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Episode 38: Inside Vince Carone’s Final Week Before the Special
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In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone pulls back the curtain on his process for building a brand-new hour of comedy—leading up to his 2025 special at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas.
Joined by Dobie Maxwell, the duo breaks down what it takes to craft an hour that’s not just funny, but worthy of recording. From cutting crowd favorites to structuring callbacks to figuring out what tone defines your next chapter, this is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making something great.
Key Points Discussed:
How Vince is deciding what doesn’t make the special—and why
The challenge of building a through-line that holds 60 minutes together
Why you can kill in clubs but still not be ready to record
- The personal toll of chasing something bigger than a set
- How callbacks, tone, structure, and theme create lasting impact
Whether you’re a comic prepping your own special or a fan who wants to know what really goes into it, this episode offers a rare and real look at the art behind the hour.
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