Mindless Meanderings

By Jesse Fries & Jamon Fries

Come join us for a lighthearted debate and conversation about our world, and our understanding of it. We talk about anything that interests us about the world, whether it is politics, science, technol... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Mindless Meanderings episodes:

September 04, 2025 An Arresting Situation
Talking about UK speech suppression, Google win, and much more.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction
(00:02:53) Government Bureaucracy and RFK Hearings
(00:05:05) Political Commentary and Insider Trading
(00:09:09) Trump's Disappearance and Space Command
(00:14:44) International Politics
(00:20:07) UK Censorship and Free Speech Issues
(00:26:19) European Political Intrigue
(00:30:31) Energy Drink Regulations in the UK
(00:34:56) Google's Monopoly and Market Competition
(00:45:46) Advertising in Cars
(00:51:23) Minimum Wage and Tipping Culture
(00:54:33) AI Industry Legal Battles
(01:00:10) Trump's Legal Wins and Climate Spending
(01:03:48) Israel and International Relations
(01:06:50) Health Studies and Dark Chocolate Benefits
...more
1h 12min
September 01, 2025 $€x for a Room
Doing a show on Labor Day, and still not getting paid. Covering topics from around the world.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction
(00:00:59) Political Discussions: Trump and Mail-In Voting
(00:05:07) Kamala Harris and Secret Service Details
(00:09:01) FBI Investigations and Political Intrigue
(00:11:31) Newsom's Crime Strategy in California
(00:13:33) Controversial Sentencing and Legal Debates
(00:18:33) Visa Integrity Fee and Immigration Policies
(00:25:10) Tax Proposals and Economic Implications
(00:31:16) Trump's Stance on COVID Vaccines
(00:37:32) Google's Spam Filters and Political Bias
(00:41:28) Tariffs and Presidential Powers
(00:44:30) Deportation Debates and Immigration Policies
(00:46:22) ICE Operations and Legal Challenges
(00:51:05) Racial Tensions and Legal Consequences
(00:54:24) Safe Injection Sites and Public Health
(00:57:54) Puberty Blockers and Health Policies
(01:00:40) Immigration Protests in Australia
(01:05:23) UK Immigration and Political Arrests
(01:10:40) Star Wars Inspired Technology
(01:16:07) Ancient Discoveries and Climate Change Theories
(01:22:01) Canada: Sex for a Room
...more
1h 25min
August 28, 2025 Absorbing Carbohydrates
It's been one year since we started this tiny little podcast, and we've been having a lot of fun doing it. Join us for this Anniversary Episode!

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction and Anniversary Celebration
(00:03:00) Current Events and News Highlights
(00:03:32) Discussion on Minnesota Shooting
(00:20:49) Cracker Barrel Controversy
(00:27:28) Crime and Safety in DC
(00:35:04) Political Commentary and Analysis
(00:50:55) Climate Change and Environmental Issues
(01:11:18) Business and Technology Updates
(01:14:24) Science and Health Insights
(01:21:52) Space Exploration and AI Innovations
...more
1h 24min
August 25, 2025 The Numbers Tell Me Your Wrong
Tune in to listen to us talk about what we find interesting in politics, and the world in general. Our first Anniversary is on Thursday, 8.28.25!! Live at 1pm Central.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:01:36) Blast from the Past: Swing Voters
(00:08:25) National Guard and Crime Statistics
(00:18:08) Middle East Peace Efforts
(00:23:00) International Relations and Trade
(00:28:34) UK Anti-Immigrant Protests
(00:34:13) Government and Business: Intel Takeover
(00:43:07) Disney's Audience Challenges
(00:50:33) Legal News and Supreme Court Decisions
(00:58:23) Scientific Studies and Health Warnings
(01:09:20) Tech News: AI in Excel
(01:13:04) Unusual News: Lost African Tribe in Scotland
...more
1h 16min
August 21, 2025 Great Firewall of England
We are one week from our anniversary!! Topics covered today will be, science, Ukraine, Lawfare, free speech issues in European countries, and another Ozempic side effect.

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:04:08) Banking Controversies and Political Influence
(00:11:18) Immigration Policies and Border Control
(00:22:47) Political Shifts and Party Dynamics
(00:38:17) International Relations and Conflicts
(00:51:45) Free Speech and Censorship Issues
(01:06:44) Legal Updates and Court Decisions
(01:07:47) Health and Science Discoveries
(01:14:18) Conclusion
...more
1h 17min
August 18, 2025 Pooto
Trump and Putin, illegal truckers, DC Dem overreaction, and Aai

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction and Anniversary Countdown
(00:00:37) The QWERTY vs. Dvorak Keyboard Debate
(00:09:19) International Politics: Trump, Putin, and Ukraine
(00:24:25) US Politics: Protests and Policies
(00:52:33) Business and Technology Updates
(01:02:04) AI and Its Implications
...more
1h 11min
August 14, 2025 Mad Vlad
Listen to here how numbers and certain words can sway an argument in any direction, and the dangers of political retribution.

