Actress and writer Kelly Vrooman joins Mandy to explore why Bluey—an Australian children’s show about a family of animated dogs—has become a worldwide phenomenon that makes adults weep and parents actually want to play with their kids. Turns out weaponized wholesomeness animated “on the ones” is exactly the antidote our garbage-fire world needs.
Actress and writer Kelly Vrooman joins Mandy to explore why Bluey—an Australian children’s show about a family of animated dogs—has become a worldwide phenomenon that makes adults weep and parents actually want to play with their kids. Turns out weaponized wholesomeness animated “on the ones” is exactly the antidote our garbage-fire world needs.
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.
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.
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.