«A good companion»: Maxim Martin is deeply invested in personal work.
While trying out meditation, Pilates, and even Botox injections as if he were trying to become the Dalai Lama in Hollywood mode, Maxim Martin once again proves that he does not do things by halves… especially when it comes to becoming the ideal companion to a cute little therapy dog who, at this point, must be starting to wonder who, between them, really needs help!

Maxim Martin: The comedian who thinks he’s a life coach
Ah, Maxim Martin, the king of jokes and the prince of personal drama. In his latest show titled Good Dog, our friend Maxim does not just make his audience laugh. No, he ventures into an even bolder territory: personal development. Picture the scene: a 55-year-old comedian juggling meditation, Pilates, and his Botox appointments. The tensions of modern life better watch out!
A dog to save existential anxieties
In search of serenity, Maxim finds himself accompanied by his faithful companion, Aura, an adorable therapy dog who, according to him, helps him tame his anxiety. And that’s when we realize that if a dog can do the job, why not a clown? It reminds us a bit of those old sitcoms where the dog is always the real hero of the story, doesn’t it? Except here, it’s Maxim who is undergoing mystical introspection and not a golden retriever! “This dog has changed my life,” he states. Yes, Maxim, but for how long?
Between nervous breakdowns and comedy
Those who have faced Maxim Martin in his dark moments know that he is not just a man telling jokes while laughing at himself. He is also a man struggling against his own demons, and believe it or not, he has a file with the doctor that should have been incinerated because, spoiler alert: he took a sleep apnea test! “If I have that, my love life is doomed,” he laments. To which I say: “If that doesn’t scare women away, I don’t know what will!”
Nuanced humor: between laughter and reflection
This show, it must be acknowledged, becomes a kind of humorous autopsy of existence, where we laugh at the misfortunes of others while cultivating a certain discomfort. At times, one wonders: “Am I attending a therapy session or a one-man show?” Maxim tries to reinvent laughter by addressing subjects that could be considered delicate, such as his fear of commitment and his tendency to be angry. All of this is wrapped in a spicy sauce of self-deprecation, but believe me, it can sting!
The joys and pains of a modern comedian
Ultimately, Maxim Martin fights a fierce battle to find inner peace while casting a knowing glance at his beloved audience. In an era where the depths of the soul are exposed like a plate of spaghetti drizzled with olive oil, he stands there, caught between laughter and the thrill of reflection. Because when faced with the ups and downs of his fifties, he remains the last bastion, armed with jokes and flooded with an almost sympathetic anger. If you’re looking for therapy where laughter accompanies tears, go see his show. At worst, you’ll take a step towards accepting your own problems, and at best, you’ll be laughing yourself to death!
Source: www.ledevoir.com