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21. Max Cohen Gets Attacked at a Comedy Gig

40m · Worst Time for Everything · 07 Sep 03:00

You know your first road comedy show isn't going well when you get assaulted by an audience member. That's what happened to stand-up comedian Max Cohen. The nightmare gig taught him about the importance of understanding your value as a performer — and a person.

Follow Max on Instagram & Twitter/X and go see him on tour withLove's a Joke!


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21. Max Cohen Gets Attacked at a Comedy Gig

You know your first road comedy show isn't going well when you get assaulted by an audience member. That's what happened to stand-up comedian Max Cohen. The nightmare gig taught him about the importance of understanding your value as a performer — and a person.

Follow Max on Instagram & Twitter/X and go see him on tour withLove's a Joke!


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