The Church of What's Happening Now
The Church of What's Happening Now
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First Aired: September 2nd, 2012
Status: Ended
Genre: Talk Show
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Summary: Comedian Joey Diaz gives it to you straight. Joey tackles topics that actually matter and gives you his uncensored opinion on anything and everything. You may not agree with him, but you will respect him.
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Season 2020
Episode 1: #749 - Joey Diaz - Going Out of My Comfort Zone to be Better in 2020
Air Date: January 6th, 2020
Summary: Joey talks about his plans for the new year, his recent reread of one of his favorite books, "The War of Art," and what he's doing this year to take him out of his comfort zone.
Episode 2: #750 - Carlos Alazraqui
Air Date: January 8th, 2020
Summary: Carlos Alazraqui, is a stand up comedian and actor seen in (among countless other projects) "Reno 911," "Rocko's Modern Life," and as the voice of the Taco Bell Dog, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 3: #751 - Tom Rhodes
Air Date: January 13rd, 2020
Summary: Tom Rhodes, a stand up comedian for more than 30 years and the host of the "Tom Rhodes Radio," podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 4: #752 - Josh Adam Meyers
Air Date: January 16th, 2020
Summary: Josh Adam Meyers, a comedian and the creator of "The Goddamn Comedy Jam," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 5: #753 - Rosebud Baker
Air Date: January 20th, 2020
Summary: Rosebud Baker, a comedian and actor seen on Amazon's "Inside Jokes" and Comedy Central's "Bill Burr Presents - The Ringer," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 6: #754 - Josh Potter
Air Date: January 23rd, 2020
Summary: Josh Potter, a stand up comedian and one of the producers of "Your Mom's House" and the rest of the YMH Studio podcasts, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 7: #755 - Big John McCarthy
Air Date: January 27th, 2020
Summary: Big John McCarthy, Bellator MMA color commentator, a former combat sports referee, and a veteran of the LAPD, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 8: #756 - Kate Quigley
Air Date: January 29th, 2020
Summary: Kate Quigley, a stand up comedian, actress seen on MTV and Playboy TV, and host of the "#DateFails" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 9: #757 - Joey Diaz on Failure
Air Date: February 4th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about how his failures made him stronger, and how important failing is in life. Failing isn't bad, quitting is what Joey regrets.
Episode 10: #758 - Jessimae Peluso
Air Date: February 6th, 2020
Summary: Jessimae Peluso, a stand up comedian, actress, and host of the "Sharp Tongue" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 11: #759 - Tim Dillon
Air Date: February 10th, 2020
Summary: Tim Dillon, a stand up comedian, actor, and host of the "Tim Dillon Show" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 12: #761 - Cory n Chad The Smash Brothers
Air Date: February 18th, 2020
Summary: Cory n Chad, are identical twin brothers and stand up comedians known as The Smash Brothers. They have made appearances on Showtime and Fox. Today they join Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio to celebrate Ralphie May's birthday.
Episode 13: #762 - Dean Delray
Air Date: February 20th, 2020
Summary: Dean Delray, comedian, actor, and the host of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 14: #763 - Sam Morril
Air Date: February 24th, 2020
Summary: Sam Morril, a comedian, actor seen in "The Joker," and co host of the "Pod Don't Lie" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 15: #764 - Chelsea Skidmore
Air Date: February 26th, 2020
Summary: Chelsea Skidmore, a stand up comedian, actor and host of "The Chelsea Skidmore Show" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 16: #765 - Joey Diaz on Following Your Instincts
Air Date: March 2nd, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about how following his instincts helped him overcome his self doubt, his fear as a young comedian, and how much he has changed and adapted over his 20+ year comedy career.
