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Mandy Kaplan

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, and co-host on Once and Future Parent where she chronicles the journey of parenting a high schooler toward launch. 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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Three Parents, Few Clues, Infinite Chaos

Three parents at completely different stages—newborn chaos, teenage hostage negotiations, and adult children who’ve achieved independence except financially—tackle the parenting questions nobody warns you about. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and funny, because raising humans means getting raised right back, and none of us know what we’re doing.

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Twilight with Ben Raffle

Mandy Kaplan and Ben Raffle dive headfirst into Twilight, unpacking its blue filters, sparkly skin, and the eternal battle of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob. It’s a hilarious, affectionate roast of the vampire franchise we can’t quit.

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Spirited Away with Kynan Dias

Mandy Kaplan and film professor Kynan Dias dive into Spirited Away, exploring pigs, bathhouses, and razor-sharp origami while unpacking Miyazaki’s artistry and philosophy. It’s funny, bewildered, and surprisingly heartfelt—much like the film itself.

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Charmed with Patrick Gomez

Mandy and Patrick Gomez conjure up nostalgia for the WB’s witchy cult hit Charmed, complete with drama, camp, and a whole lot of crop tops. It’s the Power of Three—and a few tears—on Make Me a Nerd.

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Black Mirror with Tara Sands

What happens when a voiceover icon finally gives in to the technological fever dream that is Black Mirror? Mandy and Tara Sands take the plunge together—equal parts laughter, horror, and a healthy amount of “wait, is this too real?”

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Freaks and Geeks with Jeffrey Nicholas Brown

Mandy Kaplan and Jeffrey Nicholas Brown relive Freaks and Geeks through stories of first crushes, dodgeball nightmares, and blue body paint. It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and occasionally it’s Mandy yelling, “Why is Franco doing that voice?!”

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The Thursday Murder Club

A charming cast, a light mystery, and a lot of feelings about Netflix’s lighting presets. The Thursday Murder Club has been adapted for the screen—and The Film Board is here to investigate who did it, why it happened, and whether the cast deserves a heart.

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Godzilla Minus One with Riki Hayashi

Forget everything you think you know about Godzilla—this one will break your heart before it breaks your city. Mandy and Riki Hayashi go deep on Godzilla Minus One, a monster movie with more humanity than most Oscar winners.

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The Rehearsal with Megan Parlen

Mandy and Megan go head-to-head on Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal, a show that left one of them fascinated and the other fuming. It’s a deep dive into discomfort, ethics, and just how much weird is too much.

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