The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament
Episodes
Joey Diaz did donuts in a hearse!
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boom! We're back for another exciting week on The Church! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk Lee's big mistake coming back from San Diego, why Joey Diaz won...
Diddy DM'd Joey Diaz!
09 Dec 2025
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You read that correctly! Diddy hit up Madflavor! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt break down why Joey never responded, Joey also talks starting the year in the...
The Jew Snapped
02 Dec 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are joined by Bianca from Brooklyn in an episode guaranteed to make you hungry! The trio discuss everything from the ranch on ...
The billy goat tongue
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are back! This week, Joey talks about making decisions as a man, his search for something positive to do with his life, Lee's ...
Biggie Smalls on a see-saw
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk their trip to Washington D.C., how America has ruined life for the family of four, the sports gambling scandals and much ...
Passed out in a prison cell
04 Nov 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk The World Series, the art of listening, Joey's job watching a wall (you read that right), performing in black clubs and s...
Joey Diaz doses Jim Florentine's friends and tortures Lee Syatt
28 Oct 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt welcome comedian and radio host Jim Florentine to The Church. Joey and Jim torture Lee about his wedding plans, Joey and Jim t...
The Criminal Mentality
21 Oct 2025
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about his recent hospital stay and how he broke out, that he joined comedy to be an "outlaw" and why he is fearful for the f...
The Public Urination Tour
14 Oct 2025
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt why he doesn't care about The Superbowl Halftime Show, Comic-con, or anything that doesn't make him money TODAY. Joey also t...
Love, loyalty, and tradition with Renee Graziano from Mob Wives
07 Oct 2025
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Joey Diaz welcomes Renee Graziano, star of Mob Wives, to The Church of What's Happening Now. Joey talks about why he will never move to Texas and brib...
From beyond the grave, Happy Birthday!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz sends the worst birthday card ever and plans his own funeral. SHOW NOTES Support the show and get 15% off your Bioma order with the code JOE...
Rachel Wolfson tortures Lee!
23 Sep 2025
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Joey Diaz breaks the big news, Lee got engaged! Lee breaks down the big moment and reminisces about some of the situations he found himself in while s...
If you want a problem, Joey Diaz will give it to you
16 Sep 2025
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about how his feelings for Adam Sandler evolved once he met him, sending Facebook messages to the officers who arrested him,...
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the show at The Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, FL, an experience of a lifetime, and Joey brings childhood friend Joh...
CVS gives you diabetes
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz gives up on Lee Syatt for going to the Renaissance Faire, baked special brownies that were strong enough to take him down, announced the lau...
Cheeseburgers and cocaine
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathrine Narducci, who you remember from The Sopranos, The Bronx Tale, and much more, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt to talk about everything from bein...
Epstein before the hanging
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You never know what someone is going through is the motto of this episode of The Church of What's Happening Now. Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about pu...
Josh Wolf Returns!
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, author, and Joey's friend of 30+ years, Josh Wolf, rejoins The Church for the first time on The East Coast for some laughs! Watch Josh's new...
The edible hoof
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey has learned over the years that sometimes you have to create your own fun. This week, Joey tells Lee about Mercy's first time on stage and why he...
Joey Diaz is going through changes
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt the difference between gettijng old and cranky vs. being sick and tired. Joey also gives Ozzy a heartfelt tribute and much m...
Look at the shape of you
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Church of What's Happening Now Joey can't believe that Lee Syatt is still alive, "If you're going to be that stupid, I gotta ro...
Have some dignity!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz passes out, doesn't understand why people are jumping up and down about Epstein and Diddy, the importance of having an edible poker face and...
Joey Diaz got a face lift with Tara Cannistraci
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt sit down with comedian and podcaster Tara Cannistraci. They discuss Joey's recent surgery and why he doesnt deserve to be hung...
Dying of Laughter with Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about Joey being so broke that he would wait for the mailman to see if he had any checks, becoming a super savage in life...
It's all in the image
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You'll have to listen to find out! Support the show and get 15% off of Bioma with code CHURCH at https://www.bioma.health/probiotics-men Suppo...
