In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell pull back the curtain on how they’re building a stand-up comedy class that’s actually worth taking—for the students and the audience.

Together, they reveal the thinking behind their new course structure, why they created it, who it’s for, and how they’re using decades of experience to guide first-timers toward writing and performing a solid five-minute set.

From class content to pricing, video packages to student red flags, this episode is a roadmap for any comic thinking about teaching—or taking—a class that sets people up for success (and not just self-delusion).

Key Points Discussed:

• • Why many comedy classes miss the mark—and how to fix them

• • The 4-week class + graduation show structure Vince and Dobie use

  • How to teach confidence and craft—without crushing originality

  • Why not every student should pass—and how to set real expectations

• • How they price, package, and protect the integrity of their course

  
  

  Whether you’re an aspiring comic, a working comedian thinking of teaching, or just someone fascinated by how stand-up works behind the scenes—this episode gives you the real deal on building comedy from the ground up.

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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.
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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.