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

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