Listen "Why Nobody Does Funerals Like the Irish | The Aftershow"
Episode Synopsis
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 cannotEp 9 aftershow.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.The Aftershow drops every Saturday. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Thursday’s main episodes + Saturday’s Aftershow.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to the Aftershow01:00 – What objects represent Rebecca? Watch, makeup bag & showbiz chaos05:00 – The Irish wake tradition: community, gambling, and meeting partners08:00 – What objects represent Beatrice & Justin? Shoes, meditation pillows & coffee cups14:00 – How people remember us: warmth, hugs & how you make others feel16:00 – Bill Clinton’s listening trick at the Ritz & lessons in presence18:30 – Monica Lewinsky’s reinvention & resilience19:00 – Closing: remembering Anne & looking ahead to Colm’s return Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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