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Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is!

Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is!

By: Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell
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Welcome to Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is! — the podcast where veteran comedians Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell break down the craft, the hustle, and the occasional chaos of the comedy world. With decades of experience, these two stand-up powerhouses don’t just crack jokes—they dissect the science behind them. Every episode takes you behind the curtain to reveal what it really takes to be funny, whether you’re on stage, in the boardroom, or just trying to survive another soul-crushing Monday morning. From pushing the boundaries of taboo topics to delivering hard-earned advice for public speakers and aspiring comedians, Vince and Dobie tackle the art of humor head-on. This show isn’t just about getting laughs—it’s about understanding what makes people laugh, mastering audience connection, and knowing when to take risks with your delivery. If you’re a comedy nerd, an up-and-coming stand-up, or a corporate speaker looking to sharpen your funny bone, Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is! will keep you laughing, learning, and ready to take on any stage.Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell
Episodes
  • Episode 62: Monkey in the Middle - Trapped in a Bank Robbery (Part 2)
    Dec 12 2025

    In Part 2 of Monkey in the Middle, Dobie Maxwell continues his firsthand account of being caught inside a bank robbery - this time focusing on what happened after the danger passed.

    With Vince Carone guiding the conversation, Dobie reflects on the emotional fallout, the strange calm that followed the chaos, and the lingering impact of realizing how close things came to going very wrong. Together, they explore how adrenaline distorts time, how people process fear differently, and why moments like these stay with you long after the headlines fade.

    This episode moves beyond the shock of the event and into the meaning behind it - examining how real danger reshapes perspective, memory, and gratitude.

    Key Points Discussed:

    • The immediate aftermath of the bank robbery
    • How adrenaline and shock affect memory and awareness
    • Processing fear once the danger has passed
    • The strange mix of relief, humor, and reflection that followed
    • Why experiences like this quietly change how you see the world

    This is a thoughtful, human conclusion to a gripping two-part story - proof that sometimes the most important moments happen after everything goes quiet.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 61: Monkey in the Middle - Trapped in a Bank Robbery (Part 1)
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Dobie Maxwell recounts one of the most surreal and unsettling moments of his life - being caught in the middle of an actual bank robbery.

    With Vince Carone guiding the conversation, Dobie walks through the events as they unfolded: the confusion, the fear, and the strange calm that set in when a normal day suddenly turned dangerous. Vince plays the role of curious listener, asking the questions everyone at home would ask as the story takes shape.

    Together, they unpack what it’s like to process real danger in real time, how instinct kicks in when there’s no script, and why moments like these stay with you forever.

    Key Points Discussed:

    • Dobie’s firsthand experience inside a bank robbery
    • What it feels like to be trapped between chaos and authority
    • The confusion and adrenaline of a situation spiraling fast
    • How people react very differently under real pressure
    • Why this moment changed Dobie’s perspective long after it ended
    • Setting the stage for what unfolds in Part 2

    This is a gripping, thoughtful, and surprisingly human story - told without exaggeration, but with honesty, reflection, and just enough humor to survive it.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 60: Vince’s Misdiagnosis
    Nov 7 2025

    In this powerful episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone opens up about one of the most terrifying chapters of his life - the year he was misdiagnosed with cancer. What began as fatigue and night sweats spiraled into biopsies, ER visits, conflicting specialists, and a two-month medical mystery that nearly cost him his career and his life.


    With Dobie Maxwell guiding the conversation, Vince walks through every twist and turn: the emotional toll on his family, the fear of telling his new wife, the chaos inside the hospital walls, and the moment he truly believed he was done with comedy forever.


    But this story isn’t just about fear - it’s also about resilience, clarity, connection, and the strange ways life redirects us. Vince reveals how one perfectly timed message from a friend in the comedy industry reignited his purpose and changed the way he sees audiences, the stage, and his responsibility as a comedian.


    This episode is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and unexpectedly funny - a reminder that behind every comedian is a real human being with real battles.


    Key Points Discussed:

    • ​The terrifying two months Vince spent believing he had stage-three lymphoma
    • ​How misdiagnoses, mixed messages, and hospital chaos pushed him to the brink
    • ​The emotional breakdown of Vince’s father - the moment that broke Vince
    • ​Why Vince almost quit comedy entirely
    • ​The email that changed his perspective on performing
    • ​How a one-in-a-million disease led to a connection with comedian Brad Upton
    • ​ The life lessons Vince still carries from the experience


    This is one of the most personal and powerful stories ever shared on the show - a reminder that life can flip overnight, and that sometimes the hardest chapters lead to the clearest purpose.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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