Not That Deep with Dana Joy

Do you know anyone in your life who you see on the Internet and you just.keep.laughing? I stumbled upon Andrea’s video’s back in 2019, and over the years, thanks to happen stance chance and purposeful action I’ve gotten to know her more and she really is in real life who she is online. Andrea does impressions that make me sob of people like Teresa Giudice and Kourtney Lemme Kardash, she also has a...

HEY YOU GUYS! Here with a solo episode, I'm always like... what if I have nothing to talk about? And then I laugh because there is always something to talk about (just ask my therapist). Pretzel rods make a guest appearance, I literally love pretending to smoke a cigarette with my pretzel rods - I'm 28. I finally found an apartment, it was a process that I don't bore you with but like...

Corey Yoskowitz, NYC comic, host of the Yosko Show and mommy’s little meatball joins me on Not That Deep to talk about everything everywhere all at once. Corey immediately guesses what my present for him was which was funny because usually I am not predictable - news flash - I do not like being predictable. Corey thinks a lot is not that deep - eating alone, changing your style and most importantl...

You might recognize Josh Rosen from the internet, but if you don’t, now you do. Josh worked in corporate, having 3 jobs in 1 year (WHAT?!?!) NO seriously why do people think you need to stay in a job you’re miserable in for a year and THEN look - it’s not that deep. One day Josh posted himself having a tantrum in the office, after going viral, something he had only dreamed of, the universe did its...

Yeah … we’re going to crack up. Amanda Piacquadio and I have the longest last names in the history of last names and that’s just a fact. Amanda is my coworker and makes me so happy when skies are gray. She is funny, stunning inside & out, approachable, delightful, hysterical, vulnerable and real. Amanda brings a fresh perspective, talking about substack, the year of tooting your own horn, the...

I got my hair straightened and started acting different. Today’s episode I beep bop around- topics covered are writing cards, cow print clothing, Yenta’s and not getting into a sorority. I love nothing more than writing a card - it comes straight from the heart. Actually, the only thing I love more than writing a card is receiving a hand written one. It’s filled with love - screw a gift, write me...

Alcohol has been consumed by me since 8th grade; and it has consumed a greater part of my adult life until last summer. My decision to cut out alcohol did not stem from a desire to be healthy, remove hangovers, decrease brain fog, fear of blacking out or social anxiety. My decision to remove alcohol from my lifestyle came from recognizing that I feel my best self when I do not have alcohol in me....

A common cold thought it could take me down, and it did, but I wouldn’t let it get in the way of episode 53. I had a bachelorette party this past weekend, and I had so much fun, I am totally pro bachelorette parties but NO pedal and pub. Begging. Have I done it? Yeah. Do I need to do it again? No and don’t venmo request me to split it. I posed a news worthy thought provoking question and discuss i...

Grace Finerman and I met on a weekend trip to Budapest when we studied abroad. After we met, we stayed in touch solely through social media, Grace was a news reporter in various markets after graduating from the University of Michigan. One day, after being used to seeing videos of Grace reporting her sweet little tushy off, I saw a video of her passing out samples in a New York City park. I litera...

Join me as I have the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Michelle Parente, who I first met when I took her Fuze House class. Michelle’s willingness to say YES to opportunity is inspiring, and has landed her some incredible positions that are just the beginning for her. I loved listening to Michelle talk about teaching - her face lights up and it’s amazing to watch people do what they love...

My episodes do not really have a roadmap. Of course, if I am interviewing someone I am read up on who they are, I know going into it what I want to know, and an idea of what I want to ask, but leaving the ~hour long conversation up to chance is what I like. Sometimes I will have an idea of what I want to talk about, but the uniqueness of this show is you might just get a train of thought, structur...

One day during my everyday commute to work, I started to hear these bright voices in the subway that after passing the turnstiles, appeared as two men. These two guys were so cheery, greeting everyone who passed, I couldn’t help but greet them right back. After the first week of “good mornings” and “have a great day”, I needed to know their names. Derrick Blocker and Danny Perez are the two guys k...

When I first had the idea to sublet for the entire summer, moving apartments every month, lots questioned me. Duh. I bet you’re reading this like “why…….?” At this time in my life, I find change exciting. I find disrupting a routine to be magical, as I never know what it will bring. My lease was up in May, and I decided to take the summer to “try out” new neighborhoods. I had only lived in one pla...

