Summary
Overview
Joey Diaz joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation covering his recent knee surgery and recovery, stories from his wild past in the comedy world and criminal life, memories of the Comedy Store and early UFC days, discussions about Cuba's political situation, and reflections on the evolution of comedy careers. The episode is filled with Joey's signature storytelling style, mixing humor with brutally honest accounts of his journey from troubled youth to successful comedian.
Recovery from Knee Surgery and Health Journey
Joey describes his recent knee replacement surgery experience and recovery process, emphasizing how preparation made all the difference. He discusses the various supplements, therapies, and treatments he used including BPC-157, TB-500, hyperbaric chamber sessions, and physical therapy. Joey also shares humorous anecdotes about his past attempts to beat drug tests and reflects on how he's become comfortable with needles through peptide use.
- Joey walked without a cane just three days after knee surgery, crediting his extensive preparation
- He used multiple recovery protocols including peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), hyperbaric chamber sessions twice weekly, and rigorous PT
- Joey now needs 8 hours of solid sleep per night at age 63, noticing significant changes in his body's needs
- He switched from Center State hospital to Ways to Well for better surgical outcomes and sanitary conditions
- Joey applies Voltaren gel for pain relief and has been doing home exercises including deadlifts and wall squats
" It was three days, man... Yesterday I fucked it up at Newark Airport because I wanted to walk "
" I'm like a tip-top fucking Magoo "
Wild Stories from the Drug Testing Era
Joey recounts his elaborate attempts to beat drug tests during his probation years in the late 1980s and early 1990s, trying everything from iodine to vinegar to Certo to Drano. These efforts consistently failed and sometimes damaged the testing equipment. The stories illustrate Joey's desperate determination and the absurd lengths he went to, ultimately leading to a machine breakdown and legal complications.
- Joey tried iodine first for drug tests, which made his skin burn and turn red but didn't work
- He attempted white vinegar mixed with Gatorade, which women use for cleaning, hoping it would cleanse his system
- Joey used Certo (fruit pectin) based on internet folk remedies, which has no scientific basis for masking drugs
- His use of Drano in a urine sample caused the testing machine to foam and break, leading to threats of legal action
- He eventually met a district attorney named Bill Wise who helped him get off probation in exchange for honesty
" Fuck that shit. I fucking kicked that motherfucker. I didn't give a fuck, Jack. I was so buck wild "
" He called me a few days later. He's like, listen, I wrote up a thing. I'm taking you to court because you broke the machine. This cannot continue "
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