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.

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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

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 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

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

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

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) ⁠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

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

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

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.