One of 18 - NOT Just a Number

The Callaghan Clan
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Our parents had 18 children. One mother. One father. Yes, you read that correctly. When we would be introduced, invariably the first question would be: What NUMBER are YOU? We decided to tell this extraordinary story on this Podcast and via our accompanying website https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

  1. 10/05/2025

    Episode Eighteen: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues

    Here we are! The final installment of ONE OF 18 - NOT JUST A NUMBER.  Episode 18: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues. We are launching this grand finale on October 5th to honor the birthday of our beloved Patriarch, John Foster Callaghan.    We begin with a brief summation of each sibling’s journey thus far. Then, 18 of our parents’ grandchildren share their reflections on being part of our large Callaghan clan. We then close with a sampling of musical selections from grandchildren and great- grandchildren; a vivid expression of the resounding musical legacy of Mary O’Brien and John F. Callaghan.    Please enjoy the Gallery of images for each episode of this podcast: https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com. The gallery for this final episode will be published soon! Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    1h 29m

  2. 10/05/2024

    Episode Seventeen: O God Our Help In Ages Past

    Episode Seventeen, "O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST" is a tribute to our beloved father, John Foster Callaghan. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-seventeen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    1h 1m

  3. 05/19/2024

    Episode Sixteen: “There is a Balm in Gilead”

    Episode 16 - "There is a Balm in Gilead" honors the life and death of Mary O'Brien Callaghan. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-sixteen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    52 min

  4. 03/01/2024

    Episode Fifteen: Golden Notes & Retiring In Tune

    In Episode Fifteen, we honor our parents’ Golden Wedding anniversary - 50 years of marriage! And our father’s retirement after 62 years as a professional Church Organist and Choir Director. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fifteen⁠. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    42 min

  5. 12/24/2023

    Episode Fourteen: In The Company of Characters

    In Episode Fourteen we will introduce you to four serious characters with real character.  You will meet Monsignor James Edward Callaghan (our Uncle Jim), Fr. Patrick Cornelius Callaghan (our Uncle Chuddy), Ann O’Brien (our Great Aunt Ann) and Frances Marion Brown (Franny). You will hear our Uncle Chuddy regale you with song. Franny Brown will captivate you with her narration of a classic Christmas Story.  And our Father's Choir will perform a Christmas medley that we hope will sustain your Christmas spirit! For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to  https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fourteen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    48 min

  6. 11/01/2023

    Episode Thirteen: Silver & A Pure Heart of Gold

    In Episode Thirteen “SILVER & A PURE HEART OF GOLD” we celebrate our parents milestone -their 25th wedding anniversary, our Nana Callaghan moves in with us at Manor Road and we honor the unspeakable loss of Eleanor Callaghan. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-thirteen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    1h 3m

  7. 08/28/2023

    Episode Twelve: The Last Hurrah

    In Episode 12, THE LAST HURRAH, we will take you on a journey to another big but wonderful move and you meet our precious baby-of-the-family sister, Bridget Louise, # 18 not just a number. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-twelve. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    39 min

  8. 07/28/2023

    Episode Eleven: "A Big Heart & The Big Move"

    In Episode Ten: "IT'S A DOUBLE HEADER!" you met The Twins, Mary #14 & Joseph #15 who were born exactly a week before Christmas (hence their names). In Episode Eleven: "A BIG HEART & THE BIG MOVE" you will meet Teresa Maureen #16 - NOT just a number, our big-hearted beautiful sister and we will take you on THE BIG MOVE from the Eastside of Detroit to the Northern suburb of Birmingham. Buckle up because it is quite a ride! For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-eleven. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

    53 min
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Our parents had 18 children. One mother. One father. Yes, you read that correctly. When we would be introduced, invariably the first question would be: What NUMBER are YOU? We decided to tell this extraordinary story on this Podcast and via our accompanying website https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

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