We Are Fine

We Are Fine

Whether you’re a Gen Z screenager, a morbid Millennial, or an emotionally unavailable Gen X-er, there’s one thing we can all agree on… we are NOT prepared for this life thing. And, it’s starting to look like nobody’s coming to the rescue. As an educator trauma bonded to social media and lifelong human, Lauran Woolley (@mrs.woolleyin5th) has learned one essential truth above all else – history repeats itself. Each week, join Lauran and Jordan Woolley as they are thrown into the deep end of some truly heinous games all in the pursuit of self-improvement for the future. From reenacting pivotal moments in history (see: surviving the Civil War as a circus clown) to solving a SAW-style escape room through crafting the perfect text for cancelling dinner plans - their pain is your gain. As we journey together towards preparedness, should at any point you start to feel nervous about mastering these critical life skills, just keep repeating this mantra: WE ARE FINE!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    How We Bribed Our Way Into California History | Past To The Future

    In Episode 20 we are joined by the hilarious by Educator Andrea for a wild rewrite of 1850 Los Angeles history. As Pio Pico and Arcadia Bandini, they’ll bribe senators, blackmail rivals, and maybe—just maybe—accidentally start a war. It’s land barons, chaos, and corruption... with a side of fries. And if you think they’re the good guys? Think again. Takeaways: “From Fast Food to Land Fraud” – It all starts with fries in a rental car and ends with controlling the birth of Los Angeles. How did we get here? “Pio Pico and Arcadia Bandini Become the Villains (and They Love It)” – These two quickly go from worried landowners to manipulative power players. Let’s just say the word “bribery” comes up… a lot. “We May Have Started a Fake Rebellion… Oops” – Desperate to keep their land, the duo orchestrates a chaotic uprising that gets very out of hand. “One Rogue Ranchero. One Real Attack. One Huge Problem.” – It was all going according to plan… until Gus decided to go full chaos mode. “A Forged Letter, A Framed Rival, and an Untouchable Empire” – When all else fails, just blame someone else and fake the receipts. That’s what heroes do… right? -- Want more Andrea Forcum? @EducatorAndrea on all socials Those Who Can't Do Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/those-who-cant-do/id1738684851 Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  2. 2 APR

    Benedict Scramblebatch: Part 2 Electric Boogaloo

    In Episode 19 we continue the saga to Benedict Scramblebatch! He is back—this time, facing his biggest challenge yet: Project Batterstorm, a sinister plan that threatens the entire coffeehouse industry. Will he survive an underground brunch war? Will Crumlord finally be toast? And most importantly—who is truly pulling the strings behind Project Batterstorm? Takeaways: “The Muffin Men Are Back… and They’re Planning Something Huge” – Just when Benedict Scramblebatch thought he was free, a new coded message appears. But what exactly is Project Batterstorm? “Never Trust A Golden Envelope” – Benedict uncovers a shocking secret about the coffeehouse industry. But is he already too late? “The Brunch Wars Just Got Personal” – A dangerous new villain enters the scene, and Benedict may not be able to escape this one unscathed. “A Pastry Duel for the Ages” – What happens when you insult Crumlord’s croissants? A bizarre and brutal high-stakes bakery showdown. “The Final Battle is Here… But The War is Just Beginning” – Benedict makes a bold move to stop The Muffin Men once and for all. But what he finds changes everything. -- Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  3. 26 MAR

    We Can Finally Say It… We’re Expecting!

    In Episode 18 we finally shares the big news—we're expecting! We open up about the joy, anxiety, and emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy after loss, reflecting on our journey from heartbreak to hope. Plus, I share how they broke the news to our family and my students! Takeaways: “We’re Having a Baby!” – After months of keeping it secret, Lauran and Jordan finally share their biggest news yet. But why did it take so long to tell everyone? “Morning Sickness? More Like All-Day Torture” – Lauran thought she was in the clear… until one morning changed everything. What made her realize she was in for a rough ride? “The Nose Knows—And It’s Betraying Me” – Lauran’s superhuman sense of smell made even Jordan’s normal scent unbearable. But what exactly did she think he smelled like?! “A Pregnancy Reveal Gone Wrong?” – Lauran planned the cutest way to tell her students… until the first three letters of their word scramble spelled something very, very unfortunate. “Food Betrayals & Unexpected Cravings” – Peanut butter used to be a staple. Now? Just the smell made Lauran cry. What other foods turned into her worst enemy? -- Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  4. 19 MAR

