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.

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell open up the memory vault and share stories about the comedians they’ve met along the road, from legends to lunatics, heroes to heartbreaks. It’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and love letters to the people who make the comedy grind unforgettable.

Vince recalls the first time he crossed paths with household names and the unexpected advice he picked up along the way. Dobie shares wisdom from decades in the business, including encounters that taught him about humility, hustle, and humor under pressure. Together, they celebrate the cast of characters who make comedy’s backstage world as fascinating as the stage itself.

Key Points Discussed:

• The comics who inspired, supported, and shocked along the way
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the road and the greenroom
• Lessons learned from both legends and up-and-comers
• How respect, professionalism, and kindness travel faster than talent
• Why comedy’s best education happens off-stage
• Reflections on how the business and the people have changed over time

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell take on one of comedy’s biggest challenges - what not to say. Whether you’re a professional comedian, a keynote speaker, or the person tasked with lightening up a corporate meeting, this episode shows you how to be funny without being fired.

Drawing from decades of road experience, corporate gigs, and real-world mishaps, Vince and Dobie break down how to navigate sensitive topics, manage audience expectations, and keep humor relatable. They cover everything from reading the room and checking with HR to poking fun at yourself — and why “safe” doesn’t have to mean “boring.”

This is a crash course in the art of smart comedy - understanding boundaries, connecting through laughter, and leaving the room smiling instead of squirming.

Key Points Discussed:

• What not to say at a comedy show, meeting, or company event
• Why “punching down” can backfire — and how to avoid it
• How to work with a company’s tone, culture, and mission statement
• The difference between being relatable and being reckless
• How to use humor safely in speeches or presentations
• Real-world examples of when crossing the line cost comedians work
• Why self-deprecation and humility are your safest tools

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell pull back the curtain on one of comedy’s trickiest transitions, being funny on television. From awkward local morning shows to national network appearances, they share the lessons, blunders, and behind-the-scenes chaos that come with performing under the lights.

Vince recounts his early TV spots, from a White Sox commercial that tested his patience to an unforgettable (and unintentionally painful) morning-show trivia segment. Dobie walks us through the nerves, pressure, and redemption of his national debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, a story equal parts inspiring and humbling.

Together, they offer an honest look at what really goes into being “camera-ready,” why being likable matters more than being perfect, and how to recover when the cameras catch your worst moment.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why “be funny” is the worst way to start a TV interview
• How to handle awkward or unprepared hosts
• Vince’s lessons from bombing on live morning TV
• Dobie’s behind-the-scenes story from Craig Ferguson
• The evolution from radio to TV to social-media comedy
• What to wear, what to expect, and what to learn from every appearance
• Why the best thing you can do on camera is be yourself

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell pull back the curtain on one of comedy’s most unpredictable challenges - being funny on the radio. Long before podcasts and social clips, comedians relied on morning shows to fill comedy clubs. From chaotic in-studio interviews to live-mic disasters, this episode breaks down what really happens when comics take the airwaves.

Dobie shares war stories from decades in radio, including on-air F-bombs, dump-button lessons, and unforgettable moments with Danny Bonaduce and Man Cow. Vince opens up about his first nerve-racking radio spot, how he learned to “grab the mic” and control the conversation, and why comedians need to master promotion as much as punchlines.

Together they reveal the unwritten rules of radio, the balance between authenticity and professionalism, and the mindset every comic needs when the red light turns on.

Key Points Discussed:

• How radio evolved from a career platform to a promotional tool
• Why comedians must “grab the show” instead of waiting to be led
• Dos and don’ts for radio interviews (mic etiquette, timing, and plugging)
• The real-life chaos of live mics, dump buttons, and FCC slip-ups
• Why showmanship still matters — even on audio
• How to turn radio hits into ticket sales and lifelong fans
• Lessons from legends like Danny Bonaduce, Man Cow, and Paul Harvey

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

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell tackle one of comedy’s most loaded questions: what happens when free speech meets the stage? Using the recent Jimmy Kimmel controversy as a springboard, they dig into the long history of censorship in comedy, from Lenny Bruce getting arrested for obscenity to George Carlin’s infamous “Seven Dirty Words” Supreme Court battle.

But this isn’t just a history lesson. Vince and Dobie share raw personal stories of being censored on the road, from getting banned at clubs to being cut off mid-show, and even losing radio and tour opportunities because of a single joke.

Together, they explore the fine line between freedom of expression and real-world consequences, why some comics thrive by pushing boundaries, and how audiences’ expectations shape what’s acceptable on stage.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why censorship has always existed in comedy, from vaudeville to today
• The impact of Lenny Bruce and George Carlin on free speech in stand-up
• Vince’s stories of getting censored at clubs and shows
• Dobie’s Tuscaloosa story and getting banned from Bob & Tom
• How “dirty,” “clean,” and “filthy” are often audience and venue expectations
• The difference between free speech and freedom from consequences

This episode is part history, part confession, and all comedy, a reminder that every laugh comes with a line, and it’s the comic’s job to find it.

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell break down one of the most overlooked keys to success in stand-up: the order of your set. Whether it’s comedy, boxing, baseball, or music, structure determines whether the audience feels the flow — or senses something’s off.

Vince opens up about the discipline behind preparing his eighth special (It’s Not All Peaches), including what it takes to cut material you love and why his earlier special No Complaints became an editing nightmare because of order mistakes. Dobie brings the mentor’s perspective, explaining how newer comics often throw everything into five minutes without realizing how placement affects laughs.

Together, they show how order turns a collection of jokes into a cohesive ride that builds trust, momentum, and impact — and why the audience can always feel it, even if they can’t explain why.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why order matters as much as the jokes themselves
• How Vince cut down his hour for MGM and built in “buffer time”
• Lessons learned from No Complaints and other specials
• How to avoid continuity mistakes that kill flow
• Why openers and closers aren’t enough — the middle matters
• Using boxing, baseball, and music as guides for structuring a set
• Why audiences feel when it’s wrong, even if they don’t know why