Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Kyle Olson & Pete Wright
This week, Mandy slays into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a show she’d previously avoided. Joined by Pete Wright and Kyle Olson, she confronts her assumptions about vampires and the supernatural in stake and song.
A Court of Thorns and Roses with Dana Ogle
Dive deep into the swirling vortex of nerddom with Mandy and Dana as they dissect the wildly popular A Court of Thorns and Roses. Mandy grapples with the thorny intricacies of faerie lore, romanticy, and the age-old question: just how does one maintain hygiene in a pre-modern, magically infused realm?
The Babadook-dook-dook with Tommy Metz III
This week, Mandy invites filmmaker, podcaster, and friend Tommy Metz III back to unpack one of the most unsettling films of the last decade: The Babadook.
A Love Letter to Star Trek: Deconstructing The Orville with Matthew Fox
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.
The Unexpected Heart of One Piece with Zach Logan
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.
Breaking Into the MCU Through the TVA: Loki with Justin Jaeger
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.
Wynona Earp with Melody McCune
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.
Mommie Dearest with Abdi Nazemian
Join Mandy and her favorite roommate of all time, Abdi Nazemian, for a deep dive into the gloriously campy world of Mommie Dearest!
Blown Away with Justine Huxley
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.
Quantum Leap for Grown-Ups with Darren Grodsky
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.