Kennedy Dynasty

This week, Alyson FINALLY found a tie between Elvis and the Kennedys! Listen to the story of the creation of Elvis Presley’s hit song, “If I Can Dream”, inspired in part by the assassinations of MLK and RFK. Recommendation segment link: Kennedy: A Cultural History of an American Icon https://amzn.to/3Au5dsG Watch “If I Can Dream” Elvis Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-pP_dCenJA Newsl...

This week, Alyson talks about the life and career of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s fashion designer, Oleg Cassini. Recommendation Segment Links: Jackie Funko Pop - https://amzn.to/3ysljle JFK Funko Pop - https://amzn.to/3QZ26yG Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram...

In this throwback episode from two years ago, Alyson discusses the relationship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy… re-listen to refresh your memory for an exciting interview happening soon! Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kenn...

This week, Alyson is joined for part two of a two part episode by her pal and frequent guest of the show, Ryan Pryor, to chat about President Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.faceb...

This week, Alyson is joined for part one of a two part episode by her pal and frequent guest of the show, Ryan Pryor, to chat about President Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://w...

This week, Alyson spoke with Elaine Rice Bachmann, the current Maryland State Archivist, co-author of “Designing Camelot”, and curator of the new exhibit, “Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House”, at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. https://www.winterthur.org Purchase “Designing Camelot”: https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/products/designing-camelot-...

This week, Alyson talks about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ personal assistant, Kathy McKeon, and shares some stories from her book about her time with the Kennedy family. Purchase “Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family” by Kathy McKeon: https://amzn.to/3lj3EoS Sign up for our newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kenn...

This week, Alyson is joined by costume designer, Noah Berch, to discuss the Kennedy inspired 2022 Met Gala looks, and more! Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Lea...

This week, Alyson talks about President John F. Kennedy’s loyal personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. Some facts may surprise you! Recommendations:  Evelyn Lincoln’s books: "My Twelve Years With John F. Kennedy" https://amzn.to/3Frf6rT and  "Kennedy and Johnson" https://amzn.to/3KTHiEV  Subscribe to the Kennedy Dynasty Newsletter: Click to Subscribe Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recomm...

This week, Alyson is joined by her good friend, Comedian Jonnie W., to talk about Vaughn Meader’s “The First Family”, and how it influenced presidential humor today.  Listen to “The First Family” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwu8S6Ekx9w More about Jonnie W.: http://www.jonniew.com Follow Jonnie W.: https://www.instagram.com/jonniewcomedy/ Talk About That Podcast: https://talkaboutthatpodcast....

This week, Alyson discusses the origin of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recommendation: https://www.daneshueart.com Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn...

This week, Alyson talks about Rose, Tatiana, and Jack Schlossberg: the grandchildren of Jack and Jacqueline Kennedy. Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have by Tatiana Schlossberg: https://amzn.to/3ObROdh Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https...

This week, Alyson tells the story of how John F. Kennedy played a part in the story of the iconic cologne, Eight & Bob.   Purchase Eight & Bob: https://amzn.to/3JSpFVZ Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kenned...

This week, Alyson is joined by Ryan Pryor for part two of a two part episode about the Peace Corps.  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/kennedydynasty Enter code: KENNEDYDYNASTY for 10% off your first month of professional therapy! When the World Calls: The Inside Story of the Peace Corps and Its First Fifty Years by Stanley Meisler https://amzn.to/3DbGAR6 Shop New Me...

This week, Alyson is joined by Ryan Pryor for part one of a two part episode about the Peace Corps.  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/kennedydynasty Enter code: KENNEDYDYNASTY for 10% off your first month of professional therapy! When the World Calls: The Inside Story of the Peace Corps and Its First Fifty Years by Stanley Meisler https://amzn.to/3DbGAR6 Shop New Me...

This week, Alyson discusses Jacqueline Kennedy’s March 1962 trip to India and Pakistan as we near the 60th anniversary.  BetterHelp Info:  https://betterhelp.com/kennedydynasty Enter code: KENNEDYDYNASTY for 10% off your first month of professional therapy! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. “Jacqueline Kennedy's Asian Journey (1962)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob1M7BNHWIc Link to pur...

This week, Alyson spoke with author Neal Thompson about his new book, “The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty”.  Click to watch the interview. “Here is that rare thing: an untold chapter in the Kennedy saga. Neal Thompson has given us a compelling and illuminating book about one of the most important families in our history—a family that represents so much about America then....

This week, Alyson is joined by author, John Driver, to discuss the space race.  http://www.johndriver.com http://www.talkaboutthatpodcast.com Enter code KENNEDY20 for 20% off http://onewithswim.com   Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.ken...

Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode’s release date (February 14, 2022) marks 60 years since “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy” aired on television. In this episode, Alyson talks about Mrs. Kennedy’s White House restoration that lead up to the tour, and the film itself.   Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram...

This week, Alyson spoke with Dr. Natalia Molina, a Distinguished Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. They spoke about many Latinx and Kennedy connections, including Viva Kennedy Clubs, The Kennedys’ visit to Mexico, RFK and Cesar Chavez, and more.    Kennedy Pins: https://www.historyhoard.com/ Enter code KDPODCAST for 10% off!   Dr. Moli...

This week, Alyson is joined by Ryan Pryor, who tells the story about a plot (using the electoral college) to deny John F. Kennedy the presidency in 1960.   http://onewithswim.com  Use code KENNEDY20 for 20% off!   Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty We...

This week, Alyson talks about the life of Abraham Zapruder, and the Zapruder film.   Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Shop: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alyson talks about the marriage and dynamic of the creators of the Kennedy Dynasty, Joe Sr. and Rose Kennedy.   Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Shop: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alyson is joined by Rachel Burchfield (podcaster and writer for Vanity Fair, People, Vogue, Elle, etc.) to talk about the fascinating career of the designer of Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding gown, Ann Lowe. https://www.rachelburchfield.com   Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Shop: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.pa...

This week, Alyson hops on for a quick episode to update you on all the Kennedy news that came out within the last week.   Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Shop: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com   Sources: CNN, CBS News, 9 News Australia, People, and NY Post Learn mo...