Not so Christian Brothers

Colm is back on Irish soil! With Justin away working (possibly in Gibraltar... or the toilet), Rebecca steps into the co-host chair to debrief Colm on his emotional and chaotic trip to the USA.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⏱️ Chapters00:00 – 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 NotesJustin Update: Justin is away this week (working hard, we assume).Socials: Follow us on Instagram @notsochristianbrothers to see the photos of Colm on the Brooklyn Bridge.Support: Please like, subscribe, and follow the podcast to help us grow in 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.