The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament

Joey Diaz (comedian, actor, and New York Times Best selling author) and Lee Syatt are LIVE from NYC! The hosts talk life, comedy, and everything in between on this weekly podcast. Come for the laughs and stay for the friendship. New episodes every Tuesday.

Dog, It's a party! 04/22/2025

Dog, It's a party! 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 hilarious never before heard story about a time that Adam Sandler had to tell Joey to put his "speedbag" away on The Longest Yard, Joey and Lee break down what, "making it" means to them, and much more! Support the show and get 3 months of cell service with Mint Mobile for just $15 a month. Head to Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today and use code JOEY. New customers bet just $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/36259330

A good story never dies with T.J. English 04/15/2025

A good story never dies with T.J. English 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 and it's surprising connection to organized crime, the worst meal Joey has had in years, why we were lied to about hard drugs and much more! T.J.'s new book, "The Last Kilo" is available everywhere, now! Support the show & try your first month of BlueChew for free, just pay $5 for shipping. Press in code JOEY at ⁠https://www.bluechew.com ⁠ Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and press in code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly. \ /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/36148645

Giving yourself a shot: The return of Dean Delray 04/08/2025

Giving yourself a shot: The return of Dean Delray 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 and what it takes to perform there, why The Sphere is the only place to see a concert, and Dean's new special, "5836." Available on Dean's Patreon and on Youtube 4/17! Support the show and get 35% off your first 3 NYKD order. Head to ⁠https://www.nykdpouches.com/CHURCH⁠ /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/36049065

Comedy, Sex, and drugs with Aaron Berg 04/01/2025

Comedy, Sex, and drugs with Aaron Berg 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 Diaz compare strip club stories, talk doing acid in San Francisco on Joey's Honeymoon, and much more! Support the show & try your first month of BlueChew for free, just pay $5 for shipping. Press in code JOEY at If you’re 21+, try VIIA during their annual SPRING 420 SALE for Black Friday-level savings up to 35% OFF site wide with code JOEY at https://viia.co/JOEY /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35956910

Getting raided by the DEA with "Myron," retired DEA 03/25/2025

Getting raided by the DEA with "Myron," retired DEA 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 that included countless undercover operations, the process of obtaining and utilizing confidential informants, why money is the root of everything, and much more. Support the show and try your first month of BlueChew for free. Use promo code JOEY at Support the show & download the DraftKings Casino app. New customers can wager just $5 to get 500 casino spins on a featured game. Sign up with code JOEYSLOTS. Support the show and get 35% off your first 3 NYKD order. Head to https://www.nykdpouches.com/CHURCH /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35850450

Kick that mule Lee! 03/18/2025

Kick that mule Lee! 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 where he almost moved instead of New Jersey, and Joey busts Lee's balls like the old days. Support the show and try BlueChew for free, just pay $5 shipping. To get started, visit Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app and using code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly. 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   /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35742070

Rachel Feinstein and Joey Diaz are off the chain! 03/11/2025

Rachel Feinstein and Joey Diaz are off the chain! 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 them on stage, what two things Joey refuses to talk about on stage, and much more! Check out Rachel's Netflix special, "Big Guy" Try VIIA by using code JOEY at Support the show and get 35% off your NYKD order at Support the show and get 50% off your 1st Factor box, plus free shipping. Use code FACTORPODCAST at https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35623475

At Least I'm Not Lying with Paul Virzi 02/25/2025

At Least I'm Not Lying with Paul Virzi 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, the only people who are allowed to judge you, the thing Joey and Paul both do that holds them back comedically and more! Support the show and get 35% off your first 3 NYKD orders at https://www.nykdpouches.com/CHURCH /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35419990

The worst thing in life is wasted talent with Chazz Palminteri 02/18/2025

The worst thing in life is wasted talent with Chazz Palminteri 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 property in Hollywood, The UFC and MMA, why Chazz is fasicnated with stand up, and much more! Support the show and try BlueChew for free, just pay $5 shipping. Visit 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 50% off your first Factor box, plus free shipping. Use code FACTORPODCAST at https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35325690

The Supermarket of Sin 02/11/2025

The Supermarket of Sin 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 to torture his doctor a little bit. Joey and Lee are also joined by Joey's nepew Nick A. Joey grew up around Nick's entire family including his grandparents and Nick grew up hearing these stories. Nick is the laugh you love on the podcast and is beginning a career in politics. Support the show and get $5 off your Magic Spoon order at Support the show and get 35% off your first 3 NYKD orders at /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35236165

