The Spreading Happiness Podcast

Shopping Carts, Comedy Clubs and Banana Slushies

Find out what happened when Mark gave his wife (John’s mom) a shopping cart for her birthday years ago! Plus John visits with comedian Chris Roach, formerly of the hit Kevin James sitcom “Kevin Can Wait,” at Governor’s at the Brokerage Comedy Club during one of his stand-up sets. The guys talk about John’s weekly dance party and remind everyone that they still go live on Facebook weekly for The Spreading Happiness Show on video! It’s different that the podcast but still the same 2 guys you’ve (hopefully) grown to love. Hear about Mark fighting “satanic” cookies. Plus the usual standbys including John’s love life, fitness journey, good news and bad jokes!
Business to highlight: Smile Biscotti: https://www.smilebiscotti.com
SMILE Biscotti is an entrepreneurial bakery business founded by Matt Resnik, following his graduation from high school in 2013. SMILE stands for Supporting My Independent Living Enterprise, and was created to help Matt and others like him, who are impacted by autism, make advancements in life skills development, social connections and pathways toward greater independence.
 
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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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London, France and John’s Underpants

John is fired up today with a twist to his usual intro, so make sure to hit play and listen in! The boys talk about some of their recent work with colleges and John goes into another list of things he loves, starting with universities. Unfortunately for the audience, the boys sing “Werewolves of London.” Again. We’re sorry.  Also, find out why lack of cooking ability plus a love for eating does NOT equal a reason to start a food truck. The boys visit the Science Learning Center of Nassau County and John waxes poetic on dinosaurs for a bit. Plus the usual suspects appear on the show like good news, bad jokes, John’s love life and more! Thanks for helping us spread happiness, folks!
Business to highlight: Sweet Jordan’s: sweetjordans.com
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Greetings from Asbury Park, Thunderous Growling and Lobster Rolls

Wait till you hear John attempt to sing Springsteen on this episode. He may be a boss, but he is definitely not THE Boss. Mark calls out John for taking credit for some loud thunder and passing it off as his stomach growling. As if John’s Bruce impression wasn’t enough, he may or may not make up (horrible, off key) tunes for no less than 5 songs that we guarantee you won’t recognize! The boys talk about their family trip up to Boston where John took part in a study that looks at the parallels between Down syndrome and Alzheimers. Of course the Cronin family hits all their favorite food spots while in New England so if you’re hungry, DO NOT LISTEN! if you do listen, you’ll hear so bad jokes, good news, stories about John’s weight loss journey and his love life. Stay tuned, folks…it’s another good one.
Business to highlight: Ventures ATL - https://venturesatlshop.com
Mentioned in this episode: 
Massachussets General Hospital: https://www.massgeneral.org
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Knocking on Heaven’s Door, Selena Gomez and Cheers

The sock guys are at it again and they are ADAMANT about spreading happiness today. John also insists on telling the world how good looking both he and his dad are (there’s no shortage of confidence here, folks). Surprise, surprise, John talks about his favorite TV show Friends and Mark reminds him that Joey is NOT a role model. HOW YOU DOING! It turns out John is a player when asked if he would answer the phone if Selena Gomez called him. The boys are taking a trip to Boston and they talk about all the hotspots they are going to visit, including the bar “where everybody knows your name,” Cheers! Plus the old standbys to keep your day bright.
Business to highlight: Austin’s Underdawgs: https://austinsunderdawgs.com
It all started with a determined young man with Down Syndrome and the desire to be a Chef.
At age 21 he attended a vocational program at Eastern New Mexico University designed for people with limited abilities. Since Austin had never learned to read, he was not a good candidate for a Chef job, but he quickly learned skills to be an excellent Prep Chef in the University cafeteria. His love of food had him yearning to own his own restaurant. Some 16 years later, Austin is taking his show on the road selling “Underdawg Hot Dogs” in his Traveling Dawgmobile! 
Understanding the needs of people with limited abilities, Austin knows how important it is to help his fellow man. For this reason, Austin’s Underdawgs has developed a Fundraising source event in addition to operating his for profit business. 
Austin’s favorite charity is The Each & Everyone Foundation” which is dedicated to improving the lives of people with limited abilities through vocational training and working in society to the maximum extent possible. 
Mentioned in this episode: 
Only Murders In the Building on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building-ef31c7e1-cd0f-4e07-848d-1cbfedb50ddf
Philip Donahue: https://www.wcvb.com/article/philip-donahue-retires-from-market-basket-massachusetts/40364915
 
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Spreading Happiness and Good News, 24 Episodes Later

We are 24 episodes in on this podcast and we felt it was high time to remind everyone of our mission: to spread happiness through this show, through our company John’s Crazy Socks and through EVERYTHING we do. Thank you all for listening, but you ain’t seen nothing yet! John and Mark go into detail on some of John’s most famous sneezes (graphic, disgusting detail) and finishing it off with the usual, “you’re SOOO good looking.” If you know, you know. John sings (again). Marks shares some fun facts about how much penguins poop (yes, we have completely lost control of our show). Plus the usual standbys like health updates, John’s love life, businesses to highlight, good news and bad jokes. It’s another good one with the sock guys!
Business to highlight: Riverbend Gallery owned by Geoffrey Mikol: https://www.riverbendgalleries.com
Mentioned in this episode: 
John’s Crazy Socks sock design contest: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/2022-design-a-sock-contest
The Spirit of Huntington Art Center: https://www.spiritofhuntington.com
Walt Whitman Mall: https://www.simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning: https://www.cstl.org
Hofstra University: https://www.hofstra.edu
Long Island Aquarium: https://www.longislandaquarium.com
Entrepreneur’s Organization: https://hub.eonetwork.org
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Inflatable Dolls, Charlie’s Angels and Anniversaries

