Mandy Kaplan dives headlong into the fascinating world of The Lord of the Rings with her guest, friend, and Tolkien superfan, Richard Hellstern. She bravely boards the carriage with Gandalf and Frodo and manages to make a drinking game out of the trip.
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This week Mandy welcomes her longtime friend (and comic book expert!) Jimmy Aquino to the show. Jimmy dives deep into his lifelong love of all things nerd, from childhood cartoons to his impressive Batman tattoo, and then gives Mandy some Superman she can sink her teeth into.
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Join Mandy Kaplan and her producer, confidant, consigliere, part-time chef, and friend Pete Wright as they dive into the wacky world of the 1984 cult classic “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.” Discover the enduring charm and infectious sense of fun that has made this quirky sci-fi adventure a beloved favorite among its dedicated fans.
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Aliens, Puppets, and Wormholes, Oh My! Audrey Kearns Guides Mandy Down the Farscape Wormhole!
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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”?
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We’re going back in time to the days of 16-bit color as the multi-talented Zehra Fazal brings her nerd gaming cred to an early heroine: Rosella in King’s Quest IV.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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