Not That Deep with Dana Joy

My sister Kayla is funny, loves to explore, loves the beach, is a hard worker, an amazing sister, a loving daughter, an incredible friend. In 2018, at age 23, she was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease along with 5+ co-ienfections. She never had a bullseye rash, never knew where she got bit, or when, and has had to fight this debilitating illness for over 7 years. I could have had her talk about...

We fight like an old married couple - but not on the podcast (you would need to pay to see that!) Mia is one of my long time childhood best friends - we’ve been through so many stages - like the first one - ugly. A bond between two people who have known each other since they were 10 is a special one, and I never take it for granted. Mia is someone I go to when I need comfort, a laugh, or a cry. Sh...

Today's episode I debut my cow pants. I talk through the night prior where things did not go the way I had planned, and I was taught my own lesson of - it's not that deep. It can feel so easy to just give in and get upset when things do not work out the way you planned. Having people in your life to bring you back down to earth - important. I also go on a tangent on the word 'pivot&#39...

Does this quality look so bad? It's because it is DIY. This is why I pay to use a studio, people !! I really had no time this week to record or the ability to record rather. You can usually make time for the things you want to do - I was grieving, dammit! So recording at my apartment is a first, not a last but at least I was comfy cozy. Do you guys know what a Luteal phase is? Well it's in...

My Grandma Claire passed away this Friday 2/28. She was a constant in my life, and I am so lucky to have had her in mine for so long. This episode is about navigating my way through this huge loss. If you can relate, I welcome the conversation of reaching out to me to talk about losing a constant, or some ways you have found worked for you in your process of grieving. I cry, I laugh, I cry more -...

GUYS!!! I am SO excited to announce that we are ON VIDEO for Not That Deep. I love to cater to those that love video, and fear not we have audio as well. I had a ton of fun recording this, substack is discussed, my jacket, virality, and my ultimate goal of connection through laughter.

I got phished again and had to take another training, clearly I am an asset to my company. I am back from Denver and recap one of my highlights from the trip, getting a jacket from a unique vintage shop. Only to find out its available on Amazon. Also I talk about how American Idol was the first reality show worked to the BONES on by producers. Were we being played in the name of entertainment?

I just went to the library so I obviously am talking a little Matilda. Was the chokey THAT bad? Understanding fiction vs non fiction is extremely difficult for me and it always has been. Shouldn’t fiction mean true and then non fiction mean NOT TRUE? Why does fiction mean false and then non fiction means …. NOT FALSE??? Call the cops omg. Gearing up for my trip to Colorado where I recount the time...

What's Not That Deep is getting worked up about when people (who you don't know) leave negative comments (that aren't true) on your posts. I talk through in a hilarious manner why I think these people are freak-a-leeks, and how to not get bogged down when people comment or criticize. The jist? They don't know you. The other jist? They're literally scrolling trying to spread neg...

When I recorded this, TikTok's future was up in the air. Now, we know that it left and then came back, but what was said is still ever so relevant. What does a follower count actually mean? Does it define you? Do you let it define you? I dig into all my thoughts on it as well as company culture and hypocrites.... like why are people like " We need better culture" but then can't be bothered to ask...

Julie Griggs and Danielle Dietzek join me to talk about Fourplay Social, the Double Dating, Dating App. Not only is this app such a game changer for singles looking to make dating more fun, their story is incredibly compelling. Julie and Danielle met within their first years at Penn State. Following the Happy Valley, Julie went to Rutgers to become a physicians assistant. Danielle studied elementa...

Neil Kleinberg is the co-owner and head chef of Clinton Street Baking Company - yes. He is a father, a husband, a friend, a chef, an undiscovered comic, and a yapper for sure. We luckily met this summer at a Yankees game, and from there a friendship was born. His energy is infectious through his story telling ability, and his experience throughout life and the kitchens he's worked is so entertaini...

I'm talking about New Years Resolution, some things that I am looking forward to, I take an intermission and send in my application for Survivor (actually) and talk about BIOPIC's - how advanced. ENJOY and happy new year!!!

Listen along to this solo episode, it was pretty good tbh. I talk about my experience doing woman on the street interviews and obviously bob and weave to make it funny and entertaining... have the best time listening and please comment and subscribe and download ???

Babysitting was canceled, so naturally when I mention that fact, I can’t help but dive right into my previous jobs, specifically when I worked at an Italian deli. I also used to mow my lawn (unpaid) but that grit and determination has given me the balls I have today and the arms I wish to have if I had kept doing it for just a little longer … enjoy !!!

Jillian Gothelf joins me on Not That Deep after we took a salsa class. We met on birthright in 2017, started a podcast, ended the podcast (amicably; duh…) and now are each others camera women in the city for our interviews in the park, where we literally get rejected for sport. We talk Wicked, friendship, birthright; listen in and listen to her podcast “Hotter In Person”!!

Brought together by a mutual friend Emma Klein, Grace and I first met when we went to Budapest for a weekend in February of 2018. Following college at University of Michigan, Grace went to South Dakota followed by Kentucky to be a TV News Anchor and Reporter. Fast forward to 2024, I am scrolling TikTok and see none other than Grace handing out chocolates in the park. This is how I learned that Gra...

I sit down with a good friend of mine who I only Met six months ago. My friend Tara set me up with Michael and we immediately clicked. Michael brings a smile to everyone’s face the second he meets them; he is warm, bubbly, kind, caring, makes you feel secure (like I got catcalled when I was with him and he almost had to spring into action). He is also wise, intellectual and incredibly well spoken....

‘Twas the night before the election and I had some choice words that I wanted to remember in case in 60 years I forget what it was like,,,, the night before the election. Also discussed with myself is the lure of cross country , I could talk about this topic forever

Im vulnerable yeah sure but im funny about it … join me as I talk about what’s spooking me this season … also… YANNY or LAUREL?

Welcome back to another episode of Not That Deep! We talk extreme makeover home edition - why were all the kids obsessed with either spies or candy? We (I) talk date my mom- why were convicted felons dating teenage boys for the sake of their daughter? I talk about passwords, what Mel Robbin’s taught me and just make myself laugh a lot , Hope you like it!

Max Wiener, an icon with a presence like no other joined me on the podcast for the first ever video edition. Turns out I don’t know how to properly use a video camera- but don’t worry we’re back for the next one. Max and I banter, we talk anti semitism, getting starting in stand up and truly a lot of other things. Enjoy; he has the best hair north of the mason Dixon.

Ok so I actually cracked up so much recording this episode because I had no idea what I was going to talk about and then just ended up hitting it absolutely right, enjoy!!

This episode was fun to record because I talk about sleep away camp and that shit was the reason I’m funny. I delve a bit into why there was no episode last week (spoiler my mental health shit the bed). Laugh with me; keep it real with me and just remember it’s not that deep

Will is my friend from childhood but we actually weren’t friends until we were fully grown adults. Crack up with us- will has the best laugh. I had so much fun recording with Will and have an amazing week EVERYONE