Episode 33: How to Nail a Dry Bar Comedy Special

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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