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Welcome to Vik the Random! We talk about a variety of topics, from Christianity to ChatGPT, to Archimedies, anything! It's random! You can also suggest a topic! - I'm a kid! So I always explain it in ways that other kids (like you) can understand! For ages 5+! Plus, New podcast every FRIDAY! (PST)! For more, visit my website at viktherandom.com! If you have any suggestions or questions or want to record a random fact or be featured, please email deceit.vestry05@icloud. Please note that it takes a while for the feed to update. Spotify has the latest results! spotify.com/show/viktherandom

Vikram Devaru


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    S2 E29: JUNEAU the Answer? No? Then ALASKA!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 14:14


    Did you get the joke? Here's another hint just so JUNEAU, because if you don't just say "IDAHO, ALASKA!" Don't search it up! It's one my friends and I made up – so you won't find it anywhere else =) I'll tell you in the next episode. All information comes from Zach from Tidelines Institute! Thank you so much!

    S2 E28: The Computer VI - Displays?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 20:29


    Need a quick refresher? 1 pager review document:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?tab=t.0We talk about all the display technologies commonly seen today! We start with backlit displays (LCD, Micro LED, QUANTUM Micro LCD) and then move onto non-backlit displays (OLED, AMOLED, WLED, QLED) and their pros and cons! We also discuss the TRUE CRAB (Mini LED)Crab Analogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUA1OmXMXA&t=491sOther Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubwkG7uCFAThank you so much everyone for all your support (even though I unconsciously switched to a monthly release for two episodes =))And NO that is not a double chin. =) is the emoji and ) is the closing parenthesis – so we get =))

    S2 E27: *SPECIAL* The Movement of 6PPD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 16:57


    We all know the devastating effects of Microplastics on the environment and on human health. But, there is still a lot of research lacking on how to prevent these microplastics from entering the local ecosystem (at least in our community). So, we tracked the movement of these micro particles to figure out how to stop them. And we won the Stockholm Regional Junior Water Prize for this =)LINK TO THE POSTER BOARDhttps://tinyurl.com/6ppd-canvaOr if you prefer the longer link:https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhEuhvpCc/4l9MdZcq-ahF9Dq69gNf6Q/view?utm_content=DAGhEuhvpCc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9d369baca1

    S2 E26: Dead Yet Growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 15:04


    NAILS AND HAIR AND EVOLUTION!!!!! We talk about hair and nails and how they got to where they are on your body! What they are made out of and also why humans have lost their hair over time (Preservation of favorable variations over the decline of unfavorable ones) So sorry for not publishing in the last (has it really been a month? I am really sorry!) I had a lot to do an also got sick at very inconvienient times!Sources:https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-happens-to-cells-in-our-bodies-when-they-diehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD0waXH62AIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratinhttps://mangoful.com/are-nails-dead-or-alive/https://www.verywellhealth.com/keratin-5083786https://peptidesguide.com/keratin-protein.html

    S2 E25: The Computer V - The Motherboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 14:35


    The MOTHERBOARD! The part that connects everything else in the computer! Listen to this episode to learn more! Make sure you listen to the other parts in the series before this one!Forgot something? Here's a quick refresher:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?tab=t.0Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2pd3Y6aBag&t=248shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJn-qPHtfzIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9pGbLJknDk&t=259shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAvz6jZEik

    S2 E24: Behind the Screens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 19:01


    Movie production time! We go over the steps of movie making, and brief over the people who make these movies possible! This is an extremely oversimplified version of how movies are made - but it is also still extremely interesting. There is so much work going into these movies - so - I hope you learn some more insights into how these are made. SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Now available on every streaming service except for soundcloud. (Youtube - yes - but a couple of episodes are missing due to transfer issues)

    S2 E23: The Computer IV - Flash Memory (SSD & RAM)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 15:49


