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...
31 Weddings in One Year, The Jacksons Tour, & Big Life Milestones
explicitHow 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.
18 mins
16 August Finished
Are Big Money & Billionaires Ruining Modern Sport?
explicitHas 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.
29 mins
13 August Finished
How Manifestation Works & The Great Toaster Debate
explicitCan 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.
30 mins
9 August Finished
Is It Time to Move On? Overcoming Life’s Biggest Decisions
Making life-altering decisions is never easy. In this week's episode of the Not So Christian Brothers, Justin Caffrey dials in from a sweltering hotel room in Malta to explore why so many people get trapped in indecision. What starts as a debate on business choices turns into a deeply personal conversation when Colm Hayes reveals he is facing a massive crossroads: deciding whether to sell his family home in South County Dublin. Together with Terry Tech, the brothers discuss the heavy emotional weight attached to property, navigating grief, and managing room-by-room triggers after losing a loved one. Justin offers sharp, psychology-backed advice on why holding back often does more harm than good, while Colm weighs the bittersweet memories of his house against the promise of a fresh start. Plus, Justin and Colm end up unofficially putting both of their homes on the market live on air! 🍞 THE NATIONAL TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY CONTINUES! 🍞Following the announcement of our first winner, Eleanor, we still have TWO top-of-the-range Tefal toasters left to give away! To enter the upcoming draws, make sure you like this episode, subscribe to the channel, and tag a friend on our social media channels. 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 someone facing a big life choice! Chapter Timings00:00 - Broadcasting from Malta: Humidity & Irish Sunburns03:25 - The Trap of Indecision: Why Waiting Holds You Back05:56 - Colm’s Dilemma: Head vs. Heart in Major Life Choices10:05 - Can Waiting for "The Right Moment" Be a Mistake?13:42 - Selling the Family Home: Emotional Baggage vs. Bricks and Mortar16:30 - Processing Grief, Room Triggers, & Carrying Memories Forward18:38 - Terry’s Experience Buying & Selling His Own Childhood Home21:30 - Moving On After Loss: When Is the Right Time to Change Your Environment?25:14 - Live Property Pitch: Greystones vs. Blackrock Townhouses27:32 - Wrap-Up & T-fal Toaster Giveaway Updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
6 August Finished
Toaster Winner Revealed, TikTok Interlining, and The Great Inheritance Let-Down
explicitIt is time to announce our very first Tefal toaster winner! In this week's After-Show, Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Terry Tech reveal the lucky Dublin listener taking home a brand-new top-of-the-range toaster worth over €100. But do not worry if you missed out—there are still TWO more premium T-fal toasters left in the studio giveaway! The conversation kicks off with family memories, as the brothers recall an eccentric uncle who promised an inheritance for fifty years, only to leave behind a pair of driving gloves. They explore the strange phenomenon of naming all your children the same name, before shifting to modern technology and interrailing across Europe. Justin shares how his son navigates major European cities using TikTok as a real-time Lonely Planet guide, leading to a debate on why younger generations prioritise experiences over buying physical items. Plus, the lads review Season 5 of The Bear, discuss restaurant culture, and address the podcast's rapidly growing male viewership! 🎁 THE NATIONAL T-FAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY CONTINUES! 🎁We still have TWO Tefal toasters to give away over the next two Sundays!To enter, make sure you like this show, subscribe to the podcast, share the episode, and tag a friend in the comment section! 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 Hit follow, leave a rating, and share this episode with a friend today! Chapter Timings00:00 - Baby Names: Tyson Fury & The Prince Trend00:30 - Announcing Our First T-fal Toaster Winner!02:30 - How to Enter for the Remaining Two Toaster Giveaways03:38 - Godfather Duties & Family Inheritance Stories05:51 - Uncle Arthur’s Will: £500 Sterling vs. A Pair of Driving Gloves07:53 - Adult Subscription Platforms & Social Media Trends10:34 - Inter-railing in 2026: Using TikTok as the New Lonely Planet12:45 - How TikTok Search Works for Travel, Coffee, & Restaurants15:46 - TV Review: The Bear Season 5 & The Realities of Hospitality18:00 - Behind the Scenes in TV Writing Rooms: Why Shows Flag & Recover20:38 - Wrap-Up: Growing Audience Statistics & Sunday Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
2 August Finished