EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 31 MIN
Toasters in Utility Rooms, Moving to Malta, and Ireland's €5,000 Garden Fine
from Not so Christian Brothers
Why are some households completely obsessed with hiding their kitchen appliances, and does a clean counter represent a deeper cultural divide? In this week’s main show, Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey unpack the hilarious feedback from their viral debate on Protestant utility rooms and why some houses simply refuse to leave their toasters on display.Broadcasting directly from a hotel room in Malta, Justin reveals the absolute chaos of packing up his entire life in Greystones—selling the cars, the bikes, and literally everything that doesn’t fit into a suitcase as he prepares to transition his business abroad. Meanwhile, Colm is battling a household crisis of his own: a failing broadband connection that forces him onto a shaky mobile hotspot.The lads also look at what it truly means to "grow old gracefully". From avoiding burnt toast (under strict warnings from leading oncologists) to Terry fitting comfortably into teenagers' clothes from TK Maxx, the studio dives headfirst into the realities of middle age. Finally, with a massive hosepipe ban looming across Ireland, the brothers debate whether the Irish public will actually report their neighbours for watering their hanging baskets, or if our historical aversion to "snitching" will keep the lawns dry but the community united.Catch a brand new episode of the Not So Christian Brothers twice a week:🎙️ Main Show: Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM🚪 The After-Show: Every Sunday @ 8:00 AMHit follow, leave a review, and connect with us on social media to let us know your thoughts!Chapter Timings00:00 - Utility Rooms & The Great Protestant Toaster Debate Revisited02:03 - Family Sizes, Historical Divides, and Free Kitchen Counter Space03:36 - The Oncology Warning: Is Burnt Toast Actually Carcinogenic?04:30 - Broadcasting from Malta: Justin’s Massive Life Relocation06:03 - Colm’s Tech Troubles & Shaky Mobile Hotspots08:14 - Crispy Barbecue Steaks vs. Growing Old Gracefully09:19 - Pop Culture Milestones: Wannabe & Wonderbra Ads at 3011:20 - Classic Rock Debates: Hotel California vs. Bon Jovi12:30 - Happy Birthday, Terry! The 44-Year-Old Teenager14:26 - TK Maxx Teenager Fashion & Colm’s '90s "Fly" Look15:55 - Martin Short, Steve Martin, and the Art of Male Banter17:22 - Recluses, Porn, and Having at Least Two Holidays a Year19:47 - Why Justin Absolutely Can’t Sit Still on a Sun Lounger21:20 - Grandchildren, Wedding Speeches, and Future Generations23:14 - Getting Old Disgracefully: The Death of the Local Bank Heist24:04 - Crypto Theft: The New Threat for Marbella Influencers25:20 - The €5,000 Hosepipe Ban: Will the Irish Snitch on Their Neighbours?26:10 - How Germany and England Enforce Sunday Rules27:37 - Why Ireland Doesn’t Do TV Licences or Water Fines29:52 - Outro: Upcoming WhatsApp Group Names & Instagram Feedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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