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Upstart CrowLibrary Reads Special Edition – Fairfax Local Author Festival - Fairfax, VAUpstart Crow: Library Reads Special Edition – Fairfax Local Author FestivalIn this special edition of Upstart Crow, host Jennifer Disano visits the Fairfax Regional Library for the Local Author Festival, recorded November 15, 2025 in Fairfax, VA. Jennifer sat down with 16 talented authors and received submissions from 2 additional writers, exploring a wide variety of books, from memoirs and children’s stories to historical fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. Each author shared insights into their creative process and delivered a captivating synopsis of their work. Authors and Featured Books:Carolyn Belefski – Curls, Black Magic Tales (artwork), Adventures of Roxy a...
2025-11-2840 minUpstart CrowAndy Shallal - A Seat at the TableAndy Shallal – A Seat at the TableAndy Shallal has been a voice for social causes in and around Washington, DC, so consistently and for so many years that many who stop in at one of his Busboys and Poets restaurants, bookshops and event spaces may think of him more as a social activist than as a restauranteur. But he grew up in a restaurant. His father, who came to the U.S. as a diplomat, bought a pizza restaurant in Northern Virginia when Andy was 13. His father hired someone to run the restaurant six days a we...
2025-11-1451 minUpstart CrowOlufemi Terry - Wilderness of MirrorsSet in South Africa, Olufemi Terry’s first novel is, on one level, a straightforward story of an affluent Creole man coming of age, but on another level, it is the story of a post-apartheid country where a lot of Whites have fled and left behind Creoles, Blacks, and some Whites, all of whom face an uncertain future, politically and economically. On this level, the story evokes the possibilities of what has happened and what still can happen in many countries in the world. It dramatizes the roles of the manipulators and the manipulated, as well as the vulnerabilities of...
2025-10-3136 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 74 - Old Kangaroo CircusJon 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...
2025-08-3030 minUpstart CrowRichard Bausch - The Fate of OthersSince publishing his first book of fiction in 1980, Richard Bausch has produced ten collections of stories and thirteen novels. The tenth of those story collections, The Fate of Others, appeared this year. Already, he is working on his next novel. Here, he discusses the stories in this most recent collection, the novel he is working on, and a few of the stories from previous collections, revealing along the way how he does his work, where his stories come from, and the elements of craft he employs to achieve the level of success he aims for.Over the...
2025-08-2950 minUpstart CrowRobert Luckett Jr. and Jerry Mitchell – Re-Constructing What We KnowVeteran journalist Jerry Mitchell discusses his work that led to four reopened murder cases from the Civil Rights era including those of Medgar Evers and the three men whose story was told in the movie Mississippi Burning, with the resulting trials leading to convictions of the murderers.Historian Robert Luckett joins to discuss the sorts of changes in society, public awareness, and the justice system that allowed for the trials’ outcomes—including the addition to the juries of blacks, both men and women, and on the white side, the addition of women. They also discuss another well-known case...
2025-07-2149 minUpstart CrowDavid Baldacci - What is a Calamity of SoulsDavid Baldacci – What is A Calamity of Souls?The title of his most autobiographical novel occurred to David Baldacci the day he penned the first words. And it was literally penned—he started the book in a blank notebook his wife gave him on Christmas Day, 2011. He wrote that title and about 150 pages. He wasn’t even sure himself what the phrase a calamity of souls meant. He set it aside. Several years and novels later, he came back to this unfinished work. In the swirling events of 2020, he picked up the manuscript to finish it and ready th...
2025-07-0449 minUpstart CrowCatherine Nixey - Heretics and HistoryJournalist and writer Catherine Nixey and host William Miller discuss her books that focus on early church history and some of the other men who lived lives not unlike that of Jesus—men whose deeds are recorded in ancient texts.Catherine studied classics at Cambridge University and works as a journalist at The Economist. Her writing also has appeared in The Times and the Financial Times. Her two books are: The Darkening Age, which was an international bestseller and a New York Times notable book and which won a Royal Society award for non‑fiction; and, her more...
2025-06-1746 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 73 - O.P.P. All The Time 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...
