Episodes

  • 2.1 | Choose Fun. Do Yacht-Level Work.

    2.1 | Choose Fun. Do Yacht-Level Work.
    Jan 3 2026

    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
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    13 mins
  • 1.24 | Back at it…again | Running Things

    1.24 | Back at it…again | Running Things
    Dec 10 2020
    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
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    5 mins
  • 1.23 | Predestined | Hiking Things

    1.23 | Predestined | Hiking Things
    Dec 10 2020
    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
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    15 mins
  • 1.22 | Silver Mine | Hiking Things

    1.22 | Silver Mine | Hiking Things
    Nov 13 2020
    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
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    6 mins
  • 1.21 | Rell | Quarantine Things

    1.21 | Rell | Quarantine Things
    Nov 11 2020
    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
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    43 mins
  • 1.20 | Ahmaud Arbery | Running Things

    1.20 | Ahmaud Arbery | Running Things
    Nov 11 2020
    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
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    5 mins
  • 1.19 | My First (Guided) Long Run |Running Things

    1.19 | My First (Guided) Long Run |Running Things
    Nov 11 2020
    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
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    6 mins
  • 1.18 | Accountability & My First Speed Run | Running Things

    1.18 | Accountability & My First Speed Run | Running Things
    Jun 30 2020

    I complete my first speed run (after freeing myself from some mental chains).

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    Episode link:

    smarturl.it/614Things

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    Episode Voices:

    Host: @djsj614

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    A few things & people I mentioned briefly are:

    @coachbennett

    @reggie001

    @simplyrobotix

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    #speedrun #run #running #NikeRunClub #nike #NRC #5krun #recoveryrun #accountability #hermes

    #614Things #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence
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    11 mins