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
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:
https://www.viktherandom.com/episodes/episode/3ab5ca73/s3-e18-his-name-is-bonds-james-bonds
Sources:
https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/01/japans-benchmark-bond-yield-rises-to-3-for-first-time-in-30-years/
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/341508/Japans-benchmark-bond-yield-rises-to-3pc-for-first-time-in-30-years
https://synapsetrading.com/yen-carry-trade-unwinding/
https://menthorq.com/guide/the-yen-carry-trade-and-its-global-implications/
10 Aug 2026
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.
3 Aug 2026
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.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.hotwater.com/info-center/how-do-tankless-water-heater-work.html) https://www.efficientsystems.net/blog/cold-water-sandwich-effect-solution/ (https://www.efficientsystems.net/blog/cold-water-sandwich-effect-solution/)
https://heatmyrv.com/collections/new-aqua-hot-systems-1 (https://heatmyrv.com/collections/new-aqua-hot-systems-1) https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/ENERGY%20STAR%20Heat%20Pump%20Water%20Heater%20Technical%20Guide%20508C.pdf (https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/ENERGY%20STAR%20Heat%20Pump%20Water%20Heater%20Technical%20Guide%20508C.pdf) https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/drain-water-heat-recovery (https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/drain-water-heat-recovery)
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