Christie Lee Brinkley is an American model, author, and illustrator. She became famous for her Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers in 1979, 1980, and 1981, and has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide. Brinkley also starred in Billy Joel's 1983 "Uptown Girl" music video and made her film debut in National Lampoon's Vacation the same year. She's also known for her 25-year contract with CoverGirl, one of the longest modeling contracts in history.

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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.