The conversation takes a psychological turn as we analyze the "Mystery of the Fallen Hero." We look at the viral footage of Tiger Woods and his phone—is it a display of digital addiction or the portrait of a "broken man" struggling with his own narrative? Finally, Terry takes us down the ultimate rabbit hole: The Tartarian Empire. We discuss the forbidden history of flying machines and energy systems that existed long before the modern petroleum era.

In this episode, we uncover:

• Digital Confession: The psychology of seeking moral support from an AI agent.
• The Uncanny Valley: Why Justin’s new "housemate" AI is both impressive and terrifying.
• The Tiger Woods Analysis: A deep look at surveillance, privacy, and the burden of fame.
• Forbidden History: The truth about the Tartarian Empire and suppressed technology.
• Global Conspiracies: Terry breaks down the rumors surrounding European leadership and the "Great Reset."
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• 00:00 – AI in the Church: The rise of the "Digital Priest."
• 03:15 – The Uncanny Valley: Justin’s AI agent and emotional detection.
• 08:45 – Humanity 2.0: Are we losing the art of conversation?
• 12:20 – The Tiger Woods Mystery: Analyzing the "Broken Man" footage.
• 17:50 – Surveillance Culture: Why we are obsessed with the downfall of icons.
• 21:30 – Forbidden History: Terry introduces the Tartarian Empire.
• 24:00 – Alternative Energy: The mystery of the pre-petroleum world.
• 26:10 – The Deep Rabbit Hole: Brigitte Macron and the "Great Reset."

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We explore the "Psychology of the Red Line"—what happens when world leaders stop picking up the phone. Justin breaks down the strategic impact of the latest threats in the Middle East, while Terry offers a bizarre, yet strangely logical, theory on why "bad golfers" are the true threat to global peace. It’s a deep dive into survival, strategy, and the "The Truth" behind the headlines.

In this episode, we uncover: 

• The Bunker Reality: Terry’s DIY nuclear shelter and the psychology of survivalism.
• The Communication Blackout: Why Iran has ended direct contact with the US and what it means for the "Global Script".
• The Golf Diplomacy Theory: Terry’s unique take on world leaders and their handicaps.
• The Psychology of Rhetoric: Analyzing the language of modern conflict.
• The After show Teaser: Tiger Woods, phone presence, and what’s coming this Sunday.

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• 01:00 – United by Chaos: Proving we are (still) legal brothers.
• 05:15 – The Geography of Conflict: Why the world is moving "underground."
• 12:40 – The Global Script: Analyzing the latest Bloomberg updates.
• 18:20 – The Psychology of the "Red Line": What happens when diplomacy fails?
• 25:50 – The Golf Paradox: Why world leaders need a better handicap.
• 30:47 – The Iran Mystery: The truth about the silent phone lines.
• 31:24 – Closing: Tiger Woods and the Sunday Aftershow preview.

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Colm doubles down on his "Royal Seal" story involving a locked room and Princess Diana, leading the group to wonder if we’ve officially entered "Fantasy Land". Plus, Justin and Colm revisit the "Disowned" narrative—explaining the legal and psychological reasons why one brother is a Hayes and the other is a Caffrey.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The South African Reality: What fuel rationing and "wifi shortages" look like in 2026.
• The "Royal Seal" Controversy: Colm’s bizarre historical claim that has the room divided.
• The Psychology of Scarcity: How global events transition from headlines to "life-limiting" daily hurdles.
• The Surname Mystery: Why Colm "black-sheeped" into the distance and changed his name.
• The Global Feed: Navigating the technical "avalanches" of recording across three time zones.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Live from River Kowie: Rebecca’s South African update.
• 00:45 – The Scarcity Script: Rationing, fuel, and the "Red Tape" of 2026.
• 03:20 – Global Effects: Why the current situation is "life-limiting."
• 07:50 – The Royal Mystery: Colm’s encounter and the "Royal Seal."
• 12:15 – Fantasy vs. Reality: Is Colm on a roll or just in a dream?
• 15:40 – The Identity Truth: Why the brothers have different last names.
• 18:05 – WiFi Shortages: The sudden exit of our producer.
• 18:30 – Closing: The "7% Mystery" and how to support the show.

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The conversation then shifts from the kitchen to the "Sterile Room." Justin shares insights from a high-level briefing on global stability, discussing the "Psychology of Conflict" and why the current global "script" feels like it’s accelerating toward an inevitable conclusion. Finally, things take a surreal turn as Colm shares a story about the British Royal Family and a "Royal Seal" that has Producer Rebecca questioning reality.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Discipline Hierarchy: Why the wooden spoon was the "Ninja" weapon of the Irish household.
• The Global Script: The truth about current tensions and the "Theater of Power" in the Middle East.
• The Sterile Room: What happens when global strategists discuss the "unthinkable."
• The Royal Mystery: Colm’s claims about Princess Diana and why the room was locked.

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• 00:00 – The Wooden Spoon Mic: A mother’s weapon of choice.
• 00:42 – Wooden Spoon Trauma: The psychology of the "Entry Point" threat.
• 05:15 – The Geography of Conflict: Why the "World War" narrative is trending.
• 10:30 – The Theatre of Power: Analyzing the moves of global players.
• 15:20 – The Sterile Room: Justin’s briefing on the "Truth" of global stability.
• 22:45 – Strategic Shifts: What the mainstream media isn't telling you.
• 28:11 – The Royal Mystery: Colm, the "Royal Seal," and Princess Diana.
• 29:11 – Wrapping Up: Fantasy land or a hidden history?

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Justin doubles down on the psychology of young men under 25, citing the data that suggests a growing "minority" feeling among males, while Rebecca argues that the "ascendancy" of women is a hard-fought correction of history. From the "austere" walls of Justin’s mystery room to the viral influence of figures like Scott Galloway and Jimmy Carr, this is an unfiltered dive into the shifting social landscape of 2026.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Global Feed: Recording from Ireland, France, and the River Cowie in South Africa.
• The "Incensed" Producer: Why Rebecca had to speak up about the sidelining of men.
• The Ascendancy Argument: Are women taking over, or just catching up?.
• The Jimmy Carr Paradox: Why comedy and "man-influencers" aren't solving the underlying psychological crisis.
• The Minority Feeling: The statistics behind the disenfranchised young male.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Geolocation Chaos: From the home studio to the "prison room."
• 00:37 – United by Chaos: The "Strap On" incident (again).
• 00:54 – Rebecca Speaks: "I was getting incensed on Thursday."
• 02:30 – The Manosphere Fallout: Defining what "sidelined" actually means.
• 05:45 – The 100-Year Fight: Rebecca on the struggle for female rights.
• 08:10 – The Data of Success: Why the scripts for men and women are changing.
• 11:00 – The Truth About the "Minority": Young men under 25.
• 11:44 – The Jimmy Carr Factor: Can entertainment fix social disenfranchisement?
• 12:08 – Closing: Are we "mad or mental"? You decide.

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Justin dives deep into the "Manisphere" and the work of Scott Galloway, arguing that men under 25 are feeling increasingly marginalized as women move into the social and economic "ascendancy." It’s a raw, honest, and at times heated debate that leaves Producer Rebecca "hugely crossed" with Colm. Whether you agree or disagree, this is the conversation that everyone is having behind closed doors.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Global Tech Crisis: Why a skiing trip in France almost cancelled the show.
• Birth Certificate Proof: Colm and Justin confirm their shared DNA for the record.
• The "Manisphere" Debate: Why the term "sidelined" is triggering such a massive reaction.
• The Scott Galloway Effect: Analyzing the psychology of young men in 2026.
• Social Ascendancy: Who is really in the minority in the modern workforce?

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• 00:00 – The South African Mystery: Where is Rebecca?
• 01:00 – United by Chaos: Proving we are legal brothers.
• 04:30 – The French Avalanche: Why we had to re-record everything.
• 10:15 – The Geography of Success: Recording across three continents.
• 15:50 – The Truth About the Manisphere: Why men feel sidelined.
• 22:10 – The "Ascendancy" Debate: The shifting power balance between genders.
• 26:30 – The Minority Feeling: Why men under 25 are struggling to find their place.
• 26:45 – Scott Galloway’s Warning: The data behind the debate.
• 27:00 – Why Rebecca is "Crossed": A preview of the Sunday Aftershow.

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The conversation takes a sharp turn into the "Psychology of Attraction." Are the Irish actually sexy, or are we just "pasty fat potatoes" that turn into "lobsters" the moment the sun comes out? Plus, we address the viral rumor of Colm’s supposed Boyzone audition and why Terry might be the next big star on OnlyFans—for his feet .

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Language Revolution: Colm’s plan to reclaim Irish and "drop" English .
• The Accent Advantage: Why the Irish accent is a "game changer" abroad
• The Boyzone Mystery: Did Colm really win a leather jacket at the 1993 auditions?.
• The "Sack" Debate: An honest (and brutal) look at Irish aesthetics and the "lobster" sun effect.
• The Household Ticker Tape: More on the mental load of running a family.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings * 00:00 – Seachtain na Gaeilge: The "Cupla Focal" struggle.

• 01:00 – The Language Revolution: Colm’s Republican roots and the English "problem."
• 01:57 – The "Strap In" Slip: Another accidental opening.
• 02:30 – The "Sack" Debate: Are Irish people actually sexy?
• 03:30 – Terry’s Secret Asset: The OnlyFans foot fetish business plan.
• 07:47 – The Boyzone Rumor: Addressing the 1993 leather jacket audition.
• 10:30 – Accent Psychology: Being a "prize" for the English.
• 15:00 – The "Lobster" Effect: Irish skin vs. the Sun.
• 17:10 – Closing: "Thanks Mommy" and the Protestant Producer.

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The conversation takes a deep, historical turn into the "Theatre of Power." Colm explores how the Irish, once the bottom of the social ladder, built the skyscrapers of New York and formed powerful gangs that eventually transitioned into the highest levels of American politics. We look at the "Truth" behind the Kennedy legacy and the shadow cast by the CIA in one of history's greatest mysteries.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Subscription Mystery: Why only 7% of you are hitting the button (and why we need you).
• The Angelus Ritual: A minute of silence that stops a nation.
• The "Gangs" of Success: How Irish immigrants moved from the slums to the Oval Office.
• The Secret History: The connection between Irish power, the Kennedys, and the "Final Chapter".
• Cultural Branding: Why the world wants to be Irish for 24 hours.
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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – The 7% Rule: Why your subscription matters.
• 00:26 – The Angelus Mystery: Ireland’s minute of silence.
• 02:40 – Plastic Paddies vs. The Real Deal: The St. Patrick’s Day divide.
• 08:15 – The Lanzarote Syndrome: Why the Kerry Jersey is everywhere.
• 14:50 – Building the Skyscrapers: The grit of the Irish immigrant.
• 22:10 – The Theatre of Power: From Irish gangs to political dynasties.
• 27:30 – The American Dream: How the Irish raised the profile of the world.
• 28:11 – The CIA Mystery: The truth behind the Kennedy era.

