During each episode, Steinberg interviews popular comedians from the worlds of stand-up, television, and film, showing clips from their careers.
Inside Comedy was initially intended as a feature-length documentary to be produced by Steve Carell and interviewer David Steinberg.
[4] Steinberg has also filmed interviews with Stephen Fry, Bonnie Hunt, David Koechner, Jon Lovitz, Kathy Najimy, Paula Poundstone, and Tommy Smothers.
Nancy deWolf Smith of The Wall Street Journal praised Steinberg for his interviewing: "He does not focus on himself but is exquisitely tuned in to his subjects, many of whom he knows well.
"[6] Eric Gould of The Phoenix commented that "Steinberg's sly, understated style gave us a brilliant glimpse into comedy minds put on the spot, and artists at the top of the heap.