Episode 61: Monkey in the Middle - Trapped in a Bank Robbery (Part 1)

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Dobie Maxwell recounts one of the most surreal and unsettling moments of his life - being caught in the middle of an actual bank robbery.With Vince Carone guiding the conversation, Dobie walks through the events as they unfolded: the confusion, the fear, and the strange calm that set in when a normal day suddenly turned dangerous. Vince plays the role of curious listener, asking the questions everyone at home would ask as the story takes shape.Together, they unpack what it’s like to process real danger in real time, how instinct kicks in when there’s no script, and why moments like these stay with you forever.Key Points Discussed:Dobie’s firsthand experience inside a bank robberyWhat it feels like to be trapped between chaos and authorityThe confusion and adrenaline of a situation spiraling fastHow people react very differently under real pressureWhy this moment changed Dobie’s perspective long after it endedSetting the stage for what unfolds in Part 2This is a gripping, thoughtful, and surprisingly human story - told without exaggeration, but with honesty, reflection, and just enough humor to survive it.