What Joey Diaz has said about Austin comedy scene
2 quotes · 1 episode · Sep 25, 2026
Joey Diaz, Comedian and podcaster known for The Church of What's Happening Now, has been quoted on Austin comedy scene 2 times in 1 episode of This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, most recently on September 25, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Diaz says limited stage time in New Jersey left him maintaining rather than improving, prompting his move to spend more time in Austin.
“comedy's rough some nights, you know? And I find myself maintaining but not improving, okay?”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von: #685 - Joey Diaz (Sep 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:28:32
Diaz says one monthly show in Austin covers his rent and airfare.
“Just one show a month covers my rent and the fucking plane ticket”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von: #685 - Joey Diaz (Sep 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:36:00
Episodes
#685 - Joey DiazThis Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Sep 25, 2026 · 2 h 1 min
Theo Von and Joey Diaz talk in Asbury Park about Diaz's mother's death, raising his daughter, his move to New Jersey, Austin comedy plans, and sobriety.
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