614 Things

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—a...

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...

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! ————————————————————————...

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...

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...

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

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 b...

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 ——————————————————————————...

Sistah Cece invites me to Church & its my first time in His House in a while. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Guest: @Cmonicalyn Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @thenewyorkdose ———————————————————————————...

Welcome to my VERY drunk Day 2 & 3 New Orleans experience with my befri, Judea. We begin our day at the theater, drunk, schmooze our way onto a balcony, drunk, visit Cafe Du Monde, kinda drunk and more! Judea also comes to the realization that I only invited her on this trip to be my personal photographer…awkward. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Thing...

Quarantine? Pshh! How about you audibly escape to New Orleans with my best friend, Judea, and I as we get a preemptive strike on Mardi Gras. Here is part 1 of a snippet of our adventure from this past February. Enjoy the struggles & joys of this trip from me last-minute packing to the edible we took before our flight to boarding the flight, hopping off, arriving at the hotel, going out to eat, exp...

Lets rewind back to the beginning of February where I embarked on “My Next Run” with coach Bennett. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode Voices: Host: @djsj614 ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @thenewyorkdose @coachbennett ——————————————...

Straight from an overnight shift, I traveled to New Jersey for an Audition & here lies my inner monologue. This is the first piece of audio-content that I felt skeptical about releasing which was an interesting splotch of turmoil for myself. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— A few things & people...

In this episode, I’m joined by my bestie, Al as we go on a thrift hunt. Can I find what I want before my event tonight or do I leave empty-handed and unsuccessful? It’s thrifting! Anything goes, tune in to find out! ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Additional Voices: @al_monaco / @alknitsthings / @gmr2bw...

I go on my first morning run with my best friend while discussing intentions and respect. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things ————————————————————————————————————————————— Additional Voices: @reggie001 A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @therealskittlez @ladieswhobronche @thenewyorkdose ————————————————————————————————————————————— #gui...

The first time around, I failed forward at the guided run with Ilana (from Broad City) but… I had something for that ass on this run. A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @ilana #broadcity #guidedrun #fitness #cardio #614Things #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence #picsart

Monet and I attend the first class of @f.a.a.c.thegym which is a workout class that focuses on cardio, strengthening and toning as you fuck it up nightlife mixes. The goal is to break a sweat without the gym. Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things Additional Voices: @omgitsteece A few things/people I mentioned briefly are: @classic_og @thenewyorkdose Host: @djsj614 #faacthegym #dance #fitness #workou...

A recap of my experience running with music for the first time! Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things A few things/people I mentioned briefly are: @thenewyorkdose @nikerunning @nike @nikenyc Host: @djsj614 #kanyewest #jesusisking #sundayservice #614Things #podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence #picsart

This movie..... this. Fking. Movie......AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! (tune in for elaboration). Movie Synopsis: “It's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. But things soon even out for Harl...

As a break from life, Brother and I went to visit Kristen Stewart, Underwater, & we actually had.... well... tune in to see how this movie went for us 🤯. Movie Synopsis: “Disaster strikes more than six miles below the ocean surface when water crashes through the walls of a drilling station. Led by their captain, the survivors realize that their only hope is to walk across the sea floor to reach t...

Rj encouraged me to take a #Switch class 😭😭 “SWITCH incorporates cutting-edge fitness technology with state-of-the-art facilities, lighting and sound for what is an industry first, group fitness environment. An Instructor leads the HIIT class with a team of highly skilled Trainers through a labyrinth of Playground activities. A live DJ fuels the energy, coupled with lighting and special effects....

I went with a few of my A-List friends to see “Like A Boss” and our thoughts before & after the movie were... polarizing 😂😂. Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things Additional voices: @jsbrklyngtproductionz @al_monaco @reggie001 A few things/people I mentioned briefly are: @tiffanyhaddish @michaelbjordan @fullyrosebyrne @salmahayek @amctheatres @thenewyorkdose Host: @djsj614 #fantasticfour #blackpan...

I didn’t give up! I failed forward after episode 1.1 and gave it the ole college try again and this time… I made it all the way to the end of the guided run! I f*cking hate running so this is SO different for me but I’m very proud of myself. Is there a Thing you’re seeking to complete for the first time? Get out there and CRUSH that sh!t ! Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things A few things & people...

New year, new low carb diet. Tune in as 614 tries to navigate the chaos that is Trader Joe’s in an effort to purchase low carb food. Episode link: smarturl.it/614Things Additional voices: @lola.morgannn A few things/people I mentioned briefly are: @Oprah @traderjoes @thenewyorkdose Host: @djsj614 #newyear #newyearsresolution #cookies #lowcarb #diet #wafers #cauliflower #rice #seafood #Zucchini #tr...

In this debut episode, the “thing” that 614 indulges in is... running in the hood. A few things & people I mentioned briefly are: @hellahgood9 @broadcity @ilana @anchor.fm Host: @djsj614 #anchor #gentrification #brownsville #runner #running #broadcity #Podsincolor #newyorkcity #nowplaying #blackpodcast #podcast #brooklyn  #newyork #dopeblackpods #blackexcellence