Not so Christian Brothers

• The Conversation We Weren’t Ready to Have… But Had Anyway

  This aftershow hits deeper than anyone expected.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 TIMINGS00:00 — The Underground Temples & the Spirit in the Future RoomJustin’s insane Damanhur story and the night COVID hit.02:30 — Aftershow Starts: Same Parents, Different TimelinesThe 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 LifeJustin’s analogy for unresolved trauma and emotional weight.10:00 — Grief, Shock, and Why No One Is Ever ReadyColm 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-ShieldingHow modern parenting affects mental health.18:00 — Empowerment vs Protection in Raising KidsColm shares stories from Cycle Against Suicide and parenting.20:00 — Rebecca’s Daughter Finds Her StrengthA powerful story of confidence, sport, and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• We Got Another Legal Threat… Are We About to Be Shut Down?

  The Christian Brothers have officially come for the podcast again — and this time, they’ve issued a full legal warning. In today’s episode, the NSCB crew dive into the new solicitor’s letter, the history of being sued over podcast names, why they might have been targeted again, and how the lads feel about it all.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🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 — Another Legal Letter LandsColm reveals the new solicitor’s warning from the Christian Brothers. 02:00 — The First Time They Got SuedThe crew revisit the “Brothers in Arms” name and the original legal battle. 04:00 — Christian Brothers: Humour, Trauma & ChaosA 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 PhenomenonWhy Ireland is suddenly obsessed and how he turned his career around. 12:30 — Intrusive Thoughts, Control & Modern LifeThe 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 WeedsRebecca pushes the importance of real emotional work. 32:00 — Wrapping Up… and Yes, There’s More in the AftershowHints about defending people who avoid therapy and what’s coming next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Movies That Broke Us: Childhood Dreams, Death, and the Films That Shaped Our Lives

  This week’s Aftershow takes a turn down movie memory lane — and things get emotional, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound.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 List00:00 – Dinosaur Dreams & Midnight PanicJustin’s paleontology podcast → dinosaur dream → waking chaos with the dog.03:00 – Emotional Fallout from the Main EpisodeRebecca reacts to Colm’s monologue; how “Elf” hit harder than expected.06:00 – Movies That Shaped Our ChildhoodsFamily cinema memories, the films tied to parents, siblings, and growing up.09:00 – Rom-Coms, Love Actually & First Ideas of LoveWhy some rom-coms stay with us, the bracelet scene, and teenage awakenings.12:00 – Films That Built Our IdentitiesFerris Bueller, Breakfast Club, macho 80s movies, and shaping masculinity/teenage rebellion.15:00 – Movies That Taught Us About DeathSteel Magnolias, My Life, and the films that introduced mortality.18:00 – Films as Emotional AnchorsThe movies we return to for comfort, nostalgia, or mental health support.19:30 – Wrap UpLike, share, follow — and see you Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Disney Lied to Us All | The Movies That Messed Up Our Minds

  The Brothers are back — and this week they’re tearing into the fairy tales, Disney dreams, and “life lessons” that turned out to be complete nonsense. From Snow White’s dodgy consent to Willy Wonka’s psychedelic child abuse and Elf’saccidental life coaching, it’s a deep dive into the movies that shaped our childhoods — for better or worse.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 secrets05:00 – Willy Wonka’s emotional damage & childhood illusions08:30 – When real life feels like a movie10:00 – Love, Venice, and the most romantic story ever told11:00 – The films that left scars (and inspiration)15:00 – Grief, legacy & The Big Chill17:00 – Finding meaning in Elf & the art that moves us20:00 – Why sharing art is the most human thing we do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Myth of Balance: Why Peace Is Overrated

  Everyone’s chasing balance — but what if the secret is learning to live in chaos?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 Timings00:00 – Welcome & “the cult of calm”02:00 – Colm vs stillness: “Silence is suspicious”04:30 – Rebecca on burnout & balance myths07:00 – Justin’s meditation confessions09:00 – Why chaos might be more honest than calm11:00 – Mindfulness, missteps & manic Mondays13:00 – Final thoughts & next week’s tease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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