A safe space for nerds. Join me every Tuesday for nerdy conversations, on nerdy topics, with some nerdy people!
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Hey folks. Mandy Kaplan here. I’d like to share a bit about my intentions and mission for MMAN if you’ll indulge me. You will? Huzzah! Look, I am a lot of things. I’m a writer, actress, mother, and lover of musicals and cats, but NOT Cats, The Musical. Give me a little bit of credit, would ya? So...throughout my life, I’ve been surrounded (and intrigued) by all things nerd. A sister who plays D&D, a Star Wars-obsessed husband, friends who love anime, comic books, video games, and...well, you ...
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Ocean's One: A Star Wars Heist Explained
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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. Mandy Kaplan, whose imagination may have gone the way of the Death Star years ago, sits down with podcaster Ocean Murff to chat about "Rogue One: A Star W…
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The Enduring Legacy of Star Wars with Kyle Olson
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In this week's episode of "Make Me A Nerd," host Mandy Kaplan welcomes her friend and fellow podcaster Kyle Olson to discuss his deep love for all things Star Wars. Kyle, a self-proclaimed geek who considers his fandom a core part of his identity, shares his passion for George Lucas's groundbreaking 1977 space epic, Star Wars: A New Hope. As childr…
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Whip It Good: Mandy Takes on Castlevania with JP Karliak
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This week, Mandy is joined by voice actor, writer and activist JP Karliak to discuss the animated Netflix series Castlevania. JP, a self-described "voiceover artist, queer activist, snappy dresser", has voiced characters like Morph in X-Men 97, Boss Baby, and Green Goblin on Spidey and His Amazing Friends. He also co-founded the organization Nerds …
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Legion: A Superhero Show for Non-Believer with Tommy Metz III
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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. First, it’s memory time. They reminisce about their own nerdy interest…
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A Trailer... about all the things I don't understand yet.
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Make Me a Nerd is a podcast for full-blown nerds and those who are nerd-curious. Its host, Mandy Kaplan, is a mainstream middle-aged mom who loves all things Football, Taylor Swift, and Housewives. Each week, she will be introduced to some form of nerdery way outside her comfort zone. By who, you ask? (we know it's whom, that was a "nerd test," and…
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Nerdlings! This time it's just me and you. That's right...you. A chance for you get to know me better. I hope you enjoy my nerd ramblings. And it truly is....a ramble. Let me know what you think about this format!Stay tuned for the season finale episode and then we're diving into some awesome stuff that I can't wait for you guys to hear!Like the tr…
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Ep 18-The Darkest of Horses (Wonder Woman Review)
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Awww snap Nerdlings! This time on the podcast, our good buddy Eric and I nerd HARD about the awesomeness that is the film Wonder Woman. Warner Bros....I just know you listen to this podcast, could you guys, maybe...just have this be the bar for everything else you do? Maybe ask Patty Jenkins for her input? Without being condescending?Also, a specia…
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Another ep comin' at your ears Nerdlings! This time around we're talking with an actor friend of mine, Lila-Jay! She's a fellow Chicago native who has been in LA for a few years now. She's doing the acting thing, and doing it well! We hear what it's like to be on the set of commercials, what it's like to have to pay your dues, and lessons she's lea…
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Ep 16-Cookouts, We Have Some Concerns (Memorial Day Ep)
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Happy Memorial Day Nerdlings. On this pod, we chat with the always awesome Toni and pick her brain on what makes for a good holiday cookout.Don't ruin the meat, have plenty of water and for God's sake, don't get frozen burger patties.As always, rate, subscribe and share!Por Zach Massie
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