Joey Diaz

Date: 2019-07-01 | Duration: 3h 1m

Category: Comedy

Episode Overview

Joe Rogan and Joey Diaz dive into a wide-ranging conversation covering topics from sports and movies to personal stories and cultural observations. They discuss the physical differences in transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, highlighting the challenges and controversies surrounding fairness and competition. Joey shares vivid anecdotes from his life, including reflections on his upbringing and memorable moments watching classic films like *The Blues Brothers* and *Caddyshack*, emphasizing the impact of these movies on his sense of humor and nostalgia. The duo also explores the phenomenon of UFO sightings and alien encounters, with Joey expressing fascination about the credibility of military pilots’ reports and the possibility of advanced technology beyond current human understanding. Their conversation touches on the mysterious and often bizarre nature of these sightings, blending skepticism with curiosity. Later, they turn to social issues such as immigration and homelessness, with Joey offering candid insights into the struggles faced by immigrants and the complexities of urban life. Throughout the episode, Joey’s storytelling is peppered with humor and raw honesty, making for an engaging dialogue that moves seamlessly between lighthearted pop culture references and deeper societal reflections.

About Joey Diaz

Joey Diaz is a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his unfiltered, storytelling-heavy comedy style that draws from his turbulent past. He's built a career sharing wild anecdotes about his life, including his struggles with the criminal justice system and substance abuse during his younger years in Boulder, Colorado. His appeal lies in his ability to blend humor with genuine reflection on his past mistakes while discussing everything from combat sports to current events with candid, no-holds-barred commentary.

Key Moments

– Transgender Athletes
– UFO Sightings
– Boxing History
– Classic Comedy Films
– Godzilla Movies
– Immigration Issues
– Homelessness
– Drug Culture
– MMA Fighting Techniques
– Shark Attacks
– 1960s Cigarette Advertising
– Cult Documentaries
– New York City Neighborhoods
– Stand-up Comedy
– Movie Special Effects
– Police and Crime Stories
– Childhood Memories
– Music and Nostalgia
0:00:00 – Introduction of Joey Diaz
0:06:15 – Discussion on transgender athletes and physical differences
0:09:19 – Conversation about The Blues Brothers movie scenes
0:18:50 – UFO sightings and alien abduction stories
0:26:50 – Insights on fighter pilots and UFO credibility
0:32:17 – UFOs defying physics and advanced technology
0:38:49 – Memory and perception of extraordinary events
0:44:33 – Recollection of a powerful punch breaking an arm
0:50:22 – Bill Murray's impact and movie legitimacy
0:56:19 – Post-WWII context of Godzilla movies
1:00:44 – Nostalgia for Saturday night monster movies
1:13:31 – Legitimacy of a knockout in a fight
1:16:01 – Anxiety and adrenaline in fighting situations
1:22:02 – Lack of respect for Charles Bronson in remakes
1:26:34 – Charles Bronson's real name and Hollywood story
1:31:11 – American Airlines luggage return and Muay Thai trip
1:32:19 – Immigration and citizenship challenges
1:50:25 – Homelessness and empty rental units in Los Angeles
2:04:02 – Drug use discussion including heroin and cocaine
2:11:44 – Childhood memories at Coney Island
2:14:44 – Montauk and Amity Beach shark attack stories
2:19:14 – Sharks running out of seals and attacking people
2:23:27 – Rocky Balboa and Sylvester Stallone's early career
2:28:03 – Black Panther hand-to-hand fight choreography
2:33:00 – Police and ambulance stories involving violence
2:38:06 – Smoking habits and pipe tobacco memories
2:43:05 – Historical cigarette advertising and doctor endorsements
2:47:22 – Crystal meth and drug paraphernalia discussion
2:49:40 – Steve Rinella and naming towns after oneself
2:54:46 – Netflix documentary about Pacific Northwest cult
2:56:44 – Joey Diaz's anxiety and closing remarks

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Joey motherfucking Diaz Starting point is 00:00:24 My friend went and he said he had a fucking blast. Starting point is 00:00:33 They can be free. Starting point is 00:00:49 Ally to the gay folks. Starting point is 00:01:05 apply to gay men yeah that's like three types of gay guys there's gay guys that aren't interested Starting point is 00:01:44 And they always go Starting point is 00:02:20 Old white dude, like you can't talk to him. Starting point is 00:02:40 They're just two sweet people trying to be fucking. Starting point is 00:02:55 Yeah. Starting point is 00:03:10 I go, I'm adopted. Starting point is 00:03:23 I eat the food. Starting point is 00:04:02 It's crazy. Starting point is 00:04:17 They use the excuse of outliers. Starting point is 00:04:59 seen wolf knock girls out no dude dude she haymakers this chick with a right hand it's like one of the most Starting point is 00:05:48 If you put Deontay Wilder in little gloves, Starting point is 00:06:15 guy who was an athlete who became a woman that you know in his 30s and they just identify as goes Starting point is 00:06:46 Even though it's not. Starting point is 00:07:02 So there's outliers in males. Starting point is 00:07:28 We all, we know, we want to pretend that everyone's equal. Starting point is 00:07:46 The reality is there's fucking giant physical differences. These transgender athletes are dominating against women who are born a woman they have to be a woman their whole life they Starting point is 00:08:31 Very interesting. Starting point is 00:09:06 Last night I went out for a little while. Starting point is 00:09:19 When was the last time I watched the Blues Brothers? Starting point is 00:09:39 You're not going to join the band? Starting point is 00:09:56 And he goes, For the women. Starting point is 00:10:14 Oh, I remember this scene. Starting point is 00:10:31 He don't make a boo, and the guy is phenomenal. Starting point is 00:10:48 Everybody's got problems. Starting ...

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