Voice actor and queer nerd icon JP Karliak returns to Make Me a Nerd to talk X-Men, childhood cartoons, and why Morph is the perfect mutant for 2024. From Bryan Singer’s controversial direction to who they’d rather cuddle—Wolverine or Cyclops—JP and Mandy go deep, weird, and wildly entertaining.
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Lisa Arch joins Mandy to celebrate the unexpected brilliance of The Big Bang Theory—a show that turned skeptics into superfans, one signed Leonard Nimoy napkin at a time. They break down the joy, the cringe, and the character arcs that somehow made “coitus” a household word.
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What happens when a professional voice actor steps into a gnome costume and starts casting plant spells for a live audience? Mandy Kaplan welcomes Justine Huxley back to nerd out over the wild, wonderful world of live-action D&D—and the glorious chaos of Squad 20.
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What happens when a self-proclaimed non-gamer dives headfirst into the blood-soaked battleground of Sega vs. Nintendo? Mandy Kaplan teams up with podcasting pro Danny Brown to unpack the Great Console War—and discovers that beneath the pixels lies a story of culture, identity, and surprisingly emotional hedgehogs.
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Mandy welcomes Misty Stinnett for a deep dive into Fourth Wing, the romantasy blockbuster full of dragons, death drops, and sexual tension. It’s nerdy, flirty, and full of spoilers—including how hot Zayden actually is.
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What happens when a Marvel newbie watches Captain America: The First Avenger for the very first time? Mandy Kaplan teams up with super-nerd John Mundy to unpack skinny Steve, swoony romance, and the CGI that launched a thousand crushes.
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Comedy legend and award-show whisperer Bruce Vilanch joins Mandy for a wild ride through the glittery wreckage of ‘70s TV, the secret history of the Star Wars Holiday Special, and his Broadway bow in Hairspray. Come for the Wookiee thirst traps, stay for the red carpet to hell.
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David Bowie, tight pants, and puppet-induced trauma—Mandy Kaplan finally tackles Labyrinth with superfan Krissy Lenz, and nothing will ever be the same. It’s a deep dive into ’80s fantasy, freaky hands, and the true power of nerd love.
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Timey-wimey chaos meets musical mayhem as Mandy dives headfirst into the world of Doctor Who with returning guest Manny Patel. From goblin lullabies to drag queen villains, they unpack three gloriously bonkers episodes and debate whether the Doctor’s latest regeneration is too emotional… or just emo enough.
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