2025-05-3128 minUpstart CrowRobert T. Luckett Jr. - Evolving Resistance to Black AdvancementA professor at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Robert T. Luckett Jr. discusses his book analyzing the career of Joe T. Patterson, the attorney general of Mississippi from 1956 to 1969. While the book focuses on Patterson, the study behind it looks at the larger scale of the effort to achieve equality for all. Patterson, an avowed segregationist, tried to preserve the system of white hegemony by allowing some compromises with the civil rights movement but fighting with every legal means against others. During his time, the civil rights movement grew in power and form, and pulled the United...
2025-05-0357 minUpstart CrowDinaw Mengestu - Someone Like UsDinaw Mengestu is the author of four novels—Someone Like Us (2024), All Our Names (2014), How to Read the Air (2010), and The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears (2007)— each of which was named a New York Times notable book. He was chosen as a MacArthur Fellow and has received a Lannan Literary Fellowship for Fiction, National Book Foundation 5-Under-35 Award, Guardian First-Book Award, Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and he recently was chosen by the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center to deliver the 2025 Cheuse Lecture. His articles and fiction have appeared in the New York Times, New Yorker, Harper’s, Gra...
2025-04-1849 minUpstart CrowDr. Rina Bliss — What’s Real About Race?Dr. Rina Bliss, an associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University, discusses her most recent book, What’s Real About Race?, with Upstart Crow host William Miller.In her scholarship, Dr. Bliss researches, writes about, and speaks about—as she puts it on her website—“the personal and social significance of new genetic sciences.” Her work “is centered at the intersection of sociology, psychology, and technology, offering a full-spectrum understanding of how our social worlds shape our personal worlds, affecting the health and quality of our lives.”She brings her years of scholarship and observations to What’s Real...
2025-04-1649 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 72 - The Stonerifics of It 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 ti...
2025-04-1425 minUpstart CrowCarol Mitchell - What Start Bad A Mornin'In this episode, first-time novelist Carol Mitchell discusses the ideas and experiences out of which grew this novel, What Start Bad A Mornin’. The story she tells us of Amaya Lin, a Jamaican living and working in the United States, who is leaving the office where she works with her lawyer husband and his partner, rushing off to gather in her elderly aunt for the evening, when a younger woman approaches Amaya’s car, saying she is Amaya’s sister. But Amaya thinks that is not possible. Since she was 17, she has had no family other...
2025-04-0846 minUpstart CrowDavid Rowell - The Endless RefrainDo We Even Want New Music Anymore? Why are people less interested in discovering new music? In this episode, we explore how nostalgia, technology, and cultural shifts shape our listening habits with guest David Rowell and his new book The Endless Refrain. From the dominance of classic hits to the impact of streaming algorithms, we break down the forces that keep us clinging to the familiar while new artists struggle to break through.David Rowell is a seasoned journalist, editor, and author with a deep understanding of cultural trends. He spent nearly 25 years at The Was...
2025-03-2835 minUpstart CrowSamuel AshworthTo write his novel The Death and Life of August Sweeney, Samuel Ashworth drew on experience and some very personal research—he worked in the back of Michelin-starred restaurants and assisted with autopsies in a Pittsburgh hospital. The result is an engaging novel, highly artful in conceit and execution, one his publisher, the Santa Fe Writers Project, calls “an epic novel about life, death and the world in between.” In this episode of Upstart Crow, Sam discusses where the idea came from, the research, the writing, and how he was able to pack so much into a...
2025-03-2052 minUpstart CrowSteph LiberatoreSteph Liberatore, as a writer, specializes in nonfiction, so it stands to reason she founded a new on-line journal focused on short forms of the genre. Inshortjournal.com offers readers and writers alike the chance to savor some very well-chosen words: Flash pieces of 1,000 words or fewer; micro pieces of 400 words or fewer, short-shorts of 100 words or fewer. In this episode of Upstart Crow, Steph and Upstart Crow host William Miller look at some of the pieces published in the first two issues and discuss her goals for In Short, how it operates, and why it is...
