The Conversation We Weren’t Ready to Have… But Had Anyway

The Christian Brothers have officially come for the podcast again — and this time, they’ve issued a full legal warning. In today’s episode, the NSCB crew dive into the new solicitor’s letter, the history of being sued over podcast names, why they might have been targeted again, and how the lads feel about it all. The episode begins with absolute chaos: Colm reveals — on mic, with zero warning — that the podcast has received a brand-new legal letter from the Irish Christian Brothers. Yes… again. The team read through the solicitor’s message, which threatens legal action if they don’t respond within 14 days. And immediately, the debate erupts: – Why are they being targeted? – Why Colm’s the one they always find? – And what does this mean for the podcast’s name (for the second time in their history)? As the crew unpack the bizarre déjà vu of being sued for their podcast identity, they veer into the complicated history of the Christian Brothers at their own school — a mix of humour, trauma, absurdity and gallows comedy that only NSCB can pull off. From there, Rebecca drags the show back to sanity (briefly), before the team launch into the week’s biggest news story: Troy Parrott’s unbelievable comeback and the headlines that followed (“The Late Troy Show”). They break down his journey, the pressure he’s faced, the resilience it took, and why Ireland is buzzing again. The conversation then spirals beautifully into: – therapy (and why some avoid it), – intrusive thoughts, – controlling emotions, – political leaders with “a screw loose,” – how childhood shapes adulthood, – and the importance of digging deep rather than avoiding the hard stuff. It’s funny. It’s raw. It’s fast-moving. It’s NSCB at their best. And yes — they promise to keep listeners updated if they get sued. Again!! New NSCB every Thursday & Sunday 🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 — Another Legal Letter Lands Colm reveals the new solicitor’s warning from the Christian Brothers.  02:00 — The First Time They Got Sued The crew revisit the “Brothers in Arms” name and the original legal battle.  04:00 — Christian Brothers: Humour, Trauma & Chaos A mix of jokes, school memories, and uncomfortable truths.  06:30 — Should They Bring a Christian Brother on the Show? A wild idea gets tossed around.  07:00 — The Troy Parrott Phenomenon Why Ireland is suddenly obsessed and how he turned his career around.  12:30 — Intrusive Thoughts, Control & Modern Life The team talk mindset, anger, and overthinking.  24:00 — “Are World Leaders Losing the Plot?” Colm’s rant about global politics and people with “a screw loose.”  31:00 — Men’s Mental Health & Getting Into the Weeds Rebecca pushes the importance of real emotional work.  32:00 — Wrapping Up… and Yes, There’s More in the Aftershow Hints about defending people who avoid therapy and what’s coming next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Aftershow takes a turn down movie memory lane — and things get emotional, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound. Justin reveals how a paleontology podcast led to a dinosaur dream meltdown, Rebecca unpacks the childhood film that taught her people can die, and Colm dives deep into why Elf, Love Actually, and even war movies can hit harder than therapy. From Steel Magnolias, to The Big Chill, to the absolute chaos of 80s action films and teenage rom-coms, the Not So Christian crew explore how the movies we watched shaped who we became — our ideas of love, masculinity, loss, rebellion, and everything in between. It’s nostalgic. It’s unhinged. It’s surprisingly healing. And it’s pure Not So Christian Brothers energy. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday and Sunday — don’t forget to follow and share! What movie shaped you? This Aftershow will have you laughing at the absolute chaos of dinosaur dreams and “penetrative” Elf monologues — and then crying as childhood film scenes resurface with all their forgotten lessons. Justin opens up about the movies that taught him how to be a man when he had no role model. Rebecca remembers the moment a film shattered her belief that mothers can’t die. Colm explains why certain movies become emotional anchors that we return to our whole lives. This is an episode about memory, identity, childhood, grief, love — and the strange, beautiful ways films teach us who we are. Grab your popcorn (and maybe a tissue). This one stays with you. 🎧 Chapter List00:00 – Dinosaur Dreams & Midnight Panic Justin’s paleontology podcast → dinosaur dream → waking chaos with the dog. 03:00 – Emotional Fallout from the Main Episode Rebecca reacts to Colm’s monologue; how “Elf” hit harder than expected. 