Vik the Random

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...

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.

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.yout...

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://...

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

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

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 lates...

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 Actual Publishing Date: Friday July 26 2024

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 t...

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@i...

See actual publishing date below. There was a glitch where this episode wouldn't show in Spotify. It should work now! 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, ninten...

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 -...

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, c...

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...

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! Actual Publishing Date: May 21 2024 We updated this on May 23 2024 removing some random noises and taps during...

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

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...

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...

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.c...

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...

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

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 ever...

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&amp...

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://w...

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 Actual Publishing Date: February 9 2024