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Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan

Mandy Kaplan

Booking Overview

This pop-culture explainer and interview show explores films, television, fandoms, and nerd interests through conversations with actors, creators, podcasters, and knowledgeable enthusiasts. Agencies could credibly pitch working performers, voice actors, writers, producers, pop-culture commentators, and tabletop or fandom specialists with a strong connection to the featured subject; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 122

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 122 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shows@trustory.fm

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Host

Mandy Kaplan - Writer and actress who explores film, television, fandom, and other nerd interests while learning from guests with personal or professional expertise in each subject.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working actors, voice actors, singers, directors, television producers, writers, podcasters, or knowledgeable specialists with a strong personal or professional connection to the featured film, television show, game, or fandom.
Required Achievements:  
Professional credits in film, television, theater, voice acting, or production, Established podcasting or writing experience, Specialized expertise or sustained involvement in a relevant fandom or creative work

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Ludwig - The Andy Griffith Show, Classic Television, Fandom, Nostalgia, And The Mayberry Phenomenon.

Marty Schneider - The Andy Griffith Show, Classic Television, Fandom, Nostalgia, And The Mayberry Phenomenon.

Justine Huxley - Fackham Hall, Comedy, British Period-drama Parody, Voice Acting, Tabletop Gaming, And Live Dungeons & Dragons Performances.

Sherry Mandujano - Parasite, Film Analysis, Production Design, Class, Genre, And Korean Cinema.

Jessica Jimenez - Pushing Daisies, Television Production, Series Fandom, Television History, And Pop-culture Analysis.

Recent Topics

Art, Popular Culture, Film, TV, Tabletop Gaming

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan
:

Sinners with Rhonda Smith

November 02, 2026

Mandy Kaplan turned off Sinners a few minutes in, the same week everyone she knew was calling it the best movie of the year. She has been apologizing for that ever since, and this episode is the formal version. Her guide is Rhonda Smith, an Atlanta actress and IT professional who runs the ATL Movie Club and has now seen the film four times, the fourth one the night before recording so she could be fresh. Rhonda brought details. Smoke always wears blue and Stack always wears red, and one of th...

Brazil with Andy Nelson

October 26, 2026

Andy Nelson has been sitting on this one. He's been talking about movies on The Next Reel since 2011, and when Mandy asked him to come back and pick anything, he chose the film he has loved most for his entire adult life, because he suspected (correctly, it turns out) that it would require a Xanax. Terry Gilliam's Brazil is a comedy about paperwork. It is also a horror movie about paperwork. A man is arrested in his living room because of a typo, his wife signs for him in triplicate, and the ...

Stargate with Jonny Lee Jr. • Ancient Aliens, but More Fun

October 19, 2026

Until this week, Mandy Kaplan did not know the word "Stargate" existed. Not the 1994 movie, not the ten seasons of television that followed, not the conventions full of people who can spell Goa'uld on the first try. (She has also never seen an Avengers movie, and she would like that noted as a point of pride.) Fortunately, Jonny Lee Jr. was nine when the film came out, bought it on VHS and then again on DVD, and owns the complete box set of the series, which makes him about the most qualified...

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How do I get in touch with Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan?

Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan is hosted by Mandy Kaplan. Its publicly listed email is shows@trustory.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan?

The publicly listed email for Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan: shows@trustory.fm.

How many listeners does Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan have?

Podseeker estimates Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan?

Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working actors, voice actors, singers, directors, television producers, writers, podcasters, or knowledgeable specialists with a strong personal or professional connection to the featured film, television show, game, or fandom. Common among recent guests: Professional credits in film, television, theater, voice acting, or production; Established podcasting or writing experience; Specialized expertise or sustained involvement in a relevant fandom or creative work. Recent guests include Dan Ludwig, Marty Schneider, and Justine Huxley.

How hard is it to get booked on Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Popular Culture, Film, TV, and Tabletop Gaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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