The Irish Empire: From Gangs of New York to the CIA Mystery | St. Patrick’s Day Special

Is St. Patrick’s Day a celebration of culture or a masterclass in global branding? This week, the Not So Christian Brothersstrip back the green face paint to look at the Psychology of Irish Identity. Colm and Justin discuss the "Plastic Paddy" phenomenon and the strange cultural ritual of the "Kerry Jersey" appearing in the most unexpected corners of the world.The conversation takes a deep, historical turn into the "Theatre of Power." Colm explores how the Irish, once the bottom of the social ladder, built the skyscrapers of New York and formed powerful gangs that eventually transitioned into the highest levels of American politics. We look at the "Truth" behind the Kennedy legacy and the shadow cast by the CIA in one of history's greatest mysteries.In this episode, we uncover:The Subscription Mystery: Why only 7% of you are hitting the button (and why we need you).The Angelus Ritual: A minute of silence that stops a nation.The "Gangs" of Success: How Irish immigrants moved from the slums to the Oval Office.The Secret History: The connection between Irish power, the Kennedys, and the "Final Chapter".Cultural Branding: Why the world wants to be Irish for 24 hours.📅 TUNE IN:Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6 PMAfter Show: Every Sunday @ 8 AM⏱️ Chapter Timings00:00 – The 7% Rule: Why your subscription matters.00:26 – The Angelus Mystery: Ireland’s minute of silence.02:40 – Plastic Paddies vs. The Real Deal: The St. Patrick’s Day divide.08:15 – The Lanzarote Syndrome: Why the Kerry Jersey is everywhere.14:50 – Building the Skyscrapers: The grit of the Irish immigrant.22:10 – The Theatre of Power: From Irish gangs to political dynasties.27:30 – The American Dream: How the Irish raised the profile of the world.28:11 – The CIA Mystery: The truth behind the Kennedy era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.