    In this episode we finish up our talk on memory. We are adding to what we learned last episode in this series and finishing with SSDs and RAM. We also talk a lot of designing for purpose. What is this items purpose - and how is it designed to fit that purpose? (Headphones v/s Earbuds) Are there any drawbacks to each?I am also creating a google document that summarizes everything in every episode as I publish them. So - if you need a quick catch up, you can check out this google doc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?usp=sharingShare this podcast with your friends! We are now on every streaming platform (except soundcloud) and with some episodes missing on youtube. But - every other major podcasts app should have Viktherandom.Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com

    S2 E22: The Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:35


    It's time for the Finale! We go over all types of instruments in the orchestra and talk about how they create the vibrations that create the sound you hear! Same sources as last week! Just expanded a bit more this time. Like my podcasts? SHARE THEM! I am looking to grow!

    S2 E21: The Orchestra I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 13:24


    Sorry I'm a bit late, Spotify was being a bit weird and wouldn't let me upload!We are starting another series! This time about the instruments in an orchestra, but also instruments you hear every day and how they work. How they make sound and all the different types of instruments there are!In this episode we start talking about how sound works and I give you a brief intro into the types of instruments. In the upcoming series, we'll talk about each individual type of instrument!Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqfUm7kyj7shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzK-tYFGQx4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5v7PG9rygAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Bpq9Y9VQghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYHfiQ4R7Bs

    S2 E20: The Computer III - HDD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 16:44


    Today we are talking all about STORAGE! Well - at least some of it - we are talking about HDDs. Hard Disk Drive storage. We also talk a little bit about the hierarchy of storage and volatile and non-volatile storage! Make sure to check our previous part of this episode about CPUs and GPUs if you missed that because we will be putting all this together at the end in an ultimate comparison of Mac v/s Windows =) Here's the hierarchy I mentioned in the podcast: Stage A - Cache Storage [THE FASTEST - TINIEST STORAGE] Stage B - Cache Storage [VERY VERY FAST - TINY STORAGE] Stage C - Cache Storage [ VERY FAST - SMALL STORAGE] Stage D - RAM [FAST - BIGGER STORAGE] Stage E - HDD/SSD [ STILL FAST, BUT NOT AS MUCH - TONS OF STORAGE] All of these are very fast to the point that you may not notice if a data packet is stored in Stage A, or D, but they are still faster than the previous one! (It's a matter of miliseconds and seconds) Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wteUW2sL7bc&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtdnatmVdIg&t=3s Also bleeds into the other Episodes sources.

    S2 E19: Sticky Wicky III

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 15:53


    Merry Christmas! Make sure to share this episode with your loved ones - they may find a new favorite podcast =) LAST PART OF THIS SERIES! Make sure to listen to (at least) part one before listening to this! In this episode we talk about the last property of water - Dissolves a lot. We talk about why water dissolves table salt. Why can't you see the table salt anymore when you put it in water? We also take a slight diversion into the energy stages of electrons and also about the controversy of pluto. (Just a tad bit though). Thanks to everyone for listening! Publishing Schedule for Christmas Time: Saturday Dec. 4 Saturday Dec. 11

    S2 E18: Sticky Wicky II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 16:01


    In part two of this series we continue talking about Water! We talk about why it takes so much energy to heat up water compared to air, and why water floats when it is frozen. Remember: Sticky wicky not so hot floats when frozen dissolves a lot! If you are still confused you can comment in Spotify, or just email me a deceit.vestry05@icloud.com! Information from my Science Class!

