Be Yourself, Do It Yourself

A.J. Chiarella

A podcast where I, A.J. Chiarella, interview community driven people that have strong ethics based in Do It Yourself (DIY) culture. On this podcast I interview musicians, artists, business owners, and creatives of all types to discuss their lives and how they focus on authenticity and happiness.

  1. 03/16/2021

    Focusing On Yourself Will Help You Provide For Others | Nyrell Torres (Podcaster/Entrepeneur)

    Kicking it off with weekly LIVE Be Yourself, Do It Yourself Episodes. I had my friend Nyrell, someone I grew up hanging with since our days in Yonkers Middle School. We talked about how he became a barber through DIY means, entrepreneurship as a whole, and self-help and self awareness that he often speaks about on his own podcast "Talk Ya Ish." This was an awesome and inspiring conversation for me and I'm stoked to see him killin it. Check out the 914 Collective for awesome merch and more: www.TheNineOneFour.com Check out MFing Films for Nyrell's podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NL-3wdOF0kimYWA4alO7Q

  2. 02/09/2021

    Authenticity is Key | Blass 89 (Hip-Hop Artist)

    This conversation is actually a throwback to August of 2020 when I spoke with my boy Blass 89 (@fingers2fat) during the 24 hour live stream that we did. Blass is an amazing local artist, talent, and friend. This conversation was really just us catching up after not hanging out for several months. We talked about growing up in Yonkers, making music, Taco Bell, and being yourself. Would love to do a Part 2 at some point. Check out Blass' music on all streaming platforms. Follow his socials (@fingers2fat) on Instagram.  Subscribe to the podcast! Cheers. www.TheNineOneFour.com

  3. 02/03/2021

    The Different Avenues of Work Within Punk Rock | John James Ryan (Keep Flying, TM for Four year Strong)

    This week's guest was my close friend, sax player of Keep Flying, John James Ryan. John was one of the guests I immediately considered when I first thought of the idea of creating  podcast based around DIY culture because he has truly done it all. He has seen the world, he has worked multiple different parts of the business, and so much more. Subscribe to the podcast and check out the site! Cheers. @AJChiarella on everything (IG, Twitter, and TikTok) www.TheNineOneFour.com

  4. 01/18/2021

    Matthew Geroni (CEO of Punk Rock Tik Tok)

    This week is an episode I streamed live on the Shakeout Twitch channel a few months back with Matthew Geroni (@gravmasterhash). I came across Matt through Tik Tok because he makes awesome videos about punk rock. We talked about DIY music, some of the best shows he's attended, and his podcast "Only  Posers Don't Listen To Podcast." Subscribe for weekly episodes and more! Check out Livest at: livest.tv Shakeout at: shakeoutny.com (@ShakeoutNY)

  5. 01/03/2021

    Anthony Chiarella (My Dad)

    Happy New Year!!! I'm back at it with another episode. I am going to be as consistent as possible this year (hoping to post a new episode every Monday)! This week's episode is actually a throwback conversation with my Dad from August 2020. We talk about growing up in Yonkers, listening to rock and hip hop music, baseball, and how he got detained in Russia. Let me know what you think! And follow me on YouTube and instagram @ajchiarella

  6. 11/18/2020

    Fernando Garcia (The Fox and King)

    This was an awesome episode of the podcast where i spoke with my friend Fernando who co-owns/runs The Fox and King, a promotion company based out of the Bronx. Fernando is an awesome guy that is working to build up the music community and it was a pleasure having him on. If you are a musician or music lover who lives in Westchester/The Bronx, this is definitely a dude you need to know about. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Cheers! The 914 Collective. Yonkers, NY www.TheNineOneFour.com

  7. 10/23/2020

    Kelly Chiarella (My Mom)

    This episode of the podcast was a really special one where I had an awesome conversation with my mom, Kelly Chiarella. My mom has been such a driving force in my life and has taught me so much. On this episode we discuss everything from growing up in Yonkers, overcoming addiction, running the PTA for the state of New York, her current position as the Director for the Office of Aging for the city of Yonkers, and being a leader in general. Hope you enjoy this one! My mom is a great resource for many people and truly has been such a role model for my life. Thanks again for hopping on with me, Mom 3 Check out all the episodes and more at: www.TheNineOneFour.com

  8. 09/27/2020

    Phil Gigante (Maintenance)

    This episode is from a few weeks back with one of my oldest buds, Phil Gigante, guitar player of Maintenance (@maintenance914). Phil and I met over a decade ago at Yonkers High School and have been close friends ever since. This episode is awesome and we talk about everything from music in Westchester, to him moving to LA, and so much more. Hope you enjoy! Please check out Maintenance, they are some of my best friends and an amazing band. Cheers! www.maintenance914.com The 914 Collective Yonkers, NY www.TheNineOneFour.com

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A podcast where I, A.J. Chiarella, interview community driven people that have strong ethics based in Do It Yourself (DIY) culture. On this podcast I interview musicians, artists, business owners, and creatives of all types to discuss their lives and how they focus on authenticity and happiness.

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  • Creator
    A.J. Chiarella
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © A.J. Chiarella
  • Show Website
    Be Yourself, Do It Yourself