The Check In
Comedian, actor and New York Times Best Selling Author Joey Diaz is joined by his friend and cohost, comedian Lee Syatt. Once a week, Joey calls Lee to bust his balls, talk life, comedy, sports and most importantly, to check in.
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Comedy is a journey
07/23/2024
Comedy is a journey
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
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When you come at the king, you best not miss
07/16/2024
When you come at the king, you best not miss
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
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I got nothin' but a fungi toenail
07/09/2024
I got nothin' but a fungi toenail
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
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The King of Stink Bombs
07/02/2024
The King of Stink Bombs
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
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25 Years of Saturday's
06/25/2024
25 Years of Saturday's
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
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We're going to get the party started right!
06/18/2024
We're going to get the party started right!
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
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Never Forget The Mission
06/11/2024
Never Forget The Mission
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
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No more Jew noises
06/04/2024
No more Jew noises
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
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Pilot to Bombardier
05/28/2024
Pilot to Bombardier
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
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Who orders popcorn at an adult movie theatre?
05/21/2024
Who orders popcorn at an adult movie theatre?
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 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
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Second time seventh grader
05/14/2024
Second time seventh grader
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
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The Magical Mystery Tour (LIVE from NJ)
05/07/2024
The Magical Mystery Tour (LIVE from NJ)
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
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Let's get this party started!
04/30/2024
Let's get this party started!
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 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:
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Chinese Ribs for Passover
04/23/2024
Chinese Ribs for Passover
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
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It's a beautiful day to be alive!
04/16/2024
It's a beautiful day to be alive!
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
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The Michael Jackson tea
04/08/2024
The Michael Jackson tea
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
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The chick with no chin
04/02/2024
The chick with no chin
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 with promo code JOEY Support the show and get $5 off your Mando Starter Pack with code JOEY at The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON:
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Woody Allen before the Chinese chick
03/26/2024
Woody Allen before the Chinese chick
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
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I got 600 mgs in me and I am ready to rock!
03/19/2024
I got 600 mgs in me and I am ready to rock!
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 & use promo code JOEY for 20% off your 1st order. Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Liquid IV order at , 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
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I was evil, but I didn't have a cat with a cape
03/12/2024
I was evil, but I didn't have a cat with a cape
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
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You don't have to be an amputee to be interesting
03/05/2024
You don't have to be an amputee to be interesting
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
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Throwing Heat!
02/27/2024
Throwing Heat!
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
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I still got it C*ck S*ckers!
02/19/2024
I still got it C*ck S*ckers!
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
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Joey Diaz is an old school geezer
02/13/2024
Joey Diaz is an old school geezer
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 with code JOEY. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at and get on your way to being your best self
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Shut up, get high, and mind your business!
02/06/2024
Shut up, get high, and mind your business!
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
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The night in San Francisco with the homeless guy and his dog
01/30/2024
The night in San Francisco with the homeless guy and his dog
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
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Smelling salts and Brisket
01/23/2024
Smelling salts and Brisket
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
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The NAACP will be boycotting us soon
01/16/2024
The NAACP will be boycotting us soon
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 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:
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I got fired for showing my b*lls and flying through the air
01/09/2024
I got fired for showing my b*lls and flying through the air
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
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Joey Diaz is in a 40-year war with a magician
01/02/2024
Joey Diaz is in a 40-year war with a magician
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.
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