One of 18 - NOT Just a Number

One of 18 - NOT Just a Number

The Callaghan Clan

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S1E18 Episode Eighteen: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues

Oct 05, 2025 1h 29m

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…

S1E17 Episode Seventeen: O God Our Help In Ages Past

Oct 05, 2024 1h

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…

Episode Sixteen: “There is a Balm in Gilead”

May 19, 2024 51m

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…

S1E15 Episode Fifteen: Golden Notes & Retiring In Tune

Mar 01, 2024 42m

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…

S1E14 Episode Fourteen: In The Company of Characters

Dec 24, 2023 47m

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…

S1E13 Episode Thirteen: Silver & A Pure Heart of Gold

Nov 01, 2023 1h 2m

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…

S1E12 Episode Twelve: The Last Hurrah

Aug 28, 2023 38m

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…

S1E11 Episode Eleven: "A Big Heart & The Big Move"

Jul 28, 2023 53m

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…

S1E10 Episode Ten: It's a DOUBLEHEADER!

Jul 01, 2023 50m

In Episode Ten "It's a DOUBLEHEADER!" You will be introduced to the twins, Mary Cecelia # 14 & Joseph Henry # 15, who were born one week before CHRISTMAS! For a Gallery of Images related to this…

S1E9 Episode Nine: A Triple Threat: Curious, Keen & Clever!

May 17, 2023 40m

Welcome to Episode 9: A TRIPLE THREAT - Clare Frances #11 (curious), Christopher Thomas #12 (keen) & Kevin Martin #13 (clever) - NONE of whom are just a number. We are back in 1949 where our…

S1E8 Episode Eight: The Most Artistic Thing is to Love

May 01, 2023 41m

In Episode Seven we introduced & honored our Sister Ann Elizabeth #9 - A GENTILE SOUL. In Episode Eight we will introduce & honor another Beloved Sister, Patricia Eileen # 10 - NOT just a…

S1E7 Episode Seven: A Gentle Soul

Apr 15, 2023 40m

In Episode 6 we introduced you to Mary Kathleen (Kathy) # 6, Edward Dennis # 7 & William Joseph # 8.  In Episode 7 “A GENTLE SOUL” We Will Honor Ann Elizabeth # 9 - NOT just a number. For a…

S1E6 Episode Six: My Hat, it Has Three Corners

Mar 31, 2023 42m

In Episode Five you were introduced to our brother, Brian # 5 - A LOVER NOT A FIGHTER. Welcome to Episode Six: "MY HAT IT HAS THREE CORNERS", where you will meet Mary Kathleen # 6, Edward Dennis # 7,…

S1E5 Episode Five: A Lover Not a Fighter

Feb 28, 2023 32m

Mother would always say that our brother Brian Francis # 5 was conceived in Detroit but born in Oswego, New York. She was uncertain that a Detroit hospital would suffice and thought the baby best be…

S1E4 Episode Four: And The Beat Goes On

Feb 15, 2023 39m

AND THE BEAT GOES ON commences with the Spring of 1938 with our father pursuing his degrees at Syracuse University. You will be introduced to John Foster # 2, Paul Edward # 3 and James Patrick # 4 -…

S1E3 Episode Three: Margaret Virginia #1

Jan 31, 2023 28m

The oldest of our Callaghan tribe was Margaret Virginia # 1.  Margaret was born in Oswego, New York on October 20, 1937.  She was a gorgeous baby with blue-blue eyes and blond curls.  Both…

S1E2 Episode Two: Ubi Caritas

Jan 15, 2023 31m

Welcome to "One of 18 - NOT Just a Number: Episode Two.  In our first episode we introduced you to our parents Mary O’Brien Callaghan and Jack Callaghan.  In Episode Two we explore more about our…

S1E1 Episode One: I just really love my husband Jack

Dec 22, 2022 16m

Welcome to "One of 18-NOT just a number." Who knew that when our parents were cast in High School as the romantic leads in H.M.S. Pinafore that they would fall in love, marry and... have 18…

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Dec 21, 2022 0m Trailer

Welcome to "One of 18 - NOT just a number."

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does One of 18 - NOT Just a Number have?

One of 18 - NOT Just a Number has published 19 episodes since December 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

Is One of 18 - NOT Just a Number still active?

One of 18 - NOT Just a Number is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 43m.

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