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Not so Christian Brothers

Raw Irish banter on masculinity, mental health, and modern life.


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  • 16. Holiday Nightmares: Kidney Theft, Scams, and Backpacking Tales

    22:45||Season 8, Ep. 16
    What really happens when a dream backpacking holiday goes completely wrong?On this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech share a shocking firsthand travel story from South America involving organ theft urban legends, taxi sting operations, and quick-thinking rescues. The trio also discusses Remington's sensory grooming tools, mustache-growing updates for November, and potential shifts in global data center markets.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Remington Sensory Cut & Grooming Updates02:10 - November Mustache Growing Challenge & Beard Care05:30 - Mustache Waxing, Styling, and Hair Competitions08:00 - Body Grooming, Ear Hair, and Aging Realities11:50 - AI Market Trends, Anthropic IPO, and Data Center Bubbles13:40 - South American Backpacking Stories & Dangerous Encounters15:00 - Kidney Theft Urban Legends & Hospital Realities17:10 - Phone Tracking Stings & Taxi Scam Confrontations19:40 - Maltese Food Delicacies, Horse Meat, and Travel Tales21:10 - Remington Total Body Multi-Groomer & Episode Wrap-Up

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  • 15. Is Manchester United’s Season Beyond Repair?

    26:39||Season 8, Ep. 15
    Can Manchester United salvage their season, or are structural issues at the club running too deep?Broadcasting from Dublin, Greystones, and Malta, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech discuss the heavy pressure facing the dugout, Jim Ratcliffe’s stadium strategy, and the harsh realities of buying property abroad. The hosts also share travel stories from Sardinia and Gozo, and recount an unexpected house call from locals bearing religious statues in Malta.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Religious Landmarks & Chapels in Malta00:54 - Football Coverage in Malta & Premier League Struggles02:30 - Manchester United’s Crisis, Management, and Ownership06:03 - Minority Shareholders, Debt, and Club Objections07:39 - Colm’s Travel Stories: Exploring Sardinia and Cagliari10:14 - Remington Grooming Product Review & Self-Haircuts13:00 - Exploring Gozo and Overcrowding in Malta15:30 - An Unexpected Doorstep Visit: The Statue of Our Lady20:45 - Property Hunting in Malta: Villages vs. City Living23:15 - The High Cost of Maltese Real Estate & Shell-Form Apartments
  • 14. Is Seeking Therapy a Sign of Weakness in Men?

    24:43||Season 8, Ep. 14
    Why do so many men still view seeking professional help or opening up as a sign of weakness?On this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech unpack the public backlash surrounding former Irish footballer James McClean’s recent comments on therapy. The trio discuss the dangers of bottling up emotions, share their own personal experiences with therapy and meditation, and explore why addressing underlying anger requires far more strength than hiding behind it.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Dislocated Broadcasts & Studio Updates01:35 - Facial Hair Styles & Shaving Routines04:10 - James McClean’s Controversy & Men's Therapy Debates06:38 - Addressing Anger, Emotional Expression, and Stigmas09:01 - Daily Mindset Practices, Meditation, and Routine12:35 - Premier League Football Debates & Footballer Mindsets15:30 - Justin’s Personal Therapy Story & Realisations17:15 - Finding the Right Therapist & Suitcase Analogy20:15 - Strange Health Stories: Self-Treatment Horror Stories23:30 - Medical Myths, Health Advice, and Episode Wrap-Up
  • 13. Is European Unrest Reaching a Breaking Point? (Plus Modern Hotel Disasters)

