Not That Deep with Dana Joy

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. 

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”!!