Mindless Meanderings
Mindless Meanderings

Mindless Meanderings

Jesse Fries & Jamon Fries

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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, technology, or any other meandering topic.

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Trump v Europe
DEC 12, 2025
Trump v Europe
<p>Two brothers talking about the important news from around the world, but mostly relating to&nbsp; the US. This time around there's a lot on the National Security Strategy.<br /><br />Hosted by:&nbsp;<br /><p> - <a href="https://mindlesssea.com" target="_blank" >Jesse Fries</a></p><p> - Jamon Fries</p><br /><p><a href="https://paypal.me/MindlessSea?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US" target="_blank" >Support our show. </a></p><br /><p><a href="https://mindlessmeanderings.com" target="_blank" >https://mindlessmeanderings.com</a></p><br /><p>(00:00:22) Intro</p><p>(00:07:37) Pivot to news: Fed rate cut and internal dissent</p><p>(00:09:39) Sanctions at sea: Venezuela tanker seizure and piracy jokes</p><p>(00:11:06) Rubio vs. Calibri: fonts, DEI framing, and Times New Roman</p><p>(00:14:01) National Security Strategy overview</p><p>(01:04:01) UN sleuthing, Al Shabaab funding claims, and fraud rings</p><p>(01:06:43) Pick of the day: legal stories and border military zones</p><p>(01:08:46) Park pass lawsuit: Washington and Trump on a ticket</p><p>(01:10:21) Travel to the US: 5 years of social media controversy</p><p>(01:13:30) Michigan Coach Fired</p><p>(01:16:06) Housing market cooldown: prices, vacancies, and renting math</p><p>(01:18:41) International bits: UK soldier in Ukraine and UK speech row</p><p>(01:21:39) Value4Value</p><p>(01:21:46) Big tech and biz: SpaceX IPO talk and Rings face recognition</p><p>(01:24:33) Automotive: GMs 250th anniversary special editions</p><p>(01:26:19) Marketing misfire: McDonalds AI holiday ad pulled</p><p>(01:28:28) Study corner: grilling, carcinogens, and the old man rant</p><p>(01:30:36) Science: revisiting the Faraday effect and lights magnetism</p><p>(01:32:40) Fiber optics frustrations: the AT&T install saga</p><p>(01:34:17) Prehistoric fire: pushing controlled fire back to 400k years</p><p>(01:36:28) Materials science: imperfect graphene that bonds</p><p>(01:38:27) Odd news: mental health founders winery meltdown</p><p>(01:39:21) Sign-off </p></p>
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100 MIN
Free Beer
DEC 8, 2025
Free Beer
<p>Talking Hegseth, blue dogs, and many studies.<br /><br /><p> - <a href="https://mindlesssea.com" target="_blank" >Jesse Fries</a></p><p> - Jamon Fries</p><br /><p><a href="https://paypal.me/MindlessSea?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US" target="_blank" >Support our show. </a></p><br /><p><a href="https://mindlessmeanderings.com" target="_blank" >https://mindlessmeanderings.com</a></p><br /><p>(00:00:20) Live intro</p><p>(00:00:56) NFL weekend recap: Chiefs collapse vs. Houston</p><p>(00:04:46) Old dynasty teams, playoffs odds, roster problems</p><p>(00:06:32) College football drama: Notre Dame snub and bowl talk</p><p>(00:12:12) Politics opener: Jasmine Crockett eyes Senate, Texas maps</p><p>(00:15:36) Supreme Court on Texas redistricting and race vs. politics</p><p>(00:19:19) SCOTUS to hear birthright citizenship debate</p><p>(00:22:37) Hegseth at Reagan event: Reagan–Trump parallels</p><p>(00:25:00) Peace through strength and talking to adversaries</p><p>(00:29:18) Neocons, nation‑building, and Cold War comparisons</p><p>(00:40:32) Iraq, WMD debates, Syria optics, Afghanistan mission