Dobie Maxwell
Who Dobie Maxwell is
Dobie Maxwell is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a veteran storyteller who calls himself the Dented Can and Mr. Lucky. He has worked in stand-up and radio in Milwaukee, Chicago, Reno and Los Angeles, is a regular at Zanies comedy clubs in the Chicago area, and teaches comedy to up-and-coming comics. He wrote the book Monkey in the Middle, recorded the album Mr. Lucky In Kentucky for Laughing Hyena Records, and his Dry Bar Comedy special is Worst Case Scenario.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WI
- From
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Stand-up specials
- Worst Case Scenario
- Albums
- Mr. Lucky In Kentucky
- Books
- Monkey in the Middle
Is Dobie Maxwell on tour?
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- Worst Case Scenario Dry Bar Comedy
Albums
- Mr. Lucky In Kentucky
Books and writing
- Monkey in the Middle book
Questions and answers
Where is Dobie Maxwell performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What stand-up specials have they released?
Worst Case Scenario.
Where can I watch their stand-up specials?
As each special's credit gives it: Dry Bar Comedy (Worst Case Scenario).
Have they written a book?
Yes: Monkey in the Middle.
Where are they from?
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Where are they based?
Milwaukee, WI, as their record gives it.
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Sources
- Laughing Hyena Records ↗ Born and raised in Milwaukee; stand-up and radio in Milwaukee, Chicago, Reno and Los Angeles; Zanies regular; comedy teacher; Monkey in the Middle; the album…
- Dry Bar Comedy - Worst Case Scenario ↗ His Dry Bar Comedy special
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026