The Phileas Club

The Phileas Club 114 - The Social Media Sickness On this episode we talk about: Social media and its effect on us Russian "investments" near Turku and alcohol safety Kavanaugh nomination inquiry (and the "Trump Con Law" podcast) The slow disintegration of the German government And more! Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Ma...

The Phileas Club 113 - Special: Tales of Fatherhood On this episode we talk about: Being (or becoming) a dad. Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Martin Feynot (@baronmarutan), Bruce Woodward (@BruceWoodward3) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb), his amazing royalty free music is at Mu...

The Phileas Club 112 - National Gradients of Outrage On this episode we talk about: Benalla scandal in France In the US, Nikki Haley explains why trolling is bad And the "problem solvers" caucus offers solutions Brexit negotiations aren't going well... again Women now drive in Saudi Arabia And more! Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The...

The Phileas Club 111 - Special: Libertarianism On this episode we talk about: The strange ideas of Libertarianism. Also, check out this video Brian recommends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muHg86Mys7I Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Brian Brushwood (@shwood) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (...

The Phileas Club 110 - Obey The Sky You're Under On this episode we talk about: Immigrants and children in the US Migrant issues affecting all of the EU Shah's legal trouble, and Eid moon sighting Brexit is looming and the UK isn't ready Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Tom Merritt (@acedtect), Shahiran Shahrani (@shahspl...

The Phileas Club 109 - Unions and The World On this episode we talk about: Strikes in France, state of the government Swedish academy scandals, corruption in governments Ramadan in Saudi Arabia Immigration in Germany Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Turki Alballaa (@TurkiAlBallaa), Wendi Dunford (@wendidunford on Instagra...

The Phileas Club 108 - They're Not Hurting Anyone On this episode we talk about: Issues with the "Zone à défendre" in France Abortion laws in Ireland Giant sandstorms, Infinity War, and WWE in Saudi! Merkel's visit to the US (and rivalry with Macron) Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Turki Alballaa (@TurkiAlBallaa), Bart B...

The Phileas Club 107 - Not as Oppressed, Not as Free On this episode we talk about: Xi Jinping's term limit lifted (and Kim Jong Un's visit to China) Former President Sarkozy detained General elections in Mexico (and Dragonball Super streams!) War in Yemen, crown prince trip to the US, and women driving schools open Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info...

The Phileas Club 106 - Special: Gun Owners On this episode we talk about: The feelings of various guns owners and their communities, about guns and the potential for further legislating. Article on FiveThirtyEight: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/guns-parkland-polling-quiz/ Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Brian Hess...

The Phileas Club 105 - Disbelief On this episode we talk about: Mixed race Joan of Arc in France (and Black Panther reactions around the world) Parkland shooting in Florida... and the debate on gun laws in the US Driving ban in large cities (and still no government) in Germany Ritz Carlton re-opens, Jenadriyah festival, and investments in entertainment in Saudi Arabia Remember you can support a sh...

The Phileas Club 104 - Special : Life in the French Navy On this episode we talk about: Life in the French navy, from ports to sea to migrant crisis to pirate hunting, and more. Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Nicolas Lebègue (@LebegueN) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb), his ama...

The Phileas Club 103 - Governments Well Run On this episode we talk about: The presidential election in Finland Growing up republican / The government shutdown in the US Fast changes in Saudi (taxes, gas prices and more) / Camel festival Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Turki Alballaa (@TurkiAlBallaa), Allison Sheridan (@...

The Phileas Club 102 - Special: The Kingdom of Belgium On this episode we talk about: Belgium, its divisons and what unites it. Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Guillaume Hachez (@geecko86) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb), his amazing royalty free music is at MusicinCloud.com Fi...

The Phileas Club 101 - Trickle... Err, Supply Side Economics On this episode we talk about: The "anti-bubble" theory More mandatory vaccines / Death of Johnny Hallyday in France The tax bill has passed in the US Rarissimas scandal / Forest fires in Portugal And more! Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Tony Staley (@tonystal...

The Phileas Club 100 - Special: The "Good Old Days" On this episode we talk about: The "good old days"... What was the world like in the 80s and 90s in France, the US, Saudi Arabia and South Africa? Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Turki Alballaa (@TurkiAlBallaa), Tom Merritt (@acedtect), Paulo Joachim (@jozipaulo) and Pa...

The Phileas Club 99 - Africa and China (and Germany) On this episode we talk about: Anger Sells The situation in Zimbabwe China's influence in Africa The state of China Germany in governmental crisis The role of government Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Eric Olander (@eolander), Matthias Keller (@Matzekult), Tafadswa Ma...

The Phileas Club 98 - Special: Life as a Woman On this episode we talk about: What is it like to live as a women in our western societies? Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Wendi Dunford (@wendidunford on Instagram), Marleen Vente (@monxies), Allison Sheridan (@podfeet), Shanon (@shae1220) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) Th...

The Phileas Club 97 - The Long Shadow of Weinstein On this episode we talk about: Opening monologue: Outrage Culture - the fuel of traditional and social media The Weinstien scandal and reactions around the world The Catalonia referendum The Kurd referendum, and Women driving in Saudi Arabia Peru possibly going to the World Cup Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasCl...

The Phileas Club 96 - Special: Explaining Ireland On this episode we talk about: What Ireland is, and its recent history. Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Bart Busschots (@bbusschots) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb), his amazing royalty free music is at MusicinCloud.com Find out...

The Phileas Club 95 - EU Matters On this episode we talk about: The issue with being 110% outraged about everything Social and tax reform in France Scotland's SNP and Brexit stance Elections in Germany and Jamaica coalition Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Matthias Keller (@Matzekult), Bruce Woodward (@BruceWoodward3) and...

The Phileas Club 94 - Special: WTH is happening in Venezuela? On this episode we talk about: The major political crisis in Venezuela and its historical causes and context Keep informed on www.caracaschronicles.com Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Saúl González (@esaulgd) and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Dani...

The Phileas Club 93 - The Shadow of Charlottesville On this episode we talk about: French tax and labor law reforms and terrorism in Europe Constitutional crisis and same sex marriage plebiscite Hajj - the pilgrimage to Mecca - and its infrastructure Charlottesville events and Trump reaction Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts a...

The Phileas Club 92 - Special: Life in India On this episode we talk about: Life in India, from the 80s to today Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are  Mayank Maheshwary and Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) The theme is by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb), his amazing royalty free music is at MusicinCloud.com Find out more and...

The Phileas Club 91 - Total Annihilation On this episode we talk about: The Trump fun never stops France is divided too! Local news dominate Saudi media The Irish prime minister and election system Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Turki Alballaa (@TurkiAlBallaa), Randy Jordan (@Randydeluxe), Bart Busschots (@bbusschots) a...

The Phileas Club 90 - Armchair psychologizing On this episode we talk about: Six months into the Trump presidency French elections are done Rape statistics in Sweden (and Wonder Woman!) Still no government in the Netherlands Remember you can support a show at http://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub More info on the show: The hosts are Wendi Dunford (@wendiduford on Instagram), Owen JJ Stone (@Ohdoct...