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Vik the Random
by Vikram Devaru
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 MONDAY! 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
Episodes
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S4 E7 Bleh
In this episode we talk about the whole situation going on with Japan, the US, and the inflation/deflation/volatile currency situation going on currently. For a deeper overview into bonds you can listen to this podcast:...
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S4 E6 Time for a tune up!
In this episode we talk about the many ways to tune up a violin – because many things can break and many things can go wrong.
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S4 E5 Do You Have a Thermos Too?
Hint hint: It is a really really big thermos! Sources: https://www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_water_heaters/how-it-works https://www.hotwater.com/info-center/how-do-tankless-water-heater-work.html https://www.efficientsystems.net/blog/cold-water-sandwich-effect-solution/...
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S4 E4 Life and Living
We continue down the branch of how animals are classified!
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S4 E3 Life and Living P1
We talk about animal classifications and I give a bunch of examples on each classification. Remember each classification goes down a spiral! If you are confused, don't worry! I'll be coming out within a couple of days on a part two with a big chart that should help you follow along =) I just need...
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S4 E2 Part BEEEEEEEEE
In this episode we talk about all the roles a worker bee could have and also talk a little bit more about the waggle dance which I BEEEElieve was talked about a little bit in the previous episode.
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S4 E1 BZZZZZZZZBZZZZZZBZZZZZZBZZZZ
Did you notice the missing colon in the title? Thank you everyone who has been supporting me since the very beginning! The official anniversary of viktherandom is Jun 14 (I just needed extra time to record this!) If you enjoyed this podcast, please do share with your friends! Today we talk about...
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S3 E29: It's a CE, it's an EV, it's a very efficient hybrid!?
Hybrid vehicles. We've all heard the term: jack of all trades, master of none (JOAT MON), but, I think hybrids are so much more than that and in this video we explore the wonderfully designed hybrid! Video I highly recommend watching after this! REALLY COOL...
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S3 E28: WHY IS IT so EXPENSIVE!?
After the conflict in the Middle East, oil prices have been skyrocketing! But, only 8% of US oil comes from the Middle East, and the US exports more oil than it imports... So, why are the prices in the US increasing? Quick Notes!: Biggest exporter/producer doesn't mean biggest oil reserves! I say...
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S3 E27: THIS DAR IS RAD!
I wonder what we'll be talking about today... Listen to the previous episode if you haven't already!
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S3 E26: DAR DAR DAR DAR
bum bum bum bah bum bum BUM BAH BUM BUM BUM BAAAAH x2 (Oooh what song am I singing?) We talk about the first of two very important DARS that are included in autonomous vehicles and how this DAR works!
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S3 E25: Ordinary Person, Extraordinary Achievements
We talk a lot about famous activists like MLK, or Rosa Parks. But, many people also did extraordinary things and aren't as well known. Today, we are diving into a not so well known activist. If you happen to know this person, you are very extraordinary! britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-Day...
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S3 E34: I Know I am Real, But Are You? And Bella Ciao
Went. To. Cool. Conference. Learned. Stuff. Want to Share. Is. This. A. Clue. Or. Some. Sort? Didn't realize there was a recording =) https://www.youtube.com/live/w-09jEUGx7A?si=OECJiki0SqiwhuZ6 Raj Patel: 1:32:28 Michael Pollen not there =( My Notes:...
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S3 E23: Iran – A History
There's a lot of stuff going on in Iran right now! A lot of exciting and scary stuff! In this episode, we talk about the History of Iran and how it came to where it is today. Sources! https://www.mybib.com/b/arGrOQ Not just one source =) This link will take you to a list of multiple sources (8 to...
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S3 E22 Is it Too Good To Be True
5 dollars back for every 100 you spend!? It's basically free money! But where is that money coming from and who is paying for it? Plus, is there a catch? Nothing said here is financial advice. Always do your own research and get help from a financial adviser if needed. This is only for…
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S3 E21: The Second Indochina War
Time to test where you live! The US calls this war something very different than what most of the rest of the world calls it! We talk about the causes behind the war, the impacts of the war, why it was so deadly, and if any of the reasons for fighting the war (the fears) actually became a reality...
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S3 E20: Glue v/s Tape the Ultimate Showdown
Glue v/s tape - both used for sticking things together. But have you ever wondered how they both work? Is tape just a piece of paper with glue on it? We talk about intermolecular forces along the process and how they help glue and tape stick together!...
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S3 E19: A Tumbler, A Pump, A Fan, and Coolant
What could possibly have all of these things? Today we talk about washing and drying machines! I will see you next year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJYC2g3ywI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KqLMSfWJWs https://homegeargeek.com/how-does-a-washing-machine-drain/
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S3 E18: His Name is Bonds. James Bonds
We talk about government bonds! Why the government issues these bonds. Why people buy these bonds (over stocks or putting money in a HYSA - High Yield Savings Account). Part of my series on money! To learn more about stocks, view my episode about: We Trust that In the Future We Trust. Sources:...
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S3 E17: Cups, Mice, Gravity, and Newton
Cups - We push them! Mice - We lift them! (What does this have to do with what we are talking about today?) Well: Gravity and Newton should give you a good hint =) We talk about force and Newtons laws! Remember to go to viktherandom.com/ep to see when the next episode is released! (And to maybe…
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S3 E16: The Rise of Conservatism in the US
Nothing much to say about what to episode is about. The title pretty much explains it! I try not to put bias into these episodes and to present facts as they are! Let me know how I do! Also - huge shoutout to my debate team! Everyone did great in todays competition! Sources: Crash Course US…
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S3 E15: We Trust that In The Future We Trust
What could possibly be determined on the future? Where are we trying to predict the future? In Stocks of course! What was the original purpose of stocks? What do we think of stocks as today? (I mention bonds - but we ran out of time!) I am not a financial advisor! Nothing I say in this podcast is...