    S2 E17: The Computer II - CPU & GPU

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 13:11


    Surprise! There's an episode today! We are continuing our series on The Computer in this episode. We dive into CPUS and GPUS each of their individual parts, and the difference between them. Please DO Watch Part one of the video (S2 E14) for more context on what we are talking about! (Unless you have a general knowledge on RAM, SSD, HDD, and Display Technology) Here's the video I was talking about (CPU v/s GPU) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P28LKWTzrI Sources: https://handwovenmagazine.com/green-dye-death/ https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/definition/cache-memory#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20general%20cache,often%20more%20capacious%20than%20L1. https://ms.codes/blogs/computer-hardware/how-many-alu-in-cpu#:~:text=In%20a%20single%20ALU%20architecture,all%20arithmetic%20and%20logical%20operations. https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/cpu-components-functionality https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/cpu/ https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/ https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/arithmetic-logic-unit/ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-a-cpu/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axd50ew4pco

    S2 E16: Sticky Wicky I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 16:04


    We are starting ANOTHER SERIES! Get ready for an exciting end of the year! In this new series we are talking about the emergent properties of water! We will be doing a deep dive into what makes water behave the way it does. We will move far past the fact that water is H20. (Yes, it is H20, but what does it mean?) BONUS MATERIAL TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THIS WORKS: 3D Model 1 3D Model 2 All of this information comes from my science class!

    Episode Predictor. (Sorry for Not Publishing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 0:46


    Hey All, Sorry I couldn't publish today, I had a big event yesterday and a Debate Competition today. I have the script ready for recording, so I should be able to record by Wednesday, Latest on Thursday as soon as I get time to. However, because of thanksgiving break I will have more time to publish, so here is a list of expected publishing times! Thursday Nov. 21 (Latest) Sunday Nov. 24 Sunday Dec. 1 Sorry once again.

    S2 E15: What Time Is It Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 14:27


    For some of you I'm publishing the episode earlier than usual? (Like - I'm publishing at 6:00 usually in my time, but because of the shift in time zones, I'm actually publishing earlier) But yes! Confusion indeed! We are talking about DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! The confusion brought about it, and also - some personal thoughts on it. SOURCES: https://historycooperative.org/who-invented-daylight-savings-time/ https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/weather/2021/02/24/why-daylight-saving-time- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aWtseb2-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9icrafpg7l0

    S2 E14: The Computer I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 20:02


    In this episode, we starting a series about the computer and how it works! In this episode we are going to give a brief overview on all the parts in the computer before delving deep into each part in the coming episodes. I will be alternating between publishing an episode in this series with some other episodes as to not frizzle your brains. Please do consider sharing this podcast with others if you find it enjoyable! Sources - I will be referring to these sources in later episodes as well. My Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kypaBjJ-pg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axd50ew4pco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdziYWEkDIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxFxD4OSZ0 Sources from ChatGPT (I didn't use it's response, I asked it for sources. It gave me these) CPU (Central Processing Unit): Intel's Guide to CPUs:⁠https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/what-is-a-processor.html⁠ How CPUs Work - HowStuffWorks:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm⁠ GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): How GPUs Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/1871-how-gpus-work/⁠ RAM (Random Access Memory): HowStuffWorks: RAM Explained:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm⁠ Storage (HDD and SSD): Seagate's Guide to HDDs and SSDs:⁠https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/internal-hard-drives/⁠ Motherboard: PCGuide: Motherboards:⁠https://www.pcguide.com/motherboard/guide/⁠ Power Supply Unit (PSU): How Power Supplies Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/2024-how-power-supplies-work/⁠

    S2 E13: Rivers, Trees, Floodplains and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 20:59


    Comment in the comments on Spotify if you have any questions or comments at ALL! In a continuation of the previous weeks episode, we are talking about Riparian Zones, and Rivers and how humans really depend on them. How we have changed the ecosystem of our river in ways that are detrimental. We also talk about solutions and ways YOU can get involved in your local river ecosystem. Also - Sorry for not updating my website for those of you who use it. I will at least make sure to update my "Episode Predictor" I am going to be bringing a major update to the website soon however! Sources HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IPIdMuIQKMwGtyja8D61n5YpxqV3K5yTpCwijkDo-Rw/edit?usp=sharing Thank you so much to Judge, Lucia, and Ms. Hemm my teachers in this project!