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Producer Rebecca joins the fray to break down the "Ticker Tape Mental Load"—the 20-task-at-once reality that women face—and why men feel the need to carry a "Stay-at-Home Dad" banner like it’s a high-level occupation. Plus, the brothers look at the bizarre side of global travel, from empty flights to Dubai to the dark humor of a "beheading barbecue" in Saudi Arabia.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The "Strap On" Slip: Rebecca’s accidental double entendre that set the tone.
• Midlife Crises: Why "frivolous behaviour" like leather pants is a male survival mechanism.
• The Sibling Rebrand: Why the show should be called "My Wife Man" instead of "Not Your Wingman".
• The Mental Load: How the "Ticker Tape" brain works and why Instagram is "toxic" for modern parenting.
• Global Oddities: Empty flights, "bombing the slopes" in Crimea, and the morality of living in Dubai.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: A deep insight into Terry.
• 01:13 – The Midlife Crisis: Why women handle the "clock" better than men.
• 01:21 – "Strap In" vs "Strap On": The accidental opening.
• 03:20 – The Leather Pants Incident: Frivolous behavior and "bubble butts."
• 03:40 – Rebranding the Show: "My Wife Man."
• 05:38 – The "Attractive Lesbian" Theory: Justin’s latest diagnosis of Colm.
• 06:40 – The Ticker Tape Mental Load: How women manage 20 things at once.
• 09:10 – The "Stay-at-Home Dad" Status: Why men need a badge for it.
• 11:40 – Geopolitics & Travel: Empty Dubai flights and the "Crimea" ski trip.
• 14:30 – Saudi Arabia vs Detroit: The moral compass of where we live.
• 15:16 – Closing: Beheading barbecues and St. Patrick's Day news.

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The conversation moves from the spiritual to the survivalist. As gas prices creep toward a psychological "breaking point" of $3 a gallon, Justin breaks down the "Lame Duck Paradox" and why the next two weeks could define the future of the global economy.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The New Letters: Colm’s plea for a "mass update" and why ancient scripture is trending in modern briefings.
• The Hormuz Mystery: The truth about the world’s most dangerous chokepoint and what happens if it closes.
• The Economic Trigger: Why $3 gas is more than just a number—it’s a psychological shift for the masses.
• The Lame Duck Reality: The political timeline that no one is talking about.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – New Season, Same Chaos: Are we actually Christian?
• 00:30 – The Podium Mystery: Ancient scripture meets modern conflict.
• 00:43 – "New Letters Needed": Colm’s critique of the weekly Mass.
• 05:15 – The Psychology of the Press Conference: Why the tone has changed.
• 12:40 – The Information Gap: What they say vs. what they do.
• 18:30 – Geopolitical Chess: The moves you aren't seeing on the news.
• 23:55 – The $3 Psychological Trigger: Why gas prices control the narrative.
• 24:12 – The Lame Duck Paradox: Trump and the Midterm countdown.
• 24:30 – The Hormuz Crisis: The truth about global conflict escalation.

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But it’s not all family drama. The brothers explore the "Mystery of the Missing Delivery." If you’re wondering why your Temu order is late, Colm has a theory involving the Red Sea and a very fashionable group of rebels in Yemen.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Sibling Throne: The psychological fallout of Colm’s "one hour to live" confession.
• Identity for Sale: The truth behind the "Hafery & Hayes" branding and the weight of a family name.
• Global Logistics Mystery: Why your entire wardrobe might be stuck in a geopolitical chokepoint.
• Sunday Rituals: The surprising truth about who actually goes to Mass.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Sunday Rituals: Who actually went to Mass?
• 01:21 – Brand Identity: "Hafery & Hayes" or "Caffrey & Hayes"?
• 03:00 – The Shakespearean Fallout: Addressing the "I wanted him dead" confession.
• 07:30 – Psychology of the Only Child: The battle for the household "throne."
• 12:15 – The Cost of Living vs. The Cost of Dying (Thursday Rewind).
• 18:00 – Personal Truths: Why we do this podcast every week.
• 21:43 – The Red Sea Mystery: Why rebels in Yemen are wearing Colm’s shirts.
• 22:15 – Closing: The future of the "Not So Christian Brothers."

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The conversation takes a sharp turn into the "Survival Mindset" as they discuss the shocking story of a woman forced to eat four-month-old freezer meat—a dark window into the current global financial anxiety.

But the real "Truth" comes out when the brothers dig into their own past. Colm finally explains the branding mystery behind changing his name from Caffrey to Hayes, and shares a chillingly honest "Shakespearean" memory: the moment a young Colm realized his baby brother might not make it through a medical emergency, and his secret hope to reclaim his status as the only child.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Grey Sky Effect: The psychological toll of 48 days without sun.
• The Middle-Class Trap: Why the "Cost of Living" is creating a new survival psychology.
• Identity & Branding: The real reason Colm Hayes dropped the Caffrey name.
• The "Shakespearean" Sibling: A dark look at childhood resentment and Justin’s brush with death.
• The College Myth: Why "Good Riddance" was the best thing Justin ever heard.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Going Global: 25% of you are in the States!
• 01:00 – 48 Days of Rain: The psychological impact of the 1948 record.
• 04:30 – Survival Psychology: The "Freezer Meat" dilemma and social anxiety.
• 10:15 – The Identity Mystery: Why I am Colm "Hayes" and not "Caffrey."
• 15:50 – The Power of a Name: Legacy vs. Branding.
• 18:40 – Sibling Rivalry: The "Shakespearean" truth about Justin’s arrival.
• 24:20 – Success Outside the System: Leaving college and the "Good Riddance" moment.
• 26:53 – One Hour to Live: The medical emergency that almost changed everything.

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The conversation shifts from social friction to the stars as they debate the "Age of Disclosure." From Obama’s subtle admissions to Trump’s promises to release the files, the brothers explore the psychology of government secrecy. Why are these entities funded just below the level of political exposure?. Plus, Colm reveals why he believes in aliens more than he believes in God and why he thinks there’s a "row of hot aliens" out there waiting for a beauty contest.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The "Racist" Fallout: Colm defends his views on society’s "jumping on" culture.
• Medical Mysteries: Justin’s "horrendous" septum surgery and why nasal breathing is the ultimate hack for anxiety.
• The Disclosure Files: Is Steven Spielberg’s new movie actually a government-sanctioned leak?
• Cosmic Anthropology: Why aliens are likely looking at humans like "ants in an anthill".
• Confidence vs. Humor: The brothers reveal the qualities they actually value in each other (it’s a short list).

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Post-Thursday Fallout: "I’m not the racist, he is!"
• 00:40 – The Barbara Streisand "Schnauzer" debate continues.
• 01:21 – Rhinoplasty and Nasal Breathing: Justin’s surgery nightmare.
• 02:10 – Perimenopause: "Is it a starter in an Italian restaurant?"
• 02:44 – The Age of Disclosure: Trump, Obama, and the Hidden Files.
• 03:26 – Spielberg’s "Disclosure": Why the movies might be the truth.
• 04:30 – The Alien Beauty Contest: Why can’t they be hot?
• 05:23 – The Baghdad Orb: Analyzing the viral UAP footage.
• 07:30 – The Ant Theory: Why the "lads" from space don't want to talk to us.
• 08:14 – Chivalry Redux: Why Colm is still getting it wrong.
• 25:00 – Personal Truths: Confidence, humor, and why the brothers are "united by chaos."

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Beyond the stars, we look at life on Earth, from the "death" of chivalry in London hotels to the psychology of "mouth breathing" and why taping your mouth shut might be the secret to better health.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Age of Disclosure: The truth about the documentary taking Amazon Prime by storm.
• The Alien Tech: Why some believe Velcro suddenly appeared from a crashed ship.
• Social Friction: Justin’s awkward encounter with a woman who didn't want the door held.
• The "Glowing" Brother: Colm questions if Justin is actually of this world.
• Health Hack or Hype? The science and psychology of nasal breathing and zinc oxide tape.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Why the numbers are up (and why we appreciate you).
• 00:40 – The "Door" Incident: Is chivalry a dead language?
• 04:20 – David Beckham and the England Team: A lesson in gentlemanly behavior.
• 05:50 – Modern Dublin: The "Tap System" for begging.
• 07:30 – The Dog Theory: Why homeless people with dogs earn 3x more.
• 09:00 – The Alien Mystery: Trump, Obama, and the UFO files.
• 10:40 – The "Age of Disclosure" and legitimate military sightings.
• 14:40 – The Velcro Theory: Did we reverse-engineer alien technology?
• 16:30 – Is Justin an Alien? The "Glowing Bundle" family mystery.
• 18:10 – The Psychology of Breathing: Why you should stop mouth-breathing.
• 24:15 – Hollywood Pressure: Demi Moore and the "Fix."
• 27:50 – Barbara Streisand’s "Schnauzer": The best advice she ever got.

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We also explore:

• The "Fem-Lit" Revolution: Colm breaks down how streaming giants are using a new genre to bypass our filters and target our libido—and why the new Wuthering Heights adaptation has Justin ready to join a picket line.
• The Subscription Leak: Rebecca reveals how she "found" over €200 a month by auditing her digital footprint. Are you paying for "reading eggs" you don't use?.
• Mood Resets: Justin’s five-step protocol for shifting your state, including the surprising power of "frivolous" connection with taxi drivers and shop tellers.
• Brotherly Secrets: Colm admits the one thing he would change about his relationship with Justin—and why he wishes his brother had arrived a decade earlier.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – The €190/Month Secret: How to build a €450k nest egg.
• 01:54 – Justin’s Truth: The childhood moment that changed everything.
• 04:30 – The Coffee Addiction vs. Financial Freedom.
• 07:30 – Digital Leaks: How to find €220 a month in your app store.
• 09:00 – Wuthering Heights or Saltburn? The battle for the classics.
• 12:30 – The Dopamine Trap: How Netflix targets the female libido.
• 15:00 – 5 Steps to Reset Your Mood (Movement, Music, and Books).
• 18:30 – The Power of Random Connection: Why taxi chats matter.
• 25:30 – Family Secrets: I wish you were born earlier.
• 30:00 – The WhatsApp Debate: Connection or a "fucking disaster"?

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But it’s not all digital gloom. Justin shares a "magic number" algorithm for anyone looking to escape the rat race through the "FIRE" (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. We also get into:

• The Library Thief: Why Colm might technically owe a house to the RTE Sound Library for a record he took in 1989.
• Crypto Winter vs. Gold: Why the world is flocking back to physical assets as digital currencies fluctuate.
• Literary Sabotage: Justin’s "incandescent" rant on why the new Withering Heights adaptation is a "sex run" that ignores the actual plot.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: The 1989 RTE Library Record "Heist"
• 02:30 – Justin’s Rage: Why he won't watch Wuthering Heights
• 03:30 – Review: Train Dreams (A must-watch on Netflix)
• 06:00 – The Dopamine Trap: How they engineered addiction
• 11:30 – Financial Crisis: Why young men are turning to betting apps
• 14:03 – The Gold Standard: Why the "Big Money" is moving to bullion
• 20:35 – The FIRE Formula: How to retire early
• 28:30 – Protecting the Classics: The problem with modern remakes

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• Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM
• After Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM

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This week we explore:

• Sports as Therapy: Terry and the brothers discuss how men use sports as a "shield" and a conversational gateway to check in on friends and brothers without the awkwardness of direct emotional talk.
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• The Birth Rate Crisis: Why are birth rates plummeting across Europe? We debate whether it’s purely economic or if the rise of female independence means marriage and children are no longer the "default" setting for the modern woman
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• Only Child Syndrome: The team reflects on how growing up as an only child (or being an "independent soul") fosters a unique comfort with solitude—and why that might be a superpower in 2026

• Digital Overload: Justin and Colm admit to "disastrous" screen time levels and discuss the psychological toll of being constantly "on".

