Why Nobody Does Funerals Like the Irish | The Aftershow

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, a football boot, or even a coffee cup — can capture a person’s life in ways words sometimes cannot

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.From showbiz glamour to meditation pillows, Bill Clinton’s listening trick to why Irish wakes were once the best place to meet a partner, this Aftershow balances raw honesty, humor, and reflection. Nobody does funerals like the Irish — and nobody leaves without a laugh.

🙏 Remembering Anne, with love to Colm, Alex, and Holly.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to the Aftershow

01:00 – What objects represent Rebecca? Watch, makeup bag & showbiz chaos

05:00 – The Irish wake tradition: community, gambling, and meeting partners

08:00 – What objects represent Beatrice & Justin? Shoes, meditation pillows & coffee cups

14:00 – How people remember us: warmth, hugs & how you make others feel

16:00 – Bill Clinton’s listening trick at the Ritz & lessons in presence

18:30 – Monica Lewinsky’s reinvention & resilience

19:00 – Closing: remembering Anne & looking ahead to Colm’s return

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