In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell become your comedy Mythbusters—tearing down the most stubborn beliefs about stand-up with honesty, grit, and a lot of laughs.

From the myth that "hecklers make you stronger" to the idea that "if you're funny with friends, you'll kill on stage," they expose what’s real, what’s romanticized, and what will actually make you better.

Vince opens up about his early days working free gigs at a roadhouse basement. Dobie reflects on his time as a ball boy for the Milwaukee Bucks—and how it indirectly led to a paid Christmas gig for a future billionaire. There are twists, truth bombs, and one unforgettable story about OJ getting arrested in Vegas while Vince was vacationing with his mom.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why bombing can help—but only if you want to get better
• Why crowd work is not cheating—but isn’t the full act either
• Why being funny off-stage doesn’t mean you’re ready for the mic
• Whether comics really need to move to New York or LA
• The truth about clean vs. dirty comedy—and how to own your lane
• Why “the funniest comics get booked” might be the biggest myth of all

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  This episode is packed with truth, laughter, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you’re an aspiring comic, a working pro, or just a fan of what really happens behind the curtain—this one’s for you.
  #PutYourFunnyPodcast #ComedyTruths #ComedyMyths #StandUpReality #HowToBeFunny

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell tackle one of the trickiest parts of a comedian’s career: private shows.

From fundraisers and corporate parties to birthday gigs at Dave & Buster’s, they break down what makes private shows a whole different beast—and how to avoid the biggest mistakes comics make when taking them.

You’ll hear wild personal stories (like Vince getting booked for a mostly non-English-speaking audience and Dobie accidentally roasting a boss into a near fistfight), as well as a treasure trove of hard-earned advice on what to charge, how to prep, and how to survive the gig once you're in it.

Key Points Discussed:

• What questions to ask before you ever say yes to a private gig

• How to price your value without underselling yourself—or the industry

• Why roasting the boss can go sideways fast (and how to handle it with tact)

• • How to control the energy, introductions, and logistics of the room
  • When to say no—and how to refer gigs with good karma

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  Whether you're just starting out or you’ve done 500 of these, this episode is loaded with advice you’ll actually use. And if you’ve ever asked “should I take this gig?”—this one’s for you.

  
  

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell dive into the wild world of comedy gimmicks—what they are, when they work, and how they’ve shaped the careers of legends and newcomers alike.

From Vince’s brutally honest pig roast gig story to Dobie’s unforgettable transformation into a wrestling-masked “Super Chuckle,” the episode mixes hilarious personal experiences with real talk about branding, persona, and marketability.

Along the way, they break down the gimmicks of comedy icons like Andrew Dice Clay, Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Martin, and Sam Kinison—revealing what stuck, what flopped, and why being memorable often matters more than being perfect.

Key Points Discussed:

• What separates a gimmick from a persona
• The highs and lows of trying to stand out in stand-up
• How Vince uses “Bad Father” as a marketable identity, not a costume
• Dobie’s fully committed alter ego, “Super Chuckle”
• The difference between being funny… and being memorable

This episode is a must-listen for comedians, performers, and anyone curious about how identity plays a role in making it on stage. Laugh, cringe, and maybe rethink your brand.