The Mandcave with Mandy Kaplan & Mandy Fabian

The Mandys are fighting. Mandy is all up in Martha Beck and she's going to start telling the truth all the time. Yeah, we'll all be holding our breath, too. The real reason we're gathered here today is that Rod Stewart is a controversial figure in the MandCave. Was he legendary in the 60s British blues scene? Maybe. Was he a mad consumer of hair products? Absurd. But does his music age well throug...

Mandy has never seen The Golden Girls. Thankfully, Mandy is here to challenge her to do just that. Celebrating the 80s classic ( which is currently available on Hulu ), they talk jokes, writing, and history of show while zooming in on the first two episodes. Oh, and they glance past ' The Golden Palace ', and drop a new classic in the form of a Golden Girls Mad Libs game, which is about as well-wr...

It's football season, which ushers in a whole new landscape full of opportunities for the Mandys to disagree with one another. This is, we're sure, the first of many discussions of the value of the sport, of fandom, and the lack thereof as well. The main event, however, kicks off as Mandy forces Mandy into watching The Secret , the 2006 Drew Heriot-directed film based on the book by Rhonda Byrne....

We're back! And with Season Two we ring in a new season AND a new name. We've put the Mandemic behind us and we're looking ahead to neon signs and decorative gas pump covers, empty beer bottles and over-sexualized mudflaps. We're still talking about the things that entertain and offend us, but this time we're doing it from the comfort of our hand-me-down blue leather couch... Welcome to the MandCa...

It’s not all a love fest when the Mandys cross the bridge to Schmigadoon. The music may be fun, the stepping high, but where the story really hits home is in the relationships. And so, The Mandys sidle up to the latest Apple TV+ series and — surprising no one at all — they disagree. Links & Notes Watch Schmigadoon on Apple TV+ (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:14) - Shmigadoon (17:55) - Sponso...

The Mandys can't hear movies anymore. Whether it's because of main cast mumbling or not being able to turn off the voice overs, movies appear to be ruined forever. It's possible that this is Steven Soderbergh's fault. Also, Mandy reads inappropriate books to children while Mandy finally dives into Smartless for the hot celeb goss. Links & Notes No Sudden Move Hanging Out With Cici by Francine...

The Mandys take on the oft recommended HBOMax series 'Hacks' this week. Jean Smart leads a divine cast, but how does this comedy about two women in comedy hit these two women in comedy? Don't worry. You'll know. Give it three minutes and you'll know. And then come the JOKES! Mandy is having a full family affair with Justin Willman of Magic for Humans while Mandy reads The Paris Wife with great tit...

It's Father's Day around these parts and the Mandys have decided to celebrate by watching the latest Kevin Hart laugh-fest, 'Fatherhood.' Wait... what is this? Why?? Why are there SO MANY TEARS, KEVIN HART‽ Why have you made your Kevin Hart comedy so SAD? Also, Mandy rediscovered a pandemic-closed musical and Mandy is digging into season two of Chameleon. Links & Notes Fatherhood — Netflix Hid...

The Mandys head to New York to hang with Usnavi and the crew at the bodega. How well do they get along with Lin Manuel’s latest cinematic adventure? Let’s put it this way: Chu is a fantastic filmmaker. For the rest, you’ll have to listen to the show! Links & Notes Miscast: Right Singer Wrong Song is back! June 27, 2021 — LA peeps get your space reserved today! (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01...

The Mandys are decidedly not trippin this week in a thorough exploration of the Netflix Original, Trippin with the Kandasamys . And speaking of thorough explorations, Mandy finds a new podcast that takes her to new, special places, while Mandy finally discovers the sweet, sweet miracle that is gin. Links & Notes Trippin with the Kandasamys • Netflix The Clit Talk Show (00:00) - Welcome to Mand...

The Mandy's get nostalgic this week with some old FRIENDS and play a rousing game of FMK that is completely made up by Mandy and you've never heard of it before right now and if you don't believe us you must not love us and gaslighting is not real. Links & Notes Five Minute Journal Team Wu Magic (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:48) - The Friends Reunion (23:24) - The Completely Original Wholl...

The prodigal Mandy returns in high style as the Mandys take on Zach Snyder’s Army of the Dead. Meanwhile, Mandy plays with homeless cats at The Cat Cafe Lounge while other Mandy struggles with … ummm … well … returning to civilization. You know what? You should just listen all the way to the end. That way we don’t have to have an uncomfortable conversation … you know … in public. Links & Notes...

Mandy and Fake Mandy (Megan Parlen) are watching Amy Adams on Netflix... through a window and across a street on a TV in their neighbor's house. It's meta and creepy and totally appropriate for this movie. Megan’s legit into sourdough and Mandy has been drawing on her own face and is super happy about it so don’t say anything. Finally, say goodbye to fake Mandy! It’s Meg’s last week with us so don...

