Not so Christian Brothers
🎙️ Welcome to the Not So Christian Brothers Podcast!
New episodes every Thursday @ 6 PM IST | Weekend "After Show" every Sunday @ 8 AM IST.
Meet veteran Irish radio broadcaster Colm Hayes (RTÉ, FM104, Ireland’s Classic Hits) and his brother, renowned high-performance coach, psychologist, and entrepreneur Justin Caffrey. They might share the same DNA, but they couldn’t be more different.
Together, they host Ireland's most candid podcast on modern masculinity, mental health, business strategy, and lifestyle. No topics are off-limits. From sobriety, marriage, and grief to fatherhood, business failures, global politics, and Dublin childhood memories—they take the sacred cows of modern life...
Is Ireland Running Out of Blood Donors?
explicitWhy are hospitals facing a critical shortage of blood, and why are fewer people stepping up to donate? On this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech examine the post-COVID decline in blood donations, the rise of medical misinformation, and why Terry’s rare O-negative blood ended up saving a life in Limerick. The trio also confronts the realities of aging, debates oral hygiene trends, and recounts the heroic story of unarmed fighter pilots tasked with a suicidal mission on September 11th. 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 - Facing the Realities of Aging02:44 - Stress, Sleep & Facial Wrinkles05:08 - Testing Oral Care & Water Flossing09:00 - Ageing Perspectives & Life Expectations11:02 - Tech Millionaires Fighting Ageing14:56 - Unarmed Fighter Pilots on September 11th19:04 - Why Blood Donations Are Plummeting21:03 - Karma, Blood Types & Saving Lives25:33 - Medical Misinformation & Hospital Rules27:33 - RFK Jr, Central Park & Kennedy Family History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 mins
20 September Finished
Would a United Ireland Cause Political and Economic Chaos?
Would unifying the 32 counties of Ireland actually work, or would it trigger political, economic, and social chaos? On this Thursday main episode of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey look past the romantic ideals to examine the real-world consequences of a United Ireland. The brothers discuss the financial drain on public services, the political divides of integrating a million unionists, and why major political figures keep shifting the debate. Plus, Justin shares a bizarre story of how a lumberjack photo shoot accidentally built him a niche social media following, and the guys tackle online keyboard warriors and rising global inflation. 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 - Dealing with Online Keyboard Warriors02:27 - Welcome to the Show & Moving Plans04:17 - Justin’s Accidental Social Media Success07:01 - Facial Hair Critiques & 1940s Styling10:26 - Extremism & Modern Political Ideologies12:35 - Global Predictions & Economic Collapse Theories16:02 - Geopolitics, Fuel Prices & Rising Inflation22:27 - The Reality of a United Ireland24:30 - Economic Impact & Governance Challenges27:40 - Sporting Divisions & Show Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 mins
17 September Finished
"Boomer Askers", Reincarnation Debates & The 6-Year-Old Fashion Genius
explicitHave you ever asked someone about their weekend just so you could talk about your own? On this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech examine the concept of the "Boomer Asker", explore personal views on spirituality and karma, and debate whether young prodigies are evidence of reincarnation. The trio also share stories about pet behaviour, animal intelligence, and how language differs across cultures. 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 - What Is a "Boomer Asker"?00:41 - Welcome to the Show & Family Resemblances04:17 - Political Perspectives & Past Media Careers05:18 - Spotting Selfish Conversational Habits07:28 - Naming Pets: Soft Names vs Strong Names08:56 - Perspectives on Faith, Spirituality & Metaphysics13:46 - Beliefs on Reincarnation, Energy & Karma16:46 - Observing Animal Behaviour & Intelligence18:30 - Child Fashion Prodigies & Reincarnation Debates23:26 - Translating Irish Idioms & Show Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
13 September Finished
Unusual Sports Hacks, Kitchen Disasters & Political Movements
explicitWhy do some athletes go to extreme lengths to gain a competitive edge? In this Thursday edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech examine unusual historical sports hacks, medical oddities, and bizarre online findings. The hosts critique recent cinema releases, debate upcoming film sequels, and share a story about a microwave ban that led to a kitchen fire and a destroyed wedding cake. They also examine modern air fryer habits and discuss changing political dynamics across Europe. 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 - Katie Taylor’s Footwork & Boxing Performance Analysis01:54 - Cinema Reviews: The Whisper Man & Upcoming Movie Sequels04:58 - Bizarre Sports Tactics & Extreme Performance Hacks07:25 - Elective Surgeries in Athletics & Training Myths10:18 - Geopolitics, Public Profiles & Media Figures13:25 - Historical Photographs & High-Profile Encounters18:24 - Classic Television Comedy & Evolving Standards20:16 - Kitchen Disasters: The Air Fryer, Microwaves & The Wedding Cake27:15 - Household Cooking Habits & Air Fryer Debates29:40 - European Political Movements & Election Outcomes32:50 - Family Heirlooms: Historical Stamps & Episode Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 mins
10 September Finished
Listener Backlash, Economic Warnings & Strange Childhood Gifts
explicitWhat happens when an off-hand statistic triggers a flurry of online debate? In this Sunday After-Show edition of the Not So Christian Brothers, Justin Caffrey, Colm Hayes, and Terry Tech open up the "Comment Corner" to address wild listener feedback regarding relationship claims, online discourse, and internet logic. The conversation shifts into financial territory as Justin breaks down global inflation trends, rising central bank interest rates, and property market movements across Canada and Australia. The trio also share humorous childhood memories of old-school Irish parenting, before Terry hands over a rather unexpected gift sent in from his four-year-old daughter. 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 - Comment Corner: Listener Reactions & Internet Debates03:31 - Household Dynamics, Relationships & Online Logic05:32 - Distorting Social Data & Online Misunderstandings07:24 - Radio Audiences, Negative Feedback & AI Mishaps08:30 - Sunday Stories: Old-School Discipline & Household Remedies10:37 - Nightclub Scraps, Kitchen Sink Surgery & Bizarre Competitions15:31 - Terry’s Daughter Sends a Very Unique Gift18:00 - Global Economic Outlook, Property Downturns & Interest Rates20:49 - Energy Pressures, Geopolitics & National Debt Levels23:53 - Currency Devaluation, Inflation & Historical Financial Crises28:00 - Channel Subscriber Statistics & Episode Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 mins
6 September Finished