Many folks know Philly author/comedian/illustrator Doogie Horner from a broad array of things that never really give you the whole story about him: Maybe it’s from his run on America’s Got Talent back in the day, or his ghost book or his Die Hard coloring book. But the fact of the matter is this: He’s fantastic at pure-form standup, and why he’s not on Netflix with Sheng and the gang is beyond us. 

We think Dad Max, his recent special on YouTube, produced by Helium Comedy Studios could change that. It’s 48 minutes of Horner riffing effortlessly (or rather, like many of the greats, making it look effortless) on everything from Philly to Q-Tips to why he drives at the speed limit. He’s got an easy way with an audience, and the special is wholesome in a way that kinda meets nearly any kind of comedy fan we can think of where they are. It’s utterly masterful.