Aug. 16, 2025
Why News Anchors Have to Be Hot
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 bigger conversation: are attractive people more likely to succeed — in careers, relationships, even politics? We explore everything from Tom Brady’s jawline to Marilyn Monroe’s tragedy, with plenty of confessions along the way (including Justin’s early dating site disasters).
But that’s not all. A listener DM takes us into the world of overpathologizing — why is everyone suddenly ADHD, anxious, or “on the spectrum”? We debate whether personality quirks have been rebranded as medical conditions, how Ritalin culture is numbing creativity, and whether we’ve lost the ability to just be “weird” without a label.
And then there’s Colm’s doctor. Cross-eyed, confusing, and unforgettable. From antidepressant fog to medical misadventures, we ask if the people prescribing solutions always know what they’re doing. Spoiler: not always.
Expect laughs, awkward truths, and a lot of inappropriate imagery (yes, including Brian Dobson’s jawline and terrible titties). This is Not So Christian Brothers at its chaotic best: unfiltered, unashamed, and definitely not safe for the six o’clock news.
💬 Join the conversation — is attractiveness a superpower or a curse? Are we pathologizing everything? And should you really trust a cross-eyed GP?
👉 New episodes every Thursday. Aftershow with Rebecca drops every Saturday. Subscribe now and don’t miss the fun.
Not So Christian Brothers is the place where you can sit in and listen to two men open up about life, relationships, and the questions we all think about but rarely say out loud. Think of it as grabbing a seat at the bar next to two brothers who aren’t afraid to tell the truth — the kind of conversation you’d love to overhear. Now, you can.
From laugh-out-loud moments to deep insights, we talk honestly, we challenge each other, and we say the things men often keep to themselves. This is the podcast where nothing’s off limits, and every episode leaves you thinking.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube – hit subscribe so you never miss an episode
🔔 Subscribe for unfiltered takes, big laughs, and zero therapy credentials.
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Meet your hosts:
Justin Caffrey, Gen X, former monk trainee, mindfulness master, high-performance coach, and recovering finance guy.
Colm Hayes, Baby Boomer, veteran broadcaster, radio legend, and lifelong professional contrarian.
Why the name?
They’re brothers. Sort of. Same parents, different surnames. Hayes changed his name early in his radio career for showbiz reasons. Both were educated by the Christian Brothers. Only one of them still believes in God. We’ll let you, the listener, figure out who still practices… and who most definitely does not.
Viewer discretion is advised. This format may be cancelled by Episode 2!
📣 Subscribe & Follow
🎧 New episodes every Thursday & Saturday
👍 Like, comment, and tell us: Which brother do YOU think still believes in God?
🧨 Share it with your sibling — especially if they’re annoying!
Produced by: High Tide Studios
Series Producer: Rebecca Horan
Camera, Editing, and Set: Terry Loughran
Studio Location: Watson Johnson Centre, Mill Road, Greystones, Ireland
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & legal name change
#IrishPodcast #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #RealTalkPodcast
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 bigger conversation: are attractive people more likely to succeed — in careers, relationships, even politics? We explore everything from Tom Brady’s jawline to Marilyn Monroe’s tragedy, with plenty of confessions along the way (including Justin’s early dating site disasters).
But that’s not all. A listener DM takes us into the world of overpathologizing — why is everyone suddenly ADHD, anxious, or “on the spectrum”? We debate whether personality quirks have been rebranded as medical conditions, how Ritalin culture is numbing creativity, and whether we’ve lost the ability to just be “weird” without a label.
And then there’s Colm’s doctor. Cross-eyed, confusing, and unforgettable. From antidepressant fog to medical misadventures, we ask if the people prescribing solutions always know what they’re doing. Spoiler: not always.
Expect laughs, awkward truths, and a lot of inappropriate imagery (yes, including Brian Dobson’s jawline and terrible titties). This is Not So Christian Brothers at its chaotic best: unfiltered, unashamed, and definitely not safe for the six o’clock news.
💬 Join the conversation — is attractiveness a superpower or a curse? Are we pathologizing everything? And should you really trust a cross-eyed GP?
👉 New episodes every Thursday. Aftershow with Rebecca drops every Saturday. Subscribe now and don’t miss the fun.
Not So Christian Brothers is the place where you can sit in and listen to two men open up about life, relationships, and the questions we all think about but rarely say out loud. Think of it as grabbing a seat at the bar next to two brothers who aren’t afraid to tell the truth — the kind of conversation you’d love to overhear. Now, you can.
From laugh-out-loud moments to deep insights, we talk honestly, we challenge each other, and we say the things men often keep to themselves. This is the podcast where nothing’s off limits, and every episode leaves you thinking.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube – hit subscribe so you never miss an episode
🔔 Subscribe for unfiltered takes, big laughs, and zero therapy credentials.
#NotSoChristianBrothers #ColmHayes #JustinCaffrey #MarriageTalk #SoberSex #CatholicGuilt #PodcastEpisode #ComedyPodcast #HonestConversations #RealTalkPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #MenopauseMatters #NotSoChristianBrothers #ColmHayes #JustinCaffrey #MensMentalHealth #MaleFriendship #ModernMasculinity #MenTalking #HonestConversations #Brotherhood #PodcastForMen #MasculinityMatters #MenNeedToTalk #DeepTalks #LifeLessons #BarChat #MaleBonding #PodcastClip #VulnerabilityIsStrength #ConversationsThatMatter #truthtelling
Meet your hosts:
Justin Caffrey, Gen X, former monk trainee, mindfulness master, high-performance coach, and recovering finance guy.
Colm Hayes, Baby Boomer, veteran broadcaster, radio legend, and lifelong professional contrarian.
Why the name?
They’re brothers. Sort of. Same parents, different surnames. Hayes changed his name early in his radio career for showbiz reasons. Both were educated by the Christian Brothers. Only one of them still believes in God. We’ll let you, the listener, figure out who still practices… and who most definitely does not.
Viewer discretion is advised. This format may be cancelled by Episode 2!
📣 Subscribe & Follow
🎧 New episodes every Thursday & Saturday
👍 Like, comment, and tell us: Which brother do YOU think still believes in God?
🧨 Share it with your sibling — especially if they’re annoying!
Produced by: High Tide Studios
Series Producer: Rebecca Horan
Camera, Editing, and Set: Terry Loughran
Studio Location: Watson Johnson Centre, Mill Road, Greystones, Ireland
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & legal name change
#IrishPodcast #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #RealTalkPodcast
