Comedy, Production & What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes with Hollywood Producer Dave Goldberg

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Next to Madison
Comedy, Production & What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes with Hollywood Producer Dave Goldberg
Apr 02, 2026
Madison Malloy

On this episode of Next to Madison, I sit down with Dave Goldberg, owner of Killer Bunny Entertainment and the producer behind Gotham Comedy Live.

We get into the current state of comedy, how the industry has evolved, and what it actually takes to produce shows that people want to watch today. Dave shares his perspective from both sides—working with comedians and building productions from the ground up—and what separates the ones who make it from the ones who don’t.

We also talk about some of the most memorable guests to hit Gotham Comedy Live, plus a few behind-the-scenes insights you don’t usually hear about the entertainment world.

If you’re into comedy, production, or just curious how this business really works, this is a fun one.

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