The Phileas Club

The Phileas Club

Author: NotPatrick Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, The Phileas Club gathers a panel of guests from different corners of the globe to tear apart the headlines. This isn't a dry recitation of events; it's a living room conversation that spans continents. You'll hear firsthand accounts of what's actually dominating the discourse in their home countries-from serious political shifts and cultural debates to the bizarre local story that's captured everyone's attention. Hosted by NotPatrick, the discussions are as unpredictable as the news itself, often weaving between insightful analysis and lighthearted, silly tangents. The result is a unique lens on current affairs, where international perspectives collide, sometimes with heat, always with a human touch. By focusing on the people behind the news, this podcast transforms global understanding from a concept into a series of compelling, relatable dialogues. It’s for anyone who finds traditional news coverage too distant and wants to feel the texture of what's happening elsewhere, served through genuine conversation and occasional friendly chaos. Tune in to hear the world argue, explain, and laugh its way through another week.
Episodes
Hey Phileas, here are five AWESOME books for you to read [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:32
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick takes a break from the serious world news and also recommends some books, John hopes to not continue his curse and Michael tells us about how supply chains are impacting Japanese politics.I…
Hey Phileas, I want to talk about the new podcasters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about the new kind of podcasters and moustaches... Alex talks about cheeseburgers and Bruce talks about how our voices are important.If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contri…
Hey Phileas, something happened in Hungary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:35
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about the election in Hungary and having children and when they are not about and Dan talks movie festivals and international travel.If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contri…
Hey Phileas, let's talk about Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about the unintended consequences of the war in Iran, Bart talks about social health care in Ireland and Gunnar tells about what it means to be a Minnesotan and the various connotatio…
Hey Phileas, our (municipal) elections didn't go the way we thought [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:37
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about the Municipal elections in France and elegance in Paris, Tom talks about Mayoral elections in LA and Baptiste tells us about the effect of the cost of rent prices in Switzerland.If you're…
Hey Phileas, nuclear is back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:46
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about the war in Iran, nuclear energy in Europe, and Overwatch! Matthias tells us about strategic autonomy at our level, and Paul tells us about what is going on in Canada and his involvement i…
Hey Phileas, I (don't) hate the delivery dude (anymore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about something personal and something local in France, and John tells us about how Australia is coping with the attack on Bondi BeachIf you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor ple…
Hey Phileas, here are five interesting books I think you'd like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:25
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about discovering aphantasia, Dan talks about being a tourist in India and Jean talks about the business environment in Sweden.If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fil…
Hey Phileas, we need to talk about Minnesota [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Hey Phileas, Patrick, Gunnar and Alec tell us about Minesotta.If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form:➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️Or just send a letter directly…