2025-02-2852 minUpstart CrowScott StrodeWhen Scott Strode was 11, he had his first drink. By 15, he was using cocaine. In his 20s, paranoid and fearing death, he got sober, replacing drugs and alcohol with fitness: Biking, boxing, triathlons, mountain climbing. Those experiences led him to start an addiction and recovery organization called The Phoenix, which uses, as he puts it, “The inherent transformative power of sport and activity and social events to build a supportive community that helps on the path to recovery.” Today the Phoenix has about 500,000 members nationwide. Scott tells the story of his dramatic transformation—from h...
2025-01-2230 minUpstart CrowConstance SayersConstance Sayers has published three novels (A Witch in Time, The Ladies of the Secret Circus and The Star and the Strange Moon) in four years. All are books that appeared in seven languages and have sold more than 200,000 copies. Reflecting on those works, she discusses what it was like:to write that many novels so quickly how she wove into the first book the craft techniques that made readers enthusiastic for the second and third how she wants to manage production of the fourthplus her ideas for the next phase of her creative life, as wel...
2024-12-2455 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 71 - PBR & Pork RindsWelcome 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...
2024-12-0736 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 70 - Lightning Bug DownIn 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...
2024-09-2719 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 69 - That'll Happen Jon D. Podcast Ep. 69In 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 wra...
2024-08-2325 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 68 - Patrick McCarthy Jon welcomes and gets reacquainted with a friend from years ago, Patrick McCarthy.Patrick is a Storyboard Artist for the hit animated 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 seems pretty awesome)Check out...
2024-07-161h 25
Jon D. PodcastEp 67 - Darryl PurvisJon Welcomes Comedian Darryl PurvisIn this episode, Jon is thrilled to finally have his longtime friend and fellow comedian, Darryl Purvis, on the show.Key Topics Discussed:How They Met: Jon and Darryl share the story of how they became friends.NHL Playoffs and Hockey Talk: Dive into the latest NHL playoffs and engaging hockey discussions.Darryl's Comedy Journey: Explore Darryl Purvis's start in comedy and his journey since.Travel Tales: Hear about Darryl’s recent trip to the UK and how comedy there compares to the States and Canada.Jon's Google Maps Ad...
2024-06-141h 10
Jon D. PodcastEp 66 - Nerdy Hockey HeavyJon 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.Support the show thru Venmo @ JonDpodcomThank you to our sponsor: BlendJet2Recorded on a Shure SM7dB microphoneEmail the show at: JonDpodcom@gmail.comTwitter (suck it Elon) : JonDComedy or JonDpodcastYouTube: JonDpodcomFacebook: JonDpodcast
2024-06-0832 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 65 - Guest What I Got EmailJon D. gives 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.Support the show thru Venmo: JonDpodcomThank you to our sponsor: BlendJet2!Recorded on a Shure SM7dB microphone
2024-05-1736 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 64 - Made Me WorkJon 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.Support the show with Venmo @ JonDpodcomThanks to our sponsor BlendJet2!
2024-04-2231 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 63 - Mr. Scholarship WinnerJon talks about: How he gets his show titles and why you should pay attention to themThe 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 TestBeverages when you live with an 11 year oldThe 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...
2024-03-2332 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 62 - Juggling Poodles 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. Thank you to our sponsors: BlendJet 2 & Mondo Monster WearSupport the show with Venmo: JonDpodcom
2024-03-0839 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 61 - Patrick LoganWith 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.Support this show at Venmo: JonDpodcom...
2024-02-131h 30
Jon D. PodcastEp 60 - I Wanna See That MovieJon talks about doing more comedy, an update on The Court Jester (the Pauly Shore biopic of Richard Simmons), a problem for Pauly at the Comedy Store, Mando & Grogu hitting the "big screen" and what about The Heir To the Throne. A lead up to the Super Bowl, why is the GOP freaking out over Taylor Swift, Jon does another show at the Ardent Barrel Room, and RIP to Carl Weathers. Support this show on Venmo @ JonDpodcom Thanks to our sponsors, BlendJet and MondoMonsterWear!
