Inside the New Hollywood: Robert Friedman on Technology, Media, and What’s Next

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Next to Madison
Inside the New Hollywood: Robert Friedman on Technology, Media, and What’s Next
Dec 11, 2025 Episode 325
Madison Malloy

In this episode of Next to Madison, I sit down with producer Robert Friedman, the force behind Bungalow Media and a guy who has helped shape some of the biggest moments in entertainment over the last few decades. We talk about how AI is showing up in Hollywood — not in a sci-fi way, but in the very real, day-to-day shifts happening behind the scenes. Robert breaks down what’s exciting, what’s uncertain, and how this new wave of technology is already impacting the way stories get made.

He also shares great stories from his past ventures, the projects that defined different eras of his career, and what he’s learned from being at the center of so many major media companies. It’s a down-to-earth, smart, and surprisingly fun look at where Hollywood has been… and where it’s going.

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