Not so Christian Brothers

The Not So Christian Brothers have left the building! While Rebecca freezes back in the Greystones studio, Colm and Justin report live from Miami, sharing the chaos of their US road trip.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⏱️ Chapters00:00 – 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.📌 Important Listener NotesLocation: This episode was recorded on location in Miami, USA.Resolutions: Let us know what you are giving up this year! (Sugar? Alcohol? Or just bad vibes?)Support: Please like, subscribe, and follow us to keep the show on the road (literally). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chaos of the New Year continues as Justin, Colm, and Rebecca dive deeper into their 2026 predictions—and things get dark (and hilarious).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⏱️ Chapter00:00 – 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 NotesPoll: Check out our Spotify poll on whether men and women can really be friends.Support: Please like, subscribe, and follow us on Spotify and YouTube to help us grow in 2026!Socials: Follow us on Instagram @notsochristianbrothers for clips and chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! We kick off 2026 with a bang as the full team reunites to predict the future. Colm has run his theories through ChatGPT and predicts a United Ireland... sort of, involving a civil war between Munster and Leinster fought exclusively with garden furniture .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⏱️ Chapter00:00 – 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 NotesFinancial 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 .Support: Please like, subscribe, and follow us on Spotify and YouTube to help us take over 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

e’s back! After traveling the world backwards (or just being "high performance" somewhere), Justin returns to the studio just in time for the post-Christmas chaos.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 .Catch up on all the laughs as we head into the New Year!📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday🗓️ Release Date: Sunday, 28/12/2025⏱️ Chapter00:00 – 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 NotesNew Year Special: Join us next week for our big Predictions & Resolutions episode!Back Catalogue: Need something to listen to during the "Chrimbo Limbo"? Check out our full library on Spotify and YouTube.Support: Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast to help us grow in 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! In this special festive episode (released early for your Christmas Eve drive), Justin is still missing in action, so Producer Rebecca steps in to save the day.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 .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⏱️ Chapters00:00 – 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 NotesJustin 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.