Welcome to Episode 71 of Jon D Podcast! In this episode, Jon reflects on almost four years of sobriety and dives into what defines a "working comic." He shares insights from his recent stand-up experiences, explores the art of building comedy routines, and answers a listener question about transitioning into professional comedy. Plus, he gives updates on the NHL season, particularly his beloved Washington Capitals, and drops a festive shoutout to holiday charities.

Don't miss Jon's signature humor as he chats about upcoming plans and the joys of the holiday season.

What You’ll Hear:

• Reflections on sobriety: 3 years, 9 months, and counting
• What makes someone a "working comic"?
• Listener Q&A: Arjay from Reno writes in!
• Insights on joke development and structuring a set
• Shoutouts to fellow comedians and recent comedy shows
• NHL updates and thoughts on the Capitals’ season
• Holiday cheer: Charities worth supporting this season

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Featured Charities:

1. No Kid Hungry: Supporting children’s nutrition outside school.
2. Wounded Warrior Project: Helping veterans heal, especially during the holidays.
3. Best Friends Animal Society: Striving for no-kill shelters nationwide by 2025.

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• #StandUpComedyLife #HolidayGiving #ComedyPodcast

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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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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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