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 43 episodes available.

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June 26, 2025 Live From Montreal
Join us for a conversation that covers a meandering list of topics.

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1h 11min
June 21, 2025 Bird Snowing
Join us for a conversation that covers a meandering list of topics from Iran to Rocket Explosions.

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- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction
(00:00:38) More
(00:06:02) Discussion on Iran and Middle East Politics
(00:18:39) Pakistan and India Relations
(00:21:02) Protests and Political Unrest
(00:28:28) Climate Change Concerns
(00:31:16) Space Exploration Updates
(00:39:05) Nuclear Waste Storage Controversy
(00:49:01) Parenting Practices and Teen Independence
(00:56:17) Media Influence on Public Perception
(01:00:29) Scientific Studies and Unusual Competitions
(01:02:22) Health Warnings and Climate Impact on Lifestyle
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1h 5min
June 13, 2025 Dead Air in the Pool
Join us for a conversation that covers a meandering list of topics, from the so called riots to penguin poop.

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- Jamon Fries

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(00:20) Introduction
(00:41) No Kings Rally Discussion
(04:10) Protests and Public Opinion
(10:23) Military Parade and Public Perception
(19:04) National Guard and Marines Deployment
(26:13) Supreme Court Decisions
(31:06) International Affairs and Ukraine
(39:01) Southern Baptists and Legislation
(44:35) Science and Health Discoveries
(50:03) AI and Technology Discussion
(53:22) Penguins and Climate Change
(54:48) Conclusion and Farewell
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56min
June 05, 2025 Interdimensional Roadtrip
Join us for a conversation that covers a meandering list of topics.

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(00:00:21) Introduction and Personal Stories
(00:05:00) Current Events and News Discussion
(00:18:50) Social Issues and Parenting
(00:31:02) Legal and Political Updates
(00:47:02) Transgender Athletes and Sports
(01:06:07) International Affairs and Conflicts
(01:11:00) AI Developments and Concerns
(01:13:19) Science and Technology Innovations
(01:15:19) Conspiracy Theories and Unusual Claims
...more
1h 19min
May 28, 2025 Rant of the Day: Amazon's Wheel of Time
Join us for a conversation that covers everything from Amazon's Wheel of Time to the French Slap heard around the world.

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- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:00:46) Political Commentary and Time Travel
(00:02:53) FBI Investigations and Political Scandals
(00:04:38) Cocaine in the White House
(00:06:32) Supreme Court Leaks
(00:08:48) Harvard and International Students
(00:12:44) Automotive Recalls and Industry Issues
(00:18:09) Golden Dome and Missile Defense
(00:22:05) Media Trust and Clickbait Headlines
(00:28:48) Social Security and Retirement Funds
(00:38:02) Trump and South African President
(00:45:11) Nuclear Reactors and Renewable Energy
(00:47:45) UK Free Speech and Legal Issues
(00:51:04) COVID Vaccines and Health Policies
(00:53:51) Trump's Tariffs and Economic Policies
(00:56:12) Harvard's Government Contracts
(01:00:45) Value of Trade Schools
(01:04:48) Wheel of Time TV Series Rant
(01:14:52) Education and Harvard's Tuition Policies
(01:18:28) Funny Stories and Gen Z Adulting
(01:23:52) French News and Cultural Issues
(01:27:12) Microplastics and Environmental Concerns
(01:30:42) Tech Innovations from China
(01:33:33) COVID Masks and Human Light Emission
(01:35:45) Asteroid Size Comparisons
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1h 38min
May 21, 2025 Blood Bricks
Join us for a conversation that covers everything from the Supreme Court to blood concrete.

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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:02:02) Debate on the Tush Push
(00:05:02) Supreme Court Decisions and Politics
(00:11:38) Congress and the EV Law Debate
(00:17:57) Immigration and Citizenship Ideas
(00:25:00) International Politics and Conflicts
(00:32:06) COVID-19 Origins and Controversies
(00:39:00) Vaccine Effects and Health Concerns
(00:45:03) Gene Editing and CRISPR Technology
(00:51:04) US Politics and Biden's Health
(01:01:23) Mexican Navy Incident in NYC
(01:11:05) EU and Nuclear Energy Debate
(01:19:08) Climate Change and CO2 Debates
(01:31:44) Value for Value Podcast Model
(01:32:00) Slate EV Truck Discussion
(01:39:24) Chimps Using Medicinal Plants
(01:42:05) Space Bricks and Potatoes
(01:44:24) Gates vs. Musk: A War of Words
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1h 47min
May 14, 2025 A Crow Flies By
Join us for a conversation that covers Pete Rose, Trump's Stupid Plane, and the Budget Bill that puts us further into debt, plus so much more.

