Montrealaise
By Denise Mylonakis
Montrealaise Nov 16, 2020
Montrealaise - L'entre-deux: a chat with Alexia Hammal
On this different episode, Denise Mylonakis chats with first time author Alexia Hammal on her book L'entre-deux: le journal intime d'une Montréalaise. Topics include insecurity, vulnerability, social media, Montreal culture and history, for a better understanding of the more personal side of Montrealers.
Montrealaise- Who's to blame for Gilles Villeneuve's death?
This episode of the Montrealaise podcast features Cassidy Charette and the tragic death of F1 champion Gilles Villeneuve in 1982. How did he crash, what was he doing, was it avoidable and mostly, who's to blame? Cass explains the premise, rules and concept of F1 racing to someone who knows nothing about the sport. Cass runs a Youtube channel and Instagram rating, reviewing and commentating on all things F1. Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/ccf1channel/
Montrealaise - LaSalle Heights Disaster, How Dangerous Are Gas Leaks?
Denise Mylonakis and Samantha Hanley recount the tragedy in the early morning of March 1, 1965 in the city of LaSalle, that resulted in the death of 28 people. What happened? What went wrong? Is LaSalle Heights Inc. to blame? Who's responsible for the gas leak and why was this event so catastrophic? They discuss Enegir, fire fighters, the navy, police protocol and human stories from the event. What do you do if you suspect a gas leak and who do you call?
Montrealaise- Who Killed the Rizzuto Crime Family?
The Montrealaise Podcast is a Montreal-based podcast that discusses Canadian tragedies that make us uncomfortable, Montreal-Mal-a-laise. On this episode Denise Mylonakis and Daniel Sucar discuss Montreal's organized crime scene and what happened to Nicola, Vito and Nick Jr. Rizzuto. Who's to blame for their rise and their deaths? They discuss the fictionalization of these events in CityTv's Bad Blood and true events in the podcast documentary, The Dark North by Paul Cherry. Naturally, they discuss mafia classics such as The Godfather, The Sopranos, Donny Brasco and more. Topics explored include Montreal's port, NYC crime families, the Charbonneau Commission, the construction industry, corruption and Jeffrey Epstein. (Daniel also talks about his time at a Half Moon Run music video shoot). Is organized crime inevitable? And, if it stays in the shadow, does the public become complicit?
Montrealaise- What does Celine Dion mean for Quebec?
Hello!!! This episode of Montrealaise features guest and Celine-lover Sophie Moreau. Denise and Sophie chronicle the life of Celine from humble beginnings to international stardom. Topics discussed include her relationship to Rene Angelil, her children, her Felix award controversy, her role in Quebec politics and ultimately, and her place as the Queen of Quebec. What does Celine Dion represent for Montreal, Quebec and Canada?
Sophie's playlist: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/queen-queb/pl.u-RRbVvBNs3ZoDl6?fbclid=IwAR1-goMHYYHj7s088o38xYBK2-fC3m5ixNuJm4LkP09khcRMQWg6A47vbSM
(Available on Spotify and Apple Music)
Montrealaise- Who's to blame for racism in Canada?
In an extra uncomfortable episode of the Montrealaise podcast, a Montreal based podcast where we discuss Canadian history that makes us uncomfortable, we try and unpack systemic racism. Denise Mylonakis is joined with Jialyn Knight and Olivia-Gail Squires. They begin with a short history of slavery in Canada then discuss Marie-Joseph Angelique and go all the way to BLM and the importance of speaking out and attending protests.
Montrealaise- Where did the Quebec Nordiques go?
This episode of the Montrealaise podcast, a Montreal-based podcast where Denise Mylonakis and a guest talk about Canadian tragedies that make her uncomfortable... Montreal-mal-a-laise... This episode features Emma Friedl and Kim Gallup as they dive into the origin and expiration of Quebec's beloved Les Bleus. Topics explored in this episode are the Stastny's brother, Czechoslovakia, Quebec spies, the Soviet Union, Eric and Bonnie Lindros, Mama's boys, inter-provincial rivalries, The Habs, the separatist movement, language wars, Marcel Aubout, Gary Bettman and Pierre Karl Peladeau. An action packed episode that really tried to understand and simplify the legacy of this team. Why did they get moved and will they ever come back to play in Quebec's new Videotron Centre?
Montrealaise- When will Pheonix finally rise from the ashes?
Denise Mylonakis and Philippe Beaudry discuss the national embarrassment that is the Pheonix Pay system. Riddled with problems from the start and spanning over 2 political parties, Denise and Phil identify who's to blame. Is it IBM for its bogus software, Harper for cutting costs or Trudeau for not fixing the problem. What is PeopleSoft? Why Miramichi, New Brunswick? They also segway the conversation into Murphy's Law and De Morgan's Law at the end...
Montrealaise- Who the F**k is Eric?
On this sensitive episode, Denise Mylonakis speaks to friend Christina Pappas about the Don't F**k With Cats Netflix documentary. The pair discuss the tragic murder of Jun Lin in Montreal and the subsequent police and internet intervention. Did Netflix show too much of the killer's home footage? Is the killer's mom responsible for not stopping Jun Lin's death? Topics discussed include notoriety, attention on the internet, celebrity culture, mental illness and film glorification.
Montrealaise- Who set up the Cocaine Babes?
On this episode, Denise speaks to friend Meghan Mann about the infamous "Cocaine Babes" from Quebec caught smuggling over 200 lbs of the drug on a luxury cruise ship off Australia. Meghan and Denise discuss "Sugar Daddies," organized crime, drug culture, escorting culture, social media obsessions and what it takes to be an "influencer." Ultimately, they ask themselves who's behind the Cocaine Babes and who's to blame?
Montrealaise- Why did the Quebec Bridge collapse twice?
Denise Mylonakis is joined by engineer Emilie Huot to discuss the construction and failure of the first Quebec Bridge. They talk cantilever bridges. Who designed it, who built it, why it fell and who's responsible? Then, they ask themselves the same questions for the second construction.
Montrealaise- Who's at fault for Residential schools?
Denise Mylonakis sits down with Irene and Kahentiiohstha Foote to discuss Canada's shameful history of Indigenous Residential schools. What was their purpose? What is the lasting effect on students? What did the school consist of and who's at fault? The episode also discusses the legacy of John A MacDonald and Pope Francis' refusal to apologize for the church's involvement.
Montrealaise- What Happened to the Expos?
On this first episode of Montrealaise, Denise speaks to Angelo Mylonakis about the tragedy of the Montreal Expos. What happened to Nos Amoureus, The Expos (69-04)?