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 15/02/2026

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Being Men, Sports, and Breaking the Ice
• 03:45 – Can you be a "Sports Therapist"? Using scores to gauge mental health
• 07:12 – The Demographic Shift: Why women are choosing independence over kids
• 10:30 – Economic Pressures vs. Changing Ambitions: The cost of raising a family
• 12:55 – Only Child Independence: Why we like being alone
• 14:35 – "Dying is expensive": A dark turn on the cost of living
• 15:00 – Outro: Terry’s Cowboy Hat & Baseball Caps

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• Join the Community: We want to hear from our female listeners—is the decline in birth rates down to money, or is it a lifestyle choice?
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We also discuss:

• The "Sports" Shield: Why do men use football and rugby scores as a way to check in on each other? We explore male tribalism and the indirect way men communicate their well-being.
• Tribalism & Belonging: How the "tribal bond" of being a sports fan replaces the communities we’ve lost in modern society.
• The Dependency Question: In a rare personal moment, Colm and Justin answer whether they actually depend on each other or if they are just two individuals "stepping up" during a crisis.
• Crypto & Castrated Rams: A look back at the start-of-year predictions—from collapsing crypto to the strange reality of farming—and how the world is actually turning out.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 12/02/2026

⏱️ Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: "Legendary Broadcaster" vs. Just a Human
• 03:15 – The Secret Language of Men: Why we talk about sports
• 08:40 – Male Tribalism: Finding your pack in the modern world
• 14:50 – The Digital Opioid: The landmark lawsuit against Meta
• 21:13 – Social Media & The US Election: Why the algorithms win
• 24:56 – Big Tech vs. Big Tobacco: A history of deceptive marketing
• 31:20 – The Brothers' Bond: Do Colm and Justin depend on each other?
• 36:25 – Family Dynamics: How brothers vs. sisters communicate
• 37:00 – Predictions Check: Crypto, Economy, and Castrated Rams

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• Join the Conversation: Are you addicted to your phone? Does your "tribe" involve sports or something else? Let us know on socials!
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The gloves come off as Colm accuses Justin of using "silence as a weapon" to verbally ambush people, while Justin hits back by calling out Colm’s inflated "media ego" and inability to see past himself .

We also discuss:

• Sun-bed Traumas: Colm recalls the 90s danger of owning a home sunbed and the fear of getting locked inside one .
• Finding Your Wild Side: Colm is desperate to visit a specific Berlin nightclub where they tape over your phone cameras (Rebecca is convinced it’s a (cough) club), while Justin says he has "rinsed" all the wildness out of his system in his 20s .
• Tough Love: A raw moment where the brothers discuss navigating grief, with Colm thanking Justin for his "tough love" and support after Anne’s passing .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 08/02/2026

⏱️ Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Getting stuck in a Sun-bed in the 90s 
• 01:50 – Wild Side: Colm’s Berlin Nightclub Plan (Is it a (cough) club?) 
• 03:29 – Justin: "I've Rinsed the Wildness Out" 
• 07:19 – The Secret Question: What do you dislike about your brother? 
• 08:11 – Colm on Justin: "You Use Silence as a Weapon" 
• 10:00 – Deep Dive: Grief, Brotherly Love & Tough Love 
• 13:00 – Justin on Colm: "You Have a Media Ego" 
• 14:14 – The Brotherly Verdict: "I Idolised You As A Child" 

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• Context: Listen back to Thursday's main show for the deep dive on Men's Mental Health referenced at the start .
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We also discuss:

• Finding Your Wild Side: From walking barefoot in forests to "wild workouts," the lads debate how to reclaim spontaneity in middle age .
• Truffle Hunting: Justin’s bizarre trip to Luxembourg involving foraging pigs (and why Colm thinks you can smoke a truffle) .
• The "Wobble" Day: Colm opens up about needing days where he just shuts down to handle his "wobbles" alone, and why that’s okay.
• Suicide Stats: A look at the rising suicide rates among men aged 70-74 and the misconceptions about talking to someone in crisis.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Wednesday, 05/02/2026

⏱️ Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Colm’s "Lesbian" Shirt & Gynecology Visit 
• 02:30 – Finding Your Wild Side (Spontaneity vs. Stupidity) 
• 06:40 – Justin’s Truffle Hunting Trip (With Pigs) 
• 10:00 – Facing Your Fears Weekly 
• 12:14 – Colm’s "Wobble" Days & Being Alone 
• 15:30 – Mental Health Deep Dive: Suicide Statistics & Sleep Hygiene 
• 20:12 – The 71% Stat: Why men won't talk to their bosses 
• 24:39 – Justin vs. Colm: Should employers manage mental health? 
• 33:39 – Why asking "How are you?" matters 

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Support Services: If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
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Justin doesn't hold back, arguing that if you're in a "shit relationship" where your partner doesn't love you, you need to get out immediately . Colm counters that it's not always that simple, especially when kids are involved, sharing a story about a couple who communicated exclusively through their children for years .

We also discuss:

• Men & Flowers: Following the shocking 45% statistic from the main show, the lads debate whether they would actually appreciate receiving a bouquet (spoiler: Justin would think Beatrice was having an affair)
• The "Aha Club": Rebecca explains the South African concept of the "After Hours Home Avoidance Club" where men go to avoid their families.
• Complacency in Marriage: Colm believes men often take companionship for granted, while Justin thinks it's a choice to let the spark die .
• The Solving Circle: Terry introduces a psychological tool for fixing relationship issues (before you stab someone with a ketchup knife) .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 01/02/2026

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Moms, Flowers & The "Saga Singles Tour" (Recap)
• 01:09 – Do men really want flowers? (Colm says yes, Justin says no) 
• 03:23 – Justin's "Monstrosity" of flowers for his wife 
• 05:37 – Complacency in Marriage: Do men take women for granted? 
• 08:35 – The "Aha Club" (After Hours Home Avoidance) 
• 10:13 – Justin's Rant: "If it's a shit relationship, get out" 
• 13:02 – The "Solving Circle" & difficult conversations 
• 14:34 – Relationship Advice Special? 
• 16:04 – The couple who only spoke through their children 

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We also discuss:

• Doomsday Prepping: Justin reveals the contents of his "Bug Out Bag" including iodine tablets, wind-up radios, and tweezers. Colm suggests adding a butane gas cooker (and maybe growing mushrooms) .
• The 45% Stat: A shocking survey claims 45% of men want their partners to buy them flowers. The lads are outraged, with Justin claiming "real men" aren't interested 
• Travel Costs: Why a flight to Nashville for a 50th birthday party costs €800 now versus €6,000 at Christmas .
• Nepo Babies: Colm recounts his interview with John Carter Cash (Johnny Cash’s son) and debates whether he'd be famous without the name .
• "Blood on the Streets": Why the current economic chaos is actually the best time to make money .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 29/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: The 45% Teaser & "Bovino" the ICE agent
• 02:00 – Is Facebook dead? (Poking is back) 
• 03:00 – Travel: Nashville flight prices & Cowboy Hats 
• 04:30 – Interviewing Johnny Cash’s Son 
• 06:30 – Is America unsafe? (Shootings & Protests) 
• 11:00 – The Big Debate: Is the US heading for Civil War? 
• 17:30 – "Every Empire Collapses": The End of the USA? 
• 21:40 – Doomsday Prep: What is in Justin’s Survival Bag? 
• 25:00 – The Reveal: Do men really want flowers?

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Colm drops a bombshell story from his radio days about the time he was literally "in bed" with Victoria Beckham for an interview—and reveals what she was really like behind the scenes . The team dissects Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive 6-page open letter and the rumors of an "inappropriate dance" at his wedding .

We also cover:

• Dating Older Women: Justin explains why he prefers older women (and recounts the time a 60-year-old woman tried to recruit him for a "Saga Singles Tour") .
• Men's Health: The boys get real about erectile dysfunction, prostate exams, and why "porn addiction" is a major issue for men under 40 .
• Greenland & Trump: A quick check-in on the geopolitical madness of Donald Trump trying to buy (or invade) Greenland.
• Bedroom Banter: What can you say in a restaurant and in the bedroom? "I'm open to anything, darling" .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 25/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Justin’s "Saga Singles Tour" Mistake 
• 02:18 – Dating Older Women: Why it’s easier 
• 05:00 – Men’s Health: Erectile Dysfunction & Porn Addiction 
• 06:15 – The "Restaurant vs. Bedroom" Game 
• 07:20 – Storytime: Colm in bed with Victoria Beckham 
• 09:30 – The Beckham Feud: Was Brooklyn’s childhood "sterile"? 
• 14:20 – Image Rights: How David Beckham turned his kids into a tax brand 
• 16:51 – Is the Beckham marriage a sham? 
• 19:16 – Teaser: A new scandal is about to break... 

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• Disclaimer: Justin is not a doctor. Discussions about health are personal experiences only.
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The lads have a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about the reality of aging, including erectile dysfunction affecting 40% of men over 38, the importance of the dreaded "finger" prostate exam and why "mouth breathing" is destroying your sleep .

We also discuss:

• Sugar Addiction: Justin is weeks into a total sugar detox, while Colm remembers the grim 80s snack of "sugar sandwiches" .
• The Beckham Feud: We analyze the fallout from Brooklyn Beckham's 6-page Instagram post and the "inappropriate dance" Victoria had with him at his wedding .
• Trump’s War: Is Donald Trump about to invade Greenland to distract from the Epstein list? And why Ireland is the next strategic target for global superpowers .
• Mouth Taping: Why Justin tapes his mouth shut at night to cure asthma and improve performance .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 22/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Quitting Sugar & The "Sugar Sandwich" 
• 02:40 – Health Hack: How Justin increased his testosterone by 47% 
• 03:50 – The Cialis Experiment & Erectile Dysfunction 
• 04:30 – The Prostate Exam: "Look Ma, No Hands!" 
• 07:12 – Why "Mouth Breathing" Causes Dysfunction 
• 10:00 – Night Sweats, Drooling & Teeth Grinding 
• 13:00 – How to Tape Your Mouth (Cheaply) 
• 14:34 – The Beckhams: Brooklyn’s 6-Page Letter & The Wedding Drama 
• 22:44 – Geopolitics: Trump, Greenland & The Epstein Distraction 
• 33:56 – Did World War III Start in 1945? 
• 35:25 – Why Ireland is a strategic target for invasion

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• Disclaimer: Justin is not a doctor. Please consult a medical professional before taking Cialis or taping your mouth shut.
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Justin opens with a story about his 91-year-old mother’s views on immigration (despite having a multicultural family) . This sparks a fierce debate about the "No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish" era and Justin recounts the moment he was looked down on and called "Paddy" at a black-tie event in London.

The debate intensifies:

• The Refugee Hierarchy: Colm and Rebecca discuss why Ukrainian refugees were welcomed while others were told to "get back in the queue" .
• Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Colm argues that hate speech facilitates dictators, while Justin counters that suppressing free speech is the real danger .
• Health Check: From politics to... planks. Terry claims he did a 20-minute plank while watching football , and Justin gives a graphic update on his sugar detox (and his bowel movements)

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 18/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Justin’s Mother & The "Foreigner" Debate 
• 01:43 – Are we racist? Ukrainians vs. Other Refugees 
• 03:54 – "No Irish, No Dogs": Justin’s experience in London 
• 05:20 – Is "Woke Culture" killing banter? (The Kneecap argument) 
• 07:03 – The Big Debate: Does Free Speech allow for Hate Speech? 
• 11:07 – Terry’s 20-Minute Plank Challenge 
• 12:11 – Justin’s "Sugar Free" Poo Update (The Bristol Stool Chart)

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• Trigger Warning: This episode contains strong discussions on racism and hate speech.
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Colm kicks things off with a review of "Marty Supreme," the new Timothée Chalamet movie about the gritty underground world of table tennis, which he claims is the best film of the year .

Then, things get serious... The lads dive deep into the rising political tension in Ireland:

• The Eddie Hobbs Theory: Is he being positioned as Ireland’s answer to Donald Trump? Justin breaks down the connection between Hobbs and Steve Bannon, who has declared he is focusing on "The Irish Issue" .

• The Deportation Scandal: Colm makes a shocking claim that the government is illegally arresting people on the street and preparing a "secret flight" to Nigeria to appease right-wing voters before the election .

• The Class Divide: Justin argues that working-class communities are being ignored by the "liberal wealthy," leading to the rise of the far-right .

