Not so Christian Brothers

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Support: Follow us on Spotify/Apple and leave a review to help the "Truth" reach more people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Heights03:30 – Review: Train Dreams (A must-watch on Netflix)06:00 – The Dopamine Trap: How they engineered addiction11:30 – Financial Crisis: Why young men are turning to betting apps14:03 – The Gold Standard: Why the "Big Money" is moving to bullion20:35 – The FIRE Formula: How to retire early28:30 – Protecting the Classics: The problem with modern remakes 🎤 New Show Schedule: Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PMAfter 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!Support: Follow us on Spotify/Apple and leave a review to help the "Truth" reach more people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ice03:45 – Can you be a "Sports Therapist"? Using scores to gauge mental health07:12 – The Demographic Shift: Why women are choosing independence over kids 10:30 – Economic Pressures vs. Changing Ambitions: The cost of raising a family12:55 – Only Child Independence: Why we like being alone 14:35 – "Dying is expensive": A dark turn on the cost of living15:00 – 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?Follow Us: Find us on Instagram @notsochristianbrothers for clips from the studio.Subscribe: If you enjoy the banter and the deep dives, please hit Follow or Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hard-hitting main show, the Not So Christian Brothers dive into the "Digital Opioid Crisis." A landmark court case against Meta reveals how social media algorithms were allegedly designed to be as addictive as tobacco and opioids, specifically targeting children's mental health. Justin breaks down why a $100 million fine means nothing to a trillion-dollar company and why we are living through a "public health crisis" of the mind. We also discuss: The "Sports" Shield: Why do men use football and rugby scores as a way to check in on each other? We explore male tribalism and the indirect way men communicate their well-being.Tribalism & Belonging: How the "tribal bond" of being a sports fan replaces the communities we’ve lost in modern society.The Dependency Question: In a rare personal moment, Colm and Justin answer whether they actually depend on each other or if they are just two individuals "stepping up" during a crisis.Crypto & Castrated Rams: A look back at the start-of-year predictions—from collapsing crypto to the strange reality of farming—and how the world is actually turning out. 📅 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday 🗓️ Release Date: Thursday, 12/02/2026 ⏱️ Timings 00:00 – Intro: "Legendary Broadcaster" vs. Just a Human03:15 – The Secret Language of Men: Why we talk about sports 08:40 – Male Tribalism: Finding your pack in the modern world14:50 – The Digital Opioid: The landmark lawsuit against Meta21:13 – Social Media & The US Election: Why the algorithms win 24:56 – Big Tech vs. Big Tobacco: A history of deceptive marketing 31:20 – The Brothers' Bond: Do Colm and Justin depend on each other? 36:25 – Family Dynamics: How brothers vs. sisters communicate37:00 – Predictions Check: Crypto, Economy, and Castrated Rams 📌 Important Listener Notes Join the Conversation: Are you addicted to your phone? Does your "tribe" involve sports or something else? Let us know on socials!Support: Please like, subscribe, and follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.