If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why on earth doesn’t Hollywood make any original moves anymore!?”, then this Nerd Nite is for you. For Episode 11 of the Nerd Nite MN Podcast, Sam Bauer talks about the popularity of adapted screenplays in the movie world today. How prevalent they are now, including specific areas (books, comics, TV shows and, god forbid, boardgames), and and what’s to come in terms of adaptations. She also presents some case studies, showing examples of good and bad adaptations.

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For Episode 10 of the Nerd Nite MN Podcast, Ann Miller shares her experience biking 500 miles in the ‘Habitat 500‘ ride. She shares how she prepared, how the ride itself was, and helpful information about Habitat For Humanity, and how you can help. (Hint: You don’t have to bike 500 miles to help.)

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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’.

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)’.

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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 of Time: A Brief History of Daylight Savings Time’. Spoiler: It’s the railroad’s fault.

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!

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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!

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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.

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”.

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Twilight

Doctor Who

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

Highlander

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.

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