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Adventures in Vanderland

Adventures in Vanderland

By: Vanessa Manns (@mind.of.vanns)
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Welcome to Adventures in Vanderland—a podcast for anyone bold enough to step through the looking glass and into the ADHD brain of host Vanessa Manns. Each week, she and co-host Sylvia explore the psychology of your favorite Disney films, characters, story arcs, and soundtracks. You’ll grow curiouser and curiouser as this dynamic duo speculate, educate, and debate the best and worst characters, which princesses are neurospicy, and who actually made it to the top of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Come for the chaos, stay for the analysis.Vanessa Manns (@mind.of.vanns) Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Reflection: Ballads, Bangers & Breakdowns
    Jul 11 2025

    This week, Vanessa and Sylvia dive headfirst into the emotional playlist of their lives — from the ballads that broke us to the bangers that built us back up. It’s part nostalgic singalong, part therapy session, and 100% neurospicy vibes.

    We’re also testing out a brand-new Vanderland Vibe Check question that just might become a favorite: Which Disney songs are on the soundtrack of your life? Spoiler alert — it unlocked some unexpected feels.

    Tune in, and don’t forget to drop a comment with which Disney songs made it onto the soundtrack of your life. We wanna hear your anthems!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • I Wanna Be Like You Part 2: Remakes, Reboots & Roars
    Jul 5 2025

    Vanessa and Sylvia are back for another “who wore it best” showdown! This time, we’re diving even deeper into Disney’s live-action rabbit hole. From the photorealism of The Lion King to the eerie vibes of Snow White, we’re unpacking the magic (and mayhem) behind the modern reimaginings.


    Which remakes sparkle with fresh energy, and which ones should’ve stayed in the vault? And which one of these ladies might the Beyhive come for???
    Tune in for hot takes, nostalgic chaos, and some delightfully neurospicy tangents.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • I Wanna Be Like You: Who Wore It Best? (Pt 1)
    Jun 27 2025

    Vanessa and Sylvia dig into the evolution of storytelling, character depth, visual effects, and why some remakes hit... and others miss the mark. It's nostalgia vs. reinvention—who wore it best?

    In Part 1 of this two-part showdown, we’re diving into five iconic Disney tales and their live-action glow-ups: The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mulan. From bold reimaginings to frame-for-frame retellings, we're breaking down what worked, what flopped, and what left us longing for the original magic.

    Stay tuned for Part 2, where we tackle The Jungle Book, Snow White, The Lion King, and Lilo & Stitch.

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    1 hr and 15 mins

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