Also in this episode:

• Marty Whelan’s Moustache: Rumour has it that when the legendary presenter passes away, his upper lip is going to the National Museum .
• Radio Secrets: Why presenters are forced to say the station name after every song.
• Justin Quits Sugar: The update on his new Allen Carr lifestyle.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 15/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Timothée Chalamet looks like Colm’s son (and the Marty Supreme review).
• 02:40 – Competitive Bed Making & Roller Derby Violence.
• 05:30 – Radio Secrets: Why DJs talk so much.
• 10:30 – Is Eddie Hobbs Ireland’s Donald Trump?.
• 14:16 – Steve Bannon & "The Irish Issue" .
• 18:26 – The "Bear Trap": The Occupied Territories Bill.
• 19:40 – BOMBSHELL: Colm on illegal deportations & secret flights .
• 25:35 – The Class War: Why the working class feels disenfranchised .
• 33:00 – Anthony Scaramucci & American Fascism.

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• Sensitive Topics: This episode discusses immigration, deportation, and political extremism.
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Colm opens up about spending his first Christmas without his wife, Anne. He shares a raw and powerful moment of realisation on the Brooklyn Bridge and describes the solitude of walking to Ground Zero alone at 6:30 AM on Christmas morning .

But it wasn't all heavy:

• Miami Vice: Colm reports on the insane security in South Beach for New Year's Eve—including police drones and actual TANKS on the streets .
• Rip-Off America: The team discusses the eye-watering cost of living in the US, where a glass of wine is $15 and tipping culture has hit 42%.
• The Smell of NYC: Why New York now smells exclusively of "weed and rotting vegetation".
• Grief is the Word: Colm reveals he has started writing about his loss and is considering turning it into a one-man play .
• Damp January: Forget Dry January; Colm explains why he is committing to a "Damp" one instead.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 11/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Colm Returns (and Terry’s "backless pants" idea) 
• 01:30 – Miami Chaos: Drag shows and Tanks on the beach 
• 03:09 – Why Colm would never live in Miami (Traffic Nightmares) 
• 04:54 – New York: Walking through movie sets & The Ghostbusters Garage 
• 05:34 – The Emotional Core: "Crossing the Bridge" of grief in Brooklyn 
• 07:30 – Christmas Morning alone at the World Trade Center 
• 11:32 – The Shakespearean Uber Driver from Puerto Rico 
• 14:10 – Dreaming of Anne & Writing "Grief is the Word" 
• 18:50 – Stranded in Tennessee: Cowboys & Dollywood 
• 20:00 – Rip-Off Alert: $80 Wine and Tipping Culture 
• 21:48 – Why New York smells like weed 
• 26:23 – The photo of Holly (and seeing Anne in her) 
• 33:23 – What is "Damp January"? 

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Justin Update: Justin is away this week (working hard, we assume).
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From getting stranded in Knoxville (Cowboy Hat country) to avoiding the "awful" Newark airport, the lads discuss the reality of travel in 2026. They break down the insane cost of living in the US—including a shocking $145 breakfast for three people and $17 glasses of wine—leading Colm to share his top money-saving tip: "Prinking" (Pre-Drinking) in the hotel room .

We also cover:

• The Florida Boom: Why everyone is fleeing New York for Miami (low taxes, no masks, and Governor DeSantis) .
• NY Politics: Can the new Mayor fix the "slumlord" housing crisis in New York? .
• Miami Vice: Visiting the Versace Mansion, seeing Al Pacino's Scarface car, and the insane police presence (including tanks!) on New Year's Eve .
• Justin’s New Addiction: After quitting smoking and alcohol, Justin reveals he is now quitting sugar using the Allen Carr method .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 08/01/2026

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Rebecca freezes in Greystones while the lads sweat in Miami.
• 01:00 – The "Coldest Day" in Miami vs. Dubai stares.
• 01:40 – New York Chaos: The Brooklyn Bridge TikTok hoax & snowstorms.
• 03:00 – The $145 Breakfast: Surviving the US Cost of Living.
• 04:00 – Colm’s Guide to "Prinking" (Pre-Drinking) to save money.
• 04:52 – Why you should avoid Newark Airport at all costs.
• 06:00 – Stranded in Knoxville: Cowboys & Dolly Parton.
• 08:27 – The Florida Tax Haven: Why the rich are moving to Miami.
• 11:00 – Can the new NY Mayor fix the housing crisis?
• 16:00 – Funeral Homes & The Kenmare Connection?
• 18:30 – New Year's Eve: Drag Shows, Versace Mansion & Police Tanks.
• 23:20 – Justin’s Resolution: Quitting Sugar (The Allen Carr Method).
• 28:00 – The Psychology of Treats: Why we eat to commiserate.

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• Location: This episode was recorded on location in Miami, USA.
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Colm reveals a terrifying Nostradamus prediction about a "stench and pestilence" sweeping Europe, linked to a new theory about mosquitoes hitchhiking on airplanes . Justin argues that society has become too "namby-pamby" and offended by everything, leading to extreme reactions .

We also discuss:

• The "Pregnancy" Debate: Justin states firmly that men cannot get pregnant and argues we need to stop pretending otherwise .
• Furniture People: Colm talks about an Instagram influencer who identifies as a coffee table (yes, really) .
• The Missing Years of Jesus: Justin doubles down on his theory that Jesus trained as a Buddhist monk in the Khyber Pass and didn't die on the cross .
• Fashion & Fitness: Why "dress for the job you want" means 80s shoulder pads are back, and Colm’s plan to walk the Camino in 2026 .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 04/01/2026

⏱️ Chapter

• 00:00 – Intro: Val Doonican & Justin’s Jumper 
• 01:28 – Nostradamus 2026: The "Stench and Pestilence" 
• 03:05 – Are We Too Easily Offended? (The "Namby Pamby" Debate) 
• 06:40 – The Influencer Who Identifies as a Coffee Table 
• 08:51 – Justin: "Men Cannot Be Pregnant" 
• 10:44 – Colm’s Big Plan: Walking the Camino in 2026 
• 12:54 – Fashion: The Return of Formal Wear & Blazers 
• 19:24 – The End of the World (Hebrew Texts & The Antichrist) 
• 21:40 – Conspiracy: Did Jesus Survive the Cross? 
• 30:00 – AI Update: How to make money with ChatGPT 5.2

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Poll: Check out our Spotify poll on whether men and women can really be friends.
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Justin drops his serious financial forecast for the year, warning of a "Dead Cat Bounce" in the US markets and explaining why he thinks the rich are about to get richer off AI .

We also cover:

• The Jesus Conspiracy: Justin argues that Jesus spent his "missing years" training as a Buddhist monk in the Khyber Pass, while Colm thinks the 11-year-old on a donkey story doesn't add up.
• Fashion Forecast: Why the "Green Jumper" is back, and why 2026 will see the return of formal wear (think Mad Men and Dynasty) .
• The "Wife Beater" Vest: A chaotic debate about sleeveless t-shirts, Stella Artois, and why Colm was once attacked by two women checking his sleeves .
• Dinner Party from Hell: Justin's dream dinner guests include Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un (and Elle Macpherson just for balance)

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 01/01/2026

⏱️ Chapter

• 00:00 – Intro: Nana Mouskouri & Impure Thoughts 
• 02:40 – Colm’s Wild 2026 Predictions (Cork Republic & Garden Furniture War) 
• 07:35 – Justin’s Financial Forecast: The "Dead Cat Bounce" 
• 10:30 – Crypto Update: Is Bitcoin finally a safe bet? 
• 12:36 – Fashion Trends: Why we're all wearing suits in 2026 
• 16:16 – The "Wife Beater" Vest Controversy 
• 19:24 – The End of the World (According to Nostradamus & Hebrew Texts) 
• 20:41 – The Jesus Conspiracy: Was he a Buddhist Monk? 
• 26:00 – The Missing Bible Verse: Fasting & Praying 
• 29:52 – AI Update: ChatGPT vs. Gemini & Becoming a Millionaire

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Financial Disclaimer: Justin’s comments on the US Stock Market and Bitcoin are not financial advice (even if he is wearing a serious jumper) .
• New Year's Resolution: Join Colm in his challenge... or don't .
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In this Aftershow special, the gang reunites to debrief on the holiday madness. Justin reveals his secret "Guerrilla Shopping" technique that allowed him to finish all his Christmas shopping in just 4 minutes .

We also discuss:

• The Name Game: Why Colm thinks naming a baby "God" is perfectly acceptable (and why "God Murphy" might play for Shamrock Rovers) .
• Worst Gifts Ever: Rebecca shares the horror of receiving a pedicure kit from a boyfriend who clearly hated her feet 
• Dream Dinner Guests: Justin’s controversial list includes Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Elle Macpherson (but definitely not Tyra Banks) .
• Vegetarian vs. Vegan: Terry clarifies once and for all that he eats honey and wears wool, despite the rumours .
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Catch up on all the laughs as we head into the New Year!

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 28/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter

• 00:00 – Intro: Justin Returns! (And why Colm looks like he's going to a Kneecap concert) 
• 01:13 – Flashcards: Sea Swim or Charity Run? 
• 02:00 – The Best Mince Pies in Greystones (Shoutout to Scéal Bakery) 
• 03:00 – Justin’s Solo Christmas Preference 
• 04:00 – Justin’s "Dictator Dinner Party" Guest List 
• 05:53 – Naming a Baby "God" (and the Virgin Mary's excuse) 
• 07:38 – The "Gorilla Shopping" Technique 
• 07:49 – The Worst Christmas Gift Rebecca Ever Received 
• 08:37 – Terry’s Wool Jumper Controversy (Is he really a vegan?) 
• 09:28 – New Year Teaser & Where to find old episodes 

📌 Important Listener Notes

• New Year Special: Join us next week for our big Predictions & Resolutions episode!
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This year is different for Colm. Facing his first Christmas without his wife Anne, he reveals why he can't stay in Ireland and is "running away" to New York and Miami with his kids to escape the memories of a house usually filled with lights and tradition .

We also dive into:

• The Jesus Conspiracy: Colm claims the Pope "made up" Christmas and that Jesus was actually born on May 4th (May the 4th be with you?)
• The Christmas Dinner Guest List: Who would you invite, dead or alive? Colm picks Roy Keane and Reese Witherspoon, while Rebecca creates a "Bad Boy Corner" with Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Enoch Burke .
• Nativity Chaos: Why Rebecca couldn't see her own child in the play, and why Colm thinks the Innkeeper today would just send Mary and Joseph to the basement car park .
• The "Begging Letter" Story: Colm shares a shocking story about a neighbor's "begging letter" that asked specifically for Heineken .
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Whether you are spending Christmas solo, with a chaotic family, or just trying to survive until the New Year, this episode is for you.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday (Special Wednesday Release!) 

🗓️ Release Date: Wednesday, 24/12/2025

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Justin is MIA & Colm hates hats 
• 00:57 – Conspiracy Theory: Was Jesus born on May 4th? 
• 03:13 – Colm’s Christmas Plan: Running away to New York 
• 05:27 – Do women make the magic of Christmas? 
• 07:49 – Rebecca’s "Protestant Christmas" vs. Colm’s "Catholic Chaos" 
• 11:00 – Drinking at 10am: The Hayes Family Tradition 
• 13:03 – Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (Terry says yes) 
• 17:55 – The Dream Dinner Party Guest List (Roy Keane & Enoch Burke) 
• 21:00 – Flashcards: Sea Swim or Charity Run? 
• 24:00 – Nativity Plays: "There's no room in the Inn" 
• 26:35 – Would you let a homeless person stay for Christmas? 
• 28:30 – The Shocking "Heineken" Begging Letter 
• 31:46 – Final Message: Don't let anyone ruin your day

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Justin Update: Justin is still traveling but will return in the Christmas After Show.
• Support: If you are finding Christmas tough, remember Colm's advice: the only person who can ruin your day is yourself .
• Action: Like, subscribe, and share the podcast with someone who needs a laugh this Christmas!

