Mandy Kaplan is an actress, voice-over artist, singer, writer, and ninja living in LA. Her voice can be heard in hundreds of commercials/video games/audiobooks, and her face can be seen starring in the feature film 30 Nights of Sex available on Tubi, which she co-wrote and produced. Her hilarious cabaret Miscast: Right Singer, Wrong Song has been running in LA for over twelve years and has raised thousands of dollars for Project Angel Food. And now… she is co-host of the podcast The Mandcave with her comedy partner Mandy Fabian. They are best friends who have nothing in common… except their names. She can also be heard providing insights on movies and pop culture across The Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts.
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Mainstream mom Mandy Kaplan dives into Marvel’s Loki with comic aficionado Justin Yeager as her guide, experiencing the series with fresh eyes and zero superhero context. Through their exploration of Tom Hiddleston’s charming antihero and Justin’s vast comic knowledge, they prove that even the most complex nerd culture becomes accessible through newcomer delight.
This week, Mandy sits down with the Earp-erific Melody McCune from Geek Girl Authority, who’s here to school Mandy (and all of us!) on the wild world of Wynonna Earp.
Join Mandy and her favorite roommate of all time, Abdi Nazemian, for a deep dive into the gloriously campy world of Mommie Dearest!
This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy’s chatting with the multi-talented Justine Huxley – voiceover artist, musical theater star, and, as it turns out, a total nerd in her own right.
Mandy Kaplan and special guest Darren Grodsky dive into the world of ’80s and ’90s sci-fi classic “Quantum Leap” and explore the emotional storytelling power of time travel.
Ever feel like you’re trapped in a world of gilded villains and shadowy agendas, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance? Then step into the thrilling world of James Bond with Matt DeGroot, Vice President of Production at Crooked Media, as he guides Mandy Kaplan through the treacherous landscape of Goldfinger on Make Me A Nerd.
This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy sits down with podcast producer and “slutty nerd” Andy Nelson. Together, they blast off for a journey back to 1984 to revisit the cult classic film, “The Last Starfighter.”
This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy explores the world of the inkstained wretch in the complex world of graphic novels with comic book author Adam Rose. Having dipped her toes in the shallow end with lighter reads, Mandy bravely tackles the seminal work “The Watchmen,” a graphic novel renowned for its intricate storytelling and mature themes.
Join host Mandy Kaplan as she ventures into the battle-scared world of “Aliens” with superfan Darnell Smith, exploring the film’s enduring appeal and what makes it a sci-fi classic.
This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy tackles the timey-wimey world of Doctor Who with a very special episode featuring Vincent van Gogh and a creature she can only describe as a “grunt-faced chicken dragon.” Tune in to find out why this episode leads to the discovery that Vincent van Gogh was basically the Danny Bonaduce of his time.