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.

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Dobie Maxwell takes us behind the scenes of his brand-new Dry Bar comedy special, Worst Case Scenario—from nearly deleting the contact that booked him to standing ovations and polished packaging.

🎧 Quick heads-up: Vince’s audio is a little more distant than usual due to a mic issue during recording. Totally listenable—and Dobie comes through loud and clear. Thanks for rolling with us, because this episode is packed with gold.

Dobie shares what it takes to land and film a clean special, why attitude and attire matter, and how kindness offstage is sometimes your best tool. Vince shares a jaw-dropping story about getting assaulted by a grown man while working at a movie theater as a teenager—and how the moment changed his outlook on confrontation and control" —while Dobie kicks it off with one of the most chaotic “guest set” stories you’ll ever hear.

Key Points Discussed:

• What Dry Bar really looks for in comics (and how Dobie got booked)
• How to prep for a clean set without losing your voice
• Why presentation, timing, and professionalism make all the difference
• The unglamorous moments behind the scenes (including Utah thrift store shopping)
• Real lessons from real gigs—some of them hilariously unhinged

Whether you're a comic, a speaker, or just a fan of how the sausage gets made, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and a few “you can’t make this up” moments.

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