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We pick up right where the main show left off with the ultimate debate: Can men and women really be just friends?Terry argues a hard "NO," claiming that if a man has a female friend, he either has slept with her or wants to . This leads to a heated clash with Rebecca and Colm, who insist their own friendship proves him wrong.

Also in this episode:

• Sponge Bath Trauma: Colm and Rebecca get weirdly specific about "sponging" and what it reminds them of (it’s not a spa day) .
• The "Louisa in the Bakery" Test: Terry asks if his wife would be upset if he suddenly became best friends with a random woman he met on the street. The answer? Probably yes .
• The Stalker Story: Colm reveals he’s had two stalkers in his radio career, one of which he had to report to the police .
• Chasing vs. Being Chased: Why Colm has never been chased by a woman in his life .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 21/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: The "Sponging" Conversation (It gets weird) 
• 02:40 – The Debate Returns: Can men and women be friends? 
• 03:29 – Terry’s Bombshell: "Men only want one thing" 
• 05:57 – The "Only Friends With My Wife’s Friends" Rule 
• 06:35 – The "Louisa in the Bakery" Scenario 
• 08:52 – The Whisper Text: Sending late-night messages from bed 
• 10:01 – Getting Caught: Do cheaters want to be found out? 
• 13:47 – What if a platonic friend confessed their love 5 years later? 
• 15:30 – Rebecca’s "I’m Madly In Love With You" Horror Story 
• 17:13 – Do men like being chased? (Colm has never been chased) 
• 18:31 – Colm’s Stalker Story (Teaser for January!)

📌 Important Listener Notes

• New Shows: New episodes of the Not So Christian Brothers podcast are released every Thursday & Sunday.
• Justin Update: Justin will be back next week for the Christmas Special!.
• Poll: Check our Spotify/Socials for the poll: Can men and women be just friends? 
• Action: Like, subscribe, and DM us your thoughts (only nice things!)

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This week, the "Not So Christian Brothers" tackle the age-old When Harry Met Sally debate: Can men and women have a strictly platonic friendship?. Colm insists it’s entirely possible, citing his many female friends, but Rebecca admits that at 42, she’s starting to question if men always "want something" from the interaction .

Also in this episode:

• Movie Club: Colm raves about the new film Blue Moon and Ethan Hawke’s performance , while Rebecca explains why she thinks George Clooney has lost his edge and is just playing a narcissist in J Kelly .
• Workplace Horror: Colm reveals a past radio partnership so toxic that just smelling his co-host's perfume in the lift made him feel physically sick .
• The "Fixer" Debate: Do men try to "fix" problems while women judge? Rebecca argues that her female friends are actually the judgmental ones, while Colm is the one who just listens .
• Tears & Laughter: A touching look back at Colm’s speech at his wife Anne’s funeral, and why humor is the only way to survive the darkest days .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 18/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Where is Justin? (And Rebecca takes the chair) 
• 01:05 – Movie Review: Blue Moon & Why Ethan Hawke deserves an Oscar 
• 03:41 – The George Clooney Debate: Actor or Narcissist? 
• 06:40 – Hamnet Review: Why Rebecca cried her eyes out 
• 09:20 – How Colm & Rebecca Met (The "Mat Leave" loneliness) 
• 11:18 – The Big Question: Can Men & Women Be Just Friends? 
• 13:51 – Blurred Lines in the Workplace & "Robin Thicke" moments 
• 17:04 – Men "Fix" things, but do Women "Judge"? 
• 23:11 – Colm’s Horror Story: The Co-Host Perfume that made him sick 
• 24:34 – Did Colm's wife ever get jealous of his female friends? 
• 33:00 – Finding humor in grief: Colm’s speech at Anne’s funeral 
• 34:35 – The "SuperValu Nappy Run" Story

📌 Important Listener Notes

• New Shows: New episodes of the Not So Christian Brothers podcast are released every Thursday & Sunday.
• Guest Host: Justin is away this week; Producer Rebecca steps in as the main co-host.
• Action: If you enjoyed the dynamic, please like, subscribe, and follow the podcast on your platform of choice!

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The debate ignites immediately with Colm’s controversial "Mick Jagger Theory"—his view that older men seek younger partners because women's sex drives diminish with age. This is immediately challenged by Rebecca, who argues that a lack of interest is often due to lack of communication, feeling unvalued, and not getting what they want in bed, not menopause.

Justin cuts through the chaos with a raw take on intimacy, explaining that a great sex life needs a "lead up"—it starts at breakfast, not with a "raging boner".

In this episode, we challenge everything you know about commitment:

• The Divorce Bombshell: Why 60% of divorces are filed by women and why men statistically benefit more from marriage.
• The Prison of Marriage: Is staying in a bad relationship "trapped consistently failing forever," and why young people view marriage as a "prison" rather than a choice.
• The Choice Problem: Terry argues that "too much choice" from social media is destroying relationships and confusing people about what they truly want.
• Dating App Shock: Colm’s hilarious (and slightly panicked) explanation of the Grindr app.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 14/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: The Obsession with Celebrity Marriages (Kim Cattrall & Ryan Tubridy) 
• 02:19 – Justin: Why I Only Date Older Women (Perspective & Grounding) 
• 03:13 – Colm’s Mick Jagger Theory: Does Female Sex Drive Disappear? 
• 04:30 – Rebecca’s Rebuttal: Sex Drive vs. Feeling Valued in Bed 
• 05:54 – Justin: The Pearl Jam Song That Taught Me About Orgasm 
• 07:51 – "Sex Starts at Breakfast" – Why the Lead-up Matters 
• 09:27 – The Commitment Barrier: Why Young People Don’t Want to Work for Sex 
• 10:32 – Is Marriage a Prison? The Failure of a Split 
• 11:13 – Justin: It’s Better to Get Out Than Be "Trapped Failing Forever" 
• 11:40 – Modern Choice: Why Younger Generations Aren't Getting Married 
• 13:11 – "You Made Your Bed": The End of Sleeping in a Bad Marriage 
• 15:10 – The Divorce Stat: Why 60% of Divorces Are Filed By Women 
• 17:03 – The Gender Divide: Why Men & Women See Marriage So Differently 
• 19:15 – Terry: How "Too Much Choice" Destroys Relationships 
• 22:30 – Colm’s Grinder Revelation: "Men Near Me" 
• 23:21 – Outro & Final Call to Action

📌 Important Listener Notes

• New Shows: New episodes of the Not So Christian Brothers podcast are released every Thursday & Sunday.
• High Engagement: This episode features a highly opinionated and potentially triggering debate on sex and gender roles in relationships.
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Inspired by Jack Nicholson’s line in As Good As It Gets and Kim Cattrall’s fourth marriage, the lads dive into the uncomfortable truths about long-term relationships. Colm makes a stunning admission about why he would never marry again after 35 years , while Justin argues that humans are naturally polyamorous and that most couples stop being honest the moment they say "I do" .

They debate whether "staying together for the kids" is actually damaging, why so many older couples look like "dead people" just leaning on each other , and Justin challenges every listener to go home and ask their partner for a "48-hour honesty challenge" .

Plus, we touch on George Clooney’s loneliness, Sean Penn’s chaotic lifestyle, and Terry’s theory of being a dog in his past life.

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 11/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Justin’s "Confirmation Shoes" & The Power of Touch
• 02:00 – Is This As Good As It Gets? Kim Cattrall & Jack Nicholson
• 03:00 – Colm’s Admission: "I Would Never Marry Again" 
• 04:30 – George Clooney, Success, and Dying Alone
• 07:50 – Is Monogamy Natural? Justin’s Polyamory Theory 
• 09:40 – "Staying Together for the Kids": A valid choice or a lie? 
• 11:00 – Sean Penn, Louis Theroux & "Find What You Love and Let It Kill You"
• 13:20 – Reincarnation: Was Justin a Double-Jointed Dog? 
• 15:30 – The "Fine-Tuned" Version of Ourselves We Show the World
• 18:30 – "I See Dead People": The tragedy of transactional marriages
• 21:00 – Why Young People Think Marriage is "Gross" 
• 24:30 – We Are All Changing: Why you aren't the person they married
• 27:00 – The 48-Hour Honesty Challenge: Could you do it? 
• 31:00 – Gratitude, "Ying & Yang," and Spilling Over

📌 Important Listener Notes

• New Shows: Catch new episodes of the Not So Christian Brothers podcast every Thursday & Sunday.
• High Engagement: This episode features a raw debate on marriage vs. happiness. We want to hear from you: Is honesty really the best policy in a relationship?
• Action: Remember to like, subscribe, and follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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We begin with the shocking admission of Colm’s assault story, where he physically grabbed a restaurant manager after a long wait for food—an incident that got his whole family banned. Justin then shares his own cringe-worthy "ape shit" complaining date.

From there, we get surprisingly practical:

• Cash is King: Justin and Colm reveal their tactics for haggling in big box stores like Harvey Norman’s, claiming there is a 10% discount available for "difficult customers" .

• The Christmas Cap: Colm proposes a shocking solution to rampant holiday waste: a government "cap" on family Christmas spending, with police confiscating toys if you go over budget.

• We dive into the mental health pressure of "keeping up with the Joneses" , why the government's Christmas Bonus is paid at the wrong time of year , and how Justin is referred to as 'Santa' in Greystones—but Rebecca insists he looks more like Billy Bob Thornton (Bad Santa).

• Plus, Rebecca shares an emotional story from a nursing home that truly captures the meaning of the season .

📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 07/12/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: The Red Wine Can and Christmas Waste 
• 02:30 – Is Cash King? Do you spend less or just wiser? 
• 03:30 – Colm’s Friend Haggles with the Butcher 
• 04:06 – Justin’s 10% Rule: Haggling in Harvey Norman’s 
• 06:40 – The Power of Asking: “If you don’t ask, you won’t get” 
• 07:25 – Colm’s Son’s Pizza Scam 
• 09:50 – Justin’s Ape-Shit Complaining Date Story 
• 11:02 – Colm Grabbed the Manager: Banned from the Mexican Restaurant 
• 13:00 – Ostentatious Gifts & The Pressure of Keeping Up 
• 14:39 – The Government’s Christmas Bonus Blunder
• 18:11 – Colm’s “Christmas Cap” Idea 
• 19:46 – The Real Meaning: Justin & His Son’s Tree Tradition 
• 21:17 – The Raw Emotion of the Nursing Home Visit 
• 23:22 – Justin: Santa or Billy Bob Thornton? 
• 24:10 – Teaser: The Cash-Only Algarve Village 

Remember to like, subscribe, and follow the podcast ✅

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Colm kicks off the show with some "exciting news"—wine in a can—that swiftly derails into a chaotic tasting session and a debate on drinking responsibly (01:22).

Then, the focus shifts to the financial world:

• Bitcoin and the Bonkers Market: Justin warns about the extreme volatility of crypto, its appeal to "retail young folks," and the risks of losing your entire savings, calling it what it is: gambling (05:06).
• The Unregulated Wild West: They explore how the lack of regulation allows Wall Street bankers to profit, referencing the Don Jr. crypto mining scandal (07:44) and the infamous GameStop frenzy.
• The Recession Survival Guide: With fears of war and bank cyber-attacks, the brothers discuss the old adage of keeping cash under the bed (11:36) and the strange phenomenon of businesses refusing cash payments.
• House Prices: Not Just Supply and Demand: Justin challenges Colm’s view on house price inflation, explaining how trillions pumped into the system since 2020 have materially disadvantaged renters and fuelled a massive global asset boom—the first time in human history all markets have moved together (21:54).

Finally, they wrap up by linking economic disparity and inflation to the rise of extremist views and protests (25:53), with Justin offering a surprisingly relevant take on AI’s impact on jobs (27:09).

