Theme Machine

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 stor...

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." T...

(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 Find John Carney's ThemeMachine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you find podcasts. Check th...

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. Also making an appearance: Garry Marshall Henry Winkler Marion Ross Dave Coulier Hal Linden B...

In this inaugural episode of The Theme Machine, John Carney shares conversations of with people who were pivotal in the event back in 1969. These are the things that you hardly ever hear about - NOT the iconic performances from the big names you know - most of them weren't big names yet - these are some of the things that went wrong at Woodstock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

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 Machine. This podcast is his passion project, offering listeners a treasure trove of cultural narratives and firsthand...