Mandy Kaplan embarks on a cosmic quest to decode the enigmatic realms of sci-fi aboard the USS Orville, captained by the comedic stylings of Seth MacFarlane, with Matthew Fox, host of Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join Mandy and her favorite roommate of all time, Abdi Nazemian, for a deep dive into the gloriously campy world of Mommie Dearest!
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This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy’s chatting with the multi-talented Justine Huxley – voiceover artist, musical theater star, and, as it turns out, a total nerd in her own right.
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Mandy Kaplan and special guest Darren Grodsky dive into the world of ’80s and ’90s sci-fi classic “Quantum Leap” and explore the emotional storytelling power of time travel.
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Embark on a perilous quest through the realms of Krynn with Mandy Kaplan and Simon Petrie as they unravel the mysteries of Dragonlance, encountering kender, mages, and dragons of both the literary and wicker variety. Dare to delve into the pages of Dragons of Autumn Twilight, where magic is unpredictable, heroes face unforeseen challenges, and the fate of a world hangs in the balance!
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Ever feel like you’re trapped in a world of gilded villains and shadowy agendas, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance? Then step into the thrilling world of James Bond with Matt DeGroot, Vice President of Production at Crooked Media, as he guides Mandy Kaplan through the treacherous landscape of Goldfinger on Make Me A Nerd.
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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy sits down with podcast producer and “slutty nerd” Andy Nelson. Together, they blast off for a journey back to 1984 to revisit the cult classic film, “The Last Starfighter.”
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