creep</p><p>(00:47:02) Trump restoration, drug boats, and defense contracting</p><p>(00:53:34) Department of War naming riff and soundbites</p><p>(00:55:25) Work permits to 18 months? Security vs. bureaucracy</p><p>(00:58:01) NYC mayor‑elect guidance on ICE; Minneapolis clash</p><p>(01:02:38) Campus disability surge, accommodations, and skepticism</p><p>(01:07:34) International quick hits: Russia launch pad, Louvre leak</p><p>(01:09:15) UK arrests over US gun photo; EU fines X and free speech</p><p>(01:17:59) EU, NATO, borders, and rebranding language rants</p><p>(01:19:17) Belgium balks at seizing Russian assets; Ukraine fatigue</p><p>(01:20:36) Greta Thunberg fined and briefly banned in Venice</p><p>(01:22:04) Value‑for‑value break and donations portal</p><p>(01:23:35) Media mega‑mergers: Netflix–Warner vs. Paramount bid</p><p>(01:25:14) Study roundup: smells, fasting brain, marriage, cannabis</p><p>(01:32:28) Ultra‑processed plant foods and handwriting vs. typing</p><p>(01:34:30) Fun stories: Chernobyl "blue dogs" and porta‑potty dye</p><p>(01:36:34) Idaho bar’s free‑beer bounty and closing sign‑off</p><br /><br /></p>
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99 MIN
Neon Blue Butt Breathing Pigs
DEC 1, 2025
Neon Blue Butt Breathing Pigs
<p>What will we converse about? No clue.&nbsp; Join in and listen.<br /><br />Hosted by:<br /><p> - <a href="https://mindlesssea.com" target="_blank" >Jesse Fries</a></p><p> - Jamon Fries</p><br /><p><a href="https://paypal.me/MindlessSea?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US" target="_blank" >Support our show. </a></p><br /><p><a href="https://mindlessmeanderings.com" target="_blank" >https://mindlessmeanderings.com</a></p><br /><p>(00:00:20) Cold open: winter weather, EV batteries, and travel woes</p><p>(00:04:45) EV pros and cons: crab walk fun vs. cold-weather range hits</p><p>(00:04:50) Trump legal updates and Georgia case dropped discussion</p><p>(00:06:20) Health care debate: HSAs, premiums, and subsidy politics</p><p>(00:14:11) Senate probes rogue judges and immigration arguments</p><p>(00:21:01) USPS hiring controversy and delivery delays</p><p>(00:23:20) Texas redistricting map temporarily restored by Supreme Court</p><p>(00:24:25) Minnesota fraud scandal and alleged misuse of funds</p><p>(00:30:00) Climate conference skepticism and unusual hurricane season</p><p>(00:34:52) Arctic rare earths find and Californias blue wild pigs</p><p>(00:39:06) DC National Guard shooting discussion and radicalization concerns</p><p>(00:41:43) Ukraine-Russia talks, EU EV mandates, and Europes migration policies</p><p>(00:47:39) Japan-Taiwan defense talk, gay marriage ruling, and Venezuela tensions</p><p>(00:55:49) Government tit-for-tat, legal risks, and working in public service</p><p>(00:56:09) Housekeeping: value-for-value and support info</p><p>(00:57:30) Airbus A320 software grounding and solar radiation link</p><p>(01:00:02) GM software shake-ups, Apple alumni, and car tech monetization</p><p>(01:02:31) Meta eyes electricity trading and power market gripes</p><p>(01:04:52) AI for legal immigration and AI liability in a suicide case</p><p>(01:10:34) Legal news: case dismissals, jury data leak, and court mechanics</p><p>(01:13:35) Studies roundup: climate, GLP-1 hype, orange juice, and AI learning</p><p>(01:22:31) Tattoo inks, lymph nodes, and long-term health risks</p><p>(01:26:14) Louvre heist password fail and password overkill rants</p><p>(01:30:08) Closing oddity: rectal oxygenation research and sign-off</p></p>
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93 MIN