Tune in for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly in-depth look at money, markets, and mayhem.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 - Introduction: The Success of Last Week's Show on House Prices

00:22 - Colm's Exciting News: Wine in a Can & Off-License Browsing

01:22 - Tasting the Italian Tinned Red Wine (Six Euro!)

04:14 -Justin’s Role on the Drink Aware Campaign (Juxtaposition!)

5:06 - Bitcoin Volatility, Risk, and Young People's Exposure

07:44 - Crypto is Gambling: The Don Jr. Mining Scam & Unregulated Markets

11:36 - Cash is King? Keeping Money Under the Bed in a War/Recession

14:07 - Story: Sat with Colonel Gaddafi's Son During 2009 Banking Crisis

15:50 -The Risk of Cyber Attacks in a Modern War

7:05 - The End of Cash: Businesses Refusing Physical Currency

18:47 - The History of the €500 Note ("Bin Laden")

19:56 - Colm's "Barbie Laden" Joke

21:54 - Why House Prices Are Massively Inflated (It's Not Just Supply)

23:48 - Quantitative Easing, Inflation, and Asset Owners vs. Renters

25:53 - Global Asset Inflation and the Rise of Political Extremism

27:11 - The Real Job Taker: AI is Coming

27:17 - Wrap-Up & Call to Action

📢 Important Information

• New Episode: New episodes of the 'Not So Christian Brothers' podcast are released every Thursday (the Main Show) and Sunday (the sister show)
• Engagement: Check out the previous successful episode on house prices. They can easily find the video (and the sight of Colm's wine can) on your Spotify/YouTube platforms

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We kick things off with the "sexy stuff" as Rebecca asks the lads about manscaping and the realities of keeping the spark alive in long-term marriages. We also roast Justin’s confusing "Capitalist Mountain Man" fashion sense—is he a stockbroker or is he hiking the Wicklow Way?.

Things get raw as Colm opens up about the "survivor’s guilt" of grief and the stark difference between a partner travelling and the permanence of turning off the light in an empty room.

Then, Justin drops a bombshell. He warns that we are 16 years into a cycle that usually ends in 10, predicting a recession that could hit real people by late summer next year. He explains why white-collar workers and graduates are in the firing line this time, why AI is about to replace professional services, and why he believes the "Singularity" has already happened.

Plus, why Terry and Rebecca are quitting the podcast to become plumbers called "Farrah Faucet".

💬 Engagement

• Comment Question: Justin says we should all have 3-4 months of expenses saved in cash right now. Are you prepared for a downturn, or is he being a doom-monger? Let us know below!
• Set Update: What do you think of the new studio layout? 

📅 New Episodes every Thursday & Sunday 

🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 30/11/2025

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – The "Beg": Why you need to like and subscribe 
• 01:00 – Manscaping, "Bush Gardening," and Sex in Marriage 
• 06:20 – Justin’s Identity Crisis: Capitalist or Mountain Man? 
• 09:00 – The Psychology of Clothes: Colm’s return to loud shirts 
• 13:10 – "Grief is the Word": Survivor’s guilt and moving forward 
• 16:30 – The Empty Bed: The reality of sleeping alone 
• 18:30 – The Recession Warning: Why this time is different to 2009 
• 22:30 – Advice for Homeowners: "Get Liquidity Now" 
• 23:45 – The AI Threat: Why graduates and professionals are in trouble 
• 26:40 – The Singularity & The AI Bubble 
• 30:20 – Terry & Rebecca’s new plumbing business: "Farrah Faucet" 

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Justin drops a full macroeconomic masterclass covering:

📉 Why the global economy is “out of kilter”

✔ Inflation out of control

✔ The hidden consequences of massive COVID money printing

✔ Why young people can’t buy homes anymore

✔ And how wealth keeps cycling upward to the already rich

🏠 The real reasons property prices exploded — globally

And why Ireland’s situation is both similar and uniquely worse.

🤖 AI’s dirty little secret

If you strip AI from the US economic data… the economy barely exists. Is AI the biggest bubble since Dotcom?

📉 Is a recession coming?

The case for 2026 being a once-in-a-generation chance to buy a house — and why the “worm is turning.”

🌍 The decade-by-decade pattern of economic shocks

1975 petrol crisis → 2008 crash → COVID → and whatever comes next.

It’s sharp, alarming, hilarious and genuinely helpful — the kind of episode listeners will replay and send to friends who “don’t get economics.”

And yes… the sex-podcast joke returns just when you think it’s safe.

🎧 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday.

🕒 CHAPTER

00:00 — New Chairs & Chaos

Graham Norton chair energy, 15 sheep, wild opening.

02:00 — “We Should Start a Sex Podcast…”

The Sexy Boys gets pitched.

05:00 — Ireland, Money & Generational Economics

From 1975 to 2008 to COVID — how we got here.

08:00 — The Housing Crisis Explained Simply

Why houses cost €800k when wages are €65k.

11:00 — Inflation, Global Markets & the COVID Money Flood

How the rich got richer — and everyone else got locked out.

14:00 — Will 2026 Be the Reset Year?

Justin’s prediction: the worm is turning.

17:00 — The AI Bubble Nobody Wants to Admit

If you remove AI spending… the US economy collapses.

19:00 — Back to the Madness: Sexy Boys Returns

21:00 — Wrap Up & Aftershow Tease

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It opens with Justin’s wild story about a man who dug an entire underground temple system under a mountain — by himself — because a vision told him to. A surreal, spiritual, nearly supernatural experience that ends with police crying in awe and Justin being choked by a “future spirit” the night COVID hit. It’s bizarre, fascinating, and completely NSCB.

But then the conversation shifts.

Colm talks honestly about burying his wife just two months ago — and how impossible it feels to “heal” when time hasn’t even begun to make sense yet. Justin pushes back, exploring how grief forces us to confront not only loss, but every unresolved bruise underneath it. Rebecca balances both worlds, trying to make sense of the emotional chaos while grounding the conversation in compassion and common sense.

From there, the episode expands into:

• Therapy — does it actually help, or is it just talking in circles?

Colm questions its value. Justin argues it saved his life. The contrast is powerful.

• The tin-can theory of life.

Justin explains how unresolved trauma rattles behind us until we face it — and why avoiding it only makes the noise louder.

• Parenting, perfection, & the myth of the “healthy family.”

Rebecca challenges the idea that some kids grow up untouched. Colm insists every family carries something — always.

• Empowering children instead of shielding them.

Colm shares a story about talking to schools and teaching kids the language of resilience.

• Rebecca’s incredible story about her daughter’s confidence breakthrough.

From hiding at the back of sports day to suddenly smashing races and tackling a gruelling 800m hill run — the evolution becomes the emotional heart of the episode.

This aftershow is raw, human, emotional, hilarious, and unpredictable — the exact chemistry that makes Not So Christian Brothers what it is.

🕒 CHAPTER TIMINGS

00:00 — The Underground Temples & the Spirit in the Future Room

Justin’s insane Damanhur story and the night COVID hit.

02:30 — Aftershow Starts: Same Parents, Different Timelines

The crew settle in.

03:30 — Colm vs Therapy: “Does it actually help?”

A raw and honest debate about grief and whether therapy works.

06:00 — The Tin Cans We Drag Through Life

Justin’s analogy for unresolved trauma and emotional weight.

10:00 — Grief, Shock, and Why No One Is Ever Ready

Colm talks openly about losing Anne.

13:00 — Sudden Death vs Expected Death: Does It Change Grief?

A deep dive into how different losses impact us.

16:00 — Children, Resilience & the Harm of Over-Shielding

How modern parenting affects mental health.

18:00 — Empowerment vs Protection in Raising Kids

Colm shares stories from Cycle Against Suicide and parenting.

20:00 — Rebecca’s Daughter Finds Her Strength

A powerful story of confidence, sport, and resilience.

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The episode begins with absolute chaos: Colm reveals — on mic, with zero warning — that the podcast has received a brand-new legal letter from the Irish Christian Brothers. Yes… again. The team read through the solicitor’s message, which threatens legal action if they don’t respond within 14 days. And immediately, the debate erupts:

– Why are they being targeted?

– Why Colm’s the one they always find?

– And what does this mean for the podcast’s name (for the second time in their history)?

As the crew unpack the bizarre déjà vu of being sued for their podcast identity, they veer into the complicated history of the Christian Brothers at their own school — a mix of humour, trauma, absurdity and gallows comedy that only NSCB can pull off.

From there, Rebecca drags the show back to sanity (briefly), before the team launch into the week’s biggest news story: Troy Parrott’s unbelievable comeback and the headlines that followed (“The Late Troy Show”). They break down his journey, the pressure he’s faced, the resilience it took, and why Ireland is buzzing again.

The conversation then spirals beautifully into:

– therapy (and why some avoid it),

– intrusive thoughts,

– controlling emotions,

– political leaders with “a screw loose,”

– how childhood shapes adulthood,

– and the importance of digging deep rather than avoiding the hard stuff.

It’s funny. It’s raw. It’s fast-moving. It’s NSCB at their best.

And yes — they promise to keep listeners updated if they get sued. Again!!

New NSCB every Thursday & Sunday

🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 — Another Legal Letter Lands

Colm reveals the new solicitor’s warning from the Christian Brothers. 

02:00 — The First Time They Got Sued

The crew revisit the “Brothers in Arms” name and the original legal battle. 

04:00 — Christian Brothers: Humour, Trauma & Chaos

A mix of jokes, school memories, and uncomfortable truths. 

06:30 — Should They Bring a Christian Brother on the Show?

A wild idea gets tossed around. 

07:00 — The Troy Parrott Phenomenon

Why Ireland is suddenly obsessed and how he turned his career around. 

12:30 — Intrusive Thoughts, Control & Modern Life

The team talk mindset, anger, and overthinking. 

24:00 — “Are World Leaders Losing the Plot?”

Colm’s rant about global politics and people with “a screw loose.” 

31:00 — Men’s Mental Health & Getting Into the Weeds

Rebecca pushes the importance of real emotional work. 

32:00 — Wrapping Up… and Yes, There’s More in the Aftershow

Hints about defending people who avoid therapy and what’s coming next. 

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Justin reveals how a paleontology podcast led to a dinosaur dream meltdown, Rebecca unpacks the childhood film that taught her people can die, and Colm dives deep into why Elf, Love Actually, and even war movies can hit harder than therapy.

From Steel Magnolias, to The Big Chill, to the absolute chaos of 80s action films and teenage rom-coms, the Not So Christian crew explore how the movies we watched shaped who we became — our ideas of love, masculinity, loss, rebellion, and everything in between.

It’s nostalgic. It’s unhinged. It’s surprisingly healing. And it’s pure Not So Christian Brothers energy.

🎧 New episodes every Thursday and Sunday — don’t forget to follow and share!

What movie shaped you?

This Aftershow will have you laughing at the absolute chaos of dinosaur dreams and “penetrative” Elf monologues — and then crying as childhood film scenes resurface with all their forgotten lessons.

Justin opens up about the movies that taught him how to be a man when he had no role model. Rebecca remembers the moment a film shattered her belief that mothers can’t die. Colm explains why certain movies become emotional anchors that we return to our whole lives.

This is an episode about memory, identity, childhood, grief, love — and the strange, beautiful ways films teach us who we are.

Grab your popcorn (and maybe a tissue). This one stays with you.

🎧 Chapter List

00:00 – Dinosaur Dreams & Midnight Panic

Justin’s paleontology podcast → dinosaur dream → waking chaos with the dog.

03:00 – Emotional Fallout from the Main Episode

Rebecca reacts to Colm’s monologue; how “Elf” hit harder than expected.

06:00 – Movies That Shaped Our Childhoods

Family cinema memories, the films tied to parents, siblings, and growing up.