Would it surprise you to find out that John wants to be a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Of course not, but he’s going to tell us today regardless. Plus a roundup of John and Mark’s visit to Charlotte, NC for Keller-Williams. Mark admits to watching Charlie’s Angels for the educational value (insert eye roll). The boys talk about the John’s Crazy Socks sock design contest that they just kicked off with a grand prize of $1,000 AND the ability to be SOCK FAMOUS. Plus John takes a trip to Ithaca for the Athlete’s Leadership Council but follows it up with the opening ceremonies for the NYS Spring Games for the Special Olympics! Of course, John competed and even brought home some gold! Also wishing Mark and his wife Carol (John’s beautiful mom) a happy 41st anniversary! All the old standbys like health updates, John’s love life, impactful businesses, good news and bad jokes. Please help us spread happiness by sharing this show with your friends!
Business to highlight: Zabs Place: https://zabsplace.org
Mentioned in this episode: 
John’s Crazy Socks sock design contest: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/2022-design-a-sock-contest
Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
NYS Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics-ny.org
 
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Pranks, Birthdays and Hurt Feelings

John starts this episode off with high energy and talks about how he loves to prank his mom (and his dad, of course). The boys talk about some of their recents adventures, including John’s stuffed pretzel snack at The Malted Barley in Providence, Rhode Island. In other news, John found out that he made the New York State team at the Special Olympics New York State games! Mark celebrates a birthday AND Father’s Day with a trip to Manhattan and haircuts for him and John, who apparently has “sexy hair.” We have our usual features but John gets very honest and vulnerable with his feelings about some things going on in his personal life. We keep it honest but happiness rules over everything that we do so please have a listen!
Business to highlight: Texas Sweet Heat Jam - https://sweetheatjam.com
Mentioned in this episode: The Malted Barley - https://themaltedbarley.com
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Dance Advice, Drama and Love on the Spectrum

This week we find out that John’s secret plan is to work his dad Mark’s fingers to the bone with no retirement. Okay, he’s probably kidding about that but don’t ever cross the Chief Happiness Office of John’s Crazy Socks! The guys talk about all of John’s friend drama at his most recent Cheesecake Factory adventure. Speaking of JCS, John and Mark celebrated the opening of their new warehouse space with a special ribbon cutting! More updates and of course the boys go through all the usual segments like John’s love life (where he’s surrounded by drama), lots of bad jokes and tons of good news stories. John talks about one of his favorite shows, Love on the Spectrum, a show on Netflix about seven young adults on the autism spectrum that dive headfirst into the dating pool, exploring the unpredictable world of love and relationships. Mark tells a good news story about a young man with Downs syndrome in Marian, Arkasas named Bryce Wolford whose dream it was to play baseball. Listen to the episode to hear the entire story. That’s a lot of happiness in just a half hour!
Business to Highlight - Samuel Bier and Popcorn for the People - https://www.popcornforthepeople.com
POPCORN FOR THE PEOPLE is a nonprofit established to create meaningful employment for individuals with Autism and disabilities. We aim to combat the current 80% Unemployment Rate in the Autistic community with the training and hiring of adults with Autism to create, cook, package, and sell uniquely flavored gourmet popcorn.
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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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Prince Charming, Sock Man and John the Poet

We have the revelation of the century: John is NOT a morning person. Well, you may have already known that but since this is our 20th episode we’re going to make every revelation a big deal. The guys talk about their Memorial Day Weekend festivities and catch everyone up on everything that’s new. John talks about his “beautiful and stunning” mom and the poem that he wrote for her birthday. Mark talks about John’s Crazy Socks and a project they did with The Lexington School for the Deaf. Plus all the old standby segments like businesses to highlight, John’s love life, Mark and John’s weight loss journey, good news and bad jokes. Stick around, it’s about to get super happy in here!
Business to Highlight - Purely Patrick: https://purelypatrick.com
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Mentioned on this episode: 
The Lexington School for the Deaf: https://www.lexnyc.org
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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 

Car Accidents, The City and Dylan Song of the Day

If you’re looking for any reason to listen to this show, listen to it for the penultimate quote from this episode, “hey babe, I brought home a silver medal.” Trust us, you’ve got to listen just for that line alone. The boys discuss a whole slew of updates like John’s performances at the Special Olympics Spring Games, weekend plans and of course they tell some stories from days past. This week’s business spotlight is on Poppin Joe’s Gourmet Kettle Corn from entrepreneur Joe Steffy, an individual with DS-ASD. Of course we cover our usual segments like Mark and John’s health and fitness journeys, John’s love life update, good news stories and of course we’ve got some jokes for our fans. Join us in our mission to spread happiness!
Business to Highlight - Poppin Joe’s Gourmet Kettle Corn: https://www.poppinjoes.org 
Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 
Some references in this show:
Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/
Morgan Library and the Wood Guthrie Exhibit: https://www.themorgan.org/ 
Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com
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