The Spreading Happiness Podcast

By: John Cronin & Mark Cronin | Launchpad 516 Studios
  • Summary

  • John (the son) and Mark (the father) Cronin, the duo behind the social enterprise John’s Crazy Socks, share stories from their lives and the lives of others to show you what’s possible, make you smile and most of all, to spread happiness.
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Episodes
  • Brothers, Marathons, and Baskets of Hope
    Oct 29 2024

    The boys are already enjoying summer. John talks about soccer and summer fun. They talk about the local Pride Parade and making pride socks. They talk about their saying With Us, Not for Us and what that means to them. They share what it is like now that John’s brother Jamie is working with them again and they talk about family business.  

    Good News: Chris Nikic has now run six major marathons including the Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and New York City Marathon. https://www.wlwt.com/article/man-becomes-first-person-with-down-syndrome-to-run-all-6-major-marathons/60812807  

    Business of the Week: Brittany’s Baskets of Hope founded by Brittany Schiavone  https://www.brittanysbasketsofhope.org/  

    John shares his Sock of the Week: Mismatched Flag Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/mismatched-flag-mens-crew-socks  

    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  

    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks  

    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

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    34 mins
  • Pride, Soccer, and Local Involvement
    Oct 22 2024

    The boys are ready for summer. John talks about soccer and summer fun. They talk about the local Pride Parade and making pride socks. They are members of the Chamber of Commerce and talk about why it is good to get involved locally. They’ll tell some jokes and spread happiness.  

    Wait till you hear this week’s feel good story. 

    Our business of the week is Poppin Joe’s Gourmet Kettle Korn. You can find theme here: https://www.poppinjoes.org.  Poppin Joe's Gourmet Kettle Korn was officially launched in April 2005 with Joe Steffy as the sole proprietor and was established to provide Joe, a young adult with DS-ASD, the opportunity to operate and manage his own business. Joe has developed an excellent work ethic and realizes the value of good, hard work. He sells his popcorn in farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals and retail stores in Georgia.   

    John shares his Sock of the Week: Sporty Floral Athletic Crew Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/sporty-floral-athletic-crew-socks-1  

    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  

    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks  

    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

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    37 mins
  • Funcles, Jam, and Special Olympics Socks
    Oct 15 2024

    The boys are energized on this podcast. Of course, they talk socks. But they also talk about Mom’s birthday, Special Olympics, giving interviews, working with John’s brother, John becoming an uncle and so much more. We got socks, we got podcasts, we got the Special Olympics, we’ve got lots of fun and, did we say we have socks? The boys have lots to share. They re-introduce themselves and then turn serious talking about human dignity and people with differing abilities.

    They share a feel-good story of the week and highlight a business owned by a person with a differing ability. This week they shine the spotlight on the Texas Sweet Heat Jam Company led by Nolan Stillwell and his family, Like John, Nolan is an entrepreneur who happens to have Down syndrome. You can find them here: https://sweetheatjam.com

    John shares his sock of the week: Hot Dog Socks and the story behind them. You can find those socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/hot-dogs-mens-crew-socks

    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/

    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks

    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

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    34 mins

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