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.”

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

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Welcome to Episode 71 of Jon D Podcast! In this episode, Jon reflects on almost four years of no booze, he shares insights from his recent stand-up experiences, explores the art of building comedy routines, and answers a listener question about transitioning into a "working" comic. Plus, he gives updates on the NHL season, particularly his beloved Washington Capitals, and drops a festive shoutout to his favorite charities. Also, listen to find out how you can win an Amazon Gift Card!

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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• Instagram & Threads: @JonDpodcom
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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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