Mandy and fake Mandy (Megan Parlen) watch Monster. Allegedly unrelated, Megan then goes on an AirBnB escape while Mandy eats with "baby" goats. Links & Notes Monster AirBnB FeverUp Baby Goat Brunch (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (00:31) - Monster (23:17) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/mandemic (25:28) - What are you in to? (35:08) - Coming attractions

Mandy and Fake Mandy (Megan Parlen) are gaga for Sony/Netflix's The Mitchells vs The Machines . Mandy is going to save you a few bucks with for your kitchen dance needs at Uforia Studios with the code MANDEMIC — 50% your first month and a free week of on-demand dance! Megan has found mouthwash. Links & Notes The Mitchells vs The Machines • Netflix Get 20% off your Pro or Patron subscription to...

In a rare performance, this week Mandy and Fake Mandy agree: Searching for Sheela leads to a spirited discussion of wealthy housewives of India. Plus, Mandy makes pho, Top Chef Fantasy Leagues, and The Oscars. Links & Notes Searching for Sheela • Netflix Top Chef Fantasy League (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:08) - Searching for Sheela (20:55) - Letterboxd • trustory.fm/mandys (21:53) - Spon...

Mandy brings a stand in to talk about Drew Barrymore’s latest. There are celebrity impersonations inbound. Plus, a celebration of stuffed animals — the innocent and prurient alike — and Nasim Pedrad’s inner 14-year-old boy. Links & Notes The Stand In — Netflix Chad (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (02:04) - The Stand-In (23:44) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/mandemic (26:53) - What are you in to? (3...

The Mandys agree about something...a shared hatred for Thunder Force! But then, they disagree about everything else, so order is restored! Mandy loves The Dodo and Mandy loves Sh*thouse on Showtime (and illiteration). Links & Notes Thunder Force The Dodo Sh*thouse on Showtime Jess Plus None About Megan Parlen, the new Mandy (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:59) - Thunder Force (31:50) - Sponso...

Concrete Cowboy nearly tears the Mandys apart. Thankfully their shared love of Zoom piano and dance lessons bring them back together! Links & Notes Concrete Cowboy That Piano Girl Kat Uforia Studios (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:07) - Concrete Cowboy (27:42) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/mandemic (30:14) - What are you in to? (35:25) - Coming Attractions

Exploring some upsetting feelings about young guys and our potential latent Christianity! We also love The Masked Singer and Samantha Irby Links & Notes The Masked Singer on FOX Samantha Irby: Meaty: Essays • Wow, No Thank You (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (00:48) - A Week Away (30:19) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/mandemic (32:36) - What are you in to? (39:41) - Find us. We triple dog dare you.

Is College even worth it? Plus Meghan Markle dirt and Its-it addiction! Links & Notes The College Admissions Scandal • Ep 1: The Side Door Podcast It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches Operation Varsity Blues • Netflix Support Mandemic and get a free book from Audible! (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (00:48) - Operation Varsity Blues (29:23) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/mandemic (31:54) - What are you in...

The Mandys have a hell of a time with Yes Day . The kids approved the casting. They felt that weird recurring itch to exact violence on their husbands. Pretty much everything you want from a family movie night with Jennifer Garner. Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins Yes Day The Shrink Next Door — The Podcast The Shrink Next Door — The Series Sponsor: Get a Free Book from Audible! (00:00) - Welcome...

We cover Moxie, Hit back upon Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen and geo-caching and then talked about the book “When We Believed in Mermaids” and ASMR! Links & Notes Netflix • Moxie (2021) Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen Geocaching! See if you can find the hidden Mandys! ASMR For People who Haven’t Gotten Tingles (00:00) - Welcome to Mandemic (01:05) - Moxie (27:54) - Sponsor: AudibleTrial.com/man...

Girl on the Train, Framing Britney and Geocaching...Oh my! And for some reason, lots of masturbation talk...too soon? Also, a new official rating system for film. Links & Notes Netflix • The Girl on the Train (2021) The Girl on the Train (2016 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Framing Britney Spears by The New York Times Presents on Hulu Geocaching! See if you can find the hidden Mandys!...

Welcome to Mandemic Mondays! The Mandys bring you filmmaking insights from best friends who agree about nothing. What happens when the M’s face Dianne Wiest in the Netflix thriller I. Care. A. Lot. ? What are the latest guilty pleasures? Check out Chameleon before you pick up a Sam Adams lager... you know... from Boston. Links & Notes I Care A Lot — Netflix Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen Hilar...