- 33 minutes 38 secondsFive Years of Kennedy Dynasty - The Final Episode
Today marks five years since I grabbed a mic, pressed record, and started talking—never imagining that anyone would actually listen. And yet, here we are. What started as a simple passion project became something so much bigger than I ever expected.
I truly can’t believe what this podcast has led to. Kennedy Dynasty has been the foundation of my career in film and historic preservation, and I am beyond grateful for every step of this journey. Along the way, I’ve met the most amazing people, had conversations I never dreamed possible, and found a community that shares my love for history.
A huge thank you to Ryan and Anya for everything they did behind the scenes—this show wouldn’t have been what it was without them.
For this final episode, Ryan Pryor and I recorded in person a little while ago, and I’m so glad we did. It’s available with video on YouTube, and I highly recommend watching it! Or, of course, you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts.
My hope has always been to bring history to life in a way that feels real, engaging, and (hopefully) not stiff. I wanted each episode to feel like you were just chatting with a friend, diving into stories that matter. Because history does matter—if we don’t learn from it, we’re doomed to repeat it. My greatest wish is that Kennedy Dynasty sparked that curiosity in people of all generations, that it made history feel relevant, urgent, and worth exploring.
So while this may be the final episode, it’s far from the end of my journey. I hope you’ll keep following along as I continue to explore history through film and storytelling. And most of all—thank you. Thank you for listening, for supporting, for being part of this adventure.
I hope you enjoy this last episode. Kennedy Dynasty may be ending, but the love of history continues.
-Alyson
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3 April 2025, 9:37 pm - 22 minutes 20 secondsYou Might Also Like: History Shorts
This month's spotlight guest is an inspiration for many historians and history storytellers: Mr. Dan Carlin of the Hardcore History Podcast. Peter and Dan discuss the inspiration behind their appreciation for the study of history, how the discipline has evolved over the years, and how podcasts present a unique approach to storytelling.
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25 November 2024, 4:32 pm - 20 minutes 58 secondsListener Q&A with Alyson
On this episode, Alyson answers listener questions.
Episode Recommendation - "The Schlossberg Siblings" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kennedy-dynasty/id1506070703?i=1000557622432
Recommendation - JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography - https://amzn.to/3Xxo0xp
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19 September 2024, 11:56 pm - 28 minutes 17 secondsCatch Up With Alyson + JFK Memorials
She’s baaaack! In this episode, Alyson catches you up a bit on her life (along with a special guest), and discusses various JFK memorials around the world.
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20 August 2024, 12:18 am - 18 minutes 23 secondsThe Kennedy Family Brothers-In-Law
This week, Alyson took a listener’s suggestion and discussed the Kennedy brothers-in-law: William Cavendish, Sargent Shriver, Peter Lawford, and Stephen Smith.
Kick Episode: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/kathleen-kick-kennedy/
MLK Call Episode: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/the-phone-call/
Peace Corp Episode, Part One: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/the-peace-corps-part-one/
Peace Corp Episode, Part Two: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/the-peace-corps-part-two/
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17 March 2024, 10:49 pm - 37 minutes 11 secondsHemingway and JFK with Ryan Pryor
We’re back with the first episode of 2024! This week, Alyson and Ryan Pryor discuss the connection between Ernest Hemingway and John F. Kennedy, along with their usual catch-up banter.
*Trigger Warning - Discussion includes the topic of suicide.*
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JFK Library Hemingway: https://www.jfklibrary.org/archives/ernest-hemingway-collection
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16 February 2024, 4:41 pm - 21 minutes 48 seconds11.22.63 - Personal Accounts from the Day of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Where were you when you heard news that changed the course of history?
Today is November 22nd, which marks 60 years since the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas. National tragedies are never forgotten; everyone remembers where they were when they first heard terrible news.
Alyson wasn’t born yet in 1963, but she wanted to hear from a few people who remember that day vividly, and how it impacted their lives and the lives those around them.
(Episode is followed by President Kennedy’s Eulogy given by Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States on November 24, 1963. Click to Watch Here)
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22 November 2023, 4:20 pm - 23 minutes 2 seconds“Five Days in November” with Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill
This week, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Alyson discusses the newly released commemorative edition of “Five Days in November” with best-selling authors, Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill.
Purchase: https://amzn.to/40JlK7d - Five Days in November: In Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of JFK's Assassination
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15 November 2023, 7:22 pm - 20 minutes 7 secondsIntroducing: Countdown To Dallas
In the series premier, we recap the basic events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. We’ll discuss the formation of the famous Warren Commission, its findings — and highlight the one thing about its report that's often overlooked.
Buy the book Countdown to Dallas: The Incredible Coincidences, Routines, and Blind "Luck" that Brought John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald Together on November 22, 1963 here.
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6 November 2023, 6:09 pm - 17 minutes 23 secondsJFK and Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding - 70th Anniversary Episode
**This episode was pre-recorded several weeks ago**
This year was the 70th anniversary of Jack and Jackie’s wedding. Alyson shares all the details about the big day.
Recommendation: "Kennedy Weddings: A Family Album by Jay Mulvaney" - https://amzn.to/45FtVm1
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21 October 2023, 1:57 am - 49 minutes 49 secondsDefinitely Not a Scholarly Episode Lots of Banter Some Castro A Whole Lot of Love with Ryan Pryor
The besties are back! Alyson and everyone’s favorite history teacher, Ryan Pryor, spend most of this episode catching up with each other after not recording for 4 months. They also share some of the CIA assassination attempts on Fidel Castro. But… it’s mostly banter. You’ve been warned.
Reagan recommendation - The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink - https://a.co/d/dRxvxYL
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