    S1 E12: Deserts and Rainforests Oh My! (How Our Climate Works)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 17:00


    Hello everybody this episode is about how the climate on our Globe works - because there is actually something systematic about it! We will delve into why the Sahara Desert is where it is! Episode Predictor: viktherandom.com/ep WE MADE A BOOK IT SCHOOL! The Book!: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQeqvTr9U/mT5FTsWfvIfliSgWpzSBjw/view#1 See if you can find my page! I'll reveal it next week.

    S2 E11: The Tree of Neural Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 15:31


    In this episode, we are talking about the tree that lives within you! A tree made out of many branches made out of neurons! All of which helps you breathe, and walk without a second thought! (Because quite a lot happens - during your first thought - think?) The TED ED if you want to delve more on the brain and energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NubJ2ThK_U&t=289s Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-0CVAgaEM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iomhlXlisKI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NubJ2ThK_U&t=289s https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/12/02/248089436/the-truth-about-the-left-brain-right-brain-relationship https://health.clevelandclinic.org/left-brain-vs-right-brain https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7725213/

    S2 E10: A City, A Boat, A Racetrack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 14:19


    Today we talk about cruises and how they make so much money (22 billion dollars in revenue annually) while also being extremely cheap for us - ($150 per day). We talk about all the ways the cruise ship squeezes out all the money possible and uses international waters to its advantage. Website: viktherandom.com Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Sources: Q&A Onboard the Norwegian Encore https://www.cruzely.com/heres-how-much-money-cruise-ships-make-off-every-passenger-infographic/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hfqVrVIsyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY1BFv8qEeM

    S2 E9: 2024 Update - How I Make My Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 17:33


    In this episode I will be replaying one of my old episodes on how I make my podcast - but - I will be adding a small update on what's changed to today. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hjJUbxt75PDSTlGmOp2oS Actual Publishing Date: Friday August 16 2024

    S2 E8: 2024 Update - The Robot That Changed The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 16:10


    In this episode, I'm adding an update to an episode I published a long time ago. (S1 E2 to be more specific). I will first play the episode - with an update when it finishes. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/454MumfLPgcTRw0IYCWPRO Actual Publishing Date (Of the Updated Version): Friday August 9th 2024

    S2 E7: Om Nom Nom. (Not Cut the Rope)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 17:06


    Here we talk about Om Nom Nom and what happens to all the food that you (and probably Om Nom) eat. If you don't know what I'm talking about - search up cut the rope. We also talk a little bit about the things in your body called kidneys and why it's very important that you drink a lot of water. My email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Visit my website: viktherandom.com Sneak peeks at latest episodes and also view when my next episode comes out: viktherandom.com/ep Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22435414/#:~:text=All%20fats%2C%20including%20saturated%20fatty,(omega%2D3%20group). https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/#:~:text=Omega%2D3%20fatty%20acids%20are,%2C%20soybean%2C%20and%20canola%20oils. https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/how-long-does-it-take-for-water-to-pass-through-your-body#digesting-water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og5xAdC8EUI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqgcEIaXGME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGme7BRkpuQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOcN-8PPaGU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GpIMNTPYg

    cut the rope om nom nom
    S2 E6: The Car Wash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 14:17


    In this episode - we talk about - well - I guess the title is self explanatory. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kGzY9vpW5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3FiQDUaUQ https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-wash1.htm https://www.turtlewaxpro.com/blog/drive-through-car-washes

    S2 E5: The Logic Behind Fastrak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 21:33


    Hello everybody! We talk about the logic behind carpool and express lanes. Why do they cost money? Is it just the greedy government, or is there a reason - a reason - to make the lanes faster even if you don't pay? Check out my updated website for sneak peaks into some future episode content: viktherandom.com Plus - you will now know exactly when I publish my podcasts (I post my delays there too) Sources: A lot, but - each one only has a bit of information that I had to piece together! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1: Fastrak official website 2/3: Wikipedia 4: Valley Transport Authority 5: Metro Express Lanes 6: Golden Gate Bridge Website (Tolls) 7-9: Youtube

