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.

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30945498

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30842408

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30743553

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: /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30636618

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30540428

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30435173

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30334983

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30233723

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30128873

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/30028843

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29924978

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29818953

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29710538

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29606758

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: /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29504463

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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29399828

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. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29303078

Episode #16 - When I was 20 I met a girl that was a pilgrim 12/18/2023

Episode #16 - When I was 20 I met a girl that was a pilgrim 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 more excited for Christmas than ever before, and Joey's plan for Cuban Lives Matter. Support the show & get 20% off your order at with code JOEY Support the show & get Factor for 50% off at & use code DIAZ50 New customers can score $150 instantly in bonus bets for throwing down just $5 on the NBA. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & use code JOEY This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at & get on your way to being your best self. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29143023

Episode #15 - Mental Savages 12/12/2023

Episode #15 - Mental Savages Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about taking his daughter to her first concert at Madison Square Garden, the kid in the crowd who drove him nuts there, and being inspired by Jelly Roll. Joey and Lee also talk about Lee going to see Anthony Jeselnik, what Joey would do right now if he was 30 years old, and what Joey hopes people take from the podcast. Support the show & get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Support the show & get 10% off your entire Freeze Pipe order at https://www.thefreezepipe.com with code DIAZ Support the show & get 20% off & free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com when you use the 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 /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/29034278

Episode #14 - Joey Diaz is a closet pyro 12/04/2023

Episode #14 - Joey Diaz is a closet pyro This week on The Check In Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about the first album he tripped to, comradarie among comedians, his thoughts on Matt Riffe and more! This show is supported by: Support the show and get 10% off your entire Freeze Pipe order at with code DIAZ Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code JOEY. New customers can bet just 5 bucks on the NBA action & score $150 instantly in bonus bets. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at and get 10% off your 1st month. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28932248

Episode #13 - Nappy Noo-Noo Time 11/28/2023

Episode #13 - Nappy Noo-Noo Time This week on The Check In, Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about their Thanksgivings, the year Joey didn't talk to one of his friends for messing up the mashed potatoes, Joey's groundbreaking idea for live events in the future, how important it is to be yourself on stage, and doing comedy prepared to bomb. This show is supported by: Support the show & get a 4-week trial of Stamps.com plus free postage & a digital scale at Support the show and get 25% off at with promo code JOEY Support the show & get 20% off & free shipping at when you use the code JOEY /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28818753

Episode #12 - I hear violins... 11/21/2023

Episode #12 - I hear violins... Happy Thanksgiving, from The Check In. This week we get an update on Joey's health situation, Joey's thoughts on Golden Corral, Lee falling asleep at a 50 Cent concert, Joey's plans for his next book, and more! Support the show & get 20% off & free shipping at when you use the code JOEY Support the show & head to to shop their Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales, or press in code DIAZ for 10% off your entire order. Support the show & download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & use code JOEY. New customers can bet just 5 bucks on the NFL action & score $150 instantly in bonus bets. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at & get on your way to being your best self /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28735318

Episode #11 - A Recipe for Destruction 11/14/2023

Episode #11 - A Recipe for Destruction So here I am in Baltimore, with the small 20 in my pocket, a half-a-joint, and four cigarettes... This week, on The Check In, Joey tells Lee about a recent accident, his thoughts on working from home, and the times he did comedy on a bus to New York City and much more! Support the show and get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Support the show and try Blue Chew for free when you pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use code JOEY Support the show & get 20% off your order at https://www.liquidiv.com with code JOEY Support the show & download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and press in code JOEY. New customers can bet just 5 bucks on the NFL action and score $150 instantly in bonus bets. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: http://bit.ly/TheMindOfJoeyDiaz /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28631908

Episode #10 - Thrown chairs, cops called, and part time wakes 11/07/2023

Episode #10 - Thrown chairs, cops called, and part time wakes A lot of laughs on this week's episode of The Check In. Joey and Lee tell funny stories from all of The Church offices including when one of them got robbed. Joey and Lee talk about Lee seeing Bill Burr, a joke Doug Stanhope made Joey tell, fights at comedy shows, messing with people at UFC fights and much more! The Check In is supported by: Support the show & get a 4-week trial of Stamps.com plus free postage & a digital scale at New customers can score $200 instantly in bonus bets for throwing down just $5 on the NBA. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & use code JOEY Support the show and your mental heath. Get 10% off your 1st month of therapy at /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28540814

