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, his parents owned a bar in New Jersey, and he went on to tour the world entertaining people. Joey and Lucio also talk about La Comida China, their classmate who had to dropout in the seventh grade when he got his girlfriend pregnant, and the guy who made his living getting hit by cars.  Support the show and get 10% off your Freeze Pipe order with code DIAZ at https://www.thefreezepipe.com This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://www.betterhelp.com/diaz Support the show and get $35 off Aura’s Carver Mat frames. Use code JOEY at https://www.auraframes.com   

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 and Mr. Barone talk about the teacher who broke a student's arm and the parents who beat that same teacher up, why Joey threw Mr. Barone's car keys away the first time they met, and Mr. Barone being the one to say that Joey was, "changing flavors." Support the show and try BlueChew for free at https://www.bluechew.com Support the show and get cell service for just 15 bucks a month. Head to https://www.mintmobile.com/DIAZ Support the show and download the DraftKings app. New players get $100 instantly in Casino Credits with a $10 wage with code JOEYSLOTS

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 what it's like being back in studio, what the Mike Tyson fight was really about, Joey's conspiracy theories and much more! Support the show and try BlueChew for free. Use promo code DIAZ at https://www.bluechew.com Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers play $5 and get $50 in Pick 6 credits. Support the show and get 10% off your Freeze Pipe order with code DIAZ at https://www.thefreezepipe.com

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! Joey and Lee talk about the new show and the thought process behind restarting The Church. Joey also tells Lee what seeing an old picture did to him and much more! See you in person next week! Support the show and get 20% off your first Liquid IV order with code JOEY at https://www.liquidiv.com Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. When you use code JOEY, new customers can bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/diaz and get on your way to being your best self.

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 people who stress him out, Joey talks about his disappointing trip to the 76ers game and much more! Support the show and download the DraftKings PickSix app. New customers play $5 & get $50 in Pick 6 credits with promo code JOEY.

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! Support the show and try your first month of BlueChew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Use promo code DIAZ at https://www.bluechew.com Support the show and download the DraftKings app. New customers can bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets instantly when you use code JOEY

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 he is so excited for the new office. Support the show and get your new Mint Mobile 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Head to ⁠mintmobile.com/diaz ⁠ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/diaz⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers get $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5! 

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 done that he never got to do during his comedy career. Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Liquid I.V. order. Press in code JOEY at https://www.liquidiv.com Support the show and get 50% off your Diet Smoke order. Just press in code JOEY at https://www.dietsmoke.com Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers get $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5!

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 after bad sets. Support the show and try BlueChew for free. Use promo code DIAZ at https://www.bluechew.com Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers get $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5!  Support the show and get 10% off your Freeze Pipe order with code DIAZ at https://www.thefreezepipe.com

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 off stage at a benefit show for police officers, why Joey doesn't trust hypnotists, Joey makes a special announcement about his next stand up dates and more! Support the show and get 20% off your Diet Smoke order. Just press in code JOEY at https://www.dietsmoke.com The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 watching The Cowboys in the 70's and 80's, and much more! Support the show and get your 1st month of BlueChew for free. Use promo code DIAZ at https://www.bluechew.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://www.betterhelp.com/diaz Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers can play $5 and win $50 instantly in Casino Credits. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 more similar than you'd think, what someone did to Joey that made him leave a football game, and much more! Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Liquid I.V. order. Use code JOEY at https://www.liquidiv.com New DraftKings customers get $250 in bonus bets and 1 month of NFL+ Premium when you bet just $5. Download the DraftKings app and use code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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, an update on Joey's fear of needles and much more! Support the show and try BlueChew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Press in code JOEY at https://www.bluechew.com New DraftKings customers get $250 in bonus bets and 1 month of NFL+ Premium when you bet just $5. Download the DraftKings app and use code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz See less  

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 why pushing the envelope in comedy is so important. Plus much, much, more! Support the show and get 20% off your Manscaped order and free shipping. Press in code DIAZ at https://www.manscaped.com New DraftKings customers get $250 in bonus bets and 1 month of NFL+ Premium when you bet just $5. Download the DraftKings app and use code JOEY Support the show and get 10% off your Freeze Pipe order with code DIAZ at https://www.thefreezepipe.com The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 get an office above a funeral home. New DraftKings customers get $200 in bonus bets when you bet just 5 bucks. Just download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code JOEY Support the show and get your new Mint Mobile 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Head to https://www.mintmobile.com/DIAZ The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 NYC apartment, how long Joey would last at Comicon, a very special announcement, and much more! Support the show and get 20% off your first Liquid I.V. order. Press in code JOEY at ⁠https://www.liquidiv.com⁠  Support the show and try BlueChew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Press in code JOEY at ⁠https://www.bluechew.com⁠  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/diaz⁠