    S2 E4: Top Tracer and a "Little" Bit of RFID

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 16:04


    Hello everybody, today we are talking about TOPTRACER especially the one used in TOPGOLF. We are talking about the more advanced version of the simpler version of the two versions there are. More specifically - the type used in driving ranges and not on golf courses. To learn more about the type used on golf courses look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1qaFv4VUg My email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Sources: https://www.impinj.com/library/customer-stories/topgolf-transforms-golf-driving-ranges-with-r https://rainrfid.org/what-is-rain-rfid/ https://rainrfid.org/faqs/#:~:text=RAIN%20RFID%20tags%20cost%20pennies,than%201%2C000%20tags%20per%20second). https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/does-the-brain-eat-itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukfpq71BoMo&t=44s&pp=ygUSaG93IGRvZXMgUkZJRCB3b3Jr Actual Publishing Date: July 6 2024

    S2 E2: IP What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 14:26


    Look for the actual publishing date below - there was a bug where this podcast wasn't showing in Spotify. I should be fixed now! (Shoutout to Crystal - the assistant who helped me!) Today in the episode we talk about IP addresses. You might be wondering what they are (hence the title) - which is what we are explaining. In the process, we talk about: NAT and with that - you might be wondering - What Now - are we talking about? My Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Don't worry - it's a hide my email to protect my identity Website! (Big Update Coming Soon) ⁠viktherandom.com⁠ Sources: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/internet/internet-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%205.35%20billion%20internet%20users%20worldwide.&text=Out%20of%20the%20nearly%208,the%20internet%2C%20according%20to%20Statista. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-qWlvQQtY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIzTo6e4FgY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aor29pGhlFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTUV0t6JaDA For Random Fact Sources: ⁠Netherlands⁠, ⁠Iceland⁠, ⁠Greenland⁠ Actual Publishing Date: June 21 2024

    SE E3: Wow! It's So Cheap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 17:10


    My voice sounds a bit strange in this podcast (but I was sick and coughing yesterday - so - don't mind it =)) In today's episode we talk about loss leader pricing and captive product pricing. Along the way, we make many slight digressions and talk about printers, nintendo switches, and - carrots. You heard that right - carrots. Sources: https://www.costco.com/epson-ecotank-et-2850-special-edition-with-bonus-black-ink-bottle.product.100851752.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOMjeCiMn8g https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/ https://www.omniconvert.com/what-is/captive-product-pricing/#:~:text=Some%20examples%20of%20captive%20products,other%20product%20they%20have%20purchased. https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/loss-leader-pricing/#:~:text=A%20loss%20leader%20pricing%20strategy,customer%20traffic%20away%20from%20competitors. Actual Publishing Date: June 29 2024

    S2 E2: IP What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 14:26


    Today in the episode we talk about IP addresses. You might be wondering what they are (hence the title) - which is what we are explaining. In the process, we talk about: Hn:SDfj3phtSNDfliETPWEFLS; F and with that - you might be wondering - What Now - are we talking about? My Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Don't worry - it's a hide my email to protect my identity Website! (Big Update Coming Soon) viktherandom.com Sources: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/internet/internet-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%205.35%20billion%20internet%20users%20worldwide.&text=Out%20of%20the%20nearly%208,the%20internet%2C%20according%20to%20Statista. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-qWlvQQtY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIzTo6e4FgY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aor29pGhlFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTUV0t6JaDA For Random Fact Sources: Netherlands, Iceland, Greenland

    S2 E1: The Fire Breathing Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 17:05


    THE ONE YEAR ANIVERSARY OF VIKTHERANDOM!!! You'll see that I published my first episode on June 14 2023! (Spotify had a glitch so it's not actually 1/1 - you'll have to check the actual publishing date at the bottom) In this episode we talk about a fire breathing dragon! How it could possibly breathe fire! Along the way however, we take many diversions to talk about atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, and the fire triangle. Have no Idea what I'm talking about? Well - hop right in! Actual Publishing Date: 6/14/2024