2024-02-0534 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 59 - It's Gonna Be InterestingJon talks about Covid for Christmas, people and their "look at me trucks", middle age to the younger and older, why people might get down on their birthdays, the absurdity of White Claw 0%, Pauly Shore's biopic of Richard Simmons named The Court Jester, NFL Wildcard Weekend, and how people in the U.S. should know about the 988 Crisis Hotline.Thank you to our sponsors BlendJet and Mondo Monster Wear!!!Support the show thru Venmo@JonDpodcom
2024-01-1942 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 58 - That's So Wrong Jon talks about getting past 1,000 days of no booze, his short comedy album on YouTube named "Quick Burn", Dave Filoni being in charge of Star Wars stuff, Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored liquor and why he thinks it's a bad idea, Ovechkin and other NHL news, his take on Comedian Matt Rife and other comic's offensiveness, some other comics to watch perhaps instead, and a message of the holiday spirit.Check out Quick Burn on @JonDPodCom on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/gVuxmhY7dfo?si=hsQkD0gvEvwsdRsMThank you to our sponsors:...
2023-12-2239 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 57 - Have To Do It All The Time Jon D. talks about intros & having to repeat yourself, a silly facial hair mishap involving an eyebrow, Roman women unibrow, FLA man steals a rental car, L.A. & NYC bagels and a dude that's sorta pissed about it, finally some listener emails with more Buffett discussion and some old comedy memories. Then, Mathew Perry and how he inspired to help Jon with his alcohol addiction with a reminder to empower your fellow humans.
2023-11-0141 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 56 - Burn Out at The Celebrity Room Jon talks about his latest comedy ventures and getting the act back together, Hulu & other platform's rising prices, Ahsoka's end of what we hope is just season 1 (no spoilers), NFL week 5, crisis in the Middle East and the politicians trying to take advantage. Thanks to our sponsor BlendJet2! Listen to find out how you can get 12% off and free shipping! Support the show on Venmo at JonDpodcomcopyright: 2023, JonDpodcom / AmberTree Media, All Rights Reserved
2023-10-1050 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 55 - Sh Sh ShaJon talks about his continued return to comedy with a show on a "real" stage and at a college no less, Buffett dying & getting grief for his thoughts on Jimmy for years. Paul Ruebens, Johnny Hardwick (Dale from King of the Hill), Bob Barker and watching Price Is Right in the summer. Star War's - Ahsoka on Disney+, a 1-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and listening to past episodes.This episode is co-sponsored by BlendJet! Listen to find out how you can get 12% off & FREE shipping!Support this show thru Venmo @ JonDPodCom
2023-09-1537 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 54 - Lazy Hazy CrazyJon talks about Canada wildfires, what is a "real" beach, what's a Heat Dome, the WGA & SAG/AFTRA strikes and why they're so important, late night re-runs from years ago, plus learning about "stage dressing" on the set of General Hospital. And then some NHL & Vegas winning the Cup, stupid fans throwing stuff at performers, and a lesson learned from younger Comics. Thanks to all our sponsors! Support this show @ JonDpodcom on Venmo!
2023-07-2248 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 53 - Strep You, Strep MeJon discusses his family's tryst with strep and why he couldn't feature comedian Ben Jones on the show. You'll also hear Jon's take on conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and how far people are willing to go trying to prove that the Earth is flat. An entertaining update on the NHL playoffs and a surprise take on a recent Taylor Swift performance. Stay tuned until the end to hear Jon's, colorful yet thoughtful, message of decency and how we can all make the world a better place. (no really) Thanks to our Sponsors, including BlendJet2! Follow the promo...
2023-06-011h 01
Jon D. PodcastEp. 52 - It's Always SomethingJon talks about 800 days no booze, not being preachy about it, Open Mics for a Comic, NHL Playoffs, The Mandalorian, Beavis & Butthead, getting back from the Open Mic, props to the RVA comedy scene, bad remote recordings, Bezos' "support yacht", Elon's Starship blows up, and Santos gets arrested (sorta). Support the show thru Venmo @JonDPodCom Thanks to our sponsors including: BlendJet2, for 12% off and FREE shipping! zen.ai/jondpod12 BlendJet.com MondoMonsterWear.com "Shirts the feed the geeky mind" Use code "podcast" for an exclusive discount!