Ella Katz is an all around great person. Ella was introduced to me by my friend Jacky Norris who told me, “you guys are doing to be obsessed with each other” - and she was correct. Ella is not only well spoken - she is bright, she is a connector, she is a driver of change, a seeker of truth. Ella left her big girl job a few weeks ago and now has a show, now podcast called Taller Toddlers. She has...

I met Felipe outside of my gym a few weeks ago, he was holding a sign up advertising his app Amrap; a Virtual AI Trainer. If you can bear having a lot of people pass by casting judgment and not caring, you’re my cuppa tea! Felipe and Ignacio de Sande Palma Ignacio now leads product and strategy and Felipe shapes the company’s training philosophy and user experience. Their co-founder (not interview...

Actress, Comedian and good human Katie Novotny joins me on Not That Deep for episode 44. We actually showed up to the wrong studio, and when I say we, this is me trying to rid responsibility from myself. It was all my fault, but it turns out when things don’t go as planned, as long as the parties involved can remember it’s not that deep, all ends up OK. And that it did! Katie and I met when we bot...

Soji James joins me in the studio after only meeting in person twice. The first time I met Soji he was with his buddy Matt Mccoy who is also my friend, and we love nothing more than a mutual. The second time I met Soji, he was now my friend. Soji’s energy is unlike any other. He is wise, strong, kind, driven, understanding and human. Soji’s attention to the present is something we all can take a l...

Ah, where to begin, I mean... she BIRTHED me. This is my mom's second time on the podcast. She's too pretty to be confined to just audio, so had to get her in the video format (out of audio jail). We talk curly hair, loss, whoopi goldberg, and we have a very electric experience with (what we have confidence in) the other side. If you feel like I have been talking a lot about loss and grief in the...

Im wearing a jumper and therefore it’s time to hold that bladder. I have a raspy voice from singing some songs at K Town Karaoke the weekend prior (including but not limited to: The Wizard and I, Promiscuous, Intoxicated, Judas). I had one of the coolest interactions happen to me while filming woman on the street by Columbus Circle (which is a randuski = random place for me to be). And of course I...

Delaney Flanagan joins me for really just a stunning episode. Delaney and I met at Gotham comedy club during a new talent night, where we both crushed in our own ways and came out stronger together. Delaney’s path is a unique one, and has led her to where she is today (I mean duh… that’s literally what a path is…. But you’ll get it once you listen). She started in real estate, moving to stand up,...

I’m me myself and I today, back from traveling for about 3 weeks, I touched a lot of grass, hugged a lot of trees and experienced a lot of happiness. Starting from Portland Oregon, I made the trek to Bend, Crater Lake, Redwoods National Forest, San Francisco, Morro Bay, ending up in Los Angeles. No cars were hit in the midst of this travel, no one laughed at my jokes at an open mic, and no regrets...

Some people get re-connected with someone from high school later in life and they fall in love. That’s what happened with Will and I, platonically, of course. Will made the move to California two years ago, uprooting his life from New York and making a change for himself. He is in a fun phase of life right now, where he is exploring new paths while not being afraid to say “no”. I always have so mu...

It has been a minute since I cracked up this much -like when you can't form words because you are losing it -that's a good feeling. Danielle is co founder to Fourplay Social and is the first person to be featured on Not That Deep twice. We are breaking records over here. We talk temple, 7th Heaven, we sing, we talk dating, sweat stache's and how to best deal with other people's lau...

Can you ever feel someone’s light through their social media? Rare, right? Emmie Levy is a manifestation connoisseur expert. She has set out for the things she wants, manifests them, and gets them - and she’s not stopping with herself. Her goal to spread positivity and confidence boosting tips is starting with girls as young as 7. Emmie Effect, founded in May of 2024 helps women of all ages gain c...

Jack Dweck joins me to chat run clubs, his journey from tech intern to co founder of Party Place, and what he hopes to see from life in the coming years. We had actually only met twice before this, a testament to his warmth and his willingness to trust me to come on Not That Deep. Please enjoy and reach out with any questions.