I love listening to the different perspectives of what's going on in the world today from people living in those countries. Patrick is a wonderful host and brings his own opinions but moderates the conversations with skill and good humor. He has covered some controversial topics such as gun control in America, Brexit, and what's been happening Venezuela. You can tell he's interested in the topics and treats his guest with respect. I look forward to each episode! Merci mille fois!

This podcast provides political views and cultural norms from different countries around the world. This is a great thing in the current political climate worldwide. I believe more and more of these conversations are a good thing for all!

So refreshing to hear people discuss/debate topics in a civil manner. Very informative to hear multiple viewpoints. Keep up the awesome work Patrick (and guests)!

I don't think I've ever heard people disagree so politely before! Enjoying hearing different perspectives and opinions.

Intelligent, insightful, and funny.

I really love Patrick's work on other shows. That being said I wish this show wasn't so one sided. They sometime try and come off as "centered" but the reality is they are not inclusive of many viewpoints. Too often I found them coming off as if their views are more "righteous" than the right. It would be a lot more balanced if they got some opposing sides and didn't not paint views outside their own as bad.

I really respect Patrick and enjoy his work elsewhere. Unfortunately, this show is lacking balance. I wanted differing viewpoints from around the world. I feel what I got was people from around the world that were all fed from roughly the same mainstream propaganda. I wanted more insight than I can get from turning on CNN. They rarely represent American issues accurately and I doubt they do a better job with European issues. I'll check back in later and hope things have gotten better.

It’s great, I’m learning a lot of things about everyday life in other countries which regrettably was missing from my world view. I appreciate the education and hope that in the near future you will have more voices of women on your show. I would be great to hear about issues and concerns they may face as women that men do not or may not notice.

I love the show and all the people you have on. Having been born and raised in the USA I know I see the world through very skewed lenses. Your brings me a world view with that very man on the street perspective.

I absolutely love this show and the multiple views from around the world that get expressed here, more guests, more views, more places!

The Phileas Club is a wonderful monthly look at the various views and opinions of people from all over the world related to recent world news. Patrick Beja and his friends are intelligent and charming!

What a joy to listen to conversations between people from other countries. News in other countries, how people live their daily lives, what's important, what a joy to listen to.

This podcast provides an engaging, well-rounded world view on current events in a relaxed, non-polarized manner. It is a great listen.

Get a different perspective from your fellow citizens of planet earth. Host Patrick Beja is upbeat, funny, respectful, engaging, and curious about how people outside his country are seeing current events. Highly recommended.

Such a great idea, I always impatiently wait for the next episode

Wanted to give it 5 French "really's", but I guess stars will do. Thanks for the enlightening show.

Love the podcast and the different takes of world news that you can find from views around the world. Patrick does a great job of allowing others from different locations around the world share their views on events.

Show is amazing. Only complaints are that we need 200% more turqui and longer shows!

This is an awesome podcast. It's great to get casual insight on what's happening in the world from people all over the world. It's so easy to get locked in a single perspective without realizing everyone is the center of their own world and have their own motivations. I love your show because it helps you realize how enormous the world is but also how small and connected everything is.

I first found you on Tom Merritt's show and find you patient, intelligent, funny, and kind to us somewhat clueless American's. One of my favorite podcasts is anyone I have heard you on - love your knowledge of tech and your world view. Keep up the great work!!!

I love the concept almost as much as the execution. Patrick manages to bring together a cast of intelligent and divers set of co-hosts each show. This podcast is what I truly love about the internet, bringing together provocative and insightful thought from around the world. My only complaint is that I wish there was more of this.

Patrick and Crew deliver a monthly podcast about the previous month's world news from the perspective of each person's country. Its always lively, thoughtful, entertaining and insightful. I cant give this great podcast enough praise. If you are interested in world news or just want a good synopsis each month, definitely give it a listen.

The show is incredible simply because one gets the different perspectives from the guests and host. If you are a fan of Fox news then this is not your show. Listen to this with an open mind and much will be gained. Thanks Patrick and keep up the great work!

Great show, well done. Keep it up Patrick.

Patrick and crew that last show was absolutely amazing! Intelligent, insightfull and unique. I love the global feel to the show and the acceptance and respect the hosts have for each other even with different views. The burka conversation was epic. Keep up the good work! dave

I've listened to 22 episodes of the Phileas Club. While I enjoy Patrick's other podcasts, like the Movielicious, the Phileas Club has become unbearable. Instead of an interesting exchange of viewpoints on the world's news and issues these days the discussion on the Phileas Club has become completely one-sided. More often than not the podcast devloves into America bashing. Even the guests that are purported to represent the American viewpoint are clearly anti-American. Hopefully a more diverse selection of guests in the future will help make the podcast more enjoyable and informative.

