I Couldn't Help But Wander

Theme Park Jail, Tinker Bell Tryouts, and the Case for Disney Adults with Lauren Passell

Is Disney truly the most magical place on Earth… if it’s in Florida? This week, Julia and Eva dive deep into the House of Mouse with unabashedly proud Disney Adult and Writer/Host of the Cerca Guide to Disney World, Lauren Passell. Lauren spills the tea on everything from the most underrated way to do Disney Adulting (hint: it involves a cruise), to the best place to catch the magic kingdom fireworks, to what it’s like auditioning to become a Disney cast member. Plus, in the spirit of the hard hitting journalism the show is known for, the girls tackle some We crucial questions: how young is too young for Disney? Is the new app-based ticketing system kind of terrible? And Is it possible to die at Disneyland? (Allegedly, no. But also… maybe yes?).  Plus, what it takes to get kicked out of the very exclusive and very secretive Club 33, why Disneyland’s opening day was basically the original Fyre Festival, and whether or not it’s OK to insist that your travel companions adhere to strict set of rules in order to attain peak Disney Enjoyment. (spoiler alert: It’s not.) P.S. Don’t sleep on the Disney food tips—because if you don’t book your dinner reservation immediately, you’re already too late. Connect with Lauren Check out Lauren’s Podcast Growth company - named after Tinker Bell - TinkMedia.co [http://tinkmedia.co] Read and Subscribe to her Newsletter for recommendations of more fantastic podcasts (like this one) - Podcast The Newsletter [https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web] Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr [https://x.com/juliamoserrrr] On Instagram - @julamoserrrr [https://www.instagram.com/juliamoserrrr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliamoserrrrr] On the Web -  www.juliamoser.com [http://www.juliamoser.com] Eva On X - @literalle [https://x.com/literalle] On Instagram - @evapants [https://www.instagram.com/evapants/] Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel [https://www.instagram.com/cerca_travel/] On X - @cerca_travel [https://x.com/cerca_travel] On Facebook - /cercaguide [https://www.facebook.com/CercaGuide/] On the Web - www.cercatravel.com [http://www.cercatravel.com] --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com [https://www.cercatravel.com] for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  --- At Cerca [http://www.cercatravel.com], our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Adventures in BBQing! (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Brisket) with Daniel Vaughn

No matter how divided we may become as a country, there is one thing we can all agree on - BBQ is amazing. Of course after we agree on that, we often get into arguments about which style of BBQ is the best… But since our guest today is Daniel Vaughn, the BBQ Editor of Texas Monthly, we think there’s a pretty good chance we know where he stands. And yes, TM has a BBQ Editor, and yes, it’s probably the best job in existence. Join Eva and Julia for a smokin’ hot episode full of juicy tidbits and the best (tri)tips on where to travel - and more importantly - where to eat if you want to go whole hog on this uniquely American culinary tradition. Also, BBQ puns. Lots of BBQ puns. Julia, Eva, and Daniel talk the difference in styles, BBQ Line etiquette, and the emergence of Texas BBQ Fusion. Plus the answer to a question we have all wondered about - what kind of chicken does Beyoncé contractually require to be in her dressing room at each gig? Connect with Daniel Read Daniel’s stories on the web - texasmonthly.com/bbq [https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/] On instagram - @bbqsnob [https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob/] On X - @bbqsnob [https://x.com/BBQsnob] Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr [https://x.com/juliamoserrrr] On Instagram - @julamoserrrr [https://www.instagram.com/juliamoserrrr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliamoserrrrr] On the Web -  www.juliamoser.com [http://www.juliamoser.com] Eva On X - @literalle [https://x.com/literalle] On Instagram - @evapants [https://www.instagram.com/evapants/] Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel [https://www.instagram.com/cerca_travel/] On X - @cerca_travel [https://x.com/cerca_travel] On Facebook - /cercaguide [https://www.facebook.com/CercaGuide/] On the Web - www.cercatravel.com [http://www.cercatravel.com] --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com [https://www.cercatravel.com] for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  --- At Cerca [http://www.cercatravel.com], our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Travel is For the Birds! And other Birding-Related Puns with Jared Ranahan

