The Spreading Happiness Podcast

Warehouse Store, More Love Life, and Inclusive Entrepreneurs

John and Mark are back for another episode and here's what’s on their minds today: more developments in John’s love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, our 3/21 Inclusive Entrepreneur Award, opening a warehouse store, hiring people with differing abilities, Mark’s trip to Nashville, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Gabi’s Grounds https://poweredbygabis.org/ 
Gabi Angelini, founder of Gabi’s Grounds Coffee Shop, created a business to provide jobs for people with disabilities after experiencing employment challenges herself. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Gabi’s coffee brand is now available in grocery stores, and she continues to be a fierce advocate for inclusion in the workforce.  
Good News Story of the Week: The University of North Carolina opens a Clinic for patients with Down syndrome
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/03/university-down-syndrome-clinic 
 
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
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The Strength of Kindness, Nashville, and Fake London Trips

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are back and they are spreading happiness as always with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: John’s love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, update on the dinner parties and Mark’s Song of the Day, Mark’s trip to Nashville,  fake trip to London, opening a warehouse store and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Collette Devito of Collettey’s Cookies is starting a podcast: https://colletteys.com/
Good News Story of the Week: The Special Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy
The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games are being held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15, 2025. Here are the key details about the event:
Number of Athletes: Over 1,500 athletes are participating.
Number of Countries: Athletes are representing 100 to 102 countries, depending on the source.
List of Sports: The games include eight sports:
Alpine Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
DanceSport
Figure Skating
Floorball
Short Track Speed Skating
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
The event is themed around “The Strength of Kindness” and marks the first Special Olympics World Winter Games since 2017
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
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Bocce, Wold Down Syndrome Day, and Kevin James

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness again, offering jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Today's show: John’s love life, a new Special Olympic sport for John: Bocce, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, dinner parties and Mark’s Song of the Day, hanging with Kevin James, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind.  
Business of the Week: The Granola Kid (a.k.a. Zamaan Jivraj) 
We’re celebrating an incredible entrepreneur who proves that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible! Meet Zamaan Jivraj also known as The Granola Kid. From the very start of his life, Liam faced health challenges, but his parents instilled in him the belief that no obstacle could stand in the way of his dreams. That mindset, combined with his love for healthy eating, led him to create The Granola Kid—a business dedicated to making the most nutritious and delicious granola out there. 
At The Granola Kid, it’s all about starting your journey with the right fuel—granola made with real ingredients you can actually pronounce! Whether you eat it for breakfast or take it on the go as a snack, Liam’s granola is made to help you power through your day. His message is simple: he provides nutrition, and you bring the determination—together, we can all achieve our goals. 
Want to support Liam’s mission and grab some tasty granola? Visit TheGranolaKid.com and get snacking! 
Good News Story of the Week: Our Autism Can Do Scholarship has a deadline of March 15, 2025. Enter now. https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/autism-can-do-scholarship  
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  
Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day  
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA 
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Winter Games, World Down Syndrome Day, and John's Love Life

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are back! Here's what’s on their minds tonight: Special Olympics Winter Games, John’s love life, World Down Syndrome Day is coming, supporting people with differing abilities in today’s cultural and political climate, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Sweet Jordan’s. Located in Paris, Tennessee, Sweet Jordan’s serves up delicious homemade treats while raising awareness for an even sweeter cause. The family-owned business started with Jordan St. John, son of Tommie and Brad St. John. Jordan, who was born with Down syndrome, always loved cooking and baking with his father.
In 2017, he and his parents worked together to turn that passion into a business that has since become a beloved local bakery and an asset to the community. Sweet Jordan’s not only serves handcrafted ice cream, freshly baked cookies, sandwiches, espresso, smoothies and more but also hires adults with special needs like Jordan, honoring their slogan: “Focusing on abilities, not disabilities.”
Good News Story of the Week: Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger will wear number 21 this season to honor his daughter, Penelope. 
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Housing, Traveling, and Lunch in Indiana

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks offer jokes, stories and their usual banter in another great episode. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: where is John going to live in the future and what are housing issues for people with differing abilities, looking for local food when traveling, promising lunch to people in Indiana when you live in New York and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Ultranauts: Founded by two MIT engineers, Ultranauts Inc. (formerly Ultra Testing) is on a mission to demonstrate that neurodiversity is a competitive advantage for business. To achieve our mission, we’re building a world-class quality engineering firm that delivers superior value for our customers, and designing a Universal Workplace that embraces diversity and serves as a replicable blueprint for other employers. https://ultranauts.co/
Good News Story of the Week:  Daniel Chapin, a runner with Down syndrome, completing a half marathon in all fifty states. https://www.wistv.com/2024/10/09/runner-with-down-syndrome-makes-history-running-half-marathons-across-all-50-states/ 
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Becoming an Author, Fantasy Football, and Trash Talk

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are continuing to spread happiness. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: John working on his book, “Down Syndrome Never Holds Me Back,” and how that has led to starting a new publishing company, Paumonok Harbor House. Getting ready for a trip to Ripon College in Wisconsin with Mark’s long ago memories of when he first visited Ripon College, fantasy football victories and trash talk, more Friends episodes travel as they recount some of their adventures and misadventures on the road, meeting with elected officials to advocate for the rights of people with differing abilities, sock seasons and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Expedition Soaps https://expeditionsoaps.com  
Good News Story of the Week:  Actress Bethany Asher Breaks Down Barriers with her Role on the BBC drama, “Sherwood.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pr853rvno
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Valentine's Day, John's Love Life, and How I Met Your Mother

John and Mark, two romantics, are here with a special Valentine edition of their podcast. They discuss the ins and outs of John’s love life as he tries to figure out the dating world. John gets Mark to share the story of how he and his mother met. They share some Valentine’s trivia (what country produces the most roses?). They walk through lists of great Valentine gifts (shared spa day anyone) and terrible gifts (hard to say I love you with a toaster). They close out the show with some Valentine jokes.
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Misadventures, Elected Officials, and Sock Seasons

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness on another new episode sharing jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: travel as they recount some of their adventures and misadventures on the road, meeting with elected officials to advocate for the rights of people with differing abilities, sock seasons, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind. 
Business of the Week: Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolates https://www.every1canwork.com/  
Good News Story of the Week:  Young Man with Down Syndrome Runs 100 Kilometers across Europe in Six Days https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n2r29n7ko 
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john 
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Advocacy, Sub-Minimum Wage, and Funcles

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness, offering jokes, stories and their usual banter. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: advocating for the rights of people with differing abilities, SSI asset levels, sub-minimum wage, John being a Funcle (fun uncle) and, of course, socks.  
Business of the Week: Ausome Ballon Creator – Eddie Lin https://www.facebook.com/AusomeBalloonCreator  
Good News Story of the Week:  Ana Victoria Espino, the World’s First Lawyer With Down Syndrome https://mymodernmet.com/ana-victoria-espino-lawyer-with-down-syndrome/  
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  
Learn More about Section 14 C and overturning the law that allows employers to pay people with a disability less than minimum wage: https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts  
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA 
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

The Presidential Campaign, Unity, and Gratitude

John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks offer jokes, stories, and their usual banter. What’s on their minds tonight: the presidential campaign, promoting unity, gratitude for our colleagues, advocating for inclusion, and, of course, socks.  
Business of the Week: https://www.venturesatl.com/  
Good News Story of the Week:  Color My World with Love, a Hallmark movie that stars two people with Down syndrome.  
Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  
Learn More about Section 14 C and overturning the law that allows employers to pay people with a disability less than minimum wage: https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts  
Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  
Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA 
Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. 
Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com
Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 
Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712