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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A fictional podcast following three survivors as they trek across the country trying to survive an alien invasion.
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97.1 The Fan’s fifth best couple Chops and J-Lo cover adventures in the streaming world from their living room to the big screen. Recommendations, critiques, jokes and quarrels. Tune into Chops TV! New episodes Wednesdays.
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Myke Hurley discusses films he’s generally never seen before with his podcast co-hosts. This feed includes segments from the archives of Relay FM, with Jason Snell (Upgrade) and Casey Liss (Analog{ue}). Occasionally Myke will also record original episodes just for Myke at the Movies listeners. (Relay FM excerpts will generally appear here 30 days after they appear on their original podcast.)
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Every season is a different fictional tale. A mini-series for the ears. Every season will introduce a new genre, a new plot, and new characters.
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"Science on the Radio" is a 90-second science information segment featuring Marvin Druger, retired chair of the Department of Science Teaching and professor of biology and science education at Syracuse University.
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Visiting Doctor Who, Rolling with Krissy Lenz, Finding Danny Bonaduce
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This week on Make Me a Nerd, host Mandy Kaplan dives headfirst into the swirling vortex of Doctor Who with the help of returning guest and self-proclaimed "nerd-maker" Krissy Lenz. Mandy, still riding high from solving a real-life murder mystery, confesses her trepidation about tackling the sprawling universe of Doctor Who. But fear not, dear liste…
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Second Breakfast for Mandy: A Lord of the Rings Rundown with Richard Hellstern
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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan dives headlong into the fascinating world of The Lord of the Rings with her guest, friend, and Tolkien superfan, Richard Hellstern. Despite her notably limited travel across Middle Earth, Mandy bravely boards the carriage with Gandalf and Frodo and manages to make a drinking game out of the trip. Surprising…
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Superman Smashes Entire Ideologies with Jimmy Aquino
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On this episode of Make Me A Nerd, 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. Then, Jimmy throws Mandy into the deep end with a truly unique Superman story: Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene…
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Following Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with Pete Wright
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Mandy sits down with her producer, confidant, consigliere, part-time chef, and friend Pete Wright to 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 dedicat…
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Through the Farscape Wormhole with Audrey Kearns
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Mandy embarks on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of Farscape with none other than the "geek girl authority" herself, Audrey Kearns. The two reminisce about their comedy days at Acme before diving headfirst into the uncharted territories of science fiction fandom. Audrey, a self-proclaimed shy daydreamer, reveals how her childhood overs…
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Resistance is Futile: A Star Trek Intervention with Brian Bradley
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This week, Mandy welcomes an old friend and collaborator, the multi-talented Brian Bradley, to the show. The pair reminisce about their shared history at the sadly now-defunct Acme Comedy Theater. But what secrets lie hidden in the NDA-protected annals of their legal battles? Mandy and Brian remain tight-lipped. Brian, a lifelong devotee of all thi…
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Zehra Fazal Helps Find the Golden Ball in King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella
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This week in nerddom, Mandy Kaplan embarks on a pixelated journey to the 1980s with special guest Zehra Fazal, a renowned voice actor known for her roles in countless animated series and video games. Zehra, a self-proclaimed nerd with a penchant for retro gaming, guides Mandy through the world of Sierra Games' classic "King's Quest IV: The Perils o…
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Make Me a Nerd Takes a Hearty Breath of the Wild with Jonny Lee, Jr.
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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. Mandy, a self-proclaimed extrovert and musical theater aficionado, finds hersel…
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Married North of the Wall: Game of Thrones with Jeremy Klavens
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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 try…
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A Supernatural Crash Course with Krissy Lenz
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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,…
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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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Corey Pettit, Jack Austin, and Robert M. Lamb get together to chat about Season 2 of Story: The Stone House. After a lengthy recap of the series, the trio talk about character motivations, story inspirations, the trouble with gravelly voices, and long finales. It's a fun time!! Music: "Night Vigil" and "Gymnopedie No 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c…
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Unfrosted, Madame Web, My Best Friend's Exorcism, and Ricky Stanicky
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Chops and J-Lo tell you about what they watched out of curiosity with a couple of days off last week.
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Chops and J-Lo break down The Fall Guy. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience that had also just seen the movie at Grandview Theater and Drafthouse.
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The Idea of You, Challengers, and Cheaper by the Dozen
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Chops and J-Lo discuss the heat of The Idea of You, the disappointment of Challengers and pitch another Cheaper by the Dozen film.
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Fallout, How to Date Billy Walsh, and Big Mood
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Chops and J-Lo argue about the virtues of Fallout and How to Date Billy Walsh, but they both found Big Mood to be funny and tragic.
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Chops and J-Lo breakdown Alex Garland's latest movie, Civil War, from the themes, to the movie's structure, AI posters and all things in-between.
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Invincible S2, ITYSL News, Players, and Ripley
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Storms causing problems in movies. Is Invincible like his dad? Tim Robinson is getting an HBO show. Players is a bad rom-com. And, Ripley looks beautiful, but...
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Chops and J-Lo have existential questions about 3 Body Problem. Plus some thoughts on the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the Chris Rock classic Head of State.
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Chops and J-Lo continue their search for the Next Great Rom-Com with the Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell feature "Anyone But You." They also give their thoughts on the harrowing details of "Quiet on Set."
