Not so Christian Brothers

The brothers are in the "rhinoplasty waiting room" this week as they address the chaotic reaction to Thursday’s main show. Colm attempts to defend his controversial comments while Justin and Producer Rebecca try to keep the podcast "financially viable" amidst accusations of being a "boomer" or "racist".

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).

📅 TUNE IN:
Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6 PM
After Show: Every Sunday @ 8 AM

⏱️ 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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The conversation takes a bizarre turn into the "Velcro Theory"—is our modern technology actually reverse-engineered from an alien ship?. Plus, the brothers address a long-standing family rumour: was Justin actually a "glowing bundle" brought home from the hospital?

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.

📅 TUNE IN:
Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6 PM
After Show: Every Sunday @ 8 AM

⏱️ 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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Why are we so obsessed with "the number"? This week, the Not So Christian Brothers peel back the layers on our relationship with money and dopamine. Justin shares a raw, defining moment from his childhood that explains his lifelong drive for financial security, while the team debates the math of early retirement.

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.

📅 SHOWS TIMES & DATES:
Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6 PM
After Show: Every Sunday @ 8 AM

⏱️ 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"?

📌 Important Listener Notes
🚨 NEW TIME: We have moved our Thursday release time to 6:00 PM to better suit your evening commute!
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Are you actually addicted to your phone, or is that just how the algorithm was "discovered" to work?. This week, Justin and Colm explore the high-stakes legal battle happening in LA where tech giants are facing scrutiny over user dependency.

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

🎤 New Show Schedule:
Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM
After Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM

📌 Important Listener Notes
🚨 NEW TIME: We are now moving our release time for THURSDAYS to 6:00 PM to better suit your evening commute!
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In this candid After Show, the Not So Christian Brothers dive into the shifting dynamics of modern society. From the "death of the icebreaker" to a global demographic shift, no topic is off-limits.

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.

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

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

📌 Important Listener Notes
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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