Let’s be honest, the world is… kind of a lot right now. There’s natural disasters due to climate change, uncertainty related to the results of the presidential election, and the unfortunate reality that if you go to see Wicked opening weekend you’ll probably have to endure at least one Idina Menzel wannabe ruining the screening for everyone (seriously this is a thing [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/if-anyone-sings-along-in-wicked].) So we’ve decided to combat this with something delightful - Birds! And who better to join them than a travel and wildlife writer, not to mention an avid birder - the similarly delightful Jarad Ranahan! We chat with Jared about the vibrant world of birding, celebrity birds (as in the birds are the celebrities) and which small bird species are also huge a-holes. Plus, birding slang, the illicit substance that’s impacting bird populations, why you should never trust an owl, and a quandary about whether it’s possible to “steal” birds from your neighbors. (Spoiler alert: the bird feeder wars are very, very, real).  Connect with Jared On instagram - @jaradranahan [https://www.instagram.com/jaredranahan] On TikTok - @jaradranahan [https://www.tiktok.com/@jaredranahan] On Muckrack - /jaradranahan [https://www.muckrack.com/jaredranahan] Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr [https://x.com/juliamoserrrr] On Instagram - @julamoserrrr [https://www.instagram.com/juliamoserrrr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliamoserrrrr] On the Web -  www.juliamoser.com [http://www.juliamoser.com] Eva On X - @literalle [https://x.com/literalle] On Instagram - @evapants [https://www.instagram.com/evapants/] Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel [https://www.instagram.com/cerca_travel/] On X - @cerca_travel [https://x.com/cerca_travel] On Facebook - /cercaguide [https://www.facebook.com/CercaGuide/] On the Web - www.cercatravel.com [http://www.cercatravel.com] --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com [https://www.cercatravel.com] for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  --- At Cerca [http://www.cercatravel.com], our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Even Paleontologists Have Trouble Saying Those Names: Live at the Natural History Museum of LA

Just in time for the debut of a brand new dinosaur, Gnatalie, [https://nhm.org/gnatalie?_gl=1*1w9e14s*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi_ym8cDfiQMVbg9ECB2_TBLHEAAYASAAEgLBhvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAApqXWriQQfQqVmDUSHtTA1PrJ_Jln] at the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County, Eva and Julia are joined by real-life paleontologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of LA County - not to mention friend of the pod - Hank Woolley!  Recorded on location in the Paleontology Department at the museum, Hank shares tales of his most daring excavation adventures, the secrets behind how long it takes to name a new dinosaur, and why it's exactly as awesome as you think being a real-life Dr. Alan Grant or Dr. Ellie Sattler. Plus, we learn the 3 stages of 90’s girl, and discover that Julia was very late to the Jurassic Park Party. And of course, travel trivia and a question you’d really think would have an obvious answer after six movies, a Universal Studios ride, and enough jump scares to make even Dr. Ian Malcom’s wardrobe white. Connect with Hank On instagram - @paleo_hank [https://www.instagram.com/paleo_hank] Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr [https://x.com/juliamoserrrr] On Instagram - @julamoserrrr [https://www.instagram.com/juliamoserrrr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliamoserrrrr] On the Web - www.juliamoser.com [http://www.juliamoser.com] Eva On X - @literalle [https://x.com/literalle] On Instagram - @evapants [https://www.instagram.com/evapants/] Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel [https://www.instagram.com/cerca_travel/] On X - @cerca_travel [https://x.com/cerca_travel] On Facebook - /cercaguide [https://www.facebook.com/CercaGuide/] On the Web - www.cercatravel.com [http://www.cercatravel.com] --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com [https://www.cercatravel.com] for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  --- At Cerca [http://www.cercatravel.com], our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Cheesesteaks, Butter Cows, and Journalist-Approved Cocktails for Covering A Presidential Campaign

Every four years the same undecided voters in the same swing states take over the national media, but have you ever thought about what kind of psychos choose to interview those people? With a historic election right around the corner, we’ve got politics on the brain - and we bet you do too. But honestly, at this point who wants hear another depressing conversation about the "The Polls"?!? Insted, Julia and Eva invited Alex Berg, a journalist and creative director who spent several elections trailing politicians from small New Hampshire town to small New Hampshire town, to ask her about what it’s like to be on the ground for one of these things. Plus, an audio postcard from Julia’s sister Claire recorded on the floor of the DNC, we learn what kind of wild animals have lived in the white house (no, not the politicians…), and, is it even possible to travel ethically anymore? We sure hope so... otherwise we'd have to cancel this podcast. --- Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr [https://x.com/juliamoserrrr] On Instagram - @julamoserrrr [https://www.instagram.com/juliamoserrrr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliamoserrrrr] On the Web -  www.juliamoser.com [http://www.juliamoser.com] Eva On X - @literalle [https://x.com/literalle] On Instagram - @evapants [https://www.instagram.com/evapants/] Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel [https://www.instagram.com/cerca_travel/] On X - @cerca_travel [https://x.com/cerca_travel] On Facebook - /cercaguide [https://www.facebook.com/CercaGuide/] On the Web - www.cercatravel.com [http://www.cercatravel.com] --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com [https://www.cercatravel.com] for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  --- At Cerca [http://www.cercatravel.com], our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].