    33:31||Season 8, Ep. 13
    Why are curfews and social unrest spreading across major European cities, and what is driving the economic strain?Broadcasting from Sardinia, London, and Greystones, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech break down recent European curfews, economic inflation, and demographic shifts. The trio also share humorous observations on modern hotel trends, trendy coffee shop layouts, and unusual health crazes, before examining the broader geopolitical landscape.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Modern Hotel Disasters & Communal Seating02:50 - Trendy Coffee Shops & Urban Frustrations05:10 - Sardinia, Camper Vans, and Word Origins07:30 - Extreme Diets, Beard Care, and Grooming Advice10:00 - Artificial Intelligence Models & Style Experiments12:00 - Hotel Expectations vs Flip-Flops16:40 - European Curfews & Social Unrest Breakdown22:00 - Law Enforcement Differences Across Europe24:40 - Inflation Rates, Fuel Subsidies, and Economic Pressures28:30 - Geopolitical History, Spooks, and Sunday Preview
  • 12. Are Nursery Rhymes Being Cancelled? (Plus Social Media & Modern Censorship)

    15:26||Season 8, Ep. 12
    Should classic nursery rhymes like Baa Baa Black Sheep and Humpty Dumpty be rewritten for modern audiences?In this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech examine the rise of political correctness and attempts to alter historical children’s rhymes. The team discuss the importance of preserving historical context rather than whitewashing the past, explore the long-term impact of social media algorithms on young minds, and reflect on podcasting culture while Justin continues his search for a new home in Malta.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - International Set-Up & Political Correctness Debate01:16 - Rewriting Classic Nursery Rhymes & PETA Campaigns04:32 - Grim Fairy Tales & Precautionary Stories for Children06:30 - Fact-Checking Language Origins & Apologies08:17 - Political Correctness, Censorship, and Preserving History10:29 - Social Media Impact, Algorithms, and Young Audiences11:34 - Podcasting Culture & Family Guest Ideas13:24 - Living Set-Ups in Malta & Courtyard Architecture14:19 - Apartment Hunting in Malta & Practical Living Choices15:08 - International Travel Preview & Episode Wrap-Up
  • 11. Why Ireland's New Investment Scheme Missed the Mark

    42:35||Season 8, Ep. 11
    Why are financial experts criticising Ireland's new investment account scheme, and will it actually help everyday savers?Broadcasting from London, Malta, and Greystones, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech break down the government's latest savings accounts, Budget housing tax changes, and single-cigarette vending machine urban legends. The team also observes "National Face Your Fears Day" by confronting personal phobias—from claustrophobia to financial instability—and explores the psychology of mindset and motivation.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Sundays @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Dislocated Broadcasting & Studio Updates02:30 - School Uniforms, Pub Stories, and Nostalgia05:10 - Cigarette Pricing & Vending Machine Myths08:10 - Historical Phoenix Park Stories09:35 - Ireland's New Investment Scheme Breakdown16:25 - Budget Rent Allowance & Housing Impact18:50 - Facing Your Fears: Phobias & Modern Psychology24:50 - Extreme Bungee Jump Experiences32:00 - Financial Security, Scarcity, and Mindset37:30 - Manifestation, Mind Control, and Positive Thoughts
  • 10. Why Do We Get So Emotionally Attached to Property?

    22:23||Season 8, Ep. 10
    Why do we form intense emotional connections to houses before we even own them?Broadcasting from London and Greystones, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech explore the psychological highs and lows of house hunting, bidding wars, and property attachment. The team also reviews Irish broadcasting releases, shares surprising historical origins behind common everyday phrases, and examine the psychological shift towards caring less about public perception as we age.Catch a brand-new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMChapter Timings00:00 - Hotel Check-Ins & Paddington Location Lore01:30 - New Irish Drama & Television Recommendations04:00 - The Surprising History Behind Everyday Expressions05:50 - Cameos, Television Set Memories, and Acting Stories08:00 - Bidding Wars & The Psychology of Property Attachment10:35 - People Pleasing, Personal Style, and Social Perception13:09 - Moving On, Personal Belongings, and Life Transitions17:10 - Visualising Future Homes & Ideal Living Spaces18:02 - Environmental Movements, Protests, and History20:23 - Social Media Engagement & Episode Wrap-Up