Nerdist was started by Chris Hardwick and has grown to be a many headed beast.

The Legacy Music Hour #134: Castle Areas

The music from castle areas in video games is the topic of Episode 134.  Sometimes the music sounds majestic and royal, and sometimes it doesn’t.  Brent and Rob also talk about muscles.  Full track listing below.   Game – Composer – Song – Company – Console – Year (North American release unless otherwise indicated) Super Mario Bros. 3 – Koji Kondo – Saving the King – Nintendo – NES -… more

Venterview

Craig Venter exists to define the word “Maverick.” Drafted into Vietnam as a young surfer lacking direction, he received a crash course in battlefield surgery. Upon his return to the… more

What’s Inside Rainn Wilson?

Many years ago, Rainn Wilson and I were skillfully carved up by Rob Zombie in a movie. Now, reunited in the name of science, we peel back the enigmatic layers… more

Hey Ravers! Make a Glow Stick!

Going to a rave in 1993? You need a glow stick! I can’t help you with the Dr. Seuss hat and clock necklace, but I did manage to dig up… more
 

Chem Lab!

This was a particularly fun segment to shoot. It’s part 1 of a 2 part series of exothermic reactions. Dr. Chris Schrempp, professor of chemistry at Los Osos High School… more

My First Article in Wired

I have somehow managed to con my way into a magazine writing job. My first article is in the November issue of Wired, as the title of this post boasts…. more
 
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