Ep 74 - Old Kangaroo Circus

Jon D. returns for Episode 74 with some big milestones and bigger opinions. He kicks things off celebrating 1,653 days sober (over 4.5 years) and laughs about how giving up booze has saved him a fortune. Perfect timing, since alcohol sales are crashing in 2025 while non-alcoholic beer is having its own moment (yes, even Old Milwaukee NA exists now).

From there, Jon tackles the viral Coldplay concert “CEO cuddle-cam,” Sydney Sweeney denim ad drama, and why Cracker Barrel’s logo redesign has people acting like it’s the end of Western civilization. Add in some sports fire — Cowboys blunders, NHL countdowns, and Travis Kelce’s engagement joke courtesy of Jon’s kid — plus a spotlight on comedian Ritch Shydner’s History of Stand-Up, and you’ve got the full Jon D. mix: comedy, culture, sports, and a few F-bombs for good measure.

Key Takeaways:

• 4.5 years sober and why every day counts.
• Booze sales plummet while NA beer skyrockets (and costs too much).
• Culture freak-outs: CEOs on kiss cam, denim ad wars, and Cracker Barrel chaos.
• Sports hot takes: Cowboys trade disaster, NHL hype, and Travis Kelce’s “new name.”
• Comedy history: Why Ritch Shydner’s one-man show and stories on social media about the history of stand up are a must see! www.RitchShydner.com

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Recorded using a Shure SM7dB microphone.

Recorded & produced at Amber Tree Media in the Jon D PodCom Studios

Charity Spotlight:

• No Kid Hungry – Helping school-age children access food, especially during summer break
• Wounded Warrior Project – Supporting America’s veterans with care, housing, and health
• BestFriends.org – Working to make every animal shelter a no-kill shelter nationwide