614 Things

DJSJ
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614 Things is a living journal, a place where I take you with me. Into the city. Into conversations. Into my own thoughts before the day gets loud. Some episodes unfold in real time, recorded while moving through the world. Others begin in the quiet of the morning, working things out out loud. Each episode is a chapter, sometimes crowded, sometimes still, documenting the interior and exterior of a life in motion.

  1. JAN 3

    2.1 | Choose Fun. Do Yacht-Level Work.

    Six years later, 614 Things is back.In this Season 2 premiere, I reflect on growth, joy, power, and the work it takes to build the life you want. From leaving nightlife to redefining fun, committing to creativity, and stepping into what I call “yacht-level work,” this episode is a soft but intentional reset.This season is about exploration—of New York City, creativity, aging, joy, and ambition—and I’m inviting you along for the ride.✨ Choose fun✨ Follow the spark✨ Do the workWelcome to Season Two.0:00 – Welcome BackSix years later and the return of 614 Things1:00 – Intentions for Season TwoGrowth, exploration, and inviting listeners along for the journey2:00 – Choosing Joy Out LoudWhy fun and softness matter more than ever4:00 – Leaving Nightlife & Redefining RestBurnout, Costa Rica, and choosing sleep as joy6:30 – A Different New Year’s EveRituals, solitude, and intentional living7:45 – Power as the Word for the YearClaiming confidence and personal agency9:00 – Creative Focus for the Year AheadPlays, novels, art, and collaboration11:00 – Yacht-Level WorkMatching effort to the life you want12:45 – Closing ReflectionsChoosing fun, following the spark, and moving forward togetherFollow & connect with me:📸 Instagram: @djsj614 🎵 TikTok: @djsj_614Support the show:💬 Share this episode⭐ Rate & review on your podcast platform📲 Send it to someone who needs a little permission to choose joy

    13 min

  2. 12/10/2020

    1.24 | Back at it…again | Running Things

    September 1, 2020 - During this very brief episode, I just want to catch you all up on whats been going on with me from the last recorded episode (may 24th) to this one. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— #quarantine #run #running #NRC #hiking #614Things #CDN #carbondioxidenetwork #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence

    5 min

  3. 12/10/2020

    1.23 | Predestined | Hiking Things

    May 24, 2020 - Hassan & I venture off on another trail after an afternoon of recording our podcast, Wood Morning! & continue to build our bond with one another. We discover things, lose ourselves, analyze destiny & predetermined paths & strum up continuous fun convo along the way like... why exactly was Little Red Riding Hood crossing through the woods on her own? Tune in! ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Guest: @this_ishassan Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @woodmorningtp ————————————————————————————————————————————— #quarantine #woodmorning #intentions #hike #hikersofinstagram #hiker #trail #hikepapi #adventure #indianhill #614Things #CDN #carbondioxidenetwork #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence

    15 min

  4. 11/13/2020

    1.22 | Silver Mine | Hiking Things

    May 17, 2020 - During the height of quarantine, my friend Hassan & I, were upstate in the woods laying down what would become season 1 of our joint podcast: Wood Morning! In the middle of one of our recording days, we decided to go take a hike. Here’s how it went… ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Guest: @this_ishassan Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @woodmorningtp

    6 min

  5. 11/11/2020

    1.21 | Rell | Quarantine Things

    May 13, 2020 - It’s my first “full length” episode and I bring on my friend, Rell, to discuss pre, during & post quarantine Things that he’s been navigating from life in the school system to life in the podcast industry. Maybe you’re going through the same Thing? ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Guest: @iamrell Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @reggie001 @adaloso09 @amazelife ————————————————————————————————————————————— #quarantine #eyesurgery #animalcrossing #sims #corona #tech #school #614Things #CDN #carbondioxidenetwork #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence

    43 min

  6. 11/11/2020

    1.20 | Ahmaud Arbery | Running Things

    May 9, 2020 - I dedicate this run to Ahmaud as well as discuss my effort to normalize the Black man running. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: #ahmaudarbery

    5 min

  7. 11/11/2020

    1.19 | My First (Guided) Long Run |Running Things

    May 7, 2020 - Trying to reactivate in the middle of the pandemic, I embark upon my first long run with Coach Bennett. I even meet a little birdy along the way. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @coachbennett @iceleefoxx

    6 min

  8. 06/30/2020

    1.18 | Accountability & My First Speed Run | Running Things

    I complete my first speed run (after freeing myself from some mental chains). ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @coachbennett @reggie001 @simplyrobotix ————————————————————————————————————————————— #speedrun #run #running #NikeRunClub #nike #NRC #5krun #recoveryrun #accountability #hermes #614Things #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence

    11 min
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614 Things is a living journal, a place where I take you with me. Into the city. Into conversations. Into my own thoughts before the day gets loud. Some episodes unfold in real time, recorded while moving through the world. Others begin in the quiet of the morning, working things out out loud. Each episode is a chapter, sometimes crowded, sometimes still, documenting the interior and exterior of a life in motion.

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  • Creator
    DJSJ
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © DJSJ
  • Show Website
    614 Things