Joey Diaz

Date: 2015-07-07 | Duration: 3h 0m

Episode Overview

Joey Diaz dives deep into his life experiences, touching on topics ranging from the gritty realities of drug culture to the challenges of mental health and addiction. He shares vivid stories about the drug trade’s evolution, including the impact of synthetic heroin and the infamous Silk Road marketplace, highlighting how these forces shaped communities like Miami and Los Angeles. Diaz also reflects on the stark contrasts between cities, describing the overwhelming presence of homelessness and addiction on LA’s Skid Row, and the social dynamics that come with it. The conversation shifts to Diaz’s personal journey with comedy and substance use, recounting moments of anxiety before going on stage and the complicated relationship he’s had with drugs like cocaine and edibles. He candidly discusses how these experiences influenced his performances and mental state, offering insight into the pressures faced by comedians. Additionally, Diaz touches on broader cultural issues, including evolving attitudes toward gender identity and sexuality, and the complexities surrounding acceptance and identity in modern society. Throughout, his storytelling blends humor with raw honesty, providing a compelling look at both his own life and the world around him.

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

– Drug Trafficking
– Heroin Epidemic
– Homelessness
– Stand-up Comedy
– Mental Health
– Steroid Use
– Addiction Recovery
– Marijuana Legalization
– Bodybuilding
– Comedy Industry
– Gender Identity
– Social Issues
– Hollywood Culture
– Automotive Stunts
– Construction Industry
– Historical Migration
– Environmental Issues
– Medical Treatments
– Technology and Genetics
0:00:00 – Introduction and live start
0:01:33 – Discussion of famous drug dealers and Silk Road
0:04:58 – Wholesale and retail drug pricing explained
0:07:06 – Description of homelessness in Los Angeles Skid Row
0:10:07 – Kevin Hart and comedy show anecdotes
0:12:43 – Fistfights and fires at a comedy venue
0:16:21 – Mental illness and disturbed individuals discussed
0:19:59 – Personal stories about friends and loss
0:30:43 – Steroid use and its effects on bodybuilders
0:41:36 – Comedy and drug use on stage
0:48:37 – Anxiety attacks before performing
0:53:09 – Marijuana legalization and industry growth
1:11:24 – Car chase scenes and stunt driving in movies
1:17:16 – Coca leaf importation and drug production
1:24:40 – Medical use of morphine and heroin chemistry
1:30:01 – Uses of hemp in industry and agriculture
1:38:12 – Political conspiracy theories and public figures
1:42:24 – LGBTQ+ rights and societal attitudes
1:54:23 – Prison culture and tough personalities
2:00:25 – Discussion of Diaz family origins and migration
2:03:28 – California drought and environmental concerns
2:06:03 – Flesh-eating bacteria infection story
2:09:06 – Humorous anecdotes about underwear colors
2:16:56 – Future of body chips and genetic engineering
2:24:56 – Gender identity and societal acceptance
2:27:01 – Eddie Murphy and celebrity rumors
2:30:07 – Coffee preferences and cultural references
2:36:19 – Music and personal stories
2:41:13 – Car windshield and driving habits
2:44:21 – Injuries and recovery from jujitsu
2:46:48 – Comedy tour locations and venues
2:48:08 – MMA fighters and fight anecdotes
2:49:39 – Dealing with depression and addiction
2:54:19 – Career breakthrough and recognition
2:56:10 – Family moments and daughter interactions

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 We're live. Ba-bam. Starting point is 00:00:20 They bring it to Miami, and he sat on it for 20 years, Starting point is 00:00:37 And this motherfucker shows up, right, for this board meeting. Starting point is 00:00:51 He turns around. Starting point is 00:01:01 This is 86, this episode on Miami. Starting point is 00:01:21 That was what they did, right? Starting point is 00:01:33 A famous drug dealer. Starting point is 00:01:56 Look, there's plenty of examples like there's an example right now this thing called the Silk Road Starting point is 00:02:29 Now these guys are in jail. Starting point is 00:02:49 possibility that people were murdered although there was no body there's a lot Starting point is 00:03:11 But I think there's been good guys, too. Starting point is 00:03:26 he really does seem Starting point is 00:03:33 and they get a group Starting point is 00:03:38 and they go, Starting point is 00:03:44 are making money, Starting point is 00:03:54 This is what we do. Starting point is 00:04:06 You're absolutely right. Starting point is 00:04:35 That's a lot of people you got to grease. Starting point is 00:04:58 That's where you set the wholesale and the retail prices. You know, years ago, 20 years ago, they would smuggle it 60 miles in, 70, 45, Starting point is 00:05:37 Everything blows and your coke rises to the top and now some guy comes and just picks it up. This is brilliant stuff Starting point is 00:06:08 And they were flooding the market with heroin. Starting point is 00:06:42 don't have though in New York that they have here in L.A.? See, in New York, all these cities have buildings. Starting point is 00:07:06 just homeless people and when i mean just homeless people i'm talking thousands like there literally Starting point is 00:07:33 It actually says, if you go on Google Map and type Skid Row, Los Angeles, it actually says Skid Row on the map. Starting point is 00:07:43 But we used to work, when we did Fear Factor. Startin...

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