Episode #9 - Joey Diaz went DEEP on the Lord's Day 10/31/2023

Episode #9 - Joey Diaz went DEEP on the Lord's Day Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about making the decision to talk to his daughter about something very important, Joey's advice for staying calm when you eat a lot edibles and his addiction to comedy during his early days at The Comedy Store. This show is supported by: Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Bet $5 on any game this week to score $200 instantly in bonus bets with code JOEY. Support the show and get 10% off your order at and use code DIAZ Support the show & try Blue Chew for free when you pay $5 shipping. Head to & use code JOEY /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28471271

Episode #8 - Joey Diaz dosed a lifelong friend after a wake 10/24/2023

Episode #8 - Joey Diaz dosed a lifelong friend after a wake You read that right. This week on The Check In Joey and Lee talk about Joey's rules for phone calls driving and more. Joey also tells Lee about doing sets at a strip club, they talk about Lee seeing Dave Chappelle's shows in Boston, Joey dosing his childhood friend after a wake and much more! This show is supported by: Support the show & get 55% off your Babbel subscription at New customers can score $200 instantly in bonus bets for throwing down just $5 on the NBA. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app & use code JOEY The Check In is sponsored by BetterHelp. Support the show & get 10% off your 1st month of therapy at /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28403738

Episode #7 - What were we talking about? 10/17/2023

Episode #7 - What were we talking about? This week on The Check In Joey Diaz talks with Lee Syatt about the strength of edibles at the beggining, yelling at Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo, and Redban about their cell phones, and one of the things Doug Stanhope taught him about stand up comedy. This show is brought to you by: Support the show & try Blue Chew for free when you pay $5 shipping. Head to & use code JOEY Support the show & get 20% off & free shipping at & use code JOEY /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28339133

Episode #6 - Chip Chip, Challey Ho! 10/10/2023

Episode #6 - Chip Chip, Challey Ho! We talk about a lot this week on The Check In. We talk about Joey's fights with electronics, Josh Wolf messing with Lee on the road, you will learn the story behind chip chip, challey ho, and much, much more. This is a fun episode! This show is brought to you by: Get a 4-week trial of , plus free postage & a free digital scale. Just head to & use code JOEY Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Bet $5 on any game this week to score $200 instantly in bonus bets with code JOEY. Support the show & visit to get 10% off your 1st month of therapy. /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28273487

The CHURCH: Best of DEAN DELRAY, Vol. 1 10/04/2023

The CHURCH: Best of DEAN DELRAY, Vol. 1 The CHURCH: BEST of DEAN DELRAY, Vol. 1 | with JOEY DIAZ & LEE SYATT #233 - Recorded live on 11/24/2014 - #323 - Recorded live on 10/05/2015 - #361 - Recorded live on 03/08/2016 - #384 - Recorded live on 05/29/2016 - #424 - Recorded live on 10/23/2016 - #434 - Recorded live on 11/27/2016 - #453 - Recorded live on 02/06/2017 - - I ain’t got no body #513 - Recorded live on 09/04/2017 - #548 - Recorded live on 01/07/2018 - This podcast is ALWAYS presented by ONNIT! Go to & Enter PROMO CODE: JOEY, JOINT or CHURCH The Mind Of Joey Diaz (The Joey Diaz Project) is on PATREON: #JoeyDiaz #Madflavor #UncleJoeysJoint #TheJoint #TheChurch #LeeSyatt #DeanDelray /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28218887

Episode #5 - An Unexpected First for Joey 10/02/2023

Episode #5 - An Unexpected First for Joey This week on The Check In Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about blacking out after last week's podcast, what happened to a friend who questioned Joey on the strength of ABX, and Joey's recent trip back to North Bergen. This podcast is brought to you by: Support the show and get 10% off your order at and use code DIAZ Support the show and download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Bet $5 on any game this week to score $200 instantly in bonus bets with code JOEY. Get 10% off your 1st month of therapy and support the podcast at /episode/index/show/thechurchofwhatshappeningnow/id/28194689

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