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

Hashtags:

#FunnyPodcast #CultureFreakouts #SportsAndComedy

Support & Connect: 💸 Venmo: @JonD.Podcom 📬 Listener mail / contest entries: JonDpodcom@gmail.com 📱 Instagram + Threads: @JonD.Podcom 👍 Facebook: Jon D Podcast 📺 YouTube: JonDPodcom (may include dumb stuff, but it's still worth it)

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

Jon D. takes on ketchup conspiracies (seriously — check the Pantone match), why Andor might just be the best Star Wars content ever created. Plus listener giveaways, and more. It’s part stand-up, part soapbox, and full of Jon D. style.

🧃The Great Ketchup Conspiracy: ever wonder why the Heinz bottle at your favorite restaurant doesn't taste quite right? Jon breaks down how Heinz is now using Pantone color codes on its labels to bust restaurants refilling bottles with off-brand junk. (Check your ketchup before you wreck your hot dog.)

🏒 Jon weighs in on the Stanley Cup Final: Panthers vs. Oilers, and yes, he’s pulling for Edmonton again. He also recaps the Capitals' season, including Ovi’s record-breaking moment, and breaks down what went wrong against Carolina (aka “the Dirty Canes”).

🌌 Jon dives deep into Andor Season 2, calling it the most grounded and realistic Star Wars yet. He praises the gritty world building, standout performances (shoutout to Cyril’s overbearing mom), and the bold storytelling choices.

📬 Congrats to Alex B. for winning the Amazon gift card for Ep. 72, and props to Wade B. for longtime loyalty — Wade’s getting a surprise $10 card just for sticking with the pod. Jon also answers the classic question: What’s up with the “D” in Jon D? (Spoiler: blame another comic from Pittsburgh and a clever suggestion from Mike Diesel.)

🎁 Want in on the giveaway? Email the minute mark where Jon says the episode title to JonDpodcom@gmail.com — first one to do it wins a $10 Amazon gift card. It’s an investment… but it might pay off. Eventually.

“You should ask to see the manager and ask for a free dessert — because you have been emotionally scarred.” – Jon D. Miller

This episode also includes:

• Memories of marrying ketchup bottles in restaurant side work
• Giant summer vacation families and chaotic beach town dinners
• NHL goal song beefs (looking at you, “Dallas Stars”)
• A little podcast voice creeping into Jon’s stand-up voice
• Jon’s case for watching Andor and Kenobi
• A shoutout to Real Genius and other great summer movies

Support & Connect: 💸 Venmo: @JonD.Podcom 📬 Listener mail / contest entries: JonDpodcom@gmail.com 📱 Instagram + Threads: @JonD.Podcom 👍 Facebook: Jon D Podcast 📺 YouTube: JonDPodcom (may include dumb stuff, but it's still worth it)

Recorded using a Shure SM7dB microphone.

Recorded & produced at Amber Tree Media Studio by Jon D PodCom

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

#JonDPodcast #KetchupConspiracy #StanleyCupFinals #Andor #StarWars #Heinze #Capitals #Comedy #Oilers

After a break since December, Jon D. is back with Episode 72! He’s celebrating a big sobriety milestone and diving into everything from streaming service price hikes to freezing cold snaps and Canadian winters. Jon also chats about this year’s National Film Registry picks, shares a quick story about meeting Tommy Chong, and wonders—just how tall isCheech Marin, anyway? Plus, some NHL greatness, and a few thoughts on why not every Tesla deserves to be vandalized.

• Ovechkin’s Record Jon celebrates Ovi becoming the NHL’s all-time goal scorer, reflecting on watching his early career unfold in real time.
• Streaming Price Rant He unloads on Hulu, Netflix, and why loyalty gets punished while newcomers get sweet deals.
• Movie Talk: National Film Registry From Dirty Dancing to Up in Smoke and Wrath of Khan, Jon dishes on what makes a movie “culturally relevant.”

$10 Amazon Gift Card Challenge

Want a $10 Amazon gift card? Here's how:

1. Find the first time (or only time) the episode title phrase, “The Stonerifics of It,” is said.
2. Note the minute mark.
3. Email it to jondpodcom@gmail.com

First person to get it right wins. No bots, no BS, no African prince schemes - just a fun listener challenge.

---

Jon gives a shout-out to these charities and encourages you to chip in if you can:

• No Kid Hungry
• Wounded Warrior Project
• Best Friends Animal Society

Or support something local in your own community. Just do something.

Host & Producer: Jon D. Miller

Socials:

Facebook: @JonDpodcast

@jondpodcom (IG, Threads, YouTube) Email: jondpodcom@gmail.com

#NationalFilmRegistry #Khan #UpInSmoke #NHLHistory #StreamingRant

Copyright - Jon D. Podcast - 2025 - All Rights Reserved