Episodes
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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:â https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/what-is-a-processor.htmlâ How CPUs Work - HowStuffWorks:â https://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htmâGPU (Graphics Processing Unit):
How GPUs Work - TechSpot:â https://www.techspot.com/article/1871-how-gpus-work/âRAM (Random Access Memory):
HowStuffWorks: RAM Explained:â https://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htmâStorage (HDD and SSD):
Seagate's Guide to HDDs and SSDs:â https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/internal-hard-drives/âMotherboard:
PCGuide: Motherboards:â https://www.pcguide.com/motherboard/guide/âPower Supply Unit (PSU):
How Power Supplies Work - TechSpot:â https://www.techspot.com/article/2024-how-power-supplies-work/â -
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!
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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.
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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/
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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: [email protected]
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
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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
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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
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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: [email protected]
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
Actual Publishing Date: Saturday August 3 2024
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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
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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
Actual Publishing Date: Friday July 19 2024
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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: [email protected]
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
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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, 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
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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: [email protected]
Don't worry - it's a hide my email to protect my identity
Website! (Big Update Coming Soon) â viktherandom.comâ
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: â Netherlandsâ , â Icelandâ , â Greenlandâ
Actual Publishing Date: June 21 2024
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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
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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.
Actual Publishing Date: 5/26/2024
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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 the podcast.
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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
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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.
Actual Publishing Date: April 27, 2024
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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
Actual Publishing Date: April 21, 2024
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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
Actual Publishing Date: April 16, 2024
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