Episode 17: #766 - Eddie Bravo
Air Date: March 4th, 2020
Summary: Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, EBI, and Combat Jiu Jitsu, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 18: #767 - Brian Redban
Air Date: March 9th, 2020
Summary: Brian Redban, a stand up comedian, the creator of the Deathsquad network, and heard on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "Kill Tony" podcasts, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 19: #768 - Ryan Sickler
Air Date: March 11st, 2020
Summary: Ryan Sickler, a stand up comedian and the host of "The HoneyDew" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 20: #769 - Joey Diaz on What Happens When Your Plans Change
Air Date: March 16th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about how you have to be able to adapt. The Corona virus has made the next couple of months hard for a lot of people. Save your money, take care of yourselves, and be smart. We will come out of this stronger than ever!
Episode 21: #770 - Sam Tripoli
Air Date: March 18th, 2020
Summary: Sam Tripoli, a stand up comedian and host of the, "Tin Foil Hat" and "Punch Drunk," podcasts, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 22: #771 - Joey Diaz on Keeping Your Head in the Game
Air Date: March 23rd, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about what his life has been like after the first week of self quarantine, specifically how hes trying to keep a normal schedule for his daughter. Joey also talks about how this is a tough time for a lot of people, and how it would be easy to let this depress you. Instead, its important to focus, work on yourself, and be prepared for when this is over.
Episode 23: #772 - Joel McHale
Air Date: March 25th, 2020
Summary: Joel McHale, a stand up comedian, actor, and writer known from "Community and "The Soup," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 24: #773 - Joey Diaz - There is Light Ahead
Air Date: March 30th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about the positives he sees from the quarantine experience, how it has made him a calmer person, and how even though we are in a rough period, there is light ahead.
Episode 25: #774 - Joey Diaz - Felony Favors and Reinventing Yourself
Air Date: April 2nd, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about how he learned to make money while incarcerated, and how he's using those lessons today. We also learn what Felony favors are!
Episode 26: #775 - Dean Delray
Air Date: April 6th, 2020
Summary: Dean Delray, comedian, actor, and the host of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt via Zoom.
Episode 27: #776 - Joey Diaz - Truth and Redemption
Air Date: April 9th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz tells us how homeschooling is going, his thoughts on the response to Louis C.K.'s new special, and has some facts to clear up at the end.
Episode 28: #777 - Eleanor Kerrigan
Air Date: April 13rd, 2020
Summary: Eleanor Kerrigan, a stand up comedian and the cohost of "The Comedy Store Podcast," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 29: #778 - Steve Simeone
Air Date: April 15th, 2020
Summary: Steve Simeone, a stand up comedian seen on "This Is Not Happening" and heard as the host of his podcast, "Good Times with - Steve Simeone," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 30: #779 - 4/20 Special with George Perez
Air Date: April 20th, 2020
Summary: Happy 4/20! George Perez, a stand up comedian, an actor, and the host of the, "George Perez Stories" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 31: #780 - Agostino Zoida
Air Date: April 23rd, 2020
Summary: Agostino Zoida, a stand up comedian, writer and the host of the "Home Schooled" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 32: #781 - Jimmy Shubert
Air Date: April 27th, 2020
Summary: Jimmy Shubert, a comedian and actor with 30+ years of experience seen on "The King Of Queens," and in films, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 33: #782 - Joey Diaz on the Crazy Last Month and Plans for the Future
Air Date: April 29th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz congratulates us for making it through the first two months of quarantine. Joey talks about being accused of something he didn't do, and apologizing for the things that he did. Joey also talks some of his plans for when he can perform again.
Episode 34: #783 - Childhood Memories with Steve Avillo
Air Date: May 4th, 2020
Summary: Steve Avillo, a childhood friend of Joey's, and Joey have a Zoom call to trade childhood stories. Steve gives his point of view of some of Joey's craziest stories and even reminds Joey of some stories that he forgot.
Episode 35: #784 - Childhood Memories with Dennis Colangelo
Air Date: May 6th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz and Lee talk about life and Joey tells a great story about his daughter persevering. Joey sits down with lifelong friend, Dennis Colangelo, to talk about school was like for them, the mischief they got into, and much more that can't be written here.