2023-05-1252 min
Jon D. PodcastEp. 51- A More Perfect Union & Another Story of My Life MomentJon talks about naming a podcast, the Orange Menace & his friend Plateface go to NYC, people mad at beer, end of NHL regular season & upcoming playoffs, Mandalorian & Social Media spoilers, Galaxycon & meeting Brian O'Halloran of the Clerks movies (sorta), and an email from a long time listener about one of the Exec. Producers on the show. Thanks to our Sponsors including BlendJet, follow the link here, zen.ai/jondpod12 for 12% OFF and FREE shipping! MondoMonsterWear.com "Podcast" at checkout for a discount! You can support the show thru Venmo @ jondpodcom
2023-04-1543 min
Jon D. PodcastEp 50- Steroid EditionJon talks about being on steroids (2:30), checking your bilirubin(8:45), Tom Brady doing stand-up(14:38), 2yrs no booze(16:35), the BlendJet fiasco(20:00), MTG(29:35) & inner city lunches(32:38), VA legalization screwups(38:30), an email from Vincent(45:47), investing in those around you(55:20), and more on the rebrand(58:10). Email the show: jondpodcom@gmail.com Sponsors are: Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling News, Start Listening" THEEJOND for 1-month FREE Premium subscription MondoMonsterWear.com "Shirts That Feed The Geeky Mind" PODCAST for exclusive discount Support the show thru Venmo @jondpodcom
2023-03-171h 00
Jon D. PodcastEp 49- Ch-ch-changesJon talks about more Re-Branding, Twitter trouble, people mad at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side" 50th anniversary, pissed co-workers at a bad time, tearing down statues (including AP Hill), and other stuff. Thanks to our Sponsors: Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling News, Start Listening To It" THEEJOND for 1 Free Month of a Premium Subscription MondoMonsterWear.com: "Shirts That Feed The Geeky Mind" PODCAST at checkout for an EXCLUSIVE discount! Support the show w/ Venmo @JonDpodcom. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to a change in the BlendJet Promotional campaign which is mentioned in...
2023-02-0849 min
Jon D. PodcastEp. 48Jon talks about possibly (more than likely) having Covid, his Twitter lockout, good Stand-Up to watch, the Golden Globes, letting kids be themselves, and Gas Stoves (amongst other stuff) Support thru Venmo: JonDpodcom Thanks to our Sponsors: Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling News, Start Listening To It" THEEJOND for 1-Free month of a Premium Subscription! MondoMonsterWear.com : "Shirts That Feed The Geeky Mind", enter "Podcast" at checkout for a sweet discount!BlendJet2, follow the referral link for 12% off and FREE shipping! https://zen.ai/jondpod12
2023-01-1439 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 47First Aussie listeners, quitting things before the holidays, not going out, doing radio as a Comic, Ovechkin is #2 All Time, Canadian air, holiday delivery drivers, Xmas lights, & a brief history of Resolutions. Support this podcast with Venmo: jondpodcom Thanks to our Promotional Partners: MondoMonsterWear.com, "The Coolest Shirts that Feed The Geeky Mind" PODCAST at Check-out for an exclusive discount! BlendJet2, follow the link for 12% off & FREE shipping!
2022-12-3051 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 46Jon talks about his (sort of) stand-up return, getting out of jury duty, Cameo videos, Halloween drug candy, NFL half season, NHL Ad's, the Andor series, Manifest on Netflix, and thoughts on Voting. Listener Support at Venmo: JonDpodcom Thanks to our Promotional Support Partners; Newsly.me "Stop scrolling the news, listen to it" MondoMonsterWear.com "Shirts that feed the geeky mind"
2022-11-041h 02
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 45 w/ Mo AlexanderJon welcomes back long time friend Mo, as they talk about his new comedy album "Mo Possum Blues", having a pet possum, his recent time in CO, how he's so honest, and why older people can be cooler than young people. Mo's album is available on iTunes, Amazon Music, or wherever you download cool audio! Promotional Partners for this episode are: MondoMonsterWear.com "Shirts That Feed The Geeky Mind" PODCAST at checkout for an EXCLUSIVE Discount. Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling The News, Start Listening To It" Use promo code THEEJOND for 1-Free Month of a Premium Subscription.
