Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia - David McDonald | Gogglebox Australia, Lego Masters

In this episode I’m joined by Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Comedy - David McDonald. David has a career spanning more than 30 years in comedy and entertainment - overseeing hit shows like Lego masters, Gogglebox and Shaun Micallef's Origin Oddesey. We discuss his career journey from the early years working in scripted comedy, how he injects humour into prime time entertainment shows and the navigating creative risks in the age of social media.⭐️ CREDITS:Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson Audio Editor: Andrew SooLISTEN MORE:If you enjoyed this episode check out my interviews with:In Conversation with Top Reality TV Executives Live at SXSW Sydney: Behind TV's Most Addictive ShowsCreative Director, ITV Studios Australia - Alex MavroidakisHead of Unscripted Production, BBC Studios Australia - Arianna GusiHead of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening Support the show🔔 FIND USNever miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com☕ SUPPORT THE SHOWBeyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community.⭐ SPREAD THE WORDEnjoyed this episode?Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality.🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCASTThinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.