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(00:00:18) Introduction
(00:01:22) Elon Musk and Business News
(00:07:28) AI in Drug Testing
(00:12:10) Healthcare and Medicaid Cuts
(00:18:02) Tariffs and International Trade
(00:26:30) Government Shutdowns and Budget Issues
(00:30:00) Middle East Politics
(00:39:10) International Legal Issues
(00:42:04) GM and Autonomous Vehicles
(00:47:47) Trump's International Relations
(00:55:04) South African Refugee Controversy
(00:58:02) Corruption in USAID
(01:01:00) Democratic Party Politics
(01:09:19) ICE Facility Incident
(01:14:53) Science Breakthroughs
(01:22:00) Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
(01:30:00) British Heat Warning
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1h 34min
May 07, 2025 Ripping the Roof Off the Conclave
A live recoded roaming conversation between brothers covering the pope and other things.

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(00:00:18) Introduction and Raccoon Incident
(00:00:44) Protests and Safety Concerns
(00:03:52) China and Tariff Talks
(00:05:55) Impact of Politics on Daily Life
(00:06:03) Trump's Baby Incentive Plan
(00:09:16) Childbirth Study and Inducing Labor
(00:12:19) Sperm Race
(00:13:38) Tariffs on Foreign Movies
(00:17:13) TSA and Real ID Implementation
(00:18:12) Government Audits and Corruption
(00:23:13) Pentagon's Top Brass Reduction
(00:26:40) Supreme Court and Military Policies
(00:27:30) Military Arrest Records Error
(00:29:31) Germany's Surveillance on AFD
(00:32:14) Political Shifts in Europe
(00:36:06) Protests and Free Speech
(00:41:24) India-Pakistan Conflict
(00:45:05) Historical Conflicts and Resolutions
(00:51:08) Israel's Conquest Mode in Gaza
(00:54:18) Taiwan-China Relations
(00:56:00) Automobile Tariffs and Pricing
(00:58:00) Poland's Nuclear Ambitions
(01:01:05) NFL Draft and Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
(01:03:01) Newark Airport's Air Traffic Issues
(01:11:57) Weight Watchers Bankruptcy and Ozempic
(01:16:39) FTC Bans Hidden Fees
(01:22:01) Alcatraz Reopening Proposal
(01:23:48) Teen Activity and Depression Study
(01:27:00) Diet and Menstruation Study
(01:30:12) Google's Nuclear Power Plans
(01:32:01) Antarctica's Ice Gain
(01:34:55) Pope's Conclave History
(01:39:01) SpaceX's Starbase Town
(01:42:02) NFL Fan Lawsuit and JD Vance's Joke
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1h 45min
April 30, 2025 Compromise: Nuclear Weapons for Universal Healthcare
A live recoded roaming conversation between brothers covering Canada, Trump, AI and much much more.

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(00:00:21) Introduction and Current Events
(00:02:16) Harvard's Policy Changes and Trump's Influence
(00:08:02) Immigration and Legal System Critiques
(00:16:17) Judicial System Inequities
(00:24:54) Compromise in Politics
(00:33:07) Trump's Executive Orders and International Relations
(00:42:03) Canada's Political Climate
(00:50:48) European Energy Issues
(01:00:14) Violence and Crime in Canada
(01:08:08) Russia's Motivations in Ukraine
(01:17:38) Cultural Differences and Perceptions
(01:25:25) Business and Economic Updates
(01:36:34) Scientific Innovations and Environmental Solutions
(01:45:24) AI in Education and Its Challenges
(01:47:14) Fun Stories and Closing Remarks
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1h 50min
April 23, 2025 She Married Who?
A live recoded roaming conversation between brothers covering Geo-engineering, odd way to break up dogs fighting, ADHD, a possible thawing of the trade war with China, and much much more.

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(00:00:18) Introduction
(00:02:00) Political Commentary and Trump Discussion
(00:06:00) Term Limits and Political Longevity
(00:14:44) Leticia James and Legal Controversies
(00:19:10) Kristi Noem's Purse Theft
(00:22:53) Dark Woke and Political Strategies
(00:29:24) Liberal vs. Conservative Happiness Study
(00:36:16) Food Dyes and Petrochemicals
(00:44:41) Elon Musk and Tesla Updates
(00:51:03) Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
(01:02:01) Blue Origin and Space Tourism
(01:09:03) Supreme Court and Federal Powers
(01:18:52) Social Media and Mental Health
(01:22:27) ADHD and Amphetamines
(01:28:54) Geoengineering and Environmental Solutions
(01:39:29) Funny Stories and Closing Remarks
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1h 43min

FAQs about Mindless Meanderings:

How many episodes does Mindless Meanderings have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.