Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan

Showgirls with Jessica Jimenez


Listen Later

What do you get when you cross Elizabeth Berkley, a pile of glitter, and the worst pool sex scene ever committed to film? Showgirls, of course — and this week, Mandy dives headfirst into the chaotic, cringe-glittery mess with TV producer and camp connoisseur Jessica Jimenez. Jess has seen the cult classic more times than she can count (or admit), while Mandy might have lost a small piece of her soul watching it for the first time. What follows is a cocktail-fueled breakdown of the film’s misguided ambition, baffling dialogue, and bizarre legacy as both a Razzie-sweeping disaster and beloved queer cult staple.The two unpack every absurd plot twist, every sequined meltdown, and yes — even Penny’s from Heaven. Is it empowering? Is it exploitative? Is it secretly genius? (No.) Is it fun to yell “Versayce” in public? (Yes.) Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a horrified first-timer, this episode is a campy celebration of a movie so bad, it’s iconic.Links & Notes
  • Watch Storage Wars!
  • Mandy Kaplan on Instagram (@mandy_kaplan_klavins)
  • Join Make Me A Nerd for Bonus Content

---
Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Make Me A Nerd with Mandy KaplanBy TruStory FM

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

69 ratings


More shows like Make Me A Nerd with Mandy Kaplan

View all
WTF with Marc Maron Podcast by Marc Maron

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

29,984 Listeners

Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast by TruStory FM

Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

443 Listeners

Navigating Change: The Podcast from Teibel Education by TruStory FM

Navigating Change: The Podcast from Teibel Education

8 Listeners

Purpose 360 with Carol Cone by TruStory FM

Purpose 360 with Carol Cone

21 Listeners

Marvel Movie Minute • Thor: The Dark World by TruStory FM

Marvel Movie Minute • Thor: The Dark World

37 Listeners

Dateline NBC by NBC News

Dateline NBC

47,984 Listeners

How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships by TruStory FM

How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships

36 Listeners

Mission Forward with Carrie Fox by TruStory FM

Mission Forward with Carrie Fox

26 Listeners

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society by TruStory FM

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society

12 Listeners

The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael by Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael

The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael

3,450 Listeners

It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People by TruStory FM

It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

105 Listeners

The Scalpel of Truth with Leisa Krauss by TruStory FM

The Scalpel of Truth with Leisa Krauss

4 Listeners

The Story Well with Kyle Olson by TruStory FM

The Story Well with Kyle Olson

2 Listeners

Human Solutions: Simplifying HR for People who Love HR by TruStory FM

Human Solutions: Simplifying HR for People who Love HR

8 Listeners

Good Hang with Amy Poehler by The Ringer

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

9,604 Listeners

The Adrian Moment by TruStory FM

The Adrian Moment

0 Listeners

Cyber Sentries: AI Insight to Cloud Security by TruStory FM

Cyber Sentries: AI Insight to Cloud Security

0 Listeners

Connected Knowledge from Upland Software by Upland Software

Connected Knowledge from Upland Software

0 Listeners

The P2P Soapbox by TruStory FM

The P2P Soapbox

4 Listeners

Headstone with Pete Wright by TruStory FM

Headstone with Pete Wright

8 Listeners

botox COWBOYS by TruStory FM

botox COWBOYS

0 Listeners

Craft and Chaos by TruStory FM

Craft and Chaos

0 Listeners

Build for Health with Srdjan Injac by TruStory FM

Build for Health with Srdjan Injac

2 Listeners