Jon D. Podcast Ep. 69

In 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 wrap things up, Jon discusses The Acolyte and expresses his thoughts on how Disney might be mishandling the Star Wars franchise.

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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 Patrick's fantastic animations on his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcCarthyAnimations

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Jon Welcomes Comedian Darryl Purvis

In 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 Adventure: Jon recounts his virtual tour of Scunthorpe, England, sparked by Darryl's travels.
• Crafting New Jokes vs. Old Jokes: Insights into the process of writing new material versus revisiting old jokes.
• Family in Comedy: How family life often becomes fodder for jokes.
• Comedy with Age: Discussing the evolution of being a comedian as you get older and what they've learned over the years.
• Perseverance in Entertainment: Reflecting on the ups and downs of a career in comedy and entertainment, and why it's all worth it.

Special Mentions:

• Darryl Purvis Online: Check out Darryl at DarrylPurvis.ca
• Latest Comedy Album: Listen to Darryl’s latest album, "Throbbing Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich," available on all major audio platforms.
• Jon's Recording Gear: Jon records using the Shure SM7dB microphone.
• Sponsor Shoutout: A big thank you to our sponsor, BlendJet2!

Join Jon and Darryl for an entertaining and insightful conversation packed with humor, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of comedians.

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