The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament #723 - Ari Shaffir and the night before Sober October
Oct 1, 2019
Ari Shaffir joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt for a lively chat about Sober October, mixing humor with personal reflections on sobriety. They delve into the wild world of early internet pornography, sharing outrageous stories from their youth. The discussion swings to the complexities of modern comedy and audience reactions, touching on cancel culture. They also reflect on the absurdity of driving under the influence in an era of rideshare, and share hilarious travel tales, offering a lighthearted glimpse into the chaos of life on the road.
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Joey Diaz on Comedy Life
- Joey Diaz described performing to a sold-out Chicago show and cracking jokes on a Norway-bound cruise ship.
- He appreciates being part of the comedy machine without needing fame like Kevin Hart or Louis C.K.
Sober October: Time for Atonement
- Do Sober October by abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and sex for a whole month to atone and reset yourself.
- It’s a time of atonement inspired by Jewish tradition around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah and Judgment Period
- Rosh Hashanah marks when God reviews your deeds and you seek forgiveness to influence judgment.
- You have a 10-day window to sway your fate before it's sealed on Yom Kippur.
