Joey Alvarado, a Jiu Jitsu coach who holds a Black belt under Roger Machado and the creator of the kettle-jitsu program, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.

As we look towards 2020, we wanted to remember one of the great friends that The Church Family lost in 2019, Mr. Steven Brody Stevens. Brody and Joey met in Seattle when they were both doing open mic comedy, and were friends for more than 20 years. Brody is a favorite on the show, and this is a re-release of Brody's last visit to The Church. Happy New Year from Joey and Lee, we love you and cant wait for an even better year in 2020. 

We love and miss you Brody!

Joey Diaz talks about how he learned to make money while incarcerated, and how he's using those lessons today. We also learn what Felony favors are!

Stay healthy! 

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Steve Simeone, a stand up comedian seen on "This Is Not Happening" and heard as the host of his podcast, "Good Times with: Steve Simeone," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.

Follow Steve on Instagram @stevesimeonecomedy to see all of his cooking videos. 

This podcast is brought to you by:

Steve Avillo, a childhood friend of Joey's, and Joey have a Zoom call to trade childhood stories. Steve gives his point of view of some of Joey's craziest stories and even reminds Joey of some stories that he forgot. 

Joey's going to be doing this type of podcast more often, to introduce you to the people who made Joey who he is today. 

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