Episode 36: #785 - Childhood Memories with George Kolodinsky Part #1
Air Date: May 11st, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk about UFC 249 and then Joey sits down with lifelong friend, George Kolodinsky. Joey and George met in highschool, lived together in Colorado and New Jersey.
Episode 37: #786 - Childhood Memories with George Kolodinsky Part #2
Air Date: May 13rd, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk then Joey sits down for part two of his talk with lifelong friend, George Kolodinsky. Joey and George met in highschool, lived together in Colorado and New Jersey.
Episode 38: #787 - Gina Brillon
Air Date: May 18th, 2020
Summary: Gina Brillon, a comedian and actor who has toured with past guest Gabriel Iglesias, has multiple comedy specials including one for HBO and a new one for Amazon coming soon, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live via Zoom.
Episode 39: #788 - Duncan Trussell
Air Date: May 20th, 2020
Summary: Duncan Trussell, a comedian and the host of the "Duncan Trussell Family Hour" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE via Zoom.
Episode 40: #789 - Joey Diaz on working outside the box
Air Date: May 25th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz discusses Joe Rogan's Spotify deal, what he has learned from Joe, and how positive he feels about the future.
Episode 41: #790 - Alberto Crane
Air Date: May 27th, 2020
Summary: Alberto Crane, the Owner of Legacy Jiu Jitsu in Burbank and Glendale; and a former UFC fighter, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 42: #791 - Joey Diaz on protests and THC emergencies
Air Date: June 1st, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz discusses the recent protests and tells a story of one of the worst THC emergencies he's had in a long time.
Episode 43: #792 - Ari Shaffir
Air Date: June 3rd, 2020
Summary: Ari Shaffir, comedian and host of the, "Skeptic Tank" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE via Zoom. Check out Ari's new youtube channel SkepticTankPod.
Episode 44: #793 - Gay Pride with Eric Rocha
Air Date: June 8th, 2020
Summary: Pride may have been canceled in LA, but it will never be canceled on the Church of What's Happening Now! To celebrate Pride, Joey asked Eric Rocha, a gay man and comedian to break down what its really like to be gay. Eric doesn't disappoint, wait until you find out what boy butter is for.
Episode 45: #794 - Joey Diaz Discusses Bruce Lee
Air Date: June 10th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about real vs fake friendship in response to some messages he received this week. Joey also goes into detail about how he fell in love with Bruce Lee, what Bruce meant to him, and what his thoughts about the new 30 for 30, "Be Water" are.
Episode 46: #795 - Rodrigo Torres
Air Date: June 15th, 2020
Summary: Rodrigo Torres, comedian, co-host of the "What's Up Fool?" podcast and host of the "Yeah Man" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 47: #796 - Joey Diaz used to hate Father's Day
Air Date: June 16th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about his life, how people misjudge people who have been to prison, and why he used to hate Father's Day.
Episode 48: #797 - Felipe Esparza
Air Date: June 22nd, 2020
Summary: Felipe Esparza, stand up comedian, host of the "What's Up Fool?" podcast, and actor seen in "Gentefied" and "Superstore," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 49: #798 - Russell Peters
Air Date: June 24th, 2020
Summary: Russell Peters, is a world famous stand up comedian who has multiple specials and an actor seen in the movie, "Chef," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 50: #799 - Eleanor Kerrigan
Air Date: June 29th, 2020
Summary: Eleanor Kerrigan, a stand up comedian seen on Comedy Central and Showtime, and heard as the cohost of "The Comedy Store Podcast," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 51: #800 - Joey Diaz - Love is Always Around the Corner
Air Date: July 1st, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about how he met and started dating his wife exactly 20 years ago today 7/1/2000. Joey talks about avoiding love for a long time, and what he did to make it work this time.
Episode 52: #801 - Josh Wolf
Air Date: July 6th, 2020
Summary: Josh Wolf, stand up comedian and host of the "Fairly Normal" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio!
Episode 53: #802 - Rudy Sarzo
Air Date: July 8th, 2020
Summary: Rudy Sarzo, a legendary Bass player who has played with, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and Dio to name a few, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE via Zoom.
