Not so Christian Brothers

It’s Sunday, and the hangover from Thursday’s episode on  forgiveness  is still brewing. Colm Hayes, Justin Caffrey, and Rebecca Horan are back — a little raw, a little caffeinated, and absolutely  not  ready to forgive. From  Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey  to  business betrayals, heartbreak, and hospital trauma , this aftershow turns reflection into revelation....

Can you  really  forgive and forget? This week on  Not So Christian Brothers , Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey go head-to-head on forgiveness — from global politics to personal betrayal. Is forgiveness a spiritual superpower or just psychological self-preservation? Rebecca tries to keep the peace as the lads spiral from  Olympic doping scandals  to  Viagra sponsorships...

This Aftershow might just break your heart and make you laugh out loud. Rebecca dives headfirst into intrusive thoughts, Justin preaches that happiness is “an inside job,” and Colm — raw as ever — opens up about finding comfort in grief and guilt in joy. From Taylor Swift’s provocative new album to a young girl in Gaza teaching resilience through food, the trio weave laughter, life, and loss into...

We all wake up at 3 a.m. sometimes — heart racing, thoughts racing faster. In this week’s episode of  Not So Christian Brothers , Justin and Colm tackle the 3 a.m. spiral head-on. Colm talks about what happens when your mind won’t stop running imaginary arguments and worst-case scenarios. Justin explains why the brain does this — from primitive wiring to stress hormones — and how to interrupt...

The  Aftershow  continues one of the most moving conversations we’ve ever had. Colm has returned to the studio after sharing the story of losing his wife, Anne — and now, the brothers and Rebecca go deeper into what comes next: rebuilding, reconnecting, and getting help. This time, the laughter mixes with vulnerability. The three talk about the importance of therapy, the fear of showing...

This episode marks a special moment as Justin welcomes his brother Colm back to the studio after the loss of his wife, Anne. What begins as a heartfelt homecoming turns into one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Colm speaks openly about love, loss, and the shock of grief — but also the kindness of strangers, the funny memories that live on, and the importance of showin...

Welcome to the Aftershow of  Not So Christian Brothers , released every Saturday. This week, Rebecca, Justin, and Beatrice continue the conversation about loss, legacy, and the powerful traditions that make Irish funerals so unique. After honoring Anne in Thursday’s main episode, the Aftershow dives deeper into the “four objects” tradition, exploring how everyday items — a blanket, a dog lead...

This week’s episode opens on a heartfelt note. Sadly, Colm’s wife Anne passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colm and his children, Alex and Holly. We hope to have Colm back in studio with us soon to share his own reflections and stories. In the meantime, Rebecca, Justin, and Beatrice hold space for Anne’s memory while diving deep into the big the...

❤️ Note to Listeners Before we dive in, we want to pause. Colm’s beautiful wife Anne — married 35 years — has sadly passed away. We are all devastated for Colm, Holly, Alex, and Anne’s wider family. It is with heavy hearts that we proceed with releasing this show. We felt it was important to keep going, to give us all something to focus our energy and attention on. We send Colm all our love and su...

This week’s  Not So Christian Brothers Aftershow  looks a little different… with Colm away and Terry missing in action, Rebecca and Beatrice take over the mic — with Justin looking on nervously in the corner. Following Beatrice’s special episode, the Aftershow dives into: 20 years of marriage — what really makes it work Respect, independence, and why couples don’t need to do everything t...

With Colm away on personal matters and Rebecca on holiday, Beatrice Caffrey steps into the hot seat opposite her husband, Justin. What begins with playful banter about jumpers quickly dives deep into the heart of modern relationships, gender roles, grief, and rediscovering purpose. Beatrice opens up about life as a business owner, mother, and woman navigating shifting household dynamics — while Ju...

But just when you think it’s all laughs, Rebecca shares a harrowing personal story from her holiday (Caution When Listening), witnessing a man collapse and die on the beach in front of his wife and children. The conversation turns raw, heartbreaking, and deeply human. This Aftershow is pure chaos — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Justin, Colm, and Rebecca spiral from jokes about loose hyphe...

What happens when life throws you completely off script? In this week’s  Not So Christian Brothers , Justin and Colm swap wild stories of unpredictability—from Justin’s son ending up in hospital after a terrifying health scare, to Colm’s wife rushing into treatment, to the unpredictable chaos of live radio where a prize giveaway went horribly wrong. Along the way, they reveal a surprising Chr...

In this Aftershow, Rebecca joins Colm and Justin on the sofa — and immediately throws down a challenge. Why do men shy away from joy? Are we meant to accept life as mostly struggle with the odd moment of happiness, or can optimism and denial actually keep us alive? What follows is raw, funny, and deeply human: Rebecca opens up about excitement, resilience, and living in denial as survival. Colm ad...

Not So Christian Brothers Podcast | Is AI Going to Destroy the World? (And Why Men Feel Invisible) In this episode of Not So Christian Brothers, Justin, Colm, and Rebecca go full throttle on the very real struggles of men who feel invisible in midlife. 🎙️ We kick things off with Denzel Washington fanboying, calculator “boobs,” and Justin’s confession that he talks to ChatGPT more than his wife. Bu...

This week on the Not So Christian Brothers Aftershow, Rebecca jumps in as we pull apart the episode, wander into the weeds, and laugh far too much along the way. With Colm, Rebecca, and Justin at the mic, the conversation gets even messier: do good looks really buy you trust, success, and second chances? From Fox News anchors to Tom Brady’s jawline, we ask if society would rather be seduced by a p...

This week on  Not So Christian Brothers , the news gets hotter than the headlines. Colm, Rebecca, and Justin dive into the strange reality that in America, your news anchor has to look like a model just to distract you from how bad things really are. From Fox News to white jeans in Birmingham, we ask:  why are audiences more likely to trust a pretty face than the truth? That sparks a big...

Producer Rebecca jumps in with Colm and Justin as they discuss the art of lying from a woman's perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brothers lie about lying and share weird stories about strangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did producer Rebecca think of the sex advice from Colm And Justin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener has asked the lads their advice on a very personal and tricky subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New producer Rebecca rips a new one for Colm and Justin. This will become a weekly exercise and you can listen and witness their pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Story Behind Our Name When we launched, the show was called  Brothers in Arms . It felt right: two brothers, raw conversations, no filters. But after a few episodes, the knock came. Men in dark suits and sunglasses showed up with letters in hand, making it crystal clear: we could not use that name anymore. It belonged to a very famous band, and they weren’t sharing. So we did what we do b...

We use a Jimmy Carr quote about life to get us to question emotional attachments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for porn, Epstein, side hustles and ball boys shorts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.