Podcast Summary: The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament

Episode: "Chaos" (February 10, 2026)

Hosts: Joey Coco Diaz & Lee Syatt
Location: Live from New York City

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt recount recent adventures in travel and comedy, reflecting on the chaos of their fast-paced lives and sharing the philosophy of finding fun amid the madness. The pair dive into stories from a whirlwind trip to Atlanta for a corporate gig, muse about the highs (literal and figurative) of the comedy lifestyle, discuss aging and health, and tackle current cultural topics with Joey's trademark raw honesty and humor. Listeners get an insider’s peek at what it means to live life on your own terms—laughter, mishaps, and unapologetic real talk included.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Atlanta Trip: Private Planes, Chicken Cutlets, and Corporate Gigs

• Titans, Not Diners: Joey explains how, at his age, he refuses the grind of early airport runs and budget clubs, instead opting for private aviation and luxury hotels to “do it my way.”
  • "We call Titan Aviation. We cut a fucking nice deal with them. Joe takes care of us like a fucking doctor.” (00:49)
• Minimal Packing, Maximum Chaos: Lee jokes about traveling light—just a lint roller and headphones—leading to banter about cats, fur, and travel habits.
  • "I brought a pair of headphones and a lint roller." (01:29)
• In-Flight Sickness & Stoner Snacks: A turbulent flight, combined with too-strong weed and a questionable sandwich, ends in Joey nearly fainting and puking.
  • "I get hot first. Then I start sweating. And I warn you one time, I'm going down." (03:59)
• The Hotel Experience: The pair are awed by the Saint Regis, complete with a live harpist—prompting a darkly humorous aside about Jewish trauma and harps before the Holocaust.
  • "She's playing the harp. But Lee was nervous because... that's the last thing they heard [before] the holocaust." (02:34)

2. Stand-Up at a Corporate Event

• First Corporate Gig After 35 Years: Joey describes the odd dynamic of a corporate crowd—educated but not entertainment-savvy—and no entertainment logistics (no mic, odd “plush toy” for Lee to talk into).
  • "35 years of comedy, never did a fucking corporate. And this is my first one." (12:38)
• Luxury Dinner and Birthday Bash: They are treated to top-shelf food—lobster tails, tomahawk steaks, truffles—contrasting their usual on-the-road eating habits.
  • "They had like 17 waiters, each with a truffle, shaving it into the people." (15:12)
• Travel Philosophy: Joey vows to only take gigs on his terms, combining business with pleasure, insisting on the value of living well—not just grinding.
  • "Let's celebrate that I'm still alive. Let's celebrate that I got two nuts." (19:46)

3. On Road Life: The Real Comedy Adventure

• “Live Like Doctors”: Joey reflects on years spent grinding on the road and why he’s reclaiming fun—no more “militaristic” itineraries.
  • "It's comedy, you know? ...You want me to walk around your city and eat in the afternoon, Elijah, I'm not gonna give you a great show." (17:20)
• Rockstar Comedy vs. Corporate Comedy: Joey laments the sanitized/commercial side of modern stand-up, contrasting it with the wild days of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
  • "When I was my wildest, I was my funniest. When I got conservative, my funniness got conservative." (22:05)
• Aging in Comedy: Joey’s getting knee surgery soon but schedules it around gigs, prioritizing professional commitments even as health concerns grow.
  • "I'm gonna go in there in good shape. ...So my recuperation is easier." (34:05)

4. Procrastination, Fears, and Changing Mindsets

• Joey’s Regrets & Wisdom: He shares how fear and procrastination nearly cost him his comedy career, urging Lee and listeners to stop putting things off.
  • "I almost didn't have a comedy career because of two years of procrastination. That's fucking embarrassing." (36:36)
• Facing Medical Procedures Head-On: The matter-of-fact approach to health issues—prepping physically, not letting fear dictate decisions.
  • "Do I look fucking nervous? No, I did it already. I just want to get it over with now." (34:05)
• Finding the Fun Again: Emphasizing that stand-up (and life) must be fun; prepping, smiling, and enjoying the ride matter more than anxiety or money.
  • "If you go up there with a smile on your face, life's going to change. It's going to be a lot easier." (31:13)

