Episodes
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Hey Phileas, this isn’t adieu
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick, Tom, Bart, Alec and Bruce all have a little something to say that is not quite adieu. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or just send a letter directly (with a few details...
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[Editorial] Surviving on Chocolate and Overwatch - Why the Show is Going on Hiatus (again)
Hey everyone. Today I'm talking about the show going on a semi-hiatus once again. I explain why I came to that difficult decision, and hope you'll be understanding. As it's happened on the show before, this isn't "adieu", it's just "à bientôt". -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky:...
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Special - Alec's path in religion
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks to Alec about his path to religion. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or just send a letter directly (with a few details about you) to [email protected] --...
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Hey Phileas, who is The Batman?
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about something French, Dan wants to know who The Batman is and John tells us about the music scene in Australia. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or just send a...
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Hey Phileas, Francesca says you should walk
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about something French and Tom tells us about the Mayoral election in LA. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or just send a letter directly (with a few details about...
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Hey Phileas, here are five AWESOME books for you to read
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. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this...
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Hey Phileas, Jean wants to tell you about parenthood (in different countries)
Hey Phileas, this week Patrick talks about Finland and what it is like being a content creator, Jean talks about parenthood in different countries and Bruce talks the results of the most recent UK elections. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️...
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Hey Phileas, I want to talk about the new podcasters
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 contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7…
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Hey Phileas, something happened in Hungary
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 contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7…
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Hey Phileas, let's talk about Iran
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. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please...
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Hey Phileas, our (municipal) elections didn't go the way we thought
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 interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form…
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Hey Phileas, nuclear is back!
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 in political life. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor...
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Hey Phileas, I (don't) hate the delivery dude (anymore)
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 Beach If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or…
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Hey Phileas, here are five interesting books I think you'd like
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 fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ Or just send…
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Hey Phileas, we need to talk about Minnesota
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 (with a few details about you) to [email protected] -- Patrick I'm on...
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Hey Phileas, I'm really confused right now
Hey Phileas, Patrick is a bunch confused despite feeling swell, Bart tells us about how he is keeping sane and Michael tells us about the new Japanese Prime Minister. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️…
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Hey Phileas, it's the last letter of 2025!
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about former president Nicolas Sarkozy and his stint in prison and Tom ponders just how important recognising our bias is. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ -- Patrick I'm on...
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Hey Phileas, We all have biases
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about how we have biases, Matthias discusses the institutionalisation of fascism in Germany and Baptiste talks about how people vote in Switzerland and what that says about us as a society. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this…
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Hey Phileas, I'm not special anymore
Hey Phileas, Patrick makes a special request, Gunnar discusses the government shutdown on local politics and John talks about AI bubbles whilst amongst race riots. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ --...
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Hey Phileas, There Are Diminishing Returns on Anger
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about the hardships of being a content creator and Paul talks about the teacher's strike in Canada. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky:...
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Hey Phileas, There's Hope to be Had
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about political culture, Dan talks about the difficulties in Mexico, and Bruce gives us hope with Zack Polanski, If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky:...
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Hey Phileas, did you know France is a mess too?
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks to us about a very interesting event, Michael talks about baseball in Japan with some life lessons learned, and Alec talks about being an ex-pat, what it means, and how he feels about it. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form:...
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Hey Phileas, how do I stay sane?
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about American lives among other things, Tom talks about his news regime to stay sane and Matthias talks about conscription in Germany and its history. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️...
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Hey Phileas, what does "integrated" mean?
Hey Phileas, Patrick talks about the fall of the 1,200th French government in 18 months, Baptiste, talks about being integrated in Switzerland and Gunnar talks about nature reserves and school shootings... If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️...
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Hey Phileas, it's international plumbing day
Hey Phileas, today we've had a holiday and we are exhausted. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/notpatrick.com Come chat on Discord:...
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Hey Phileas, Let's talk about Gaza
Hey Phileas, today we talk about Gaza and about the fall out of American tariffs and the idea of a very Canadian fifty first state. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 ⬅️⬅️ -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky:...
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Hey Phileas, we don't want to talk politics today
Hey Phileas, today I don't want to talk about politics anymore, and want to talk about how useful debating really is and how important it is to have community. Alec introduces himself and how ideas can change and how important it is to get to know people and how easy it is to misunderstand. If...
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Hey Phileas, Matthias Gets Real
Hey Phileas, today I am on vacation in Finland, and talk about how tired we all are these days and how we all view taxes differently. Matthias talks about the recent German elections and how some political strategies might not be as clever as people think they are. If you're interested in…
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Hey Phileas, It's a French Consensus!
Hey Phileas, today I talk about how mean kids books can be here, how hot it is right now and how Bruce is always right, and we hear from Baptiste who talks about consensus politics in Switzerland. If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: ➡️➡️...
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Hey Phileas, Bruce gets preachy
Hey Phileas, today I have an issue with social media and how it is impacting our kids and wants to know what your "thing" is, and we hear from Bruce of The Brexit Saga and Parenthood Trials fame who has a little monologue about where we could possibly do better. If you're interested in becoming…
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Hey Phileas, Gunnar is back
Hey Phileas, today we hear from Gunnar from back in the day with a thoughtful letter, and I go on about a couple more things I noticed in France and how awesome our healthcare system is (even though most French people don't think so). If you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor please...
