The Kennedys story isn’t just one of success; it’s also one of heartbreak. Known as the “Kennedy curse,” this family has faced unimaginable tragedies. Carney shares original interviews from his own archives from experts who have studied the family extensively, and those who were close to them - some so close they even had blood splatter from the assassination of JFK.

Join us as we uncover the stories that continue to captivate the nation—this is the Kennedy dynasty like you’ve never heard it before.

Featured interviews:

Chris Mathews

Clint Hill (Part ONE)

Mark Shaw

Cory Taylor

Rosemarie Terenzino

Clint Hill (Part TWO)

Paul Landis

David Hayman

David Talbot

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Welcome to another edition of The Theme Machine. This week, we're diving into a topic that's been on my mind—how the people behind our favorite books and screenplays do it all. You know, how they craft stories that resonate with us, inspire us, and sometimes even change our lives. It all started when a friend asked me, 'How do they do it?' And now, here I am, sitting here thinking about it too."

This week, I've invited some of the biggest names in storytelling to share their journeys. We're talking about the process, the inspiration, and what happens behind the scenes when writers bring their visions to life. So, let's get started with this week's Theme Machine.

Join me as I chat with them about their journeys in storytelling.

Augustine Burroughs

Anne Rice

Mitch Albom

Kinky Friedman

RL Stein

Scott Turrow

Dave Barry

Thomas Kineely

Nora Ephron

James Patterson

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(Sitcoms PART ONE can be found in our previous episode.)

In PART TWO of sitcoms, John Carney visits with and shares conversations with more stars of the shows we loved...and still do.

Rosanne Barr

Gabe Kaplan

Harry Shearer

Ron Palillo

John Sebastian

BJ Novak

Rainn Wilson

Al Jean

Jeff Garland

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