Bluey with Kelly Vrooman
Actress and writer Kelly Vrooman joins Mandy to explore why Bluey—an Australian children’s show about a family of animated dogs—has become a worldwide phenomenon that makes adults weep and parents actually want to play with their kids. Turns out weaponized wholesomeness animated “on the ones” is exactly the antidote our garbage-fire world needs.
Twilight with Ben Raffle
Mandy Kaplan and Ben Raffle dive headfirst into Twilight, unpacking its blue filters, sparkly skin, and the eternal battle of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob. It’s a hilarious, affectionate roast of the vampire franchise we can’t quit.
Spirited Away with Kynan Dias
Mandy Kaplan and film professor Kynan Dias dive into Spirited Away, exploring pigs, bathhouses, and razor-sharp origami while unpacking Miyazaki’s artistry and philosophy. It’s funny, bewildered, and surprisingly heartfelt—much like the film itself.
Charmed with Patrick Gomez
Mandy and Patrick Gomez conjure up nostalgia for the WB’s witchy cult hit Charmed, complete with drama, camp, and a whole lot of crop tops. It’s the Power of Three—and a few tears—on Make Me a Nerd.
Black Mirror with Tara Sands
What happens when a voiceover icon finally gives in to the technological fever dream that is Black Mirror? Mandy and Tara Sands take the plunge together—equal parts laughter, horror, and a healthy amount of “wait, is this too real?”
Freaks and Geeks with Jeffrey Nicholas Brown
Mandy Kaplan and Jeffrey Nicholas Brown relive Freaks and Geeks through stories of first crushes, dodgeball nightmares, and blue body paint. It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and occasionally it’s Mandy yelling, “Why is Franco doing that voice?!”
Godzilla Minus One with Riki Hayashi
Forget everything you think you know about Godzilla—this one will break your heart before it breaks your city. Mandy and Riki Hayashi go deep on Godzilla Minus One, a monster movie with more humanity than most Oscar winners.
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.
Jurassic Park with Tommy Metz III, Andy Nelson, & Pete Wright
Mandy finally watches Jurassic Park and discovers why everyone’s been quoting “clever girl” for 30 years. With Pete, Andy, and Tommy as her guides, she learns what made this dino-horror-adventure flick a true cinematic game changer.
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.