2022-09-131h 11
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 44Jon talks about proper Spanish numbers, NASCAR (and some of its fans), Zawahari, tourist attractions & his drinking years, Chuck D, Andor & Disney/Lucasfilm, The Bear on FX, & sticking to making life changes! Thank you to our Promotional Partners for this episode: Newsly.me "Stop scrolling the news, Start listening to it!" https://newsly.me/ Use Promo Code: THEEJOND for 1-free month of their Premium Subscription. MondoMonsterWear.com "Shirts that feed the Geeky mind" Use Promo Code: PODCAST at Check Out to receive a discount.
2022-08-2742 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 43Jon talks more about some big current events, a listener email about purple, NHL stuff, final thoughts on the Obi-Wan series, and is there a pill so he can drink again? Thanks to MondoMonsterWear.com for being a promotional partner!
2022-07-0939 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 42Jon talks about Ukraine, Jan. 6th Hearings, NHL & NBA, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a brief history of the Waving Tube Guy. Brought to you in part by MondoMonsterWear.Com Support this podcast at podinbox.com/jondpodcast
2022-06-1851 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 41Jon talks about Super Bowl LVI, Book of Boba Fett, Besos' Boat, more Super Bowl, 1 year no booze, & getting internet "yelled at" by Mariah Carey fans.
2022-02-1552 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 40Jon talks about an update and still no booze, some sports, modern politics, the scrooge of Better.com, the girl who quit Walmart over the PA system, and The Book of Boba Fett.
2021-12-0946 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 39Jon talks about Nicki Minaj's tweets, sports fans fighting, some NFL & NHL talk, plus RIP to Norm Macdonald and some other stuff.
2021-09-251h 07
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 38Jon talks about "back to school", a visit from a cricket, school supplies, an email from Craig in TN, and Happy Anniversary to Liz.
2021-09-081h 02
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 37Jon talks about 6 months no booze, Rhodes & Maron, Olympics, Mtn. Dew alcohol, passenger duct tape, re-naming the show(?), & 80's toys worth some bucks.
2021-08-171h 03
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 36Jon talks about billionaires in space, a couple emails, another wine commercial, Britney, Spielberg the "Big Game Hunter", & strange roadside attractions.
2021-07-301h 08
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 35Jon talks about "California" sober and legalization in VA, a baseball fact corrected whilst telling off a hockey player, plus someone wants to hear more interesting facts: so he chose slang words from the 50 states. Tell your friends and enjoy!
2021-07-101h 05
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 34Jon talks about: NBC's treatment of "Manifest", end of the school year, some hockey stuff, the shopping cart test, & no Coke for a county.
2021-06-201h 18
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 33Jon talks about the gas shortage, a monkey feeder, a twin brother's betrayal, history of taxes, some emails & more hockey talk.
2021-05-271h 22
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 32 pt. 2Jon on the 2nd segment of Ep. 32 talks about: Jaleel White's "Purple Urkel" and what's a Noodle Doink, he answers a couple emails, and RIP to Tawny Kitaen.
2021-05-0950 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 32 pt. 1Jon in the first segment of a two parter talks about: state of the NHL, speed bumps & pregnancy, Million $ General, and Mama June's coke habit.
2021-05-0959 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 31Jon talks about renaming the studio for money, history of Spring Break, quick Easter facts, Kim & Kanye divorce, plus some new pot laws. (amongst some other stuff)
2021-04-161h 00
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 30Jon talks about 3 star ratings, "homestyle" foods, things not to miss about drinking, and settling a dispute about the origin of potatoes.
2021-04-011h 02
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 29Jon talks about maybe swearing too much on the show, end of the doctor story, an old joke of his, & the "real" history of St. Patrick's day.
2021-03-191h 14
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 28Jon talks about life stuff, new sobriety, Capitol riots, months & their names, years 0 - 1, plus RIP to some long time friends.
2021-03-041h 02
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 27 w/ Andy KlineJon & Andy catch up on old times including comedy, the podcast he co-hosts, his time in NYC, his album “Vintage”, and other stuff going on in the world.
2020-12-171h 50
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 26 w/ Jeremy “Worm” ForsythJon talks to his buddy Worm about his experience with knowing Corey Smoot of GWAR, being in the RVA music scene, working with me in a kitchen and other stuff.
2020-12-071h 16
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 25 w/ Allan “Big Al” GoodwinJon & Al talk about Dry Bar Comedy, legal “consumption”, comedy road stories, his NYC comedy living, and his family dealing with Covid, plus other great stuff. Enjoy!
