This week, we’re joined by Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and showrunner Abe Sylvia (George & Tammy, The Eyes of Tammy Faye) to talk about his dazzling Apple TV+ comedy, Palm Royale.Set in 1969 Palm Beach, Palm Royale follows the ambitious and endlessly charming Maxine Simmons — played by Kristen Wiig — as she schemes her way into the most exclusive social circles in America. With a cast that includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, the series blends satire, style, and heart into a vivid exploration of ambition, class, and reinvention.Abe opens up about crafting the show’s golden-era glamour, building complex women who wield charm as power, and how Palm Royale uses comedy to expose the social hierarchies that still shape our world today.From couture to chaos, Palm Royale is as funny as it is fearless — and Abe Sylvia gives us a front-row seat to how it all came together.

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Brad Gilmore is a Houston-based multimedia personality, author, and producer who has built a career at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and storytelling. Known to fans as The BOAT (“Best of All Time”), Brad has hosted and produced programming across ESPN Radio, CW39 Houston, and Reality of Wrestling alongside WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.He is the creator and host of The Collection, a podcast where he sits down with some of the most influential figures in film, television, and music. Brad is also an accomplished author, with forthcoming titles including Why We Love Back to the Future: 40 Years of Fandom, Flux Capacitors, and Timeless Adventures (Mango Publishing, 2025). His interviews, live events, and media work reflect his passion for pop culture and his gift for making conversations both insightful and entertaining.Beyond the microphone, Brad is committed to building platforms that spotlight creativity, amplify voices, and connect communities through media.