Joe Rogan Experience #1973 - Joey Diaz

After writing and recording his book, Joey concludes he “got his money’s worth” from life—good and bad—emphasizing that constant reinvention, risk, and stories matter more than conventional success.

They argue American wakes and embalming can be psychologically damaging and ecologically unnatural, urging people to question funeral-industry upselling and consider simpler, more natural burials or cremation choices.

From Epstein’s death to JFK’s assassination, Rogan and Diaz highlight CIA history, MK-Ultra, and suspicious forensic details to illustrate how rarely elites are held accountable, and how that erodes public trust.

They criticize ‘defund the police,’ permissive bail, and revolving-door shoplifting as naive, arguing that underfunded and demoralized policing plus weak consequences predictably embolden repeat offenders and destabilize cities.

With fentanyl’s tiny lethal dose and contamination of cocaine, pills, and heroin, they suggest either fully abstaining or only using substances from trusted, testable sources; Joey also warns how benzos like Xanax quietly create brutal dependence.

Joey describes six months of tapering Xanax under guidance, central nervous system chaos, relentless heart pounding, and lifestyle changes (exercise, diet, breath work, grounding) as necessary supports—not something you can safely quit cold turkey.

Both men stress that periods of doing ‘only stand-up’ made them grow most; Joey says if he returns, he’d likely avoid touring-heavy schedules and side projects, opting for focused residencies to reduce anxiety and improve his craft.