In this captivating episode, Academy Award–winning director Bill Condon and breakout star Tonatiuh dive deep into their bold and breathtaking reimagining of Kiss of the Spider Woman.Condon — known for his masterful storytelling and emotional precision — shares how he approached updating this timeless story of love, confinement, and identity for a new generation. Tonatiuh offers a moving perspective on embodying a role that dances between vulnerability and strength, illusion and truth.Together, they discuss the film’s visual style, musical influences, and the delicate balance between political tension and personal transformation that defines this haunting adaptation.Poetic, passionate, and profoundly human, Kiss of the Spider Woman is more than a film — it’s an experience. And this episode reveals the artistry, emotion, and vision behind one of the year’s most daring cinematic works.

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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.