    Past To The Future: Nevada Legalizes Gambling (1931) with Gaspare Randazzo

    In Episode 17 we welcome stand-up comedian and teacher Gaspare Randazzo for a hilarious, chaotic, and slightly dangerous episode. Gaspare shares his experience balancing a teaching career with performing comedy nationwide, as well as his family’s real-life history with the mafia. Then, we all play Past to the Future, rewriting history in 1931 Nevada, where Jordan plays Hollywood icon Clara Bow and somehow gets into a high-stakes poker match against a mob boss. Takeaways: Teaching & Stand-Up Comedy are More Similar Than You Think – Gaspare shares how crowd work in comedy and engaging students in a classroom require the same skills. Rewriting Gambling History Was a Wild Ride – The crew plays Past to the Future, setting their adventure in 1931 Nevada, right as gambling is legalized. Jordan (As Clara Bow) Almost Got Whacked – Clara humiliated a mob boss at the poker table, and things nearly turned deadly. Gaspare’s Family Had REAL Mafia Run-Ins – His grandfather refused to pay protection money to the mob, leading to fistfights outside a Brooklyn candy store. We Accidentally Made Reno More Important Than Vegas – In this version of history, Clara Bow’s influence created a celebrity-driven casino boom, shifting the gambling world away from mob control. -- Want more Gaspare Randazzo? @StandUpRandazzo Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  5. 12 MAR

    Escape Womb: Getting Our Security Deposit Back

    In Episode 15 we unveil a brand new podcast format that blends personal chaos with a historical twist. We introduce Past to the Future, a game where we rewrite real historical events—with unhinged results. This week, we take on Voyager 1’s 1979 flyby of Jupiter, but things go off the rails when Jordan plays the role of a sentient space probe and decides to dive straight into Io’s volcanoes. In Episode 16 we share the other new game we talked about last week. It may be our most ridiculous challenge yet—Escape Womb, an adulting-themed escape room game that proves none of us really know how to be adults. Our mission? Get our security deposit back from the evil Landlord Specter. Takeaways: Adulting is a Scam – Lauran and Jordan learn just how hard it is to get a security deposit back when landlords find every excuse possible to keep your money. The Landlord Specter is Out for Blood – A ghostly landlord, a floating checklist, and mysterious fees turn this apartment into an adulting horror story. A Smoke Detector with Trust Issues – Lauran convinces a paranoid smoke detector that she’s not working for the landlord (after watching a VHS tape full of dirty secrets). A Gremlin is Charging Late Fees? – Jordan and Lauran must outwit a tiny gremlin in a landlord suit before he adds more fees to their bill. Ghostbusting Saves the Day – Lauran digs up her old Ghostbusters Halloween costume and takes down the landlord ghost in one epic final showdown. -- Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  6. 26 FEB

    The Robot Baby That Broke a Student’s Will to Live

    In Episode 14 we are joined by the hilarious Leslie Robb, a teacher, comedic speaker, and part-time school bus driver who brings laughs, chaos, and wisdom to this episode. From her wildest teaching stories to the robot baby disaster that had her driving across town in the middle of the night, Leslie shares the hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) reality of teaching Family & Consumer Sciences. Takeaways: Family & Consumer Sciences is Crucial – Leslie explains why "Adulting 101" classes are more important than ever, covering cooking, budgeting, parenting, and life skills. School Bus Horror Stories – From vomit emergencies to long rural routes, Leslie shares why driving a school bus is NOT for the faint of heart (or weak-stomached). The Robot Baby Nightmare – One of Leslie’s students had a colicky baby simulator, leading to an all-night cry fest and Leslie frantically driving across town to retrieve it. Lesson Plan Roulette Gets Out of Control – The group must improvise lesson plans for absurd topics, including how to slip on ice with style, carry 20 grocery bags at once, and fake laugh at bad jokes. Teachers Wear Many Hats (Literally) – Leslie juggles teaching, comedy, bus driving, and now leading a women’s empowerment tour, proving that educators never stop moving. Want more Leslie Rob? Facebook: @leslierobscomedy Instagram: @leslierobcomedy YouTube: @leslierobcomedy TikTok: @leslierobcomedy Threads: @leslierobcomedy -- Watch on YouTube: @mrs.woolleyin5th Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. For questions, thoughts, symptoms, and stories, you may contact us at: wearefinepod.com — Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

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Whether you’re a Gen Z screenager, a morbid Millennial, or an emotionally unavailable Gen X-er, there’s one thing we can all agree on… we are NOT prepared for this life thing. And, it’s starting to look like nobody’s coming to the rescue. As an educator trauma bonded to social media and lifelong human, Lauran Woolley (@mrs.woolleyin5th) has learned one essential truth above all else – history repeats itself. Each week, join Lauran and Jordan Woolley as they are thrown into the deep end of some truly heinous games all in the pursuit of self-improvement for the future. From reenacting pivotal moments in history (see: surviving the Civil War as a circus clown) to solving a SAW-style escape room through crafting the perfect text for cancelling dinner plans - their pain is your gain. As we journey together towards preparedness, should at any point you start to feel nervous about mastering these critical life skills, just keep repeating this mantra: WE ARE FINE!

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