May 2025

1h 21m

THE KENNEDYS EP. 1: The Humble Beginning...

About this episode

We are back!!! Welcome to the KENNEDYS!!!! (Curse of). Join us as we start to unpack the beginning of the Great American Dynasty th

at is the Kennedys, starting all the way back at their humble beginnings.

We also have a lengthy catch-up chat and discuss the Canadian Election, Quebec, and improv (our favourite topics!)

We're so happy to be back and we are so stoked for this season!! <3. love you bye!!

Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne

Music by: Jacob Ollivier

Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle

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