5. Reflections on Modern Culture and Current Events

• Kidnapping Stories & Media Coverage: Joey rants about the media’s focus on missing persons cases, privilege, and the differences in attention given to cases based on background.
  • "If that was my spic mother, your Italian mother or your Jew mouth mother... I think they'd fucking help out after what she did at the party." (43:25)
• Super Bowl Halftime Riffs: Recent Super Bowl acts (Bad Bunny, Kid Rock) are lampooned, with biting commentary on politics, cultural divisions, and the nature of modern entertainment.
  • "It’s entertainment, guys. We keep forgetting this shit is all entertainment. And we're the ones that take it too seriously." (73:13)

6. Podcasting, Honesty, and Cancel Culture

• No Edits, No Apologies: Joey asserts his show’s unfiltered format and his refusal to self-censor or obsess over public blowback, arguing for authenticity.
  • "No, I want to hear it live, like Memorex. And I've told you this since day one." (63:26)
• Aging Out of Caring: Joey predicts he'll get even more wild as he ages, boiling priorities down to "God, family, comedy."
  • "I'm like a Marine. God, family, Corps. That's it." (64:10)

7. Personal Routines and Mental Health

• Journaling as Therapy: Joey’s daily journaling habit helps him manage mental noise, reflect on gratitude, and organize thoughts for comedy and self-improvement.
  • "Now I'm journaling three times a day." (78:09)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the "old days" of comedy:
  "When you do stand up, it's like riding a motorcycle with no shirt on. You're fucking free... Your hair's going all over the place like Brad Pitt." — Joey Diaz (22:05)

• On having fun again:
  "The party ain't going to start till we get there. …We're a traveling party from now on." — Joey Diaz (26:08)

• On road food:
  "Titan had an entire basket full of snacks. …I ate like six Slim Jims. I took a fart. The next day a stick came out of my ass." — Joey Diaz (16:47)

• On wisdom through hardship:
  "When I was broke, I was still living like a doctor. It was a different type of doctor. It was like a toe doctor." — Joey Diaz (76:26)

• On aging and priorities:
  "I'm 63, and if you fuck with me, I'll blame it on old age. Okay? I say crazy things." — Joey Diaz (60:52)

• On procrastination:
  "How long are you going to put your life in the back burner? There's no back burner left. I'm 60." — Joey Diaz (36:09)

Timestamps for Key Sections

• Opening banter/travel chaos: 00:03–03:38
• In-flight illness & sandwich debacle: 03:40–09:53
• Saint Regis harpist & hotel luxury: 01:29–03:19
• Corporate gig anecdotes (crowd, mic mishaps, luxury dinner): 12:24–16:21
• Philosophy of comedy, fun, and the road: 16:58–24:26
• Riffs on old-school road life, parties with comics: 22:04–26:07
• Joey on refusing to live miltaristically: 19:46–21:01
• Reflections on procrastination, fearing change: 36:09–37:12
• On the Super Bowl, halftime shows, and culture war: 65:47–73:09
• Joey on authenticity in podcasting: 63:09–63:52
• Aging, journaling, and self-reflection: 77:08–79:38

Tone & Style

The episode is fast, unfiltered, and unapologetically Joey Diaz—equal parts hilarious, raw, and reflective. Banter between Joey and Lee blends affectionate roasting with confessional honesty, bouncing from wild road stories to hard-won life lessons. The mood is celebratory yet contemplative—about comedy, survival, and staying true to yourself.

For New Listeners

If you haven’t listened, this episode is a quintessential slice of Diaz and Syatt: wild tales, wild opinions, and a philosophy of living hard and living real, no matter the chaos around you.