The Movies That Broke Us: Childhood Dreams, Death, and the Films That Shaped Our Lives

This aftershow hits deeper than anyone expected. It opens with Justin’s wild story about a man who dug an entire underground temple system under a mountain — by himself — because a vision told him to. A surreal, spiritual, nearly supernatural experience that ends with police crying in awe and Justin being choked by a “future spirit” the night COVID hit. It’s bizarre, fascinating, and completely NSCB. But then the conversation shifts. Colm talks honestly about burying his wife just two months ago — and how impossible it feels to “heal” when time hasn’t even begun to make sense yet. Justin pushes back, exploring how grief forces us to confront not only loss, but every unresolved bruise underneath it. Rebecca balances both worlds, trying to make sense of the emotional chaos while grounding the conversation in compassion and common sense. From there, the episode expands into: • Therapy — does it actually help, or is it just talking in circles? Colm questions its value. Justin argues it saved his life. The contrast is powerful. • The tin-can theory of life. Justin explains how unresolved trauma rattles behind us until we face it — and why avoiding it only makes the noise louder. • Parenting, perfection, & the myth of the “healthy family.” Rebecca challenges the idea that some kids grow up untouched. Colm insists every family carries something — always. • Empowering children instead of shielding them. Colm shares a story about talking to schools and teaching kids the language of resilience. • Rebecca’s incredible story about her daughter’s confidence breakthrough. From hiding at the back of sports day to suddenly smashing races and tackling a gruelling 800m hill run — the evolution becomes the emotional heart of the episode. This aftershow is raw, human, emotional, hilarious, and unpredictable — the exact chemistry that makes Not So Christian Brothers what it is. 🕒 CHAPTER TIMINGS00:00 — The Underground Temples & the Spirit in the Future Room Justin’s insane Damanhur story and the night COVID hit. 02:30 — Aftershow Starts: Same Parents, Different Timelines The crew settle in. 03:30 — Colm vs Therapy: “Does it actually help?” A raw and honest debate about grief and whether therapy works. 06:00 — The Tin Cans We Drag Through Life Justin’s analogy for unresolved trauma and emotional weight. 10:00 — Grief, Shock, and Why No One Is Ever Ready Colm talks openly about losing Anne. 13:00 — Sudden Death vs Expected Death: Does It Change Grief? A deep dive into how different losses impact us. 16:00 — Children, Resilience & the Harm of Over-Shielding How modern parenting affects mental health. 18:00 — Empowerment vs Protection in Raising Kids Colm shares stories from Cycle Against Suicide and parenting. 20:00 — Rebecca’s Daughter Finds Her Strength A powerful story of confidence, sport, and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.