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.

Mindless Meanderings episodes:

November 26, 2024 Hiding Out
Analyzing news with our best guesses.

Hosted by:
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:21) Introduction
(00:01:35) Political Updates and Discussions
(00:10:21) Trump's International Relations
(00:17:26) State Politics and Controversial Policies
(00:20:26) International Politics and ICC
(00:28:41) Media and Misinformation
(00:38:43) Corporate Social Responsibility
(00:43:05) Education and Tuition Policies
(00:50:49) Social Media and Blue Sky
(00:54:23) Scientific Discoveries and Innovations
(01:00:26) Health and Lifestyle Discussions
https://mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/hiding-out
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1h 5min
November 20, 2024 Go Farming!!
From US politics to British Farmers...Go Farming!!

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:19) Introduction
(00:02:13) Politics: Ukraine and Russia Tensions
(00:12:08) International Incidents: Communication Cable Cut
(00:16:46) White House Correspondents and Media Dynamics
(00:20:02) Texas Legislation and Political Updates
(00:24:48) Whoopi Goldberg and Public Incidents
(00:29:35) FDA and Drug Regulations
(00:33:00) Ozempic and Health Concerns
(00:36:32) Election and Voting Controversies
(00:44:35) Media Influence and Public Perception
(00:50:56) Tech Innovations and Space Exploration
(00:57:07) Wokeness and Societal Changes
(01:13:43) UK Inheritance Tax and Farmers
https://mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/12
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1h 20min
November 13, 2024 Wake Up Jamon!!
After Jamon woke up we finally got a podcast in. And we talked about the usual: politics and tech.

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:18) Introduction
(00:02:42) Political Landscape Post-Election
(00:09:00) Election Analysis and Misinformation
(00:14:37) Internal Political Conflicts
(00:20:49) Cabinet Picks and Political Strategies
(00:28:08) Controversial Political Actions
(00:36:00) Tech News and Innovations
(00:47:59) International Affairs and Environmental Discoveries
(00:56:00) Elon Musk and Future Technologies
(01:04:50) Social Commentary and Humor
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/11
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1h 11min
November 06, 2024 Trump!!
News was slow this past week, so we will cover the only news out there. The Election.
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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:19) Introduction and Election Overview
(00:01:04) Election Takeaways and Trump's Popular Vote
(00:03:00) Election Integrity and Mail-in Ballots
(00:08:51) Reasons for Voting Trump
(00:13:50) Reasons for Voting Against Trump
(00:19:54) Reasons for Voting Harris
(00:23:11) Reasons for Voting Against Harris
(00:27:00) Media Coverage and Election Night Reactions
(00:36:12) Exit Poll Analysis
(00:53:00) Expectations for Trump's New Term
(01:04:22) Potential Challenges in Trump's New Term
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/10
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1h 9min
October 30, 2024 People Must Believe
Elections and tech talk.

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:01:07) Weather and Tornado Season in Kansas
(00:03:28) Election
(00:06:24) Media Endorsements
(00:10:17) Voting Machines and Election Integrity
(00:19:21) International Politics and EU Regulations
(00:31:01) UN Summit and Global Policies
(00:42:50) Space Exploration and Discoveries
(00:48:50) Rant on YouTube and Fake Content
(00:54:54) Tech News and Subscription Models
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/9
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1h 11min
October 23, 2024 The Upside of Getting Bombed
Join us while we meander through politics, AI, economics, and a racist boulder.

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:20) Introduction
(00:02:18) Politics and Polls
(00:06:21) Gambling
(00:12:34) Music and Political Campaigns
(00:16:34) Animal and Plant Oddities
(00:20:48) FEMA and Disaster Response
(00:26:00) Government and Subscription Services
(00:29:00) Space Exploration Updates
(00:36:29) Energy Innovations
(00:39:56) AI in Nuclear Fusion
(00:45:00) AI in Medicine
(00:49:52) Gaza Economy and Historical Comparisons
(00:57:00) China's Economic and Social Shifts
(01:05:15) It's a lovely boulder.
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/8
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1h 9min
October 16, 2024 The Idiot's Apostrophe
Trump, Elon, and some random stuff.
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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:21) Introduction
(00:01:53) Furry News from Russia
(00:04:02) Elon Musk's Latest Tech Innovations
(00:11:02) Dell's Return to Office Policy
(00:13:27) California's Diesel Truck Regulations
(00:19:05) Trump's Legal Battles
(00:24:39) Health Benefits of Caffeine
(00:30:06) Lesbian Dating App Controversy
(00:36:15) Elon Musk as a Potential Oligarch
(00:40:39) Homegrown Food and Carbon Footprint
(00:45:26) Gender Identity Changing with Age
(00:51:09) Public Perception of Hitler
(00:57:26) Nobel Prize in Economics
(01:02:38) Osama bin Laden's Son Banned from France
(01:04:00) The Idiot's Apostrophe
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/7
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1h 7min
October 09, 2024 And The Bathroom Sink
After a hospital induced week long furlough, we are are back with our Mindless Meanderings.
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries
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(00:00:20) Introduction and Hosts' Updates
(00:01:37) Plumbing Mishaps and Home Repairs
(00:03:18) Debate Recap and Political Commentary
(00:13:23) Hurricane and Emergency Response
(00:19:00) Labor Strikes and Economic Discussions
(00:20:43) International News and Military Incidents
(00:23:02) Election Fraud Theories and Capitol Riot
(00:30:01) Media Bias and News Consumption
(00:36:34) Technology and Communication Innovations
(00:54:01) Social Issues and Family Dynamics
(01:00:06) European Politics and Governance
(01:01:31) Inflation and Economic Theories
https://www.mindlessmeanderings.com/episodepage/6
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1h 9min
September 25, 2024 Gilligan's Space Station
Episode 5 of the Mindless Meanderings Podcast. Let's see how wrong we can be.
- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction and Weather Update
(00:01:02) Political News: Assassination Attempt on Trump
(00:04:21) Kamala Harris and Political Expediency
(00:07:23) Tariffs and Economic Policies
(00:14:26) RFK Scandal and Media Ethics
(00:18:18) Work Relationships and Social Dynamics
(00:26:04) AI and Machine Intelligence
(00:35:10) Nuclear Power and AI Energy Needs
(00:39:21) Dark Oxygen and Ocean Discoveries
(00:45:06) Space Exploration and Mars Mission
(00:53:39) In-Law Conflicts and Social Issues
(01:02:11) Political Polarization and Media Influence
(01:08:56) US Foreign Policy and Global Conflicts
https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/mindless-meanderings/gilligans-space-station

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1h 12min
September 19, 2024 Technical Difficulties
We experienced some technical difficulties during this episode, so I have spliced it together.

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- Jesse Fries
- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:26) Introduction and Sports Talk
(00:01:52) Five Rules to Reform Congress
(00:08:58) Discussion on Congressional Travel and Expenses
(00:14:08) Single Issue Bills and Political Strategy
(00:17:54) Influence of Money in Politics
(00:22:28) Political Shifts in Canada and Sweden
(00:24:24) Immigration Policies in Sweden and Germany
(00:28:15) Health Studies and Misinformation
(00:32:00) Bird Migration Study
(00:36:05) Juvenile Crime and Parental Responsibility
(00:40:31) Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
(01:00:23) SpaceX and Regulatory Challenges
(01:06:08) Starlink and Space Exploration
https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/mindless-meanderings/technical-difficulties
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1h 13min

FAQs about Mindless Meanderings:

How many episodes does Mindless Meanderings have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.