In this episode of the JTrain Podcast, Jared Freid welcomes guest Jack Jokinen, who has a heartwarming story to share and an exciting new project to promote. Jack, known for his work as a voice actor and podcaster, has recently turned a real-life experience into a children’s book titled "A Stray Dog for Christmas," releasing on September 3rd. The episode dives into the incredible story behind the book—how a stray dog unexpectedly entered Jack’s life, leading to a heartwarming rescue tale that captured national attention. Jack shares the journey from adopting the dog to transforming this touching experience into a book aimed at spreading holiday cheer and kindness. Throughout the conversation, Jared and Jack discuss the challenges and rewards of creative pursuits, as well as the impact this story has had on Jack's life and his family. Listeners will also hear about the book's themes of compassion and finding family in unexpected places. Jared and Jack bring their signature humor to the discussion, making this a must-listen episode whether you're a dog lover, a fan of feel-good stories, or just looking for a great conversation. Tune in for a mix of laughs, insights into the creative process, and, of course, details on how you can grab a copy of "A Stray Dog for Christmas" for the upcoming holiday season. Don't miss the links in the episode description to follow Jack on Instagram (@JJfromtheBronx) and to purchase the book. Book Link: https://read.sourcebooks.com/a-stray-dog-for-christmas Suzy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/suzynpupman Tell us your favorite part about todays episode and remember SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, COMMENT AND EMAIL US !! 👉👉[email protected] SUPPORT THE SHOW, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!🙌 DraftKings 👉 New DraftKings customers get $250 in bonus bets and one month of NFL+ Premium for free when you bet just 5 bucks. Just download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code JTRAIN Manscaped 👉 Support the show and get 20% off & free shipping on your Manscaped order. Just use code JTRAIN at https://www.manscaped.com LUME 👉Support the show & get 15% off your Lume Starter Pack at https://www.lumedeodorant.com with the code FEATHER15 Hero Bread 👉Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co 🙋🏻‍♂️ Jared Freid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredfreid Twitter - https://twitter.com/jtrain56 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardofha Website - https://jaredfreid.com/ 🎙🚊Follow JTrain Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jaredfreid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jtrain 🙋‍♀️ Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/venetiaageras Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/ Hop on the "JTrain" with comedian Jared Freid and his crew of pals, including YOU! Join us for an hour of laughs, gripes, and straight talk on modern love. Send in your questions, dish on the latest trends, and more to [email protected] – we'll tackle it all on air! It's a no-nonsense, fun journey where we escape reality for a bit, delivering quick laughs and razor-sharp insights into the wild world of life and love. Tune in every Monday. -- Jared Freid is a stand up comedian from Boston and who is currently based in New York City. Jared is known to give great dating advice and is all knowing of the Bachelor & Bachelorette nation! You can catch his latest comedy special on Netflix, “37 & Single”, where Jared discusses dating app frustrations to awkward setups to breakup justifications. (For the record, Jared’s mom thinks his body is “just fine.”) Besides regularly headlining and touring around the country, Jared hosts two podcasts called “The JTrain Podcast” and “U Up? Podcast” with Jordana Abraham of Betches, where they discuss their takes on modern dating with issues ran