09:00 – Rom-Coms, Love Actually & First Ideas of Love

Why some rom-coms stay with us, the bracelet scene, and teenage awakenings.

12:00 – Films That Built Our Identities

Ferris Bueller, Breakfast Club, macho 80s movies, and shaping masculinity/teenage rebellion.

15:00 – Movies That Taught Us About Death

Steel Magnolias, My Life, and the films that introduced mortality.

18:00 – Films as Emotional Anchors

The movies we return to for comfort, nostalgia, or mental health support.

19:30 – Wrap Up

Like, share, follow — and see you Thursday.

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Colm reveals a beautiful real-life love story from Venice, Justin opens up about the film that changed how he saw grief forever, and Rebecca manages to keep the lads (mostly) on track. Expect laughs, heart, and a touch of chaos.

🎙️ New shows every Thursday and Sunday — honesty, humour, and a little heresy.

⏱️ Chapter Timings (Suggested):

00:00 – The beanie, the dwarfs & Disney’s dirty secrets

05:00 – Willy Wonka’s emotional damage & childhood illusions

08:30 – When real life feels like a movie

10:00 – Love, Venice, and the most romantic story ever told

11:00 – The films that left scars (and inspiration)

15:00 – Grief, legacy & The Big Chill

17:00 – Finding meaning in Elf & the art that moves us

20:00 – Why sharing art is the most human thing we do

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This week’s Aftershow gets philosophical (and messy) as Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan unpack the cult of calm. From meditation fails to emotional meltdowns, they rip into the myth that life’s supposed to feel peaceful.

Colm admits he’s allergic to silence, Justin defends stillness (badly), and Rebecca proves she’s the only one who actually understands mindfulness — or at least can pronounce it.

It’s loud, honest, and unexpectedly therapeutic — in that “you’re not alone in being a disaster” kind of way.

🎙 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday.

🗓 This episode: Sunday, 9 November 2025.

Everybody’s telling you to calm down — but what if that’s the problem?

In this episode, the Not So Christian Brothers dismantle the modern obsession with peace, balance, and “wellness.”

Colm’s wound up, Justin’s zen (for five seconds), and Rebecca’s calling them both out.

It’s the Aftershow that proves chaos isn’t failure — it’s the natural state of being human.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 – Welcome & “the cult of calm”

02:00 – Colm vs stillness: “Silence is suspicious”

04:30 – Rebecca on burnout & balance myths

07:00 – Justin’s meditation confessions

09:00 – Why chaos might be more honest than calm

11:00 – Mindfulness, missteps & manic Mondays

13:00 – Final thoughts & next week’s tease

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This week, the Not So Christian Brothers — Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan — rip apart the illusion of perfection we’ve built online and off.

From filtered lives and fake humility to Irish denial, ego, and middle-aged crisis rebrands, they say the quiet part out loud.

Colm calls out “bullsh*t wellness,” Justin admits he’s been just as guilty, and Rebecca lays down the truth about people who post “authentic” just to get attention.

It’s funny, uncomfortable, and scarily relatable — a full-on takedown of modern self-delusion.

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You think you’re being real? You’re not — and neither are we.

This episode of Not So Christian Brothers goes straight for the jugular:

why everyone’s pretending, who’s fooling who, and how social media made us all addicted to lying.

It’s fast, filthy, and full of uncomfortable truth.

If you’ve ever posted a “no filter” selfie or humble-bragged about mindfulness — you might want to sit this one out.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 – Welcome & Colm’s rant on fake people

03:00 – The cult of “authentic” influencers

06:00 – Justin admits he’s played the same game

09:00 – Rebecca’s reality check: “Nobody’s that happy”

12:00 – The Irish art of denial

15:00 – Midlife rebrands & spiritual bullshit

18:00 – Truth bombs & uncomfortable laughter

21:00 – Sunday tease & a final jab at fake gratitude

🗓 Release Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

🎙 Next Episode: Sunday, 9 November 2025

📢 New shows every Thursday & Sunday — on Spotify, Acast, Apple, and YouTube.

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In this week’s Aftershow, the Not So Christian Brothers — Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan — drop the jokes (mostly) and dive into the emotional minefield of family, childhood, and guilt.

Justin remembers being left behind in a house that didn’t feel safe, watching Colm build a snowman through the window.

Colm swears he doesn’t remember doing it — and Rebecca isn’t letting him off the hook.

What starts as a nostalgic story becomes a brutally honest conversation about survival, neglect, loneliness, and why Irish families never really talk about love — just guilt.

It’s raw, revealing, and somehow still hilarious.

🎙 New shows every Thursday & Sunday.

🗓 This episode: Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Ever carried guilt from your childhood? Or blamed your brother for turning you into who you are?

Colm and Justin open old wounds (and old snowmen), with Rebecca playing referee.

It’s part therapy, part sibling rivalry, and 100% Not So Christian.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 – Welcome & the “Snowman Story”

02:00 – Childhood memories vs selective amnesia

04:00 – Guilt, leaving home & who got left behind

06:00 – Rebecca calls out Irish emotional repression

08:00 – Sibling rivalry & the fight to be seen

10:00 – Family dysfunction, loneliness & love

12:00 – The red-pen parents & emotional grammar lessons

13:00 – Wrap-up, chaos & next week’s tease

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This week on Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan get brutally real about the age of emotional exhibitionism.

From crying selfies and mental health influencers to therapy addiction and Irish repression, no one’s safe.

Colm thinks we’ve replaced resilience with victimhood, Justin argues for real healing, and Rebecca calls out the hypocrisy on both sides.

It’s funny, uncomfortable, and more honest than most therapy sessions.

Everyone’s sad. Everyone’s online.

And everyone’s telling you about it.

Colm’s had enough of performative misery. Justin’s defending therapy. Rebecca’s trying to make sense of it all.

It’s Irish honesty at its finest — sharp, savage, and weirdly comforting.

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a crying influencer (or been one), this episode’s for you.

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⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – 02:30: Oversharing, misery & the therapy epidemic
• 02:30 – 06:00: Colm vs Justin — resilience or repression?
• 06:00 – 09:30: Rebecca on empathy burnout & online sadness
• 09:30 – 12:00: Irish mental health, male silence & dark humour
• 12:00 – 15:30: Crying selfies & trauma as content
• 15:30 – 18:00: When therapy becomes a brand
• 18:00 – 21:00: Real talk — loneliness, loss & living offline
• 21:00 – End: Sunday tease + a final jab at influencers

🎙 Next Episode: Sunday, 2 November 2025

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In this week’s Aftershow, Colm, Justin, and Rebecca dive straight into scandal, corruption, and why humans can’t handle power.

It starts with Beckham’s affair, jumps to Epstein’s empire, and somehow ends up at Paul McCartney, Margaret Thatcher, and mommy fetishes.

💬 What they actually get into:

• Is Rebecca Loos brave or just bored?
• Why money, sex, and power always corrupt — and who’s worst at it
• Justin admits being “a power-hungry asshole” in his twenties
• Rebecca schools the lads on women’s real motivations
• Colm insists he’s “the least corrupt man alive” (no one believes him)
• And yes… it ends with another lesbian joke
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This is Not So Christian Brothers — unholy, uncensored, and impossible to stop listening to.

🎙 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday.

🗓 This episode: Sunday 19 October 2025.

Power, sex, greed — and David Beckham’s Sunday roast.

Colm’s defending men again, Justin’s confessing to corruption, and Rebecca’s running circles around them both.

It’s filthy, funny, and far too honest for a Sunday.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 – Sunday blasphemy & Mass talk

02:00 – Beckham, Rebecca Loos & revenge stories

04:00 – Epstein, Ghislaine & the corruption triangle: money, power, sex

06:00 – Men’s “three pillars” vs women’s “three truths”

07:30 – Justin admits his power addiction

09:00 – Paul McCartney, ego, and artistic narcissism

11:00 – Can women be corrupted — or are they worse when they are?

12:00 – Margaret Thatcher, affairs & fantasies

13:00 – Lesbian callback, chaos, and sign-off

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Colm gets accused of having “lesbian energy,” Justin tries to justify angry men, Rebecca calls out everyone’s hypocrisy — and somehow it all ends with aliens ditching Earth because we’re too boring.

The gang dive head-first into:

• The rise of angry men and the backlash against “woke”
• Why politics is full of egos and zero compassion
• Golf wives, patriarchy, and public meltdowns
• Whether women make better (or worse) leaders
• How the first murder — Cain & Abel — set the tone for humanity

It’s blunt, funny, a bit mad, and exactly why you listen to Not So Christian Brothers.

No filters. No safe takes. Just three voices tearing into the week’s chaos.

🎙 New shows every Thursday & Sunday.

🗓 This episode: Thursday 23 October 2025.

If you think the world’s lost the plot — you’re not alone.

Colm’s ranting about militant lesbians, Justin’s defending dictators (kind of), and Rebecca’s trying to hold civilisation together.

Somehow, it’s educational. Mostly, it’s just unholy fun.

Chapter Timings

00:00 – Are you a lesbian, Colm? (and other casual chaos)

05:00 – Angry men, woke culture & the incel problem

10:00 – Rory McIlroy, golf wives & patriarchal nonsense

15:00 – Putin, Trump, and why power always corrupts

20:00 – Cain & Abel → The first murder was family business

25:00 – Aliens are bored & AI is smarter than us

28:30 – Wrap-up + VPL jokes & shameless plug for Instagram

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Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan are back — a little raw, a little caffeinated, and absolutely not ready to forgive.

From Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey to business betrayals, heartbreak, and hospital trauma, this aftershow turns reflection into revelation. Colm argues that anger fuels success, while Justin opens up about his past, therapy, and losing his son — and how forgiveness saved him.

Rebecca keeps the chaos grounded as the conversation drifts from revenge to redemption, Catholic guilt to Protestant freedom, and even Trump’s ego to South Dublin snobbery.

This is Not So Christian Brothers at its best: raw, real, and roaring with uncomfortable truths.

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Ever been told to “let it go”? Colm thinks that’s nonsense.

Justin says forgiveness is the only way to survive.

Rebecca’s just trying to stop them from throwing microphones.

In this brutally honest Aftershow, the trio dive into what really drives people — anger, pain, or peace? From family and faith to fame and failure, it’s the episode that proves growth doesn’t come from calm... it comes from chaos.

Whether you’re the grudge-holder or the peacekeeper, this one will hit home.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

• 00:00 – 01:00: Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift & the power of pop queens
• 01:00 – 03:00: Forgiveness recap — Colm’s “never forgive” manifesto
• 03:00 – 06:00: Anger as strength vs forgiveness as freedom
• 06:00 – 09:00: Justin’s powerful story — grief, loss, and letting go
• 09:00 – 11:30: Does anger make you successful?
• 11:30 – 13:00: Rebecca opens up about bullying and resilience
• 13:00 – 15:00: Irish education, class, and the South Dublin struggle
• 15:00 – 17:30: Religion, repression, and the guilt that shapes us
• 17:30 – End: Sunday scaries, leadership, and life’s endless lessons

🗓 Release Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025

🎙 Next Episode: Thursday, 23 October 2025

🔔 New episodes drop every Thursday and Sunday — follow on Spotify, Acast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week on Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey go head-to-head on forgiveness — from global politics to personal betrayal. Is forgiveness a spiritual superpower or just psychological self-preservation?

Rebecca tries to keep the peace as the lads spiral from Olympic doping scandals to Viagra sponsorships, Panadol hypocrisy, and the dark days of Christian Brothers education. It’s raw, unfiltered, and painfully honest.

💬 Expect heated debates, unexpected wisdom, and the kind of laughter that comes from old wounds and too much truth.

🎙️ New episodes every Thursday and Sunday — subscribe now so you never miss the madness.

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone — or wondered whether forgiveness is overrated — this episode will have you shouting “Amen” and “Absolutely not!” in the same breath.