Uncle Joey Diaz and his main man Lee Syatt
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Church of What's Happening Now Joey Diaz is turning into an internet troll, Lee finds out that fireworks actually are illegal in Tamp...
Eric D'Alessandro is relentless
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Eric D'Alessandro to the Church everyone! This week, we learn about Eric's stand up journey from LA, to Austin, and now back to hjis home of N...
@chefbrad is Tremenda!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Delgado (@chefbrad on Instagram and @chefbrad_ on TikTok) joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt to talk about competing on the TV show, "Hells Kitchen",...
The Joey Diaz State of Mind
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt how blown away he was by Pee Wee Herman, the steak that reminded him of the old New York City, and Joey tortures Lee about B...
The White Castle Incident
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go on a ride with Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt in the new episode of The Church. Joey and Lee talk the Mexican Navy running into the Brooklyn Bridge, why J...
The World Ain't Flat with Rich Vos
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Rich Vos joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt this week. Joey and Rich talk addiction and recovery, getting paid in TV''s and much more! Support the...
Beautiful Savages
06 May 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk the Grand Re-Opening of Alcatraz, Lee hits Joey with Claw Hands, why Father's Day is the worst holiday and much more! Get...
I'm going to die my way!
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt create the migrant workout, why Joey hates people who expect things from him, people who have birthday month's, and Joey finds...
Dog, It's a party!
22 Apr 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt break down their recent trip to Austin for The Moontower Festival. They talk about their time at The Mothership, Joey tells a ...
A good story never dies with T.J. English
15 Apr 2025
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Author T.J. English (The Corporation) joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt for one of the best episodes we have had on the east coast. They talk about Jazz a...
Giving yourself a shot: The return of Dean Delray
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Dean Delray joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt on this new episode of The Church of What's Happening Now. They discuss The Comedy Store's legacy a...
Comedy, Sex, and drugs with Aaron Berg
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From being a stripper in his 20's to filming a special while doing 26 spots in one night, comedian Aaron Berg has led an interesting life. He and Joey...
Getting raided by the DEA with "Myron," retired DEA
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are joined by retired DEA, "Myron." Myron talks his path from finance student, to prison guard, to a decades long DEA career t...
Kick that mule Lee!
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt Solo! Joey and Lee talk about how much their lives have changed on the five year anniversary of the pandemic, Joey tells Lee w...
Rachel Feinstein and Joey Diaz are off the chain!
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Comedian Rachel Feinstein (Last Comic Standing) joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt to talk everything from seeing ghosts, what has been thrown ...
At Least I'm Not Lying with Paul Virzi
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the wildest episodes of The Church to date! Comedian Paul Virzi joins the Church to talk everything from picking up hitch hikers on The FDR, th...
The worst thing in life is wasted talent with Chazz Palminteri
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar award winning actor, Chazz Palminteri joins Joey DIaz and Lee Syatt to talk about how The Bronx Tale went from a one man show into the hottest p...
The Supermarket of Sin
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about having to go back to the hospital, why his roommate was worse than any roommate he's ever had before, and why he had t...
This could only happen to me
04 Feb 2025
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Joey Diaz goes off on The Grammy's, the medical system, why he puts himself in time out and so much more! Support the show and get 15% off your VIIA o...
Nonna was a freak!
29 Jan 2025
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt were blown away by @laitalianprincess. The trio talk about her insane diet, what is going on with the old pigeons, DJ's at res...
I ain't going out like no punk
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about what led to his five day hospital stay, the scariest moment, the thought he doesn't allow himself to have and much mor...
The Island of Insanity Party
14 Jan 2025
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Eating glass, throwing chairs, and having the time of their lives. Joey Diaz and Steve Avillo tell Lee Syatt how Steve taught Joey so much about music...
We're off and running with Joey Merlino and Lil Snuff
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz discusses why going to prison ended up slowing him down, what being cool really means, and why people rat with Joey Merlino, host of "The Sk...
Joey Diaz is still buck wild
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wildest episode yet! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the NJ drones, why Joey hates sommeliers but loves mace, why women love pop rocks and much...
It's time for your next confession
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt, solo like the old days. Joey and Lee talk about celebrity sex parties, why Joey loves idiots, what it was like taking his dau...
