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World news, the "not boring" way: get the news at the source! People from around the world tell you what has been making the news in their country, both locally and internationally. The Phileas Club is a show about different cultures and opinions, and the space between them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Enjoy witty banter about cool movies (and crappy ones too) from Patrick, Turpster and Nicole. The Movielicious is movies, barely reviewed...
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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 form: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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Hey Phileas, There Are Diminishing Returns on Anger
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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Hey Phileas, did you know France is a mess too?
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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Hey Phileas, what does "integrated" mean?
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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Hey Phileas, it's international plumbing day
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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Hey Phileas, we don't want to talk politics today
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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 you're interested in becoming an AWESOME contributor plβ¦
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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 becoming an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: β‘β¦
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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: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 β¬
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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 an AWESOME contributor please fill out this form: β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ¦
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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 fill out this form: β‘οΈβ‘οΈ https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4nβ¦
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Hey Phileas, I have a problem with France
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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 contributor, please feel free to fill out this form: β‘οΈβ¦
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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 to you next time! If you're interested in becoming a cβ¦
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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 for every episode, but I do hope it will be a very reβ¦
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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: https://forms.gle/KJdRRqh4ngERAu7G7 Much love, -- Patrick I'm on BlueSky: httβ¦
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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: https://bsky.app/profile/notpatrick.com Come chat on Discord: https://nβ¦
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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 show??? :D ) Much love, talk soon. -- Patrick Supportβ¦
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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 Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThePhileasClub I'm on Bluβ¦
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The House is Burning and I'm Rearranging Plates
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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 hope (against hope) that you get something out of thisβ¦
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The Phileas Club 178 - I'd Rather Have That Than Nothing
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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 why all of this is your fault. Mostly it has to do witβ¦
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The Phileas Club 177 - (a version of) The Show is Back!
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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 Discord: https://notpatrick.com/discord/ -- Patrick Hostβ¦
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I might bring the show back! Sorta. Not really.
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By NotPatrick
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On this episode: I explain why the show is going on a hiatus Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Royalty Free Music by Musicincloud Hosted on Acast. Seeβ¦
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The Phileas Club 175 β France, Italy and Malaysia walk into a podcast
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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 β Special Report (English) Pegasus Project β Reportaje Especial (Spanish) π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb /β¦
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The Phileas Club 174 β The Pandemic and the Rittenhouse Trial
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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: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted β¦
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The Phileas Club 173 β Special β Tales of Fatherhood 3: Infinite Adoration for the Cause of Your Despair
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On this episode: We talk about the joys and challenges of life with two children Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Bruce Woodward (Twitteβ¦
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The Phileas Club 172 β How the Russian Elections Went
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On this episode: βElectionsβ in Russia News in Mexico Submarins in France (and Australia) And more! Links: Pegasus Project β Special Report (English) Pegasus Project β Reportaje Especial (Spanish) π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for thiβ¦
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The Phileas Club 171 - This is fine
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On this episode: Our two main topics are, as one might expect, COVID and Afghanistan. And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Matthiaβ¦
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The Phileas Club 170 β Special β Republicans Under the Biden Administration
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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: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, β¦
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The Phileas Club 169 β Reality is so cumbersomeβ¦
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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: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patβ¦
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The Phileas Club 168 β Discussing Russia and Belarus
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On this episode: The situation in Russia The situation in Belarus A few words on Covid and president Trump Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hostedβ¦
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The Phileas Club 167 β One Year of COVID
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On this episode: The pandemic has been with us for a yearβ¦ Perseverance has landed Daft Punk broke up ! Rugby in New Zealand Cocaine in Portugal Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Inβ¦
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The Phileas Club 166 β Special: Tales of Fatherhood 2, The Sequel
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On this episode: We discuss how things have changed for us as fathers over the past couple of years. And more! Links: The previous episode : Tales of Fatherhood π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrickβ¦
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The Phileas Club 165 β The Power of The Internet
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On this episode: Podcasting and the Internet in Egypt Russia and Navalny The second wave of COVID in Germany COVID in Egypt News from the US And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beβ¦
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The Phileas Club 164 - The Brexit Saga, Episode 6: The Aftermath
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On this episode: Brexit has happened, and we take stock of where we stand now. And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Bruce Woodwardβ¦
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The Phileas Club 163 - Goodbye 2020, we won't miss you
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On this episode: The COVID and vaccine situation in Kenya, the US, Italy and France / Finland β¦ and stories from each of these countries. And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja β¦
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The Phileas Club 162 β Special : The situation in Armenia
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On this episode: The 44 day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the context behind And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Ach Peβ¦
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The Phileas Club 161 β Eating Your Greens
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On this episode: The way americans on the left view the US presidential elections And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Randy Jordaβ¦
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The Phileas Club 160 β How Things Went, How Things Are
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On this episode: The US presidential election and the long results week And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Tony Staley (Instagraβ¦
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The Phileas Club 159 β It is darkestβ¦
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On this episode: The US election The COVID situation And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Alex Mitchell (Instagram). Co-hosted by β¦
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The Phileas Club 158 - Special - The Brexit Saga Episode 5: The Curfuffle
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On this episode: The latest happenings in the UK and about Brexit And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hosted by Bart Busschots (Twitter). Cβ¦
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The Phileas Club 157 - COVID is Back
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On this episode we talk about: The first debate of the US election COVID in Malaysia, Finland, France and Peru And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Faceboβ¦
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The Phileas Club 156 - Special - Life with Autism
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On this episode we talk about: What autism is and isn't, and what life with autism is like. The video we talked about towards the end of the show. Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (β¦
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The Phileas Club 155 - The summer of COVID
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On this episode we talk about: The way the pandemic has progressed in the US The situation in Finland, France and Germany Elections in Germany The NBA does a great job! Alexey Navalnyβs poisoning Polio and Bill Gates Conspiracie And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comβ¦
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The Phileas Club 154 β Special : Life in Kenya
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On this episode we talk about: How the pandemic is going in Kenya, and how life is there in general. And more! Links: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for this episode). Hosts: Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Co-hoβ¦
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The Phileas Club 153 - A "real" return to normalcy?
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On this episode we talk about: The early epidemic in China The return to normal in Finland and France The way things went in Morocco Ireland has a government! And a quick talk about Brexit and green initiatives And more! More info on the show: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).β¦
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The Phileas Club 152 - Editorial: The virus and the US
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On this episode we talk about: Patrick discusses the latest developments in the Covid 19 epidemic in the US. And more ! More info on the show: π Support the show at patreon.com/ThePhileasClub! π Hosted by Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Theme by Daniel Beja (@misterdanielb / YouTube). Comments and more at frenchspin.com (article for thβ¦
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