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Roadhouse, House of the Dragon and Beetlejuice Trailers
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Chops compares the two Roadhouse movies, J-Lo gives her thoughts on Jake Gyllenhaal, and excitement is brewing for some new trailer drops.
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Chops and J-Lo tell you which movies to watch on Netflix (Spoiler: not Irish Wish or Damsel). Plus they compare Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.
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Please check out the first episode of the immersive sci-fi thriller podcast DERELICT! From our friends at Night Rocket Productions. Listen to DERELICT: https://link.chtbl.com/JfuefeOQ DERELICT: FATHOM E1 - In the Dark We See The story of DERELICT begins with its prequel season, FATHOM, in which an ancient artifact that can only be described as a gi…
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Best Picture Top 10 and Finishing the Fast Series
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Chops and J-Lo rank the 2023 Oscar best picture nominees 1-10 and give their final thoughts after watching the 10 Fast and Furious movies.
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We saw Dune Part Two, and J-Lo helps explain some of it.
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Upgraded, Beatles Biopics, and NCAA Video Game
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Upgraded isn't the next great rom-com, but it gets the job done. Chops is out on music biopics and maybe the NCAA football video game. J-Lo explains the art of flipping channels.
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Everything but the Football at the Super Bowl, Fast 6-8, and Poor Things
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Chops and J-Lo break down Super Bowl commercials, halftime show and more. We catch up where they are after 8 Fast and Furious movies. Finally, thoughts on Best Picture nominee Poor Things.
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Fast Franchise, Kevin Hart, Halftime Performances, and More
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Chops and J-Lo discuss watching all the Fast and Furious movies, compare Kevin Hart's new movie to an old one, talk about Snoop Dogg coaching and recap some of their favorite halftime performers.
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Oscar Nominations, WWE on Netflix, and Top Wedding Movies
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Chops and J-Lo go over the big categories and snubs in Oscar nominations. Plus: Netflix getting more into sports programming and our favorite movie/TV couples and wedding movies since it's our anniversary!
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Chops and J-Lo wrestle with The Iron Claw, plus thought's on Jake Johnson's directorial debut with Self Reliance.
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The Stone House - Episode Twenty-Four
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Here it is! The Stone House finale!!! Val and Delilah's story comes to an end as they fight to survive. Can they escape Gavin's wrath, or will they succumb? Enjoy the two-hour finale full of terror, suspense, and action!! Music provided by: Taako @ soundcloud.com/madebytaako Additional tracks: "Night Vigil", "Long Note One", and "Gymnopedie No. 3" …
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Mean Girls, Leave the World Behind, and Golden Globes
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The new Mean Girls is... Chops and J-Lo also explain the blandness of Leave the World Behind with some words on the Golden Globes.
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Saltburn, The Holdovers, and Our 2024 List
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Chops and J-Lo ring in the new year with the enigmatic "Saltburn," an enthralling talky "The Holdovers," and share their 2024 watchlist.
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Wonka, Netflix Numbers, The Family Stone, and More
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Chops and J-Lo detail their Wonka experience, critique Netflix's newfound "transparency," and go over the Christmas movies from this week (The Family Stone, Feast of the Seven Fishes, Christmas Again, and Jingle All The Way).
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HallMarg Party, Picking Christmas Movies and Our Latest Watches
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Hallmark Christmas movies with margaritas? Sign us up! We also go over a scoring system to decide if you should watch that random Christmas movie and detail our latest watches this December.
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Family Switch, May December and More Christmas Movies
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Chops and J-Lo break down the bafflingly absurd Family Switch, plus some quick thoughts on other Christmas movies at the end. In the middle, they discuss the understated drama of May December.
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J-Lo went and saw the latest Disney movie, Wish, and she tries to keep it family friendly. Chops TV also celebrated 20 years of Elf to kick off the Christmas season. Plus quick thoughts on Thanksgiving and Upload season 3.
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Loki wrapped up season two, so what are the next steps for the MCU? Chops and J-Lo give detective Poirot another shot with Death on the Nile.
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Life on Our Planet, A Haunting in Venice, and Quiz Lady
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J-Lo takes you back 300 million years, a spoiler free discussion about A Haunting in Venice, and Chops pines for comedies to capture large audience attention.
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We review our experience handing out candy to all the neighborhood trick or treaters. Then Chops recaps the last few movies to get to his 31 days of horror.
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Killers of the Flower Moon and The Fall of the House of Usher
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Chops and J-Lo analyze Martin Scorsese's latest film, review the Edgar Allan Poe inspired miniseries on Netflix, and recap some other scary movies they watched this week.
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A new show by Voyage Media! Based on actual events. A drug smuggler finds God, and turns against the cartel, working as an undercover operative to take them down from the inside. Based on Dr. Hal Bradley's book, "A Fox In The Lion's Den" - you can find all of Dr. Hal Bradley's books at http://drhalbradley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Zom 100, Fair Play, and Spooktober Continues
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Dubbed over horror films work just fine. Chops and J-Lo discuss the movies they've been watching this October, and the Kardashians come up.
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Talk to Me, Totally Killer, and The Exorcist
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Chops and J-Lo breakdown three horror movies that they watched to dive further into spooky season. Plus, our thoughts on episodes one and two of "Old People Fall in Love (Golden Bachelor)."
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