The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament Dog, It's a party!
Apr 22, 2025
Join Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt as they relive their hilarious adventures at The Moontower Festival in Austin. Hear about Joey's wild story involving Adam Sandler and his speedbag. The duo tackles what 'making it' really means to them, mixing humor with hard truths about the comedy scene. They reflect on the pressures of performance, share amusing road stories, and explore the contrast between aspirations and reality in the entertainment industry. It's a blend of laughs, anecdotes, and insights into the life of comedians.
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Early Festival Struggles
- Joey Diaz recalls early career festival struggles including getting placed after a salsa band.
- He was embarrassed but kept pursuing comedy despite early setbacks.
Embrace Stage Nervousness
- If you don't get nervous performing, quit comedy.
- Nervousness means you care about audience reaction and keeps your edge.
Accept Typecast Roles Early
- Accept roles that may typecast to build your acting career.
- Declining such jobs may harm your long-term prospects.