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Are Big Money & Billionaires Ruining Modern Sport?

13 August - 29 mins explicit
Podcast Series Not so Christian Brothers

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 hilariou...

29 mins

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31 Weddings in One Year, The Jacksons Tour, & Big Life Milestones

31 Weddings in One Year, The Jacksons Tour, & Big Life Milestones

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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.

18 mins

16 August Finished

How Manifestation Works & The Great Toaster Debate

How Manifestation Works & The Great Toaster Debate

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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.

30 mins

9 August Finished

Is It Time to Move On? Overcoming Life’s Biggest Decisions

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

Toaster Winner Revealed, TikTok Interlining, and The Great Inheritance Let-Down

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It 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

Keto Breath, Bolt-Cutter Blunders, and What Happens When the Kids Leave Home

Keto Breath, Bolt-Cutter Blunders, and What Happens When the Kids Leave Home

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What happens when your bike lock jams outside the 40 Foot and you have to walk back through Woody's with a pair of bolt cutters while wearing a helmet so you don't look like a thief? Colm Hayes opens this week's main show with another classic "Larry David moment," while Justin Caffrey details his week of extreme ketogenic eating—which involved eating nothing but sardines for three days straight. The conversation quickly shifts to music nostalgia, covering Stevie Nicks’ iconic guitar riff on Edge of 17, Beth Orton's emotional new release The Ground Above, and the legendary studio documentary detailing how Fleetwood Mac made Rumours. Later, the lads address a viral LinkedIn post written by Justin about raising children and navigating the "empty-nest" transition. When your kids leave for university, do you sit around waiting for them to visit, or do you completely reinvent your life and your marriage? The team dives into relationship dynamics, the myth of chasing non-stop happiness, and why living strictly "in the moment" might actually be overrated. 🎁 THE NATIONAL TEFAL TOASTER GIVEAWAY IS STILL ON! 🎁Tefal was so impressed with the community response that they offered to send a 40-foot lorry of toasters! We are giving away THREE top-of-the-range Tefal toasters (worth over €100 each). To enter, like this video, subscribe to the channel, share the episode, and tag a friend in the comment section below. Winners will be announced on the first Sunday in August! 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 - Non-Judgmental Thinking: Spoons vs. People00:30 - Tefal Toaster Giveaway & Ketogenic Diet Progress01:48 - The 3-Day Sardine Cleanse: Toilet & Breath Warnings02:36 - Colm’s Bike Lock Jam & Buying Bolt Cutters in Woody's04:11 - The Beating Heart of Larry David: Spanish Airport Suit Carrier Disaster05:46 - Music Magic: Stevie Nicks, Beth Orton, & Madonna's Return10:42 - Behind the Scenes: Rolling Stones & Fleetwood Mac Studio Documentaries13:25 - Terry’s Barefoot Shoes & The YouTube Comment Conspiracy Theories17:45 - Are We Being Judged? Social Anxiety & Public Perceptions19:29 - Empty-Nest Syndrome: What Happens When Kids Go to University?21:32 - Relationship Maintenance: Making Time Together & Apart23:25 - The Constant Search Elsewhere: Travel vs. Home Comforts24:32 - Chasing Happiness & The Myth of Strict Mindfulness27:44 - Wrap Up: Toaster Giveaway Reminder & Sunday After-Show Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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