Humble and Fred Humble and Fred

Bill Brioux

Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 39m

Summary

Humble and Fred discuss Dan’s dog learning to use stairs, the benefits of Japanese toilets, and Lisa’s stay in Montreal. They critique Trump’s recent gaffes and strained US-Canada relations, noting the lack of media scrutiny. The hosts also share business history from the 'Acquired' podcast regarding Nike and Coca-Cola, and discuss Howard Stern’s reduced SiriusXM schedule.

Topics discussed

Intro and training Stan the dog to use stairs Stan's progress and safety gear for dogs Stan's history and playing with a deflated ball Donating dog items and Charlie's outfits Donating board games and kids' screen time Hotel check-in and the Tushy bidet experience Buying a Tushy for Fred as a housewarming gift Ramen restaurant and future travel plans Canadian travel habits and Florida snowbirds Post-war Germany and political recovery Trump administration and media coverage Trump sleeping in meetings and media bias Political worship and MapQuest naming controversy Acquired podcast and the origin of the Nike swoosh Howard Stern's new HBO Max schedule Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and podcast trends Sponsors: Streetsville Eye Care and Quince Labor Day, white underwear, and antique cars Changes in TV industry and NFL ratings Streaming revenue models and sports rights New documentaries: Mister T and Paul Shaffer Second City TV and Norm Macdonald's comedy Ted Lasso Season 4 review and character changes Spencer's acting debut in Reacher Investing advice and pirate reporter joke Fake news report on media accreditation Nationalism, Lake Ontario, and Costco sushi Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Hooters movie
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