2020-12-011h 15
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 24 w/ my buddy DustinJon and his friend Dustin talk about old beer league & ice rink stories, Jon’s early comedy days, being Dads, some NHL stuff and more! Enjoy!
2020-11-261h 36
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 23 w/ Mark MatusofJon and Mark talk about his start in comedy, his family roots, and some old comedy road stories.
2020-11-2255 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 22Jon talks about election coverage, what makes a county, why TV is called the “boob tube”, and the word boob itself.
2020-11-1045 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 21 w/ LizJon & Liz talk about no “trick or treating”, a brief history of Halloween, voting, and the history of Girl Scout cookies.
2020-11-0651 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 20 w/ LizLiz rejoins the show for a little “happy hour” celebration. Jon and her talk about everything from Starbucks, her take on virtual learning, Kids Against Maturity, and lot of silly stuff in between. Enjoy!
2020-10-1752 min
Jon D. PodcastThee Jon D. Podcast Ep. 19Jon talks about some sports stuff, Prez and VP debates, Bill Burr & SNL, things not to buy, and RIP to EVH.
2020-10-1253 min
Jon D. PodcastThee Jon D. Podcast Ep. 18Jon talks about Prez photo opps, a bit he used to do, and the time he told jokes at a nudist colony.
2020-09-2843 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 17Jon talks about a virtual learning update, rich “big game” hunters (one in particular), & RIP to RBG.
2020-09-1851 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 16 w/Mo AlexanderJon and Mo, talk about early days, playing around w/set lists, and nowadays.
2020-09-081h 14
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 15Jon talks about analytics, Norm & studio upgrades, Gaffigan speaking his mind, virtual school, and RIP to Chadwick Boseman.
2020-09-0352 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 14Jon talks about non-mask wearers, flash flooding, pubs, bars, taverns, prohibition, history of saloons, and special shout out to my niece.
2020-08-2054 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 13Jon talks about Mooby’s meal kits, the powers of a VP, and the history of drive-in movies. (Plus some other stuff)
2020-07-3046 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 11Jon talks about technical difficulties, listener feedback, NASCAR and company acronyms, the NHL & NBA trying to come back.
2020-07-1451 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast. Ep. 12 w/ David C. WingfieldJon and David talk about his work with the late great Charlie Murphy, retiring from comedy and a bunch more. It’s over 90 minutes people, just listen! Ok, thanks.
2020-07-141h 38
2020-07-1200 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 10 w/ LizJon and Liz talk about weird ice cream stuff, her arts and crafts, Walking Linus the Cat, why he likes podcasting, and the late great Carl Reiner.
2020-07-0155 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 9Jon talks about social stuff, Bert Kreischer, 90’s junk foods, and the time he met George Carlin.
2020-06-1248 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 8Jon talks about social issues, weird street names & food laws, what’s a Buzzwinkle, and bar music vs concerts.
2020-06-0243 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 7 w/ LizJon’s wife Liz joins the show to talk about root beer, British accents, “soccer” , and drive thru strip clubs.
2020-05-1954 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 6Jon talks about the history of mead, strange town names, and what makes a Commonwealth. (Sorry for the technical difficulties, they’ll get fixed)
2020-05-0550 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 5Jon talks about the history of “the bird”, good stuff to watch, and the time he got a call from Jay Leno.
2020-04-2446 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 4Jon talks about yawning, Easter, bar wall money, smart toilets, RIP to Bill Withers, and Linus the Cat visits.
2020-04-1454 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep.3Jon talks about being George Lucas, KUWTK (yuck), lame celeb breakups, and gender reveal parties--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theejondpodcast/message
2020-04-0440 min
Jon D. PodcastJon D. Podcast Ep. 2Jon talks about wine commercials, watching traffic from the porch, no haircuts, quarantine entertainment, and Kanye West.
2020-03-2748 min
Jon D. PodcastThe 1st episode of THEE Jon D. podcast, it is a work in progress however it is a start. Make sure to leave comments and let me know what youJon talks about toys made by accident, some current situations in the world, and why he left stand up,,,
2020-03-2058 min