Category: Make Me A Nerd

Mainstream mom Mandy Kaplan explores geek culture with passionate guests, friends, and experts expanding her nerdy horizons weekly.

A Supernatural Crash Course with Krissy Lenz

This week, Mandy settles into the passenger seat of the old Impala with comedian and podcaster Krissy Lenz for a road trip down the highway of “Supernatural,” the long-running TV series about two brothers hunting monsters across America and facing their daddy issues. Krissy, a self-proclaimed nerd and host of the Supernatural drinking game podcast, […]

Resistance is Futile: A Star Trek Intervention with Brian Bradley

Mandy Kaplan welcomes her old friend and collaborator, the multi-talented Brian Bradley. Can Brian convert Mandy to the ways of the Trekkie with his curated selection of classic Star Trek episodes, including the acclaimed “Inner Light” and the delightfully bizarre musical romp “Subspace Rhapsody”?

Make Me a Nerd Takes a Hearty Breath of the Wild with Jonny Lee, Jr.

In the latest installment of the podcast “Make Me a Nerd,” host Mandy Kaplan ventures into the world of gaming with the help of guest and dear friend, Jonny Lee Jr. This week’s mission? Tackling the fan-favorite Nintendo Switch game, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Married North of the Wall: Game of Thrones with Jeremy Klavens

In this episode of “Make Me A Nerd,” host Mandy Kaplan welcomes a special guest – her husband, Jeremy Klavens. The couple, married for nearly 18 years, takes listeners on a journey into the world of “Game of Thrones,” in which Jeremy delicately introduces Mandy to the complex wordplay of the title of the show vis a vis, well, characters who are trying to sit… you know… on a throne.

Ocean’s One: A Star Wars Heist Explained

Ever wonder what happens when you mix a sci-fi novice with a medium-level nerd and throw in some Star Wars? Well, buckle up, because that’s exactly what this episode of “Make Me A Nerd” delivers.

The Enduring Legacy of Star Wars with Kyle Olson

This week, Kyle Olson attempts to convert host Mandy to the ways of the Force with a special viewing of the original 1977 Star Wars. Join them as they discuss childhood nostalgia, the mainstreaming of geek culture, and the enduring legacy of this sci-fi classic.

Legion: A Superhero Show for Non-Believers with Tommy Metz III

What does it mean to be a nerd today? That’s the question explored in the premiere episode of Mandy Kaplan’s new show, “Make Me A Nerd.” To help out, she’s joined by filmmaker and frequent collaborator Tommy Metz III who brings something he nerds all over: Marvel’s Legion on FX.