Episode 55: Comedy War Stories

In this early episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell trade battle scars from the road - comedy war stories that shaped who they are as performers. From nightmare gigs and bad travel to surprise wins and strange audiences, they break down the lessons hidden in every show that goes off the rails.

Vince opens up about bombs that taught him professionalism, the crowds that tested his patience, and how chaos became part of his process. Dobie shares his veteran perspective, weaving in decades of experience, wisdom, and laughter from the toughest stages in America.

This episode is half storytelling, half therapy session, and all comedy - proof that every disaster gig eventually becomes a killer story.

Key Points Discussed:

• Comedy war stories from the road — both brutal and hilarious
• How bombing builds resilience and self-awareness
• The difference between a bad gig and a bad comic
• When to push through and when to walk away
• Lessons learned from decades in the trenches
• How chaos and discomfort make better comics