    S1 E38: Aargh Airports + The Economics in Them [2/2]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 17:12


    We are finishing up our episode on Airports! Our very short series. We are focusing this on mainly the economics on what determines your seat price. Tiering and Supply and Demand. We'll do a quick section at the end on what happens when you exit the airport. Sources: The information from this episode comes from the countless Planet Money episodes I've listened to and also from discussions with my dad.

    S1 E37: Benjamin Banneker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 8:12


    Hello everybody! Actual Podcast Time: 6:30 Credits makes it goes on more! This episode is about Benjamin Banneker and how he is an amazing person. No more spoilers though! Thank you to Max Roth (a lot of help) we were partners in this episode and he did as much work as me! Hope you enjoy!

    S1 E36: Aargh Airports [1/2]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 15:17


    Episode 36! Airports are very complicated and well - they make you say Aargh! In this episode we talk about airport design and all that happens from when you enter the airport, to when you exit on an airplane. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kil-slXgVys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zJlI5VzAvQ Actual Publishing Date: Sunday May 12 2024

    S1 E35: It Was Just Earth Day, And... [6/6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 18:18


    WE MADE IT! Check out my website: viktherandom.com In this episode, we finish up our earth day series! We go over the Arctic and Antarctica. We also talk about how we as humans have made an impact on our world (negative) and how we can make more of an impact on our world (positive)! Thanks to Mayank Devaru for Co-hosting this podcast with me! Thanks to everybody who has been supporting me to this journey! I am proud to share with you that as of the time of publishing this episode, we have had 700 total listens to this podcast! Plus - 20 Spotify followers! Thank you all! Source: A book named: The Wonderful Workings of Planet Earth.

    S1 E34: What Happened to the Sun???

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 14:39


    Eclipses are a strange phenomenon. Lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses coming your way! Be prepared for a strange episode! We talk about the types of eclipse, and why eclipses don't happen more often. Listen to the podcast for more info! Sources and Links to learn more! (I left out some information from these sources!) What is a total eclipse?: https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/learn How do you tell what type of eclipse it is? https://www.britannica.com/story/how-do-you-tell-the-difference-between-total-annular-solar-and-lunar-eclipses Eclipse Calendar: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/ Eclipses (NASA) https://science.nasa.gov/moon/eclipses/ Lunar and Solar Eclipses (Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7tnHPDH5d8

    S1 E33: A Rope, A Car, and A City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 20:44


    It's been so long! Episode 33! We talk about the San Francisco Cable Car and why it's a very special cable car - mainly because of all of it's challenges that engineers had to face to make this cable car! Uphills, Turns, Turns AND Uphills, and more in this episode! Plus - your stomach will Turn Turn and Uphill?? SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lc-7enEIRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lazLKSLszuY&t=362s https://www.cablecarmuseum.org/ Did you read past the Sources? Well - Here's a quick peek at what the next episode is about: Eclipses

    S1 E32: This is a MESS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 16:26


    In today's episode we talk about the interstate system that is - by the way - A MESS - it has some order, but also, some mess. Note: This is a hard episode to follow because of all the states and cities I mention in it. I understand that! It's even hard for me to visualize where the cities are! And I just took my 50 states quiz! Here's a link that should help with visualization! North to South Highways:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bbepe_C7SFtJEOjAxPvDSS8KGfgmjZ9V/view?usp=sharing East to West Highways: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aKDLJc7lWL3QMBklfBRNkKhEXYsVqiN2/view?usp=drive_link Sources (for everything:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fn_30AD7Pk

    S1 E31: Today's Not Earth Day, But... [5/6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 13:33