Host by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:00:41) The New Hummer EV Experience
(00:01:01) Discussing the Heatwave and Climate Change
(00:01:39) Trump's Approval Ratings Compared to Past Presidents
(00:02:52) DOJ Employee's Subway Sandwich Incident
(00:04:22) Adam Schiff's Legal Troubles
(00:05:18) The Dangers of Political Retaliation
(00:08:06) DC Crime and Police Union Support
(00:12:11) Foreign Aid and DC Politics
(00:16:13) Trump's White House Decor Changes
(00:19:18) Maduro and Trump: Bounty Tit-for-Tat
(00:20:41) NASA's New Space Relay Station Plans
(00:22:39) Russia and Ukraine: War and Peace Talks
(00:27:27) European Politics and Historical Conflicts
(00:28:29) China's NVIDIA Chip Ban and Tech Advancements
(00:29:17) Ukraine's War Fatigue and Russian Strategy
(00:32:12) North Korean Hacker Exposed
(00:34:41) Gaza Food Truck Discrepancies
(00:36:46) Understanding Statistics and Media Bias
(00:45:04) Cincinnati Brawl and Legal Repercussions
(00:49:23) New Jersey's Parental Responsibility Ordinance
(00:53:29) Steel Factory Explosion in Pennsylvania
(00:54:14) Vegas Tourism Decline Due to Canadian Relations
(00:55:44) US Drinking Trends and Statistics
(00:57:43) Texas Democrats and Political Drama
(01:02:35) Influencer Family's Controversial Punishment
...more
1h 7min
August 11, 2025 Frog Attack
The important things going on in the world, from our eyes! If we've covered it, we probably won't cover it again. Why beat a dead horse, it gets boring after a while.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:00:39) Jamon's New Diet Plan
(00:03:12) Political Discussions: Texas and Gerrymandering
(00:13:32) Crime Rates and Law Enforcement in DC
(00:22:29) Unionization and Labor Issues
(00:36:56) Ford's New Manufacturing Strategy
(00:47:00) International Affairs: Gaza and Media Retractions
(01:00:01) Tech Innovations and Environmental Policies
(01:08:48) Entertainment and Media Updates
(01:12:50) Humorous Anecdotes and Closing Remarks
...more
1h 16min
August 07, 2025 Redrawing the Maps
Talking about topics that you didn't know you needed to know, and some you did!!

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction
(00:02:24) Red Hot Chili Peppers and Conspiracy Theories
(00:08:10) Political Stupidity and Gerrymandering
(00:17:18) Texas Politics and Democratic Maneuverings
(00:27:24) National News: Crime and Federalization
(00:35:31) Washington DC Representation Debate
(00:45:43) Business and Economic Updates
(00:51:55) Legal News: Free Speech and Epstein
(00:56:49) Health and Vaccine Policies
(01:00:22) Tech Innovations and School Safety
(01:03:31) Robotaxis and Regulatory Challenges
(01:09:34) AI and Internet Traffic
(01:14:59) Truck Sizes and Market Changes
(01:16:58) Zoo in Denmark: A Unique Pet Solution
...more
1h 19min
August 04, 2025 Episode 50!! Gerrymandering
Light heartily covering topics including the WNBA, Gerrymandering, teacher pay around the western world, and much more.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:20) Introduction
(01:45) Political Maneuverings in Texas
(07:08) Gerrymandering and Political Games
(13:08) Paper Terrorism: Liens on Properties
(18:18) Trump and Labor Statistics Controversy
(23:42) Teachers' Unions and Pay Debate
(31:00) California GOP and Newsom's Gerrymandering
(34:05) ICE and Law Enforcement
(38:03) Public Broadcasting and Caribbean Passports
(47:42) Record-Breaking Lightning Bolt
(49:01) Oil Prices and New Zealand's Energy Policy
(50:50) Gates Foundation and Women's Health
(52:13) ChatGPT Privacy Concerns
(53:23) Human and Chimpanzee Genetic Differences
(55:25) Conclusion and Farewell
...more
59min

FAQs about Mindless Meanderings:

How many episodes does Mindless Meanderings have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.