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 host of Make Me A Nerd, where she enlists her fabulous friends to introduce her to their fandoms! She was co-host of the podcast The Mandcave with her comedy partner Mandy Fabian. She can also be heard providing insights on movies and pop culture across The Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts.
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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.
Mandy Kaplan dives headlong into the fascinating world of The Lord of the Rings with her guest, friend, and Tolkien superfan, Richard Hellstern. She bravely boards the carriage with Gandalf and Frodo and manages to make a drinking game out of the trip.
This week Mandy welcomes her longtime friend (and comic book expert!) Jimmy Aquino to the show. Jimmy dives deep into his lifelong love of all things nerd, from childhood cartoons to his impressive Batman tattoo, and then gives Mandy some Superman she can sink her teeth into.
Join Mandy Kaplan and her producer, confidant, consigliere, part-time chef, and friend Pete Wright as they dive into the wacky world of the 1984 cult classic “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.” Discover the enduring charm and infectious sense of fun that has made this quirky sci-fi adventure a beloved favorite among its dedicated fans.
Aliens, Puppets, and Wormholes, Oh My! Audrey Kearns Guides Mandy Down the Farscape Wormhole!