    We continue our series here! Finishing up Africa, and moving on to Australia! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, please go ahead and listen to S1 E15: Today's Not Earth Day, But.... [1/6] It is the first part of this series. Once you've gotten there, listen to [2/6] then [3/6] etc. till you are all caught up! Actual Publishing Date: Friday March 22 2024

    S1 E30: Rainbows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 18:33


    Thank's to Samaya for asking this question! Have you seen a rainbow near you? Yes Indeed! In EPISODE 30 we are talking about Rainbows and not only how they are formed, but also how we see those rainbows. Not how our eyes work, but how light - bounces off things into our eyes. We talk about wavelengths and about iron rods and pencils. Plus, the random fact this week is a big one. Thanks to everyone that's been tuning in since I first started making this podcast series! I can't believe we are at episode 30! If you are a new time listener, thanks for your support as well. Wish me luck as my High School Results come out! (Crossing my fingers for Nueva) Sources: https://global.canon/en/technology/s_labo/light/001/02.html#:~:text=The%20rainbow%20effect%20occurs%20because,out%20again%20into%20the%20air. https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/rainbows-are-circular.htm#:~:text=Indeed%2C%20from%20this%20vantage%20point,within%20your%20line%20of%20sight. Information about how light travels is from my science class! Learn about the Electromagnetic spectrum: https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/toolbox/emspectrum1.html Actual Publishing Date: March 1st.

    S1 E29: The Waves in the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 15:39


    Hello! In this episode we talk about how you hear the things that you hear! How we talk, and also how you are able to listen to my podcast! How, a microphone and speaker works. In fact, when I first started researching this Idea, it was only on how a microphone and speaker works, but then, I got caught up in how sound waves are made! More knowledge! Hope you enjoy! Make sure to check out the Q&A and polls section in Spotify! You can rate my podcasts and give me feedback! This will greatly help me grow as a podcaster and make your listening experience better! Thanks to Miles (Fox) for creating the music! I didn't even ask! Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com Actual Publishing Date: February 23 2024

    S1 E28: Filling in the Gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 17:38


    Hello! I know it's Wednesday! A new feature I tried - scheduled publishing went horribly wrong! (It was set to this coming Friday) In this episode we fill in the gaps for episode number 26 and sort of episode number 27. This is because I cannot cover everything that there is to cover in one short episode. I also don't want to stretch the episode. Enjoy! Sources: Chinese New Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=may2s9j4RLk&t=162s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJag2BvLnBY Earthquakes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCPjgv2Pccc⁠ Tsunami: (My Own Memory!) Actual Publishing Date: February 21 2024

    S1 E27: Today's Not Earth Day, But... [4/6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 17:39


    I bet you can't guess the pattern on when I will be publishing my episode!!! (You probably guessed it as episode 30) We are continuing on our series on Earth day - and we are almost there at April! Hopefully you've learned a lot about earth day in my series! Email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com

    S1 E26: Disaster Zone [1/2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 16:23


    Here we talk about how tropical cyclones and tornadoes form! We talk a little bit about Newton's first law of Motion and how it causes tropical cyclones to swirl. Also - note that tropical cyclones is the generally agreed on term for tsunami/typhoon. This episode was a tad bit complicated - especially the tornado part. Here's a drive link to an image that I made to help explain the tornado bit.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12lo8hboGd2GAXWFbyrVm8JRjltqqZN9y/view?usp=sharing CREDITS/SOURCES: Hurricanes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPDoIrGUrEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m68_07Sav4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hkdAMyn-ZU Tornadoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmWh9jV_1ac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT7yRMLAkCY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNKAcDeBJbg

    S1 E25 Today's Not Earth Day, But...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 15:39


    Thank You Miles Lewis! (a.k.a Fox) for all your support! Today we continue part three of our series on Today's Not Earth Day But... in episode #25! (I made this explanation way too complicated in the podcast =P) We finish off the ecosystems of South America, move on to Europe, and finish off with the largest continent, and the greatest mountain range. Take a listen to see what wonder's you'll discover in this episode!