Colm doesn’t buy the idea that we can truly forgive deep harm, while Justin argues that forgiveness is freedom itself.

From Nelson Mandela to Netanyahu, from classroom trauma to childhood fear, the conversation hits nerves — and nerves hit back.

It’s philosophical, it’s personal, it’s brutally Irish.

This isn’t your Sunday sermon — it’s Not So Christian Brothers.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00: Colm’s drive-in rant — doping, hypocrisy & Panadol ads

04:00: Viagra sponsorships and “enhanced” performance

05:00 : Forgiveness — real or just rebranding pain?

17:00 : Rebecca pivots — new topic: education and the Irish system

18:00: Is school broken? Class, privilege & South Dublin snobbery

23:00: The Christian Brothers memories — fear, beatings & resilience

27:00: Can you ever forgive your education? Wrap-up and reflections

📅 Publishing Note

🗓 Release Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025

🎙 Next Episode: Sunday, 19 October 2025

Subscribe now — new episodes every Thursday and Sunday on all major platforms.

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This Aftershow might just break your heart and make you laugh out loud. Rebecca dives headfirst into intrusive thoughts, Justin preaches that happiness is “an inside job,” and Colm — raw as ever — opens up about finding comfort in grief and guilt in joy.

From Taylor Swift’s provocative new album to a young girl in Gaza teaching resilience through food, the trio weave laughter, life, and loss into one of their most honest Aftershows yet.

Get ready to question what happiness really means — and maybe, just maybe, breathe a little deeper.

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🎧 Available on Apple, Acast and all podcast platforms.

Time Chapter:

00:00 - Welcome to The Aftershow – “Voices in Our Heads”

01:05 - Taylor Swift, Intrusive Thoughts & Showgirl Energy

02:40 - TV Anxiety, Death in Media & the Comfort of Familiar Grief

04:00 - Survival vs Happiness – Tattoo-Worthy Quotes

06:00 - Is Happiness an Inside Job? 08:30 The Myth of Constant Joy

10:30 - Excitement, Expectations & Flat Afternoons

12:00 - Finding Joy in the Pizza Moments

14:10 - Gaza, Guilt & the Girl Who Pickled Olives

17:00 - Resilience, Loss & The Magic Shop

19:30 - Breathing, Intrusive Thoughts & Being Present

20:50 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations

21:10 - Like, Follow & See You Thursday!

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In this week’s episode of Not So Christian Brothers, Justin and Colm tackle the 3 a.m. spiral head-on.

Colm talks about what happens when your mind won’t stop running imaginary arguments and worst-case scenarios. Justin explains why the brain does this — from primitive wiring to stress hormones — and how to interrupt the loop with a proven paper-and-pen trick that calms the nervous system.

Rebecca joins the brothers to ask the questions everyone’s thinking: are intrusive thoughts ever useful, and why do we keep feeding them with our screens?

It’s an honest, funny, and surprisingly comforting listen for anyone who’s ever stared at the ceiling wondering why can’t I just stop thinking?

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00:00 – Irish politics, PR fails & Sharon Stone’s tweet

03:30 – Intrusive thoughts: why we overthink at night

06:40 – The 3:28 a.m. wake-up and anxiety loops

10:00 – Naming your inner critic and calming the noise

14:00 – When overthinking turns into rumination

17:00 – Doom-scrolling, dark TV, and anxiety triggers

20:00 – How what you consume affects your sleep

24:00 – The myth of constant happiness

27:00 – Journaling, reflection, and tracking your progress

32:00 – Therapy stories & finding humour in the process

34:30 – Closing thoughts: small daily tools for calmer minds

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This time, the laughter mixes with vulnerability. The three talk about the importance of therapy, the fear of showing emotions, and the funny, messy truth of trying to heal. Justin opens up about his own experiences with therapy — including the time his grief was “too complex” for a therapist — while Colm shares how he’s finally ready to face his emotions head-on.

It’s honest, warm, and at times hilarious, but beneath it all lies one message: we need to talk more about men’s mental health, therapy, and the courage it takes to ask for help.

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From there, the brothers and Rebecca dive into a bigger conversation about men, emotions, and mental health. Why do we avoid talking? Why do we doom-scroll instead of opening up? And how do we begin to unravel the pain that sits underneath?

This is an episode for anyone who has ever struggled, ever carried grief, or ever felt the weight of silence. It’s about brothers finding their way back to each other, and a reminder that talking — honestly, openly, even awkwardly — can be the first step toward healing.

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This week, Rebecca, Justin, and Beatrice continue the conversation about loss, legacy, and the powerful traditions that make Irish funerals so unique. After honoring Anne in Thursday’s main episode, the Aftershow dives deeper into the “four objects” tradition, exploring how everyday items — a blanket, a dog lead, a football boot, or even a coffee cup — can capture a person’s life in ways words sometimes cannot

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.From showbiz glamour to meditation pillows, Bill Clinton’s listening trick to why Irish wakes were once the best place to meet a partner, this Aftershow balances raw honesty, humor, and reflection. Nobody does funerals like the Irish — and nobody leaves without a laugh.

🙏 Remembering Anne, with love to Colm, Alex, and Holly.

The Aftershow drops every Saturday. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Thursday’s main episodes + Saturday’s Aftershow.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to the Aftershow

01:00 – What objects represent Rebecca? Watch, makeup bag & showbiz chaos

05:00 – The Irish wake tradition: community, gambling, and meeting partners

08:00 – What objects represent Beatrice & Justin? Shoes, meditation pillows & coffee cups

14:00 – How people remember us: warmth, hugs & how you make others feel

16:00 – Bill Clinton’s listening trick at the Ritz & lessons in presence

18:30 – Monica Lewinsky’s reinvention & resilience

19:00 – Closing: remembering Anne & looking ahead to Colm’s return

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In the meantime, Rebecca, Justin, and Beatrice hold space for Anne’s memory while diving deep into the big themes of life, death, and legacy. What do we really want to be remembered for? What symbols or objects capture a life well-lived? And how do humor, tradition, and family rituals help us navigate grief?

From the intimacy of Irish funerals and the surprising power of “four objects,” to parenting, sport, and even online dating honesty—this week’s conversation balances raw honesty, humor, and perspective.

Expect laughter through tears, reflections on resilience, and practical insights on love, family, and finding meaning in the everyday.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. The Not So Christian Brothers podcast keeps growing thanks to you—and Colm will be back with us soon.

Highlights & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Honoring Anne’s life: Justin reflects on his sister-in-law’s passing and the beauty of her send-off
• 02:00 – The four objects tradition: What Anne’s perfume, passport, dog caricature, and favorite drink reveal about her life
• 06:00 – Family first: Justin and Beatrice share the symbolic items they’d want at their own funerals—from blankets and dog leads to Luca’s football boots
• 12:00 – Parenting highs and lows: Justin relives the drama of Luca’s penalty shootout—tears, pride, and heart palpitations
• 16:00 – Health & resilience: From flow ropes and dumbbells to mouth tape, the conversation shifts to tools that anchor wellbeing
• 18:00 – Friendship & connection: Why Justin’s Sunday sauna “mass” with friends matters just as much as family
• 21:00 – Listener DM: A newly single dad asks what trait to look for in a midlife partner—honesty, humility, and humor take center stage
• 26:00 – Dating stories: Beatrice and Justin share their first online dating experience (match.com in 2004!) and the lessons learned
• 28:00 – Wrapping up: Rebecca calls out Justin’s role as an incredible brother, and the crew reflects on the strength of family through grief

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. The Not So Christian Brothers podcast keeps growing thanks to you—and Colm will be back with us soon.

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Before we dive in, we want to pause. Colm’s beautiful wife Anne — married 35 years — has sadly passed away. We are all devastated for Colm, Holly, Alex, and Anne’s wider family. It is with heavy hearts that we proceed with releasing this show. We felt it was important to keep going, to give us all something to focus our energy and attention on. We send Colm all our love and support, and we hope to have him back with Justin on the sofa next week. Justin, Rebecca, Terry & Beatrice. x

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With Beatrice stepping back in as co-host, this week’s Not So Christian Brothers digs deep into one big question: are we destined by nature, or shaped by nurture?

The conversation takes unexpected turns:

• Labels that stick: how being called “the sporty one” or “the dumb one” as a child can shape (and limit) your life.
• Childhood trauma: Justin recalls being told he was a “mistake,” his dyslexia struggles, and surgery without anesthesia as a baby — and how those experiences drove him toward success but also left scars.
• Addiction vs. workaholism: why some childhood wounds lead to drugs, while others fuel socially “acceptable” addictions like overwork.
• Projection & perception: are we trapped in the roles our families assign us, or do we put ourselves in the boxes we resent?
• Expectations & disappointment: why managing what we expect from others — birthdays, love, recognition — can free us from resentment.
• Predestination vs. choice: are our lives set in stone, or do trauma, resilience, and self-belief allow us to rewrite the script?

This is an episode full of raw honesty, hard questions, and surprising hope.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Sending Love to Colm

Opening with support for Colm and his family after Anne’s passing.

01:12 – Can We Change Our Destiny?

Introducing this week’s big question: nature, nurture, or choice?

05:16 – Growing Up as “The Mistake”

Justin shares how being labelled and living with dyslexia shaped his drive.

07:38 – Labels That Stick

How childhood labels — “the sporty one,” “the dumb one” — box us in.

10:02 – When Trauma Rewrites a Life

Beatrice recalls losing her father at four, and how it changed her path.

12:21 – Surgery Without Anesthesia

Justin connects his early trauma to workaholism, contrasted with a friend’s addiction.

14:38 – Labels and Identity

Rebecca on how being “the fun one” shaped (and limited) her identity.

16:13 – Family Narratives and Projection

Why families often keep us in the roles we had as children.

19:12 – What Others Think Is None of Your Business

Justin on resilience and letting go of outside opinions.

22:16 – Expectations and Disappointment

Why birthdays, love, and recognition often disappoint us — and how to change that.

24:42 – Hurt People, Hurt People

Why negative comments usually say more about the speaker than the target.

27:22 – Managing Expectations in Relationships

Beatrice explains how lowering expectations creates more peace at home.

28:48 – Are Our Lives Predestined?

Closing reflections: do we arrive where we’re meant to be, or are we constantly rewriting our story?

31:02 – Like, Subscribe & Follow

Closing thanks, with a nod to the Aftershow and Colm’s return.

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Following Beatrice’s special episode, the Aftershow dives into:

• 20 years of marriage — what really makes it work
• Respect, independence, and why couples don’t need to do everything together
• The “mental load” and how women often carry the invisible weight at home
• Letting go of perfection vs. letting resentment fester
• Why laughter, communication, and even scheduled sex keep a relationship alive

💡 This one blends honesty and humour — from shoes left on the stairs to vaccum wars, household roles, and why communication beats resentment every time.

⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Aftershow Takeover (Rebecca & Beatrice on the couch)

02:00 – 20 Years of Marriage: What’s Changed

03:42 – Respect, Independence & Still Laughing

05:00 – Who Starts the Hard Conversations?

07:38 – Letting Go vs. Resentment

09:30 – Household Roles: The Mental Load

12:21 – Running a Family Like a Business

13:39 – Style, Clean Homes & Instagram Pressure

16:07 – Shoes on the Stairs (and Why Men Don’t See Them)

18:42 – What Men Really Think About

20:52 – When Therapy Helps (and When It’s Too Late)

21:48 – Sex, Date Nights & Laughter After 20 Years

Highlights

• “You’re not the same person you were 20 years ago — respect that evolution.”
• “The mental load is like running a corporation — except there’s no shares and no money.”
• “I used to get annoyed about the bins and the dishwasher. Now I just let it go.”
• “If resentment festers too long, it’s generally over.”
• “Laughter and respect keep a marriage alive — not the dishwasher.”

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