Each week, Mandy Kaplan is introduced to some form of nerdery way outside her comfort zone. Welcome to a full-blown sci-fi/D&D/Ren Fair-loving quest to expand her horizons and recruit her to nerd-dom.

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.

Read More »
Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you find your favorite podcasts!

Support Make Me a Nerd on TruStory FM

Join us on a remarkable journey into nerdom with a membership to Make Me A Nerd. As a valued member, you’ll receive early access to special member editions of each episode, delivered straight to your personal podcast feed. Most importantly, your support allows us to continue exploring the complexities and wonders of these fandoms, always with curiosity and heart. Subscribe today, and let’s delve deeper into the things that shape so much of our culture together.

What’s up with Discord?

So much! Make Me A Nerd is on the TruStory FM Discord server! Jump in for free and chat with your community. Plus, once you become a supporting member of Make Me A Nerd, you’ll be automatically granted access to the member-only channels in our Discord Server for special events and a more curated chat.

Recently on Make Me A Nerd

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.

Listen Now »

Showgirls with Jessica Jimenez

Mandy tries to survive Showgirls with help from her friend Jessica Jimenez, who has watched the film more times than she’s willing to admit. It’s all glitter, thrusting, and animated bras in this chaotic love letter to cinema’s most infamous NC-17 trainwreck.

Listen Now »

K-Pop Demon Hunters with Jimmy Aquino

K-Pop demon slayers, musical numbers that slap, and one cartoon tiger to rule them all—this week, Mandy is joined by returning nerd champ Jimmy Aquino to dive deep into Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters. From lore to lyrics, this episode is a glittering ode to why this animated musical deserves all the hype and at least one Broadway adaptation.

Listen Now »

Complete Archive: Make Me A Nerd

Scroll To Top