Vik the Random

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...

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...

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://...

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

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 abo...

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, t...

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 ear...

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

Sorry for Publishing Late - I had the movie night (which I planned in STUCO) yesterday and wasn't able to record then. In this episode we talk about why electric cars aren't really selling as fast as they did before, and also talk about a possible way to solve for that, along with something known as a Swap. I also ask YOU some questions on how you could help solve it. Make sure to listen t...

Today on the show we'll be talking about how ships and hot air balloons float using the power of displacement of fluids and archimedes principle. You'll understand all of that in this episode. We'll also talk about density and why a simple object like a block of wood floats, and why a block of steel, doesn't. I also basically just take my science lessons from the previous two month...

In this episode we talk about - well - electricity! We talk about how it's made and how it is distributed to us using generators turbines and wires. We also talk about how not to blow up your computer. Also - My Birthday is in TWO DAYS! Please note: This topic was more on the difficult side for me, so please do excuse me if I don't do as good of a job explaining things as in other podcasts...

Note: I meant pages, not words (during the random fact) Note: Redwoods are 30 feet in circumference not wide (30 feet wide would have been ridiculous) In this episode, we're beginning a large part series to explain the wonders of our world! We'll talk about the classifications of all our ecosystems, and populations, and biomes (hint, MineCraft)! We'll even discover one of the ecosystem...

Hello Everyone and Welcome to Vik the Random! Are you ready for a banger? In this episode we talk about LION, which isn't an actual lion, but rather Lithium-ion. We'll talk about what it is, and how exactly it works. From the second part of the name EV, you can probably guess that it has something to do with Electric Vehicles. Let's Go! Also - Huge Shoutout to Many Candle a non-profit...

This is the first in a series of slightly more intense, halloween themed episode. Don't worry - no horrible descriptions! In this episode we talk about what is wasted when you are buried (hint - golden gate), and how we can reduce that waste - primarily through the different ways we are buried. Also - sorry for the kind of bad audio quality - I changed a setting on my microphone that I need to...

In this episode, we talk about how you get 3 day delivery from amazon. This involves robots, conveyor belts, an app, and a lot more stuff which I will try my best to explain in 12 minutes! So get ready, get set, and get listening! Phew! This podcast contains a lot of information, so be sure to remember stuff from earlier on in the podcast, to later on. And, don't worry if it wizzed past you. F...

In this episode, we talk about the part of the water cycle that is missing in many diagrams, cycles, and more, and thats -- how the water gets to YOU! This involves a long line of purification and filtration. We also talk about filters and the cycle inside of a cycle. Thank you to James Jones - this episode is dedicated to him Here's the link to the image of the diagrams and cycles! You can pr...

Yay! We're on double digits! This episode is here to broadcast how washing your hands can be detrimental to your long term health. Take a look at the ingredients of your soap to figure out why! We talk about what some chemicals do, and why they are allowed. And, as we always do, we talk about the wider impact, and what we can do about it. Check out: ewg.org Ewg is a place which ranks all of yo...

Code Random! I cannot tell you because this podcast is a surprise. You cannot know what it's about! However, I can give you two hints. 1: Something extremely special happened yesterday, and 2: This podcast is dedicated to my dad. I am so tired after almost 11 hours making this podcast! Thanks again to NCS for the music for this podcast! Music: Cartoon - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) Note: Li...

Code Random! I cannot tell you because this podcast is a surprise. You cannot know what it's about! However, I can give you two hints. (1) Something extremely special happened yesterday, and (2) This podcast is dedicated to my dad. I am so tired after almost 11 hours of making this podcast! Thanks again to NCS for the music for this podcast! Music: Cartoon - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) Cul...

In this episode, we'll be delivering a wirecutter-like review on whether you should be subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, or Nintendo Switch Online with the expansion pack. We'll go over all the details, cover all the details, and fit you into a category on why you should, or shouldn't buy it. I was inspired by this when one of my friends had the Nintendo Online, and I didn't, so I di...

This podcast is about - how small things can account to be big! This podcast is also a 12 minute detour to prove that you are never too small to do anything alone. So - be prepared to be amazed - by the amazing things and facts, you will learn. Your mind will be blown bit by bit. ​ And also, who would've thought that we're already on our 6th episode! I mean 7th!  ​Also big shoutout to Jim...

Hello everyone, greetings once again from China, however, in Beijing, the capital where the grass isn't really greener, and the trees are almost non-existent. Pollution is at it's height, and smog covers the ground 24/7. However, it does have many landmarks, so get that mask on, and let's venture into the capital of the capital. In chinese, called Gu Gong. ​ Sorry for the late upload,...

Hello everyone, greeting from China where the grass is really greener, and the trees are really bigger. However, China is a  communist country. Coming at you today in Episode 5 is a Tale of One City where we include a lot of facts about this City, and why other cities should copy this city. And also why they shouldn't. You might be wondering which city? Well, you're about to find out. Just...

You know, I have to admit, Fast Food can be delicious, although as you probably know, unhealthy. But, you know, as most of the media covers fast food being unhealthy, we'll take a look at the flip side. We'll do a brief overview about the unhealthiness of fast food, but then, talk about how the producer of fast food is a bigger problem than the consumer. And in fact, this problem isn't...

Hello everyone! This is the third episode that features a new segment called the RANDOM FACT GENERATOR!  where we talk about how *beep* makes a lot of money and how they make that much money. We also talk about how this brand which I must keep a secret, is determined a luxury brand. In this podcast, we have two sections, one talking about the physical store and the other about their marketing stra...