining about to happen in the coming months as Bay and Laura prepare for their pilgrimage. While Encanto wasn't formally on the agenda, Laura can't stop talking about it, and Bay shares why it's been difficult to digest. Ready, set, cry.

Imaginative Leadership knows no bounds in this episode. Bay's back from Costa Rica with complaints about her flight back home, Laura's fresh out of a transformation module, and there were riots in EPCOT this week about a Figment popcorn bucket. This episode is choc-full of pl-imagining, service-based leadership, and why the heck organizations and businesses should work with coaches and get intimat...

So, we've made plans. Now what? Bay and Laura break down what they talked to their coaches about that week. It's glorious, it's embarrassing, it's the sound of a few imaginitive leaders getting their "blind spots" illuminated. Just because we can get by on our own, doesn't mean we should. Bob Odenkirk is an ancient, wise gnome in this episode. Gregory Maguire books, Disney casting a live-action Sn...

Everyone experienced a transformation during Laura's wedding, including Rocket. This episode has it all: seasonal anxiety, archetypes about princesses and queens, Laura's obsession with Sheryl Paul, and a very important reference to Derek Delgaudio, the magician. Bay and Laura want your suggestions for the official WoW Cocktail Menu, in addition to their original cocktail, Drug Aboos.

Joy can't exist all on her own, so, we've got to welcome in other parts. Bay and Laura reflect on the closing of 2021, black skinny jeans, the GIFTS of rose colored glasses, and owning your perfectionism. What's great about the quiet of winter? Why are nature's cycles so powerful, and what can we learn from winter? Spirit/source energy, going with the flow, and being vulnerable with loss. CW: diso...

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Bay, Laura, and their recovering perfectionist tendencies all hang out to discuss holidays! The shoemaker's kids have no shoes, where's the line in holiday decor between perfection and delightfulness? Ps. Magic Kingdom decorating with exotic fruit this year, what do we all think of this?

Bay and Laura break all the improv rules in this episode to discuss the shimmery allure of the idea of Santa Claus. What's special about Santa? What's fun about stealing Santa? What would Elf be like if Will Smith were Buddy instead of Will Ferrell? These inquiring minds want to know. Most importantly, Bay and Laura each share what they'd write to Santa about. PS. Grumplestiltskin emerges.

Paris: the romance, the chaos, the maddening charm of the Imagineers' pride and joy, Disneyland Paris. More importantly to merry season: the Grinch. Where are we Grinchy during merry season, and why? What's actually awesome and useful about Grinchiness? PS. WoW is live on Instagram ! PPS. Do not ask Laura if she worked at Starbucks because the answer is no.

Holidays: the prettiest time of year in Disney parks (hello, snoap!). What's so magical about the fantasy of the holiday season? What's it like to be open to the magic happening, and also stay present to what's really going on for you in December? Also: thrill-seeking dads, stories of FastPass times of olde, Greta Gerwig's Little Women, and an invitation to extend "The Christmas Spirit" to yoursel...

A week before Laura's wedding, Bay and Laura have all the feelings about the experience of open-heartedness during pivotal moments in life - and in leadership. Plus: fun trivia about a major "oops" moment on Disneyland's opening day.

When is it time for a new dream? WoW's favorite imaginitive leader, Rapunzel, takes center stage again. Bay and Laura discuss an email from Meaghan Wagner about Tangled and the power and magic of having to come up with new dreams.

Bay and Laura introduce you (if you need the introduction) to hub grass and Fantasyland. What's poetic and perfect and beautiful about Fantasyland being both magical and macabre? What is it like to get out of Fantasyland in your own life and relationships? Hint: hopefully not as bad as being on Pinocchio's Daring Journey.

Who is the real Pumpkin King after all?