From Cuba to Union City and beyond
03 Dec 2024
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Joey Diaz is joined by childhood friend, and Union City Commissioner, Lucio Fernandez. Lucio grew up with Joey, and like Joey, was also born in Cuba, ...
Joey Diaz' Seventh Grade Teacher
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Barone was a teacher and coach in North Bergen, NJ for 49 years; and had Joey as a student during Joey's second stint in the seventh grade. Joey ...
The Church Rises
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After four years, The Church of What's Happening Now is back! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are live from their new studio near New York City to talk about ...
Say goodbye to Zoom!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If all goes well, this will be the final episode of The Check In...because next week The Church of What's Happening Now : The New Testament begins! Jo...
Hanging around like a vampire
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In we learn that Joey Diaz has a clean license and doesn't care anymore, is monitoring his stress and will walk away from peopl...
We're going back to the street
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt talk about bringing his daughter to meet Adam Sandler on set, the woman with the tattoo, Joey's life ersume and much more! S...
What's up pigeon breath?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt why he has been thinking about his time in Denver, what he did in the closet in Las Vegas, and why...
Joey Diaz is a year away from diapers
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt why he is looking forward to wearing diapers, swallowing 100 sticks of gum in 20 minutes, and one thing Joey wishes he had d...
None of that billy goat stuff
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In Lee Syatt tells Joey Diaz about the woman who fell out of her chair at his show, Joey keeps it real with nurses, and crying ...
I've still got problems
01 Oct 2024
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Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about having everyone in his town, from the bus boy to stray cats on the payroll, the joke Joey told that got him boo'd...
I'll be back, Jack!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the people that drive Joey Diaz crazy, the rat Joey saw in 1968 that he can't stop thinking about, how great it was...
Joey Diaz wants to build up his tolerance again
17 Sep 2024
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Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about his plan to earn Lee $50k by sending him to rehab, the power that anger has over you, why prison and the Army are...
The real deal Holyfield
10 Sep 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about why Joey Diaz does NOT like bats, Joey's plan to shrink heads, why Saturday shows are better than Friday shows, ...
Joey Diaz is a danger to society
03 Sep 2024
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This week on The Check In, Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt question if Lee is ready to move to New York, why Joey loves when audience members get upset, and w...
Tough as nails
27 Aug 2024
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Joey Diaz discovers you can get ice cream delivered, gets his prescription updates on Instagram, explains why he likes bar shows, and why he wants to ...
A special announcement four years in the making
20 Aug 2024
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This week on The Check In Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about how he has changed as a person in the four years since The Church ended, Lee's first NY...
Joey Diaz on Kill Tony at Madison Square Garden
13 Aug 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about toupee's, why Joey doesn't think he would be good at online dating, and Joey's reaction to performing at Madison Sq...
Professional Stoner
06 Aug 2024
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Joey Diaz gives his take on Joe Rogan's live Netflix special and tells Lee what he thins about live specials, the piece of work Joey is most proud of,...
Joey Diaz takes himself on a psychological journey
30 Jul 2024
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Joey Diaz talks his recent car accident, his psychological journey, he tells Lee about some of his favorite NYC food spots, and tells Lee something he...
Comedy is a journey
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about the first time he saw Doug Stanhope's car, why The Wire is one of the most underrated television shows and why it...
When you come at the king, you best not miss
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In Joey and Lee give their reaction to what happened to the former President, what Joey thinks of graffiti artists, preparing f...
I got nothin' but a fungi toenail
09 Jul 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about his boy D' Money, Lee getting scammed on the NJ Turnpike, why Joey believes this class of comedians did more for co...
The King of Stink Bombs
02 Jul 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about his love for stink bombs, one of his childhood friend getting knocked out at a concert this weekend, the thing he miss...
25 Years of Saturday's
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Check In! This week Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about the 1000mg spray, why loving stand up is so important, the lifechanging experi...
We're going to get the party started right!
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the progression of Joey's addiction, karma winning at the softball game, Lee's first time headlining a comedy club,...
Never Forget The Mission
11 Jun 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about going on tour for months at a time, what being positive and having faith have in common, what it's like being on the c...
