Ken Burns (born July 29, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York) is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker renowned for his in-depth explorations of American history and culture. A graduate of Hampshire College, he co-founded Florentine Films and gained prominence with his 1990 series The Civil War, which introduced the “Ken Burns effect”—a technique of panning and zooming over still images. His extensive body of work includes Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The Vietnam War (2017), and Country Music (2019), among others. Burns’s documentaries are celebrated for their meticulous research, compelling narratives, and rich use of archival materials. His recent projects, such as The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) and The American Buffalo (2023), continue to reflect his commitment to illuminating the complexities of American history. In 2025, he expanded his scope with a documentary on Leonardo da Vinci, showcasing his versatility in storytelling. Burns’s contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy and Grammy Awards, and a National Humanities Medal. 

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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.