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April 8, 2025 34 mins

We have made it all the way to April with Episode 27 plus special episodes, so this season has run for 30 episodes. You know things are looking up because baseball is back. The Mets just won three games in a row from the Blue Jays, and the season promises to be fun. 

Special Olympics Update

John had his first soccer practice of the season yesterday and scored two goals! And what a year for the Special Olympics. John is playing basketball on Thursday nights and running track on Tuesdays. Big shout out to John’s brother Jamie, who is not only the Lord of the Socks at John‘s Crazy Socks. And let’s not forget the snowshoe season, John’s favorite, where he took home a gold and bronze medal at the NY State games. Plus, Mark coaches the snowshoe team. 

Speaking Engagements Across the Country Across the Country 

From Washington State to Florida, From Maryland to Wisconsin, From Massachusetts to Oklahoma. This week, we fly to Portland, Oregon for the Disability Next Summit organized by Relay Resources. And at the end of the month, we’ll be in Washington, DC. 

Season Two Highlights Flashback

John’s love life escapades

Launch of the Warehouse Store

The 3/21 Inclusive Entrepreneur Award

New sock releases: Braille Socks, All Abilities Crew, Wheels on Fire

Inspirational businesses and Good News Stories

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. 

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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 

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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