Spike Lee is an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, producer, and writer whose work has defined and challenged American cinema for over 35 years. Through his company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, he has delivered landmark films including She’s Gotta Have It, Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, 25th Hour, Inside Man, BlacKkKlansman (Oscar: Adapted Screenplay), and Da 5 Bloods. Lee’s trademark mix of kinetic style, incisive humor, and social critique has made him a cultural force beyond film—as an author, documentarian, and longtime NYU Tisch professor. A proud Brooklynite and lifelong Knicks fan, he continues to mentor new voices and push the medium forward.

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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.