In this episode, Jon D. kicks things off with a lighthearted story about trying to pronounce "seventy" in Spanish, sharing a bit of humor around the potential embarrassment. He then dives into the sweet world of crème brûlée, offering a short history of the famous dessert. Next, Jon covers the latest in the NFL up to Week 3, recounting a funny game-day moment that leads to a valuable life lesson on "dropping the ball"—both in sports and in life.

Jon also discusses the NHL, highlighting Ovi’s coming season and sharing a heartfelt tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau. On a lighter note, he congratulates Mike Birbiglia on his Emmy nomination and playfully vents his frustration over The Bear being placed in the wrong category. Finally, Jon wraps up with a thoughtful message on the importance of helping others, leaving listeners with an inspiring takeaway of when to walk away.

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(Note: This episode is not being marked as Explicit, it has been rated PG-13 by the person typing these show notes)

Ep 70 - Lightning Bug Down

Jon D. Podcast Ep. 69

In this episode, Jon dives into what’s been happening in his world lately, sharing updates on some recent comedy shows and reflecting on the cyclical nature of stand-up comedy. He also revisits topics from previous solo episodes, including Pauly Shore’s upcoming movie about Richard Simmons, the troubles with making films about famous figures, the legendary career of Bob Newhart, and how listener George B. snagged something cool from Amazon. Jon also touches on the NHL Stanley Cup Final and Alex Ovechkin’s quest to break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record.

To wrap things up, Jon discusses The Acolyte and expresses his thoughts on how Disney might be mishandling the Star Wars franchise.

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Ep 69 - That'll Happen 

Jon welcomes and gets reacquainted with a friend from years ago, Patrick McCarthy.

Patrick is a Storyboard Artist for the animated hit TV show, Family Guy.

They discuss Patrick's younger years trying stand up, moving to Hollywood, not having a plan, facing struggles, trying to go with what life gives him, and then ending up someplace great in a way he didn't quite expect.

Plus, Patrick gives a few insights into working in animation for a major animated network show that is world famous. (hint: it sounds pretty awesome)

Check out Patrick's fantastic animations on his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcCarthyAnimations

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Ep 68 - Patrick McCarthy 

Jon finally has his long time friend and fellow comedian, Darryl Purvis, on the show. 

They discuss how they met, the NHL playoffs and other hockey talk. Darryl's start in comedy, his travels including his recent trip to the UK, what comedy is like there relative to the States and his home country of Canada. Jon talks about his Google maps tour of Scunthorpe, England because he thought Darryl might have been in the area.

Writing new jokes compared to old jokes, family being made into jokes, and what it's like to be in comedy as you get older. They discuss what they've learned in comedy compared to when they started. How sometimes comedy or entertainment isn't always great but we all have to keep going because it's all worth it in the end.

Check out Darryl on the web:

DarrylPurvis.ca [http://darrylpurvis.ca/]

Listen to Darryl's latest comedy album "Throbbing Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich" available anywhere you get audio content.

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Ep 67 - Darryl Purvis

Jon talks about The Acolyte premier on Disney+ but he hasn't seen it yet, do Back To The Future and The Goonies take place at the same time, and then a large dose of NHL Playoffs talk including his thoughts on the Panthers vs Oilers Stanley Cup Final.

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Ep 66 - Nerdy Hockey Heavy

Jon D. talks about an update on Pauly Shore wanting to make a Richard Simmons biopic, a woman living in a grocery store sign in Michigan, why he doesn't want to do a video podcast, and he reads an email from FLA which leads to some NHL talk amongst other things.

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Ep 65 - Guest What I Got Email

Jon gives his thoughts on the question, does being cold & wet make you sick. The eclipse, people proclaiming The Rapture was coming, the fallout of going nowhere, how he "burns bridges", an update on Mondo Monster Wear, being nice to bees, update on some comedy shows lately and the people he worked with, the term "Comedienne". An impromptu RIP for two people: his ice rink boss Berry from years ago, and then a long time friend and comedy mentor Allan "Big Al" Goodwin.

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Ep 64 - Made Me Work

Jon talks about:

 How he gets his show titles and why you should pay attention to them

The Acolyte's confirmed Premier date on Disney+ 

Why you should listen to Marc Maron's interview with Dave Attell on the WTF podcast 

The Presidential Physical Fitness Test

Beverages when you live with an 11 year old

The Oscars and why he doesn't understand how Downey Jr. keeps beating Deniro even though he hasn't seen the movies, & his thoughts on Poor Things. 

And then it ends on how he sometimes sounds like that little robot from Buck Rogers. (go figure)

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Ep 63 - Mr. Scholarship Winner

Jon talks about Nick Swardson having a bit of an issue in Colorado and why he thinks it will be ok. Then, paying homage to the great Richard Lewis, thoughts on the NHL at the Trade Deadline, confirming Star Wars content in 2024. And at the end a message of pointing good deeds in the right direction. 

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Ep 62 - Juggling Poodles  

With a rare in-studio appearance for a guest, Jon talks to Patrick Logan, a rising comedian on the scene especially around RVA.

They discuss comedy in their respective early lives, disappointments in idols, and getting started in stand up.

Patrick also shares his other "passion" in life besides telling jokes and makes a new name for them. Then it's working clean or "blue", finding happiness, and knowing when to feel appreciative of what life gives you. Oh, plus there is some cursing & other stuff involved.

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Ep 61 - Patrick Logan

Step into the mind and small corner of a finished basement with Jon D. for a comical/humerous look into the world today or maybe years ago.  Jon is a Husband, Father, and Stand-up Comic. He uses his experiences and knowledge to discuss Current Events, Politics, NFL & NHL, Sci-Fi, Weird History or Facts. He also is a Recovering Alcoholic, and a trained Chef, really. With occasional guests on the show who are Comedians, Actors, or people you should just hear talk! You can support this podcast thru Venmo @JonDpodcom.

