Going Viral After 40: The Rise of John Wellington, "The Dadbod Veteran"

Truth Tastes Funny host Hersh Rephun sat down with Jon “The Dadbod Veteran" Wellington on the eve of The GenX Takeover Tour - a contagious comedy show that unites viral comedians in a nostalgia-fueled live show blending sharp generational humor and real-life storytelling, earning sold-out dates and enthusiastic local press praise.

Jon's a Navy vet, proud father of five, and digital comedy breakout who’s living proof that it’s never too late to go viral. After a decade of military service and years of raising a full house, Jon found himself an empty nester in 2022... and accidentally launched a new career as a content creator.

Today, with over 5 million followers and a hit nationwide comedy tour he’s telling raw, funny, and refreshingly real stories about parenting, midlife purpose, and the unexpected freedom of finding your voice on social media.

https://genxtakeover.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0pVwZdzjVIUcaavNZKmiA

https://www.instagram.com/thedadbodveteran/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/Dadbodveteran/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadbodveteran?lang=en

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