Mondays with Milly

By Phill CristofaroScience Social Sciences

Mondays with Milly episodes

April 25, 2021 S6 Ep3: The "Bride's Ale" and an Odyssey from New York to Nepal
In episode three, Milly waves goodbye to the last of her three children who finally leaves the nest for work and bigger things. JC has found a new hobby - home brewing - and it's no picnic. In fact, there's evil in some of those bottles. Kirsten is off on the trip of a lifetime and won't be home for 14 months.
A warm welcome and greetings to our new listeners from Argentina.
Oh, and happy birthday, "Colonel".

24 min
April 18, 2021 S6 Ep2: Vale Prince Phillip - a Colourful Life and a Lasting Legacy
I wonder what would've been like to have had the Duke of Edinburgh on the podcast talking to Milly about love, life and perspective...
This week marks the passing of yet another member what Tom Brokaw refers to as the Greatest Generation. Milly was lucky enough to have met Prince Phillip - yet another panel in the tapestry of Milly's rich and wonderful life.
Milly talks about the Duke and some more about Chris' time in the Gulf.
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24 min
April 11, 2021 S6 Ep1: Boats, Ships and Zac the Police Wonder Dog
Welcome to the 1990s.
In season 6 we'll explore the happenings and happenstance surrounding this eventful time. In episode #1, Milly tells us about making ball dresses for Kirsten, Chris' experience of the first Gulf War and Paul's first police dog, Zac.
Please enjoy this episode of Mondays with Milly.
25 min
April 05, 2021 S5 Ep5: It's a Mad House!
Pet rats, snakes and alligators in the bath: just another day for someone who owns a pet shop. But for one relative visiting the family it was all too much...
Welcome to our final episode of season five. In this episode, Milly finds herself in her happy place - on the stage - this time with daughter, Kirsten. We thank you for your continued support of the Mondays with Milly podcast.
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25 min
March 28, 2021 S5 Ep4: The Poll Tax and PTSD
The Poll Tax: the Thatcher government's controversial tax, which was ultimately its undoing.
In this episode, Milly and I discuss the Poll Tax and cover Paul's traumatic injury, which he suffered whilst on patrol late at night. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) wasn't understood in the 1980s and it was the work of a police psychologist who helped Paul get back to work.
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21 min
March 21, 2021 S5 Ep3: The Falklands
The Falklands War was a brief but costly conflict involving British and Argentinian forces between April and June of 1982 over the disputed Falklands Islands - a British territory. In this episode, Milly talks about Chris' near involvement, the armchair perspective of watching the war on the nightly news and the aftermath.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the MwM podcast and a warm welcome to listeners in the Maldives.
24 min
March 14, 2021 S5 Ep2: Cash Points, Credit Cards, Computers & Famous Folk
Welcome to the MwM podcast and a Happy UK Mother's Day to all the mums out there.
In episode two, Milly talks about her first experiences with the work computer and it doesn't go well. Milly and Marilyn have a clockwork system going in the tourist information office but everyone's expected to get on board with the new technology. Milly meets Jesus (at least the actor who plays him, Robert Powell) and she tells a wonderful story about pianist, Winnie Atwell.
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27 min
March 07, 2021 S5 Ep1: The Lady's not for turning: change is on the way
Welcome to our fifth season of Mondays with Milly.
Thank you to all who continue to listen - and to all our new listeners across 17 countries.
In season five we take a close look at the 1980s. After the turmoil of the 1970s you'd be forgiven for thinking things might settle down. On the contrary, Margaret Thatcher has very big plans to transform the country and her agenda is a controversial one. Milly is one of 60% of women in the workforce and she reflects on the politics of the day.
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26 min
February 28, 2021 S4 Ep5: Viva Blackpool Vegas - let's head down to the Golden Mile
"Blackpool Vegas" - an apt description, indeed!
In this second part of our look at 1970s Blackpool, Milly describes the attraction that's Blackpool; live shows, side shows, crowds and a bustling tourism industry. The decline comes in the form of cheap overseas holidays and Blackpool's peak is soon on the wane.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the MwM podcast. We'll be back to talk the 1980s in season five.
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24 min
February 21, 2021 S4 Ep4: Blackpool 1970s Style: cinemas, cars, crowds & carriages
The Blackpool of the 1970s is punctuated by throngs of cars, crowds and train carriages pulling into Central Station. It's still a vibrant place and a first-choice destination for thousands of families looking for a seaside holiday. In this episode Milly reflects on the Blackpool experience and laments the loss of so many of the areas cinemas.
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22 min