    S1 E24: TZZZ SHOOOM FWOOSH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 14:05


    We'll be talking about how SDFKSDFS works. You'll also figure out what goes TZZ SHOOM FWOOSH. In this very chill episode of Vik the Random. You'll can find out what we're talking about what we're talking about in two ways: 1. Listening to this Episode 2. Listening to the end of the Previous Episode. (Preferably both) Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PKFQciUWBU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDiHTK9nwYw For More Discovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ciyq9v9RSo4 Actual Publishing Date: January 19 2024

    S1 E23: The Year 2023 [BONUS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 10:00


    The year 2023 is over, and before we let it join us in our memories, let's celebrate it with 32 Random Facts. Sources: nytimes.com https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-thought-experiment-what-would-happen-if-everyone-on-the-planet-suddenly-went-vegan#:~:text=Currently%2C%2068%20per%20cent%20of,or%20forest%2C%20to%20improve%20biodiversity. Actual Publishing Date: January 18, 2024

    S1 E22: BZZ SWOOSH SCRIBBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 15:18


    Hello Everybody, I've made a new promise. NO MORE SATURDAY PUBLISHING! I will publish on Friday from now on. I will be very very strict about it. I promise. Today we talk about the thing that goes BZZ SWOOSH SCRIBBLE and how it's made. Or actually, the thing that goes BZZ SWOOSH SCRIBBLE that makes the thing that you use every single day! We talk about why we debark the thing, and also about something named lignin. No more hints! Listen to the episode! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXQDsSctP1M http://printwiki.org/Debarking#:~:text=The%20removal%20of%20bark%20prior,pulp%2C%20so%20must%20be%20removed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4C3X26dxbM https://www.caseyprinting.com/blog/how-is-paper-made#:~:text=Bark%20does%20not%20work%20well,help%20power%20the%20paper%20mill. Have Fun! Acutual Publishing Date: January 13 2024

    S1 E 21 A Six Minute Guide to Vik the Random! [BONUS][TRAILER]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 6:00


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2024! This is an updated version of an updated version of the trailer to my podcast! [It was first named "Welcome to Vik the Random!" when I only had three episodes, then "S1 E13.5 Six Minute Guide to Vik the Random" and now, what you see above. Welcome to Vik the Random where we make all our own cover art and music! We talk about random stuff such as ChatGPT, the Water Cycle, and Amazon (both) Plus - I'm a kid, so I'll explain things in ways YOU can understand as well! For ages 5+ Every episode includes a random fact! You can suggest a topic as well! I make all my own music and cover art. In this BONUS episode we talk about how I get the idea of my podcast, and how I started making it! Episode number 13.5! (Also the Trailer for this Season) Visit my website: viktherandom.com Here's my email: deceit.vestry05@icloud.com (don't worry - it's just a hide my email) Actual Re-Publishing Date: 1/1/2024! (Happy New Year!)

    S1 E20: Today's Not Earth Day, But... [2/6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 13:20


    EPISODE 20!!! Happy New Year! Note: I'm sorry for publishing on Saturday morning again. Next time - it will be a Friday. I just returned from skiing and am a bit off schedule for juggling the essays as well. In this episode, a continuation of the previous episode in this series, we'll talk about the amazing wonders of our planet earth. The ecosystems and animals to really celebrate our earth. Also, so that when it IS earth day, you will have a bunch of facts and appreciation to earth - to really care for this planet which is our nursery. Actual Publishing Date: December 30 2023

    S1 E19: How I Make My Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 15:10


    In this episode, we talk about the process that I use to make my podcast! Starting from the very very beginning. Saturday. Note: In the random fact, I said Marinara Trench instead of Mariana Trench (while I was trying to clarify the difference =)) Note: This Episode is for my Nueva My Page Project. To Unleash Your Scented Swagger Visit: manlycandles.net Actual Publishing Date: December 21 2023

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