The Kennedys: Power, Glory, and Grief
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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...
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Word On The Street: Insights from Writers
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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."
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Laugh Track to Legacy: Sitcoms PART TWO
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(Sitcoms PART ONE can be found in our previous episode.)
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Laugh Track to Legacy: Sitcoms PART ONE
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This episode of "The ThemeMachine" delves into the television shows became part of the fabric of our lives and decades later, live on in syndication and YouTube clips. One exceptional highlight of this episode is the story Sherwood Schwartz tells about the creation of the iconic "Gilligan's Island" theme.
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Woodstock - Things That Went Wrong
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In this inaugural episode of The Theme Machine, John Carney shares conversations of with people who were pivotal in the event back in 1969.
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John Carney's Theme Machine ... COMING SOON!
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John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme
info_outlineWelcome 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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