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Mondays with Milly

Phill Cristofaro

Mondays with Milly is a podcast about the past as told by someone who was there. Through a series of interviews, "Milly" - AKA Doreen from Manchester - talks about her life from the Great Depression era and World War 2 to the present day. Now in her nineties, Milly is a natural story-teller with a razor-sharp memory. Her recount of a life spanning some of history"s defining moments provides a unique insight into how people lived, coped, survived and endured times of great adversity. Recorded

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00:24:55

S9 Ep10: Feeling "Frowsy", Fashion and Faux pas

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/11/21

Following on from episodes three and four in this series, we finish off with some cracking yarns about alcohol, high (home-made) fashion and the odd faux pas. Please enjoy and don't forget to write a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:38:03

S9 Ep9: Fox, Milly and the Friendly Ghost of...

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/11/14

Milly's in for a surprise when she takes my call this week... I've managed to track down the current owner of 47 Carshalton Road, Blackpool: the subject of recent episodes pertaining to a friendly ghost who goes by the name of "Nanny". Fox Harvey has generously agreed to join me and he and Milly hit it off. You'll feel the warm glow from two people who share one thing in common: they've both been owners of what was, and is, a very special home. If 47 Carshalton Road could talk it would tell some

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00:23:18

S9 Ep8: Facebook Reaction Show Pt 2

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/11/07

The second part of Milly's reaction to comments on Facebook about the Carshalton Road house. Milly takes it all in and you can hear the delight in her voice. It didn't take long to track down the current owner of The Doll's House - many thanks to Fox Harvey for the kind offer of photos for Milly to check out how the house looks in the present day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:21:59

S9 Ep7: Facebook Reaction Show

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/10/31

Milly doesn't do Facebook but you'll hear her reaction to the many comments on Facebook about the "Doll's House" - home of Nanny and a long list of families who've come and gone from the house at 47 Carshalton Road, Blackpool. Here's a link to our post on the History of Blackpool Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackpoolhistory/permalink/1824899174362081/ Join us on the MwM Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 If you like what you hear, please write us a

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00:32:36

S9 Ep6: Ghostly Encounters in Blackpool

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/10/24

What's "The Doll's House"? Who's "Nanny"? And what keeps moving the plates around at number 7 Devonshire Road? All these questions and more will be answered in this paranormal episode of MwM. Another big thank you to Piano Matt who kindly offered his considerable talents to what we think is a hauntingly beautiful song. Check out photos of The Doll's House and 7 Devonshire Road via the Mondays with Milly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message:

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00:30:32

S9 Ep5: From Twin-Tubs to iPads - Gizmos & Gadgets...

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/10/17

In episode #5 Kirsten joins me to talk about technology through the ages. From Milly's first "Twin-Tub" washing machine to her iPad, there's a story behind each and every weird and wonderful time-saving tool. This week's music includes a special guest: Matt "The Manouver" Heinrich joins us on the ivories and brings a touch of polish and colour. Matt is a good friend of the MwM podcast. Thanks Matt. Let's see if we can talk him into doing an encore. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:21:50

S9 Ep4: The Chaser feat. Milly

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/10/10

Round 2 of the Milly Quiz looks more like an episode of The Chaser. Milly reflects on some key moments and adds some new insights into some pivotal moments from seasons one through eight. Can you outwit Milly? There's only one way to find out... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:28:48

S9 Ep3: It's Quiz Time!

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/10/03

With nine seasons of Milly's story documented, it's time to test your knowledge and pit your memory against Milly's steel trap of detail. A series of questions related to the entire podcast will examine some of the more minute details of the MwM podcast. We can only wish you luck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:19:56

S9 Ep2: Bark Three Times for Emergency Assistance

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/09/26

Welcome to S9 Ep2 of Mondays with Milly. In this episode Milly gives us an idea of the trials and tribulations of living with low vision and what friends, their dogs and a bit of technology can do to help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:23:59

S9 Ep1: Friends

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/09/19

Welcome to Season #9 of Mondays with Milly and thanks for coming along for the ride. In the first episode of this season I ask Milly about her friends. Milly makes friends easily and they're a very important part of her life and story. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:31:11

S8 Bonus: Tales from the Van to the Kennel

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/09/12

In the second part of this bonus episode, Paul delves deeper into the mind and psyche of Paul's trusty police dog, Zac. Since his retirement, Paul spends his time supporting dog owners and various dog charities in the UK and abroad. You can find out more about Paul's business, Wolfspeak here: https://www.wolfspeak.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:29:06

S8 Bonus: PC Paul - A Road Less Travelled

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/09/05

Welcome to the Mondays with Milly podcast. In celebration of our 5000th listen spanning 29 countries, Milly and I chat with Paul about joining the constabulary with a single goal in mind: the "dead end" job of becoming a police dog handler. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:22:28

S8 Ep7: Potato Cakes, Property and the Strathmore 5000

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/08/29

In this episode Milly and I try and work out how there can be a property boom amongst the chaos of Covid 19. Milly talks potato cakes and reflects on the difficult decision of whether or not to move to Australia. One thing is as certain as it is vivid: the Strathmore 5000 should be on everyone's bucket list. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:21:36

S8 Ep6: My Beautiful Balloon

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/08/22

What do you give someone who's lived a full life and wants for nothing? In this episode Milly recounts the wonderful experience that can only come with a wicker basket and a lot of hot air. Milly takes us ballooning and we're not sure she ever made it down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:29:39

S8 Ep5: With Three Minutes to Spare

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/08/15

Milly's last trip to Australia happened when she was 84. She'd done the trip before but this time 20,000kms took more of a toll than usual. Milly also has the odd brush with authority and manages to talk her way out of trouble. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:28:29

S8 Ep4: 39 Years...

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/08/08

Across Milly's 90 years she had at least one child at home for 39 of them, such was the age gap between Paul, Christopher and Kirsten. And there's one common theme across all 39 of those years. We chat further with Paul and Chris about life with Milly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:25:18

S8 Ep3: Meet Milly's Boys - Paul & Christopher

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/08/01

In seasons three and four you'll remember Milly talking about her boys and her reflections on becoming a parent. Now it's Paul and Chris' turn to give us their take. What was Milly like as a mum and what was it like growing up? You'll find their points-of-view similar...and different. Find out why in this episode of MwM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:26:07

S8 Ep2: Tom (Pt 2)

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/07/25

In episode #2 we learn more about Milly's life living with Tom. Both have their health challenges and but find ways to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses. When Milly loses Tom she loses more than just a house mate, she loses one of her oldest and dearest friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:26:49

S8 Ep1: Tom (Pt 1)

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/07/18

Welcome to Season #8 of MwM. In S8 we explore Milly's 80s. It was in 2013 that one of Milly's oldest and dearest friends - and JC's bestie - moved in with Milly after both of them had lived alone for a number of years. In this episode, Milly introduces us to Tom: gentleman, staunch Labour supporter and fixer of all things. And happy 17th birthday to Niamh who sings "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:26:00

S7 Ep7: Knocking on Heaven's Door

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/07/11

In this final episode of S7, Milly and Kirsten discuss Milly's near-death experience (another one) - and the intervention of her family in helping her to bounce back. Milly also talks about the impact the iPad has had in improving her quality of life in lockdown and with low vision. Niamh was unable to perform this week's song due to illness so we've reprised one from an earlier episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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