No more Jew noises
04 Jun 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about his time at UFC 302 and almost passing out, Lee annoys Joey with his restaurant choice, Joey explains the importance o...
Pilot to Bombardier
28 May 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt what he hates about texting and what makes a text worth responding to, why he never likes to judge other comic's stand up, t...
Who orders popcorn at an adult movie theatre?
21 May 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about Lee's trip to The Mothership, Joey's dream job in comedy, getting his start at the famous Comedy Works in Denver, h...
Second time seventh grader
14 May 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about their shows in New Jersey, how Joey would do on house arrest, Lee passing out at Joey's after the podcast last w...
The Magical Mystery Tour (LIVE from NJ)
07 May 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt record The Check In in person for the first time! Joey tells Lee why he reserved a hospital room for him this trip, the time h...
Let's get this party started!
30 Apr 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee why he loves Monday's, why his most recent talk with his Uncle meant so much to him, getting arrested on vacation, and why he want...
Chinese Ribs for Passover
23 Apr 2024
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Happy Passover! Joey tells Lee what is so special and dangerous about the Austin comedy scene, why people call Joey the nicotine gum bandit, getting a...
It's a beautiful day to be alive!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt the one thing OJ Simpson did that no other man did and how OJ was involved in a very dark period in his life, the role comfo...
The Michael Jackson tea
08 Apr 2024
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Joey Diaz goes off about the eclipse, gives his recipe for Michael Jackson tea, talks about squirting people, what happened to his body when he took Z...
The chick with no chin
02 Apr 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt being so broke he had to chip in for toast, the saga of Charlie Chan, Ralphie May's BBQ's, why he loves doing stand up at T...
Woody Allen before the Chinese chick
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee asks Joey some creepy questions, Joey tells Lee about the time he hit a guy in the head with a tray of Chinese food, Joey talks about his experien...
I got 600 mgs in me and I am ready to rock!
19 Mar 2024
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Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about bombing at an Ice T show, taking Lee to hairclub for men, why Joey won't watch certain clips from the beginning o...
I was evil, but I didn't have a cat with a cape
12 Mar 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee why he used to say horrible things to himself every morning, why he doesn't like to smoke with people anymore, testing the weather...
You don't have to be an amputee to be interesting
05 Mar 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about the people watching at casinos, lot lizards and track lizards, burps so bad they woke up Joey's wife, and how Joey ...
Throwing Heat!
27 Feb 2024
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Thank YOU for supporting us through 25 episodes of The Check In! This week Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about the bond he has with his cat Gray, how...
I still got it C*ck S*ckers!
19 Feb 2024
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Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about his birthday, passing drug tests, why Lee Is going to get sued in Florida and much more! Support the show and get...
Joey Diaz is an old school geezer
13 Feb 2024
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Joey talks with Lee about what it means to be an old school geezer, what pink mouth is, and his favorite way to fart on someone. Joey also tells Lee...
Shut up, get high, and mind your business!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing cocaine with your doctor, dosing Lee with edibles and mushrooms, Shane Gillis' redemption, what Joey Diaz wishes he had a chance to do in comedy...
The night in San Francisco with the homeless guy and his dog
30 Jan 2024
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt laugh talking about that night Joey had to threaten a homeless man's dog, how Joey finally figured out how to Google, Joey's n...
Smelling salts and Brisket
23 Jan 2024
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Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about his recent trip to Austin to be on The JRE and the fight companion with Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo and Brendan Schaub. Joe...
The NAACP will be boycotting us soon
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Diaz covers a lot with Lee Syatt on this week's Check In including setting a trash can on fire at work, the early days on the road with Joe Rogan...
I got fired for showing my b*lls and flying through the air
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In, Joey Diaz tells Lee about the experiences, good and bad, he has had doing open mics, his thoughts on Katt Williams, Jo Koy,...
Joey Diaz is in a 40-year war with a magician
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024! Joey and Lee talk about Joey's ongoing 40 year war with a magician from Aspen, Joey getting ready to do open mics, and comedy on New ...
Episode #16 - When I was 20 I met a girl that was a pilgrim
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Check In Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about something Joey never did during his stand up career that he regrets now, why he is much m...