John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are bringing happiness with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what’s on their minds today: fireworks, mixing business trips and vacations, writing a joke book, Down syndrome representation on organization, and socks.

Good News: A new study found that participation in the Special Olympics reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes for people with differing abilities. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38925549/#:~:text=Results%3A%20After%20controlling%20for%20other,for%20up%20to%2020%20years

Business of the Week: Doggy Delights by Allison https://www.doggydelightsbyallison.com

John shares his Sock of the Week: Fireworks Crew Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/fireworks-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.

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The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1

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