What makes a nerd? Is it the obsessive cataloging of obscure details? The unyielding commitment to lore? The passionate embrace of minutiae deemed trivial by the larger world? Is it one estemed performer’s love of The Jungle Book? Let’s find out.
Join Mandy as she navigates the surprisingly deep waters of One Piece with Zach Logan, the One Piece Podcast host, uncovering the hidden heart and unexpected emotional resonance of this thousand-episode anime epic.
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!