Not so Christian Brothers

Is modern complaining out of control, or are we just standing up for better standards? In this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech open up about public grievances, online critiques, and where the line is between justified feedback and downright obnoxious behaviour. The lads discuss everything from food influencers reviewing local chippers to Colm's hilarious and chaotic real-life dining room altercations—including notes handed over by waiters and confrontation over dirty fingernails. Meanwhile, Terry shares local Greystones history, from class dynamics and Protestant-Catholic heritage to urban myths about secret convent tunnels. 🍞 NATIONAL TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY! 🍞We are giving away top-of-the-range Tefal toasters worth over €100 each across our regular shows! To enter the upcoming draws: Like this episodeSubscribe to the channelShare the episodeTag a friend in the comments section below Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎬 Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM Chapter Timings 00:00 - Convent Tunnel Rumours & School Myths01:09 - Meet the Hosts & Sunday After-Show Introductions02:18 - Social Media Reviews & Restaurant Critiques04:09 - Greystones History & Class Dynamics06:22 - Dalkey Tunnels & Convent Folklore07:38 - Hotel Reception Encounters & Public Complaints09:43 - Colm's Restaurant Incident: Letters & Loud Tables12:14 - Catering Hygiene Standards & Incident Reporting14:33 - How to Complain Appropriately with Decorum16:39 - Restaurant Escort Incident & Banning Debate18:02 - Summary & Channel Subscriptions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has television entertainment lost its mind, or are we just watching the world change? In this week's episode of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey unpack the cultural phenomenon that is the Rose of Tralee. From Irish dancing fused with Somali culture to stage-made spice bags, the team debates whether the iconic pageant has truly evolved or if the format is as frivolous as ever. The conversation takes a dive into tech and global power as the brothers dissect Elon Musk’s plans to remake Homer’s Odyssey using full AI, the rise of tech narcissism, and space tourism. Plus, the team explores bizarre historical and global death rituals, from traditional Irish "keeners" or professional mourners to South American family traditions. 🍞 NATIONAL TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY CONTINUES! 🍞Our nationwide Tefal toaster giveaway is still running! We are giving away top-of-the-range Tefal toasters worth over €100 each. To enter the upcoming draws, make sure you like this episode, subscribe to the channel, and tag a friend in our social media comments. Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PMThe After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM Subscribe today and share this episode with a friend! Chapter Timings00:00 - Neutral Athletes, Swimming, & Drug-Enhanced Olympics Debates03:22 - Elon Musk’s $150M AI Odyssey Film & Cinema’s Future04:37 - Space Exploration Realities & Why Living on Mars is a Fallacy07:10 - Media Narcissism & Being Featured in Local Newspapers08:08 - The Rose of Tralee Debate: Spice Bags, Escorts, & Pageant Culture15:38 - Modern Media Desks & The History of Newsroom Aesthetics21:46 - Global Power Dynamics: Historical Empires vs. Modern Tech Billionaires23:44 - Bizarre Global Traditions: Exhumation Rituals & Irish Wakes26:47 - The History of Irish "Keeners" & Professional Funeral Mourners28:38 - Wrap-Up, Channel Subscriptions, & Tefal Giveaway Details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many weddings is too many in a single year? In this Sunday After-Show, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech react to the mind-boggling reality of modern 20-somethings attending upwards of 31 weddings in twelve months—complete with destination trips, pizza vans, and two-day celebrations. On a personal note, Colm reflects on his son Alex’s wedding, sharing bittersweet family memories, origin stories behind the name, and what it feels like watching the next generation step into married life. The lads also talk music nostalgia, covering the Jacksons touring Ireland alongside Sister Sledge, Nile Rogers, and memories of iconic live gigs. Plus, Justin debates whether expensive African safaris are worth it when you can watch David Attenborough in 4K, and the team unearths the wild story behind the 2013 Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra! 🍞 TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY UPDATE! 🍞The nationwide Tefal toaster giveaway continues! We are giving away top-of-the-range Tefal toasters worth over €100 each. To make sure you are entered in the upcoming draws, like this episode, subscribe to the channel, and tag a friend in our social media comments! Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PMThe After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM Chapters00:00 - The 31 Weddings Craze: Modern Hipster & Destination Marriage Culture01:07 - The Jacksons & Sister Sledge Live at the 3Arena04:05 - Seeing Music Legends Live vs. Watching Gigs on DVD04:26 - Safaris, Serengeti Photos, & Why Justin Prefers David Attenborough06:22 - Garth Brooks & His Secret 1999 Alter Ego Album (Chris Gaines)07:29 - Movie Retrospective: Behind the Candelabra & Raising Pre-Production Money11:25 - Bittersweet Milestones: Colm Reflects on His Son Alex’s Wedding Day14:21 - Tuscany Honeymoons, Two-Day Wedding Afters, & Food Trucks18:00 - Wrap-Up, Channel Subscriptions, & Tefal Giveaway Details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has modern sport completely lost its soul to mega-wealthy owners and corporate money? In this week's episode of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey unpack the dramatic shift in professional football. From rumours of Jeff Bezos targeting major club acquisitions to tickets soaring out of reach for ordinary fans, the brothers explore whether the magic of the game is officially gone. The debate turns local as Colm expresses his discomfort with English Premier League teams playing pre-season matches inside GAA headquarters at Croke Park, sparking a wider talk on Irish sporting history and the unexpected resurgence of the League of Ireland. Plus, Colm recounts a hilariously awkward exchange with a new barber who claimed he had "the hair of a scientist," leading to an honest chat about small talk, social boundaries, and why barbers now offer "silent cuts"! 🍞 NATIONAL TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY CONTINUES! 🍞Following our recent announcements, we still have top-of-the-range Tefal toasters up for grabs! To enter the upcoming draws, make sure you like this episode, subscribe to the channel, and tag a friend in our social media comments. Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PMThe After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM Subscribe today and share this episode with a friend! Chapters00:00 - Carnivore Diets & Saving Money on Toilet Paper01:54 - Colm’s Barber Story: "You Have the Hair of a Scientist"03:44 - Small Talk vs. Silent Haircuts: Are We Obligated to Chat?07:00 - Jeff Bezos, Billionaires, & The Death of Ticket Accessibility10:48 - Whatever Happened to Underdog Stories in Modern Sport?14:00 - Do Astronomical Player Salaries Change the Game?18:53 - English Premier League Teams Playing in Croke Park: Right or Wrong?24:03 - The Resurgence of the League of Ireland & Local Football Culture28:40 - Wrap-Up, Channel Subscriptions, & Tefal Toaster Details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can writing down your goals actually change your reality, or is it just a glorified to-do list? In this Sunday After-Show, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech dive into the mechanics of manifestation. Justin shares his non-airy-fairy, pragmatic 26-step morning routine, explaining how establishing a clear "North Star" aligns your focus and actions. Meanwhile, Colm reflects on breaking out of life's repetitive roundabouts and putting together a concrete life plan following a year of massive personal change. The lads also look at Lucy Kennedy’s new chat show Unfiltered, debate classic TV hosts from Parkinson to Dame Edna, and walk down memory lane with their very first record purchases. Plus, Justin reports back from his new home in Malta, where the kitchen layout finally settles the viral debate over where Catholics and Protestants store their bread-toasting appliances! 🍞 TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY UPDATE! 🍞The team announces the second winner of the premium Tefal toaster giveaway, Sharon McGinty! If you are Sharon McGinty or our week one winner Eleanor Wood, please get in touch via DM or the comments so we can arrange delivery. We still have ONE Tefal toaster left to give away in our upcoming draw! Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PMThe After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AM Chapter Timings00:00 - TV Chat Shows: Lucy Kennedy’s Unfiltered, Parkinson, & Dame Edna04:47 - Malta Property Update & The Great Tefal Toaster Debate06:14 - Tefal Toaster Winner Announcements & Contact Info07:27 - Calvinism, Toaster Placement, & Household Habits09:20 - Practical Manifestation: Goal Setting vs. Airy-Fairy Dreams13:05 - The "I Am" Philosophy & Setting Your North Star18:50 - Colm’s Life To-Do List & Breaking Out of Repetitive Cycles24:03 - First Albums, Music Nostalgia, & Walkmans from the 80s & 90s29:20 - Wrap-Up & Tefal Giveaway Details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.