<p>Jon D. returns for Episode 74 with some big milestones and bigger opinions. He kicks things off celebrating <strong>1,653 days sober</strong> (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).</p><p>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 <strong>Ritch Shydner’s History of Stand-Up</strong>, and you’ve got the full Jon D. mix: comedy, culture, sports, and a few F-bombs for good measure.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li><strong>4.5 years sober</strong> and why every day counts.</li><li><strong>Booze sales plummet</strong> while NA beer skyrockets (and costs too much).</li><li><strong>Culture freak-outs:</strong> CEOs on kiss cam, denim ad wars, and Cracker Barrel chaos.</li><li><strong>Sports hot takes:</strong> Cowboys trade disaster, NHL hype, and Travis Kelce’s “new name.”</li><li><strong>Comedy history:</strong> Why Ritch Shydner’s one-man show and stories on social media about the history of stand up are a must see! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.RitchShydner.com">www.RitchShydner.com</a> </li></ul><p>Hashtags:</p><p>#FunnyPodcast #CultureFreakouts #SportsAndComedy</p><p><strong>Support & Connect:</strong> 💸 Venmo: <strong>@JonD.Podcom</strong> 📬 Listener mail / contest entries: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a> 📱 Instagram + Threads: @JonD.Podcom 👍 Facebook: Jon D Podcast 📺 YouTube: JonDPodcom (may include dumb stuff, but it's still worth it)</p><p><em>Recorded using a Shure SM7dB microphone.</em></p><p><em>Recorded & produced at Amber Tree Media in the Jon D PodCom Studios</em></p><p><strong>Charity Spotlight:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>No Kid Hungry</strong> – Helping school-age children access food, especially during summer break</li><li><strong>Wounded Warrior Project</strong> – Supporting America’s veterans with care, housing, and health</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://BestFriends.org"><strong>BestFriends.org</strong></a> – Working to make every animal shelter a no-kill shelter nationwide</li></ul><p></p>
