Episode #1973
Joey Diaz
Books mentioned
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Joey Diaz reflects on writing his memoir, including his work in funeral services, encounters with death, and the role of friendship in his comedy career. He and Joe Rogan discuss addiction, anxiety, benzodiazepine withdrawal, healthier routines, crime and policing, the Comedy Store, pandemic-era comedy, and how music and online media shaped his life.
What they talked about
- Writing and recording the audiobook
- Thoughts on the soul and death
- JFK assassination conspiracy theories
- Xanax addiction and withdrawal
- Moving to New Jersey and opening a comedy club
- Defund the police and societal chaos
- Prison reform and recidivism
- Music appreciation: Beatles, Led Zeppelin, James Brown
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