This could only happen to me 02/04/2025

This could only happen to me 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 order, plus a free gift for new customers. Use code JOEY at Support the show and get your first month of BlueChew free at Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app and using code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35144460

Nonna was a freak! 01/29/2025

Nonna was a freak! 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 restaurants and much more! Support the show and get 15% off your VIIA order, plus a free gift for new customers. Use code JOEY at Support the show and get 35% off your NYKD order at Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app and using code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/35072970

I ain't going out like no punk 01/23/2025

I ain't going out like no punk 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 more! Support the show and get $5 off your next Magic Spoon order at Support the show and get your first month of BlueChew free at https://www.bluechew.com Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. New customers can bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly with the code JOEY. 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34968140

The Island of Insanity Party 01/14/2025

The Island of Insanity Party 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, they tell some stories about times they shouldn't have survived and much more! Support the show and try your 1st month of BlueChew for free at https://www.bluechew.com ' New DraftKings customers get $200 in bonus bets when you bet just $5. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and press in code JOEY. Support the show and get 35% off your first 3 NYKD orders. Head to https://www.nykdpouches.com/CHURCH /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34847560

We're off and running with Joey Merlino and Lil Snuff 12/24/2024

We're off and running with Joey Merlino and Lil Snuff 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 Skinny" podcast and the alleged former head of the Philadelphia mafia. Support the show and try BlueChew for free, just pay $5 shipping at checkout. Head to Support the show & download the DraftKings Sportsbook app with code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34595320

Joey Diaz is still buck wild 12/17/2024

Joey Diaz is still buck wild 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 more! Plus, Joey invites George Kolodisnky, his brother, on to the show. Joey and George talk about tormenting George's Grandma, Joey dosing George with banana bread, and George's friendship with Ralphie May. Support the show and get 20% off your first Liquid I.V. order. Use promo code JOEY at Support the show and get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for $15 a month. Head to Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat with code JOEY at Support the show, download the DraftKings Sportsbook app, & use code JOEY. New customers can bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins. ᐧ /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34483180

It's time for your next confession 12/10/2024

It's time for your next confession 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 daughter to his show, and much more! Support the show and try BlueChew for free, just pay $5 shipping. Head to Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat with code JOEY at Support the show and get $100 instantly in Casino Credits with just a $10 wager. Download the DraftKings Casino app & use code JOEYSLOTS Try VIIA with code JOEY at https://bit.ly/viiacheckin /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34362065

From Cuba to Union City and beyond 12/03/2024

From Cuba to Union City and beyond 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 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at Support the show and get $35 off Aura’s Carver Mat frames. Use code JOEY at /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34260215

Joey Diaz' Seventh Grade Teacher 11/26/2024

Joey Diaz' Seventh Grade Teacher 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 Support the show and get cell service for just 15 bucks a month. Head to Support the show and download the DraftKings app. New players get $100 instantly in Casino Credits with a $10 wage with code JOEYSLOTS /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/34152465

The Church Rises 11/19/2024

The Church Rises 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 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33990747

Say goodbye to Zoom! 11/12/2024

Say goodbye to Zoom! 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 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. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33893757

Hanging around like a vampire 11/05/2024

Hanging around like a vampire 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. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33789332

We're going back to the street 10/29/2024

We're going back to the street 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 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33663807

What's up pigeon breath? 10/22/2024

What's up pigeon breath? 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! /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33563172

Joey Diaz is a year away from diapers 10/16/2024

Joey Diaz is a year away from diapers 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 Support the show and get 50% off your Diet Smoke order. Just press in code JOEY at Support the show and download the DraftKings app with code JOEY. New customers get $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5! /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33479257

None of that billy goat stuff 10/08/2024

None of that billy goat stuff 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 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33371197

I've still got problems 10/01/2024

I've still got problems 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 The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33276702

I'll be back, Jack! 09/24/2024

I'll be back, Jack! 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 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33181542

Joey Diaz wants to build up his tolerance again 09/17/2024

Joey Diaz wants to build up his tolerance again 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 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/33087412

The real deal Holyfield 09/10/2024

The real deal Holyfield 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 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/32986557

The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament

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