Episode #2512
Joey Diaz
Books mentioned
Tremendous
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Comedian and actor Joey Diaz joins Joe Rogan to discuss his knee surgery recovery, THC edibles, and weight cutting in UFC. They share stories about evading drug tests, Diaz’s troubled past in Boulder, and his path to stand-up comedy success. The conversation also covers psilocybin therapy, the state of Cuba, and martial arts culture.
What they talked about
- Joey Diaz's knee surgery and recovery
- Encounter with fans at Newark Airport
- Edible use on a plane for pain
- MMA fight analysis and Olivera's grappling
- Joey's early stand-up days and money struggles
- Advice on pursuing comedy dreams
- Cuba's oil situation and geopolitics
- Joey's website and closing remarks
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