Dana Goldberg on Love, Queer Identity & Using Comedy to Heal

About this episode

Dana Goldberg discusses how comedy can be a tool for change and healing, reflecting on her experiences with love and identity.

What happens when humor becomes a tool for change? For this week’s guest, Dana Goldberg, comedy isn’t just about getting laughs, it’s about telling the truth, building connection, and making a real impact. In this episode of Love, Take Two , Dana reflects on the experiences that shaped her voice. From finding her footing in stand-up to becoming a comedian known for saying the things everyone’s thinking (but might be too afraid to say out loud). She shares how navigating identity, relationships, and the world around her influenced both her comedy and her perspective on love. Over the years, Dana has built a career that spans television appearances on major networks, performing on stages alongside cultural icons, and co-hosting the hit podcast The Daily Beans . But beyond the spotlight, she’s also used her platform to help raise over $70 million for causes including LGBTQ+ rights, women’s health, and HIV/AIDS awareness — proving that comedy can do more than entertain. Dana opens up about the role love and community have played in her journey, the lessons she’s learned from using her voice for something bigger than herself, and how humor can help us process even the heaviest…

People in this episode

Hosts: José Rolón, Jaimie Kelton

Guest: Dana Goldberg

Topics covered

• comedy
• queer identity
• activism
• love
• relationships
• humor

Keywords

• comedy
• queer identity
• activism
• love
• humor
• relationships
• Dana Goldberg

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Daily Beans, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS

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