Hey Phileas, let's talk about Iran

Hey Phileas, let's talk about Iran

Author: NotPatrick April 10, 2026 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 connotations of Ice Out.


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The Phileas Club 208 - let's talk about Iran


Contributors:

Patrick does podcasts for a living and hails from France (and often Finland) with his wonderful wife and two kids.


Bart is a cybersecurity specialist and podcaster originally from Flanders in Belgium but living in Ireland since the age of four. Bart podcasts about cybersecurity, programming, the art and craft of photography, and all things Apple. Bart now lives west of Dublin at boundary between urban and rural Ireland with his husband of twelve years.


Gunnar Carlson (he/him) is a lifelong resident of Minnesota and loves the outdoors and working on equity and representation in outdoor recreation. Gunnar spends his personal time advocating for all outdoor recreation to be more inclusive and welcoming while also advocating for more opportunities in general. He loves to fish, camp, hike and mountain bike. Gunnar currently works for Riverton Community Housing at the University of MN where he works with seven cooperative boards to help build their capacity to better represent their members to Riverton while also improving their quality of life through governance. In this role Gunnar has had the opportunity to represent Riverton to the larger community and focus on the policy side of things.


And finally the Bruce "The Quality Co-Ordinator" Woodward produces the show.


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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.
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