Mike Goldman has a presence that’s instantly recognizable—especially to anyone who spent evenings tuned into Big Brother on the Gold Coast. For more than a decade, he served as the show’s iconic voice, guiding viewers through every twist, turn, and eviction. He admits it was a surreal experience to have people recognize him solely from the sound of his commentary. “It was always fun—and sometimes strange—to realize how many people knew me just by hearing my voice,” he says with a laugh.
His time on Big Brother was nothing short of extraordinary, and Goldman looks back on those years as a whirlwind of excitement and unpredictability. “We had a massive crew, like one big family,” he explains, describing how they spent nearly a hundred days each season in the studio. The show was, at its heart, a huge social experiment—throwing people together in a house and seeing what happened when all outside influences were stripped away. “You’d watch housemates navigate tasks, conflicts, and the dreaded evictions,” Goldman recalls. “It was never dull, and I loved every moment.”
Among his favorite memories are the spontaneous bursts of drama that made each season unforgettable. He still wishes he could have done a cameo inside the house but concedes that being the disembodied voice behind the scenes was part of the show’s magic. Once Big Brother concluded, Goldman sought a new creative outlet. That’s when he and his friend Steve Greig teamed up to produce a comedic web series—something that began as a stand-up routine and evolved into an online pilot.
The response, Goldman says, was “amazing,” partly because releasing content online allows for a sense of creative freedom that’s hard to find in network television. “We don’t have to worry about censors. We can just experiment, have fun, and see what sticks.” Producing a web show, however, comes with a different pace and smaller crew. Goldman, accustomed to the giant set pieces and live-production energy of Big Brother, now finds himself handling much of the writing and producing alongside Greig. It’s a hands-on process that feels both challenging and liberating.
That creative spark is fueled by a wide range of comedic influences—from classic Monty Python sketches to modern stand-up specials. Goldman sees the internet as the perfect testing ground for new material, and while he’s open to pitching the show to a TV network or comedy channel in the future, he’s in no rush to give up the independence he enjoys right now. “It’s really exciting to release an episode whenever we want,” he says. “We can get immediate feedback from fans, and that helps shape the show as we go.”
Looking ahead, Goldman remains open to bigger projects. He hasn’t ruled out a return to traditional TV, and hosting remains one of his favorite roles—whether that’s radio, talk shows, or something entirely new. For now, though, he’s focused on his online comedic adventure. “I’ve got a lot of ideas in the works,” he teases, hinting at future projects. “It’s just a matter of finding the right time and the right platform.”
As for the fans who remember him from Big Brother, Goldman offers nothing but gratitude. “That show was a blast, but this new direction is a chance to push boundaries and do something fresh,” he says. He encourages everyone to check out his pilot online for a glimpse of the fun. Whether or not he ends up back on mainstream television, Goldman is simply happy to be exploring new territory. He’s still the voice that viewers know and love—only now, he’s using it to make people laugh in new and unexpected ways.