Episode 54: #803 - Vicki Barbolak
Air Date: July 13rd, 2020
Summary: Vicki Barbolak, a stand up comedian who made it into the Top 10 Finals of America's Got Talent, and the host of the "Big Girls Don't Cry" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio!
Episode 55: #804 - Joey Diaz on Change
Air Date: July 15th, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz talks about some disturbing things he's seen recently, an important decision he made and why he made it, and he also has a special announcement about new content!
Episode 56: #805 - Dean Delray and the 40th anniversary of "Back in Black
Air Date: July 20th, 2020
Summary: Dean Delray, comedian, actor, and the host of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio to talk about the 40th Anniversary of the legendary AC/DC album, "Back in Black."
Episode 57: #806 - Kenny Florian
Air Date: July 22nd, 2020
Summary: Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter, was one of the few UFC fighters to compete in four different weight classes. He challenged for UFC titles and fought MMA legends such as BJ Penn and Jose Aldo to name a couple over his fighting career. Kenny now owns and runs Jiu Jitsu academies in Los Angeles and Boston, and has done a lot of on camera work for tv shows such as, "BattleBots." Today we are thrilled that he is joining Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio!
Episode 58: #807 - Crystal Powell
Air Date: July 27th, 2020
Summary: Crystal Powell, a stand up comedian seen on "Kevin Hart's - Hart in the City" and is currently shooting "America's Got Talent," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 59: #808 - Kate Quigley
Air Date: July 29th, 2020
Summary: Kate Quigley, a stand up comedian seen on MTV and Playboy TV, and host of the "#DateFails" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 60: #809 - Joey Diaz - The Importance of Family
Air Date: August 3rd, 2020
Summary: Joey Diaz updates everyone on his and Lee's moving plans, explains why he made the decision he made, why family is so important to him, and he and Lee reminisce about some of their favorite podcast moments.
Episode 61: #810 - Gene Kirkland
Air Date: August 5th, 2020
Summary: Gene Kirkland, a renowned photographer who has made his living taking pictures at live shows, behind the scenes, and at photoshoots for some of the top musicians of our time. He has worked with Black Sabbath, DIO, and Aerosmith to name just a few, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio. The video Joey mentions at the beginning of the podcast featuring a young Gene with Jimmy Page and Aerosmith backstage can be found here - https -//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAV2TfzZXJE
Episode 62: #811 - Ryan Sickler - The Host
Air Date: August 10th, 2020
Summary: Ryan Sickler, a stand up comedian and the host of "The HoneyDew" podcast, is the first guest host of The Church of What's Happening Now. He interviews Joey Diaz about his life as part of a series they are doing on "The HoneyDew" podcast.
Episode 63: #812 - Annie Lederman
Air Date: August 12nd, 2020
Summary: Annie Lederman, a comedian, actor heard as Cheryl in "GTA V," and host of the "Meanspiration" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 64: #813 - Sam Tripoli
Air Date: August 17th, 2020
Summary: Sam Tripoli, a stand up comedian and host of the, "Tin Foil Hat" and "Punch Drunk," podcasts, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 65: #814 - David Schuler of "The Bad Dreamers"
Air Date: August 19th, 2020
Summary: David Schuler, a grammy nominated singer, songwriter and composer, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.
Episode 66: #815 - Jessimae Peluso
Air Date: August 24th, 2020
Summary: Jessimae Peluso, a stand up comedian, actress, and host of the "Sharp Tongue" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 67: #816 - Felicia Michaels
Air Date: August 25th, 2020
Summary: Felicia Michaels, comedian and co-host of "The Liars Club" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.
Episode 68: #817 - Goodbye for now and a surprise guest
Air Date: August 30th, 2020
Summary: After a wonderful eight year run, The Church of What's Happening Now is taking a break. This is not goodbye. The Church is a family and what comes from this will be better than before. Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt get together for one more run in LA. Stay tuned for a surprise special guest at the end...trust me, it's worth it. Love you guys. Thank you for all of your love and support. Love, Joey and Lee
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