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 Square Garden on the LIVE Kill Tony. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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, cutting the mental fat, what Joey would do if his flight was delayed and much more! Support the show and get 20% off your Manscaped order and free shipping. Press in code DIAZ at https://www.manscaped.com Support the show and get 20% off with code JOEY at https://www.dietsmoke.com/ The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 sees in young comics that worries him. Support the show and get 20% off with code JOEY at https://www.dietsmoke.com/ The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 gives his flashbacks to his days as a criminal, and Lee's surprise first full headlining weekend at a club this past weekend. Support the show and try Blue Chew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and press in promo code JOEY Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code JOEY. New customers get $150 in bonus bets when you bet just 5 bucks. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 for life as a protestor, and choosing your path as a comedian. Support the show and get 20% off your 1st order of Liquid I.V. Head to https://www.liquidiv.com and use promo code JOEY Support the show and get 20% off and free shipping on your Manscaped order. Head to https://www.manscaped.com and press in code DIAZ  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 comedy than any previous and much more! Support the show and try Blue Chew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and press in promo code JOEY This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self.  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 misses most about stand up and much more! The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 experience of seeing Rambo in a black movie theatre, and the story that changed his career forever. Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to ⁠https://www.bluechew.com⁠ and use promo code DIAZ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & use code JOEY. New customers get $150 in bonus bets when you bet just 5 bucks.  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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, why artists are working their entire career for four years, Madonna's rise and more! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self. Onnit - for 10% off of Onnit's line of supplements go to Onnit.com and use code CHURCH Fuji Sports - Go to FujiSports.com and use code CHURCH for 10% off their Jiu Jitsu gear and apparel. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 conveyer belt, and more! Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use promo code DIAZ The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 of having a home club as a comedian, why he plays such an active roll as a father and much more! New customers get $150 in bonus bets when you bet 5. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today and press in code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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, the passing of. a childhood friend, how Joey feels when he is at The Mothership and much more! Get in on the action with DraftKings’ Pick Six. Download the app and press in code JOEY for a shot at huge cash prizes. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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, how great it feels knowing you're not crazy, and much more! Support the show & get 20% off and free shipping with the code JOEY at https://www.manscaped.com Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use promo code DIAZ Onnit - for 10% off of Onnit's line of supplements go to Onnit.com and use code CHURCH The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 week, Joey enjoys some treats, and much more! Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and press in code JOEY for a shot at huge cash prizes. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz See less  

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 he found blood in an airplane bathroom, why confidence is so important for stand up comedians, and Joey ALMOST gets Lee with an old trick... Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use promo code DIAZ T his episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ, and get on your way to being your best self.  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 wants to give Lee 400mgs, a wig and some heels. Support the show and get 20% off all mattress orders and 2 free pillows. Head to https://www.helixsleep.com/JOEY Support the show and win big with DraftKings. New customers can start playing with just $5 and get $100 instantly in Casino Credits. Download the DraftKings app and press in code JOEYSLOTS The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 arrested by a cop on a horse, and what Jewish people should be allowed to eat during Passover. Support the show & get 20% off and free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com with code JOEY Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use promo code DIAZ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 comfort plays in being a comedian, what's going to happen when people start getting their hands on Chinese weed, and much more! Shop better hydration & support the show at ⁠https://www.liquidiv.com⁠ promo code JOEY for 20% off your 1st order. Support the show & download the DraftKings app. New customers bet $5 and get $200 instantly in bonus bets with code JOEY. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 ZYN and much more!  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 The Comedy Mothership and much more! Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com with promo code JOEY  Support the show and get $5 off your Mando Starter Pack with code JOEY at https://www.shopmando.com The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz  

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 experience with people being weird around kids in Hollywood, what Joey does to connect with audiences, and much more! Support the show and try Blue Chew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and press in promo code JOEY This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self.  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 of his career, and much more! Support Uncle Joey & get your nicotine fix for 20% off. Head to https://www.lucy.co/JOEY & use promo code JOEY for 20% off your 1st order.   Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Liquid IV order at https://www.liquidIV.com, promo code JOEY.   New customers can turn $5 into $150 instantly in bonus bets with any college basketball bet. Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app with code JOEY   The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 weatherman, Lee tells Joey about his life changing trip to Paisley Park and much more! Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com with promo code JOEY Support the show and get 20% off and free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com with the code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 forgot who the hell Uncle Joey was for a while, but now he's back! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 Shane Gillis made stand up comedy history hosting SNL, what it was like in the early days of the JRE success, and leaving Lee with a hooker who had bandage on her head. Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Lucy order. Head to https://www.lucy.co/joey & use code JOEY. Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com with promo code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 20% off plus free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com with code JOEY Support the show and get 50% off at thttps://www.factormeals.com/DIAZ50 with code DIAZ50 The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 about how your energy changes over your career as a comedian, what Joey has learned from watching other comedians, and the toll he put on his body early in comedy and what working out has done for him Support the show and get 20% off your 1st order at https://www.liquidiv.com with code JOEY.   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self      

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...and much more! Have a laugh with us! Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com, promo code JOEY Support the show & bet $5 on the big game to get 200 instantly in bonus bets. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & press in code JOEY Support the show & get 10% off your entire Freeze Pipe order at https://www.thefreezepipe.com with code DIAZ  The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz

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 never ending search to cure the fungi toenail, and some of his favorite drug dealers. Joey also tells Lee about his first bomb since starting stand up again and why it made him love standup more. Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app, use code JOEY. New customers can bet just 5 bucks and score 150 instantly in bonus bets. Support the show and get free breakfast for life at https://www.hellofresh.com/JOEYFREE and use code JOEYFREE The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz 

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. Joey tells Lee about how he got introduced to smelling salts and what happened the first time he smelled them. Joey also schools Lee on writing and how to deal with hecklers. Support the show & try Blue Chew for free when you use code JOEY at checkout. Just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com to check it out. The Check In is sponsored by BetterHelp. Support the show and get 10% off your 1st month of therapy at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ

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, Ari Shaffir, Duncan Trussell, and Redban, what hell is for a comedian, Lee's first time making someone cry at a comedy show, and much more.  Get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/diaz50 & use code DIAZ50 Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com promo code JOEY Support the show & get 20% off your order at https://www.liquidiv.com with code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz  

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, and what he used to dream about. Lee asks Joey about his first time working in Las Vegas and Joey get's in Lee's head. Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com, promo code JOEY The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz 

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 Years Eve. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DIAZ and get on your way to being your best self.