About Us

800 Pound Gorilla Media, founded in 2016, is one of the world’s leading comedy media companies specializing in the production, distribution, and marketing of stand-up comedy specials.

The company has produced or distributed acclaimed projects like Mark Normand’s Out To Lunch and Matt Rife’s Only Fans, as well as specials for major streamers including two-time Emmy-nominated special, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, Leanne Morgan’s I’m Every Woman on Netflix and Sean Patton’s Number One on Peacock. Distribution partners include industry giants Nate Bargatze’s Nateland, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network, Bill Burr & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy, as well as legacy label, Clown Jewels, which houses works from legends like Lucille Ball, Robin Williams, The Smothers Brothers, and Bob Newhart. 

Committed to delivering the best in comedy to a global audience, 800 Pound Gorilla Media leverages innovation and transparency to enhance the human experience through shared laughter. Headquartered in Nashville with team members worldwide and an international division in London, the company invites comedy lovers to connect on 800poundgorillamedia.com, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

VALUES

Transparency:

No funny business at this funny business— we take transparency seriously.

Community:

We are an inclusive jungle that shows an inherent respect for all Gorillas, inviting growth, collaboration and global giggling.

Innovation:

Relentlessly striving to perfect our proprietary blend of talent, tech, and tomfoolery.

Fun:

We work with the funniest people on the planet FOR the funniest people on the planet.

North Star:

Improving the human experience through shared laughter.

 

Meet The Team

Ian Adkins
Ian Adkins
Founding Member
Marc Atkinson
Marc Atkinson
Post Production Supervisor / Production Specialist
Mike Bannon
Mike Bannon
CFO
Rebekah Bitzer
Rebekah Bitzer
Bookkeeper
Ryan Bitzer
Ryan Bitzer
Co-Founder
Beto Carabjal
Beto Carabjal
Director of Distribution
Neva Duckworth
Neva Duckworth
Business Affairs Assistant
Lynn Edwards
Lynn Edwards
Production Manager
Evan Gilbreath
Evan Gilbreath
Marketing Coordinator
Damion Greiman
Damion Greiman
Co-Founder
Tony Grotticelli
Tony Grotticelli
General Manager
Ginger Hardwick
Ginger Hardwick
YouTube Channel Manager
Katie Hostettler
Katie Hostettler
Creative Development
Jess Ives
Jess Ives
Distribution Coordinator
Anthony Leo
Anthony Leo
Founding Member
Marcus Lustig
Marcus Lustig
Creative Development
Ashley Marcangelo
Ashley Marcangelo
Head of Accounting
Mick Mattson
Mick Mattson
Audience Development Coordinator
Mike Merryfield
Mike Merryfield
Audio Editor
Diana Moreno
Diana Moreno
Content Manager / Production Specialist
Rachel Nicks
Rachel Nicks
Royalty Analyst
Lilly Owens
Lilly Owens
Marketing & PR Coordinator
Emily Patton
Emily Patton
Post-Production Coordinator
Laura Rouxel
Laura Rouxel
Head of UK Comedy
Matt Schuler
Matt Schuler
800 Pound Gorilla Productions
Dave Shamban
Dave Shamban
Production Editor
Neil Visel
Neil Visel
Audio Manager
Nick Yacovazzi
Nick Yacovazzi
Director of Projects
Anestassia Yu
Anestassia Yu
Head of Royalties and Data Analytics
Amanda Zuckerman
Amanda Zuckerman
Director of Marketing