06:00 – Movies That Shaped Our Childhoods Family cinema memories, the films tied to parents, siblings, and growing up. 09:00 – Rom-Coms, Love Actually & First Ideas of Love Why some rom-coms stay with us, the bracelet scene, and teenage awakenings. 12:00 – Films That Built Our Identities Ferris Bueller, Breakfast Club, macho 80s movies, and shaping masculinity/teenage rebellion. 15:00 – Movies That Taught Us About Death Steel Magnolias, My Life, and the films that introduced mortality. 18:00 – Films as Emotional Anchors The movies we return to for comfort, nostalgia, or mental health support. 19:30 – Wrap Up Like, share, follow — and see you Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brothers are back — and this week they’re tearing into the fairy tales, Disney dreams, and “life lessons” that turned out to be complete nonsense. From Snow White’s dodgy consent to Willy Wonka’s psychedelic child abuse and Elf’saccidental life coaching, it’s a deep dive into the movies that shaped our childhoods — for better or worse. Colm reveals a beautiful real-life love story from Venice, Justin opens up about the film that changed how he saw grief forever, and Rebecca manages to keep the lads (mostly) on track. Expect laughs, heart, and a touch of chaos. 🎙️ New shows every Thursday and Sunday — honesty, humour, and a little heresy. ⏱️ Chapter Timings (Suggested):00:00 – The beanie, the dwarfs & Disney’s dirty secrets 05:00 – Willy Wonka’s emotional damage & childhood illusions 08:30 – When real life feels like a movie 10:00 – Love, Venice, and the most romantic story ever told 11:00 – The films that left scars (and inspiration) 15:00 – Grief, legacy & The Big Chill 17:00 – Finding meaning in Elf & the art that moves us 20:00 – Why sharing art is the most human thing we do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone’s chasing balance — but what if the secret is learning to live in chaos? This week’s Aftershow gets philosophical (and messy) as Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan unpack the cult of calm. From meditation fails to emotional meltdowns, they rip into the myth that life’s supposed to feel peaceful. Colm admits he’s allergic to silence, Justin defends stillness (badly), and Rebecca proves she’s the only one who actually understands mindfulness — or at least can pronounce it. It’s loud, honest, and unexpectedly therapeutic — in that “you’re not alone in being a disaster” kind of way. 🎙 New episodes every Thursday & Sunday. 🗓 This episode: Sunday, 9 November 2025. Everybody’s telling you to calm down — but what if that’s the problem? In this episode, the Not So Christian Brothers dismantle the modern obsession with peace, balance, and “wellness.” Colm’s wound up, Justin’s zen (for five seconds), and Rebecca’s calling them both out. It’s the Aftershow that proves chaos isn’t failure — it’s the natural state of being human. ⏱️ Chapter Timings00:00 – Welcome & “the cult of calm” 02:00 – Colm vs stillness: “Silence is suspicious” 04:30 – Rebecca on burnout & balance myths 07:00 – Justin’s meditation confessions 09:00 – Why chaos might be more honest than calm 11:00 – Mindfulness, missteps & manic Mondays 13:00 – Final thoughts & next week’s tease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s be honest — we’re all full of sh*t. This week, the Not So Christian Brothers — Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan — rip apart the illusion of perfection we’ve built online and off. From filtered lives and fake humility to Irish denial, ego, and middle-aged crisis rebrands, they say the quiet part out loud. Colm calls out “bullsh*t wellness,” Justin admits he’s been just as guilty, and Rebecca lays down the truth about people who post “authentic” just to get attention. It’s funny, uncomfortable, and scarily relatable — a full-on takedown of modern self-delusion. 🎙 New shows every Thursday & Sunday — subscribe now and join the unholy honesty. You think you’re being real? You’re not — and neither are we. This episode of Not So Christian Brothers goes straight for the jugular: why everyone’s pretending, who’s fooling who, and how social media made us all addicted to lying. It’s fast, filthy, and full of uncomfortable truth. If you’ve ever posted a “no filter” selfie or humble-bragged about mindfulness — you might want to sit this one out. ⏱️ Chapter Timings00:00 – Welcome & Colm’s rant on fake people 03:00 – The cult of “authentic” influencers 06:00 – Justin admits he’s played the same game 09:00 – Rebecca’s reality check: “Nobody’s that happy” 12:00 – The Irish art of denial 15:00 – Midlife rebrands & spiritual bullshit 18:00 – Truth bombs & uncomfortable laughter 21:00 – Sunday tease & a final jab at fake gratitude 🗓 Release Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 🎙 Next Episode: Sunday, 9 November 2025 📢 New shows every Thursday & Sunday — on Spotify, Acast, Apple, and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.