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S3 E14: The Government Shutdown!? What!?
Apologies for the late submission (meant to upload on Sunday) - there was an error uploading! We talk about the shutting down of the US Government. Why did the government shut-down. What does it mean if the government shuts down? If the government is shut down, why don't I feel anything? Sources:...
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S3 E13: In Cards We Trust
Shifting to a bi-weekly schedule as school becomes busier. I want to keep my high quality and not sacrifice because of quantity. We talk about cards! Debit and Credit cards and how they work. Who are VISA and Mastercard? How do they make money. Remember that I am not a financial advisor. You…
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S3 E12: In Paper We Trust
Money! Why does money have value? Why do checks have value? Why do we keep money in banks when they do stuff with our money... Trust trust trust trust trust. Sources: NPR Planet Money NPR Marketplace
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S3 E11: Knapsacks Backpacks Thievery and GPS!?
How does GPS work? What is optimization? And is the recommended "fastest" route really the fastest? Source: (Multiple Videos Linked Here) https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-0002-introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-science-fall-2016/
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S3 E10: 4049020293759392
That's a loong list! HTTP error codes and what they do and what they mean. You may not see all of them, but now you can imagine them all. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HTTP_status_codes https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Reference/Status And all other random blog posts that...
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Watt are all these terms!?
Today we dig deeper into the terms used in ELECTRICITY. The terms we see on appliances that tell us how much POWER they need, which we can then use to find out how much ENERGY is being used. An alternate title could have been "Water explain watt this is to us!" But if you start comparing...
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S3 E8: There are Different Classifications!?
Fruit or Vegetable. Well, it all depends on whether or not you think the vegetable is (1) a part of the plant (2) is the plant. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry https://www.dictionary.com/e/fruit-vs-vegetable/ https://www.ice.edu/blog/the-difference-between-fruits-and-vegetables
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S3 E7: BOOM POP POP BOOM
This idea came to me in a dream! What is fire, and how does it work? More importantly – does firework? And if so, how does firework work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfkjm2YRG-Q https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/67288060 And my 7th and 8th grade science class!
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S3 E6: Filling in the Gaps 2
We finish up some facts from: ZHONK, SHH SHH GHMMMMMMM The Computer Series We talk about the third type of printer which can be used to print: METAL! We also talk about how cables work, and some of the technology in the most advanced cables that make them extremely powerful. So powerful they can...
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[BONUS] S3 E5: Tariffs on Clothing, Who Really Pays?
You may pay $7 more on your clothing, but are you the only one who really pays more? Or does someone else pay as well? Inspiration for this was the movie: The True Cost (on peacock). This is a small analysis on my part! Original title was: Fast Fashion's Feasability For Our Fellows. Thoughts? I...
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S3 E4: ZHONK, SHH SHH GHMMMMMMM
Here's a hint on the topics of this podcast: Last time I made a podcast with a similar name it was about a 2D printer. Why do I specify? Well - that's your hint. Want to get into 3D printing yourself? Well for one more day, bambu lab is offering a sale on their 3D printers. I like bambu lab…
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S3 E3: P v/s M C B P
We talk about the privatization of schools. Are private school vouchers really a good thing? We compare the education system in Chile and talk about the education system in Europe. Tell me what you think - what are your thoughts on the privatization of these schools? Are you okay with higher…
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S3 E2: No lemon, sir, a war is no melon!
Stay tuned for more about what's happening inside our country and a finishing to our computer episode (a filling in the gaps?) In today's episode we talk about the conflicts going on in our world today. What is the history behind them, what is happening now, and what are others' thoughts about...
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S3 E1: The Elected Monarchy and it's Elected Monarch
Sorry – not about butterflies =( I can make one though! Just comment below. In this episode we talk about the Pope, how the pope is chosen, the ladder to climb to become pope, and the pope's responsibilities. Sources: https://vatican.com/The-Vaticans-government/...
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S2 E30: Now Idaho if Alaska if Juneau the Answer
Ooh maybe I should make a riddle of the week...That'd be cool =) And listen to the end for the answer to the title riddle. We continue our talk on what I learned in Alaska. Last week we talked about the History of the discovery of the climate. This week we talk more about root causes and also –...
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S2 E29: JUNEAU the Answer? No? Then ALASKA!
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...
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S2 E28: The Computer VI - Displays?
Need a quick refresher? 1 pager review document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?tab=t.0 We talk about all the display technologies commonly seen today! We start with backlit displays (LCD, Micro LED, QUANTUM Micro LCD) and then move onto...
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S2 E27: *SPECIAL* The Movement of 6PPD
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...
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S2 E26: Dead Yet Growing
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…
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S2 E25: The Computer V - The Motherboard
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:...
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S2 E24: Behind the Screens
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...
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S2 E23: The Computer IV - Flash Memory (SSD & RAM)
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…
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S2 E22: The Finale
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!
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S2 E21: The Orchestra I
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...
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S2 E20: The Computer III - HDD
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...
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S2 E19: Sticky Wicky III
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...
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S2 E18: Sticky Wicky II
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…
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S2 E17: The Computer II - CPU & GPU
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 MONDAY! 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
HOSTED BY
Vikram Devaru
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