It's a refreshing change to hear news discussed with such attention to the viewpoints of others. Thanks Patrick for putting it together!

I really appreciate Patrick's ability to gather all these people from all over the world. But "Turkey" can be very annoying after awhile. He has a condescending way about him. I have spent about 4 years around Islamic people between Iraq and Egypt and I have found this type of personality to be shared through out. Cut back on “Turkey” and this could be an easy listen podcast. Love the Movieilicous.

An honest, sometimes offensive, often funny, always interesting conversation from the world over. Unique insights on each country that natives just don't consider. As good as anything that can be found on NPR.

Nice podcast.. It's interesting to hear different viewpoints on popular topics from different people around the world. Patrick is an excellent moderator who keeps the show on track and provides a lot of the interesting topics to be discussed. Keep up the good work.

This podcast contains very intellectual, enlightening discussions on various subjects concerning different parts of the world. Patrick is a thoughtful, objective, and insightful moderator/host. I look forward to each episode, because I know I will learn at least one thing each time. I encourage every Earth person to listen to this show.

I made my way to The Phileas Club via How I WoW and I am a loyal listener and completely hooked! This show is an excellent example of how any topic, when delivered properly, is both entertaining and educational! If you are not subscribed to this show you are missing out on an excellent experience!

This is one of my favorites please bring us more Patrick.

One of the objectives of the show (as stated by Patrick) is to get people from different backgrounds together to discuss news and the political issues of today in a friendly environment where most of the guests share some sort of common ground (even if that common ground is simply an Internet community presence). I got into this show simply because Patrick is involved in other World of Warcraft podcasts that I enjoy, but it's become so much more than just an extension of that WoW fandom. This show is truly an enlightening opportunity for international commentary and friendly debate on the issues of our time. The ability of of Patrick to guide the discussion and keep potentially explosive and serious topics both civil and friendly is commendable, as well. I can't say enough about how true-to-the-premise this show is and well it's been executed, yet is still real and unrehearsed. The guests are regular people giving their honest thoughts and opinions from their points of view. If you're at all interested in international politics and how other people around the world perceive the news, then this show is not to be missed!

I can't recommend this podcast highly enough! While I can't claim to always agree with everything said, the guests are always well-spoken and entertaining. A side note: I think the world would be a much better place if everyone took the time to listen to the viewpoint of other nationalities before cementing their stand on the issues. Give this podcast a shot. You will not be disappointed.

When I first heard about this podcast, I thought "wow, what a cool idea, I hope Patrick can pull it off". Well, he's done more than pull it off; hes made it work to the best of its possibilities. The guests are always top-notch, the discussion moves on at just the right pace, and the show itself is formatted well. There are so many viewpoints that are distinctly lacking in American (or any country's) media. I highly reccomend this!

Here we go again. All I needed was another podcast from this guy. Really enjoying the shows. I see this ending in a Scott vs. Patrick pop and lock dance fight! Thanks Patrick for adding another great show to my lineup.

I love the idea of this show and so far the execution of it has been awesome.

I just met Patrick and he told me about the podcast. So I gave it a listen and he does a great job. Most of the subjects I was familiar with but it's nice to get another view from abroad. I agree with Patrick that a good republican view would be nice to hear if only to show them the error of their ways. :)

I've listened to the first 2 episodes so far and I'm hooked. I've always appreciated different perspectives on events, and this is presented in a very entertaining and open minded way. Kudos to Patrick and keep it up please!

I approached this podcast with some trepidation, given the perception that most other countries are rabidly "Yaqui Go Home" anti-American. So far I have been pleasantly surprised at the balanced approach the commentators have taken, and I enjoy hearing the world news coming unbiased from other countries. And, surprisingly, Patrick has broken the stereotype that Frenchmen are disrespectful of everybody.

Different countries' take on the news from interesting people from all over the place. It's not official spokesfolk. It's real people like you and me and it's a really good idea. I picture smoking jackets, pipes, and deep mahogany paneled walls and an international crowd discussing the events of the world around them. The part where it's once a month is good. The immediacy of the net and tv takes away. This allows perspective to things. I'm a fan.

This podcast fills a very important niche. It is great to hear the vastly different perspectives on the news which lacks in American media. Patrick's experience as a podcaster also shows in the production quality present. I like that the panel isn't composed of ideologues. These are just intelligent citizens of their respective countries, so the perspectives are sincere.

i listened to the first episode and thought it was cool but not well thought out, but the second episode was fantastic! you seemed to have found your stride and im sure it will only get better so i wait eagerly for the 3rd episode.

Patrick, thanks for taking the time to do this show. It is a wonderful idea, and the two shows so far have been very engaging. Please keep up the good work. If you are interested in getting to know how people really think around the world about topics that involve and affect all of us, listen to this show! My highest recommendation.