Nerd Nite MN

Project Gemini: The Little Space Program That Could – Nerd Nite MN Episode 9

Kyle — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:07:07 +0000

For Episode 9 of the Nerd Nite MN Podcast, Chris Nollet shares his out of this world (literally) expertise in ‘Wonder Twins Power! Project Gemini: The Little Space Program That Could’.

Podcasting How To – Nerd Nite MN Episode 8

Kyle — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:07:56 +0000

In what is easily the most meta Nerd Nite MN podcast yet, Math Is Hard founder, and Remaker’s Mark host Kyle DeLaHunt shares how and why he got into podcasting, and gives tips and recommendations for anyone wishing to start a podcast of their own, or even just get into listening to podcasts for the first time. Here is his presentation ‘Podcasting: How To Expose Yourself to the Whole Internet (But Not In That Way)’.

Items Discussed

Podcasts and Apps Discussed

A Brief History of Daylight Savings Time – Nerd Nite MN Episode 7

Kyle — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:07:13 +0000

If you’ve ever found yourself cursing aloud on those days when you’re upended by losing or gaining sleep thanks to Daylight Savings Time, then this Nerd Nite MN episode is for you. Here, Lawrence Lee shares his presentation ‘A Waste…

What Can You Do With a Raspberry Pi? – Nerd Nite MN Episode 6

Kyle — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:07:10 +0000

In Episode 6, Clay Helberg answers the question ‘What Can You Do With a Raspberry Pi?‘. He is not referring to an actual pie, but rather a cheap ($35!), tiny, and extremely flexible computer. He shows some great use cases, features how others have used the Raspberry Pi, and finally, shows you where you can buy one, and how to set it up. For a podcast called ‘Nerd Nite’, this one definitely lives up to the title. Enjoy!

Links Discussed

Cooking the Westeros Way! – Nerd Nite MN Episode 5

Kyle — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:07:55 +0000

In Episode 5, Luke Sharman takes us on a journey to Westeros, one of the lands where the epic book and TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ takes place. He discusses Westeros’ geography, culture, and, most of all, its culinary traditions, including recipes for a whole Westeros-style meal to make in your own Castle. Er, home. Enjoy!

Links Discussed

A Feast of Fire and Ice: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook (Hardcover • Kindle)
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One): (Paperback • Kindle)
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Two): (Paperback • Kindle)
A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Three): (Paperback • Kindle)
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Four): (Paperback • Kindle)
A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Five): (Paperback • Kindle)
Game of Thrones – Season One: (DVD • BluRay • iTunes)
Game of Thrones – Season Two: (DVD • BluRay • iTunes)

Bad Ass Arthurian Women – Nerd Nite MN Episode 4

Kyle — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:38:35 +0000

In Episode 4 of the Nerd Nite MN podcast, Alison Klawiter shares tales of bad ass-ery (bad ass-ness? -itude?) amongst Arthurian women. Keira Knightley’s got nothin’ on these ladies.

I’m Okay, You’re Okay – Nerd Nite MN Episode 3

Kyle — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:19:14 +0000

For Episode 3 of the Nerd Nite MN Podcast, Amber Carter shares her vision for a better world; a world where nerds and non-nerds, and vampires and non-vampires can exist in harmony. Here is her presentation – ‘You’re Okay, I’m Okay: How To Find Love & Acceptance For Those Who Love Vampires That Sparkle In The Sun Like Diamonds”.

Links Mentioned

Twilight

Doctor Who

Shine On Me Music Video by Chris Dane Owns (YouTube)

Highlander

The Original Was Scarier – Nerd Nite MN Episode 2

Kyle — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:03:39 +0000

In our 2nd Episode of the podcast, Nerd Nite Duluth co-founder (and Remakers Mark co-host) Jeremy Nilson schools us on the history of horror movies, how they’ve changed over the years, and why, in true hipster fashion, the original is always better. As this is about horror movies, some content is a little bloody, but not too terribly so.

Video Links from Jeremy’s Presentation:

The Early Years:
The Haunted Castle

The Slasher:
Psycho Shower Scene

The 70′s and 80′s:
Spider-Walk scene from The Exorcist
Suspiria Trailer

Scooby Doo! – Nerd Nite MN Episode 1

Kyle — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:04:48 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the Nerd Nite MN podcast! Nerd Nite is a national organization with local chapters. This particular series of videos comes from the Duluth chapter. All were recorded live, so you’ll hear and see everything that those in attendance did.

This is a video podcast, but not in the way you might think. Instead of a live video recording of the speaker, you will see the slides they used along with the audio of their presentation. So, you can capture all of the information, laughing and learning, just like being there live.

In this first episode, Luke M. shares his detailed knowledge of the past, present, and future of Scooby Doo. Enjoy!