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Hey Phileas, I have a problem with France
Hey all, in this today's episode I talk about my very serious problem with being back in France, and a discussion happening around the "right to die" being discussed and voted on in the country. Hope you enjoy the episode and I'll talk to you in the next one! If you're interested in becoming a...
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Hey Phileas, I went to the Mediterranean
Hey everyone! For this episode you get Patrick and, back from the olden days of Phileas Club, Bart! Yay! I talk about our trip to Nice and the despair of realizing nobody listens to anybody anymore, and Bart covers immigration policy in the US and real estate in Ireland. Hope you enjoy and talk…
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Hey Phileas, here's the new format
Here we are! This is the first evolution of the new format: we're going from "Patrick talks" to "Patrick talks, but also you sometimes get 'letters' from different people around the world telling you what's happening in their corner of the planet". There won't necessarily be contributor segments...
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The shift on our side of the Atlantic
Hey all, the sun is out, it's a good day! (right?) Today I focus on how the EU is reacting to .... *waves hands around*, and how we could actually be heading towards the least bad outcome. Also, if you'd like to become a contributor to the show, please fill out this form:...
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What I think about when it's too much
Hey y'all, here's what's on the menu today: The leader of the far right in France being sentenced to "ineligibility". The Trump tariffs... but only tangentially. I actually talk about being "measured". Have a lovely weekend, and talk to you next time. -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky:...
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We're not *completely* insane
Hey all, three topics today! The show format (and the "weekly letter from a friend in France" option). Local News: what LFI did now (and why I seem to fixate on them). Int'l News: the US department of education and whether he's a Russian plant. Hope you enjoy it! (can we even say that about this...
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America World Police Forever
Hey all, so this is the show after the Zelensky debacle in the oval office. ... ... ... Guess what we're talking about!! Also I discuss a couple of minor other things, like the way the show could evolve going forwards question mark question mark question mark. -- Patrick Support the show on...
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The House is Burning and I'm Rearranging Plates
Hey all. I'm pretty defeated... I guess you can hear that in my voice. But I try not to let that affect me too much, there's podcasts to record. Today I discuss the feedback from last episode, AI initiatives and Nutriscore in France, and our concerns about the Trump / Russia deal in progress. I...
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The Phileas Club 178 - I'd Rather Have That Than Nothing
Hey I'm back! And swearing! Maybe a bit too much. But it is an hour long show, so maybe the rate of expletives is acceptable. So what's on the menu today? Well, after a 10 minutes introduction I go on to talk about the situation in the US (mostly in incomprehensible rantings), and the I explain…
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The Phileas Club 177 - (a version of) The Show is Back!
Alright, let's do this! First episode of the new format for the show. I talk about right wing podcast influencers, the political situation in France, and American influence campaigns. Also, let me know if I can swear. :D Patrick on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/notpatrick.com Come chat on...
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I might bring the show back! Sorta. Not really.
Hey, how are you still here?? Well, I'm thankful. I've been thinking I could do something with the show. Let me tell you a bit more, and if you have feedback let me know on Discord: https://notpatrick.com/discord/ Much love -- Patrick
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The Phileas Club 176 - Going on a Hiatus
On this episode: I explain why the show is going on a hiatus Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)....
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The Phileas Club 175 – France, Italy and Malaysia walk into a podcast
On this episode: Italy: Patrick Zaki released in Egypt Malaysia: Najib Razak judged guilty on seven counts France: Eric Zemmour announces his candidacy And more ! Links: Pegasus Project – Special Report (English) Pegasus Project – Reportaje Especial (Spanish) 😎 Support the show at...
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The Phileas Club 174 – The Pandemic and the Rittenhouse Trial
On this episode: COVID: The Fifth Wave First female prime minister in Sweden Reelection of the mayor of Minneapolis The Rittenhouse trial, and priviledge And more! Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at...
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The Phileas Club 173 – Special – Tales of Fatherhood 3: Infinite Adoration for the Cause of Your Despair
On this episode: We talk about the joys and challenges of life with two children Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram,...
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The Phileas Club 172 – How the Russian Elections Went
On this episode: “Elections” in Russia News in Mexico Submarins in France (and Australia) And more! Links: Pegasus Project – Special Report (English) Pegasus Project – Reportaje Especial (Spanish) 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb /…
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The Phileas Club 171 - This is fine
On this episode: Our two main topics are, as one might expect, COVID and Afghanistan. And more! Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick…
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The Phileas Club 170 – Special – Republicans Under the Biden Administration
On this episode: We talk to Alex and Tony about their life, as republicans an *human beings*, in the past six months And more! Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this...
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The Phileas Club 169 – Reality is so cumbersome…
On this episode: COVID in south east asia (and in Europe) The situation in Ireland (and Brexit) Elections in France (and fighter planes in Finland) And more! Links: 😎 Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! 😎 Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at...
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