Two of the toughest women on television sit down together. Laysla De Oliveira returns as Cruz Manuelos, the former military recruit turned undercover operative, and Jill Wagner is back as Bobby, the team leader who trains her (Paramount+). With Season 3 of Lioness streaming now on Paramount+, the duo talk the show's hard-earned realism — real military praise that they "got it right" (The National Desk) — the physical toll of the work, and their on-screen bond

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

Dave Annable joins The Collection to talk Season 3 of Paramount+'s Lioness, where he's back as Dr. Neal McNamara — Joe's surgeon husband holding the family together while she disappears into the CIA's most dangerous mission yet (Paramount+). With Season 3 premiering August 2 and rolling out weekly (Parade), Dave gets into playing the man at home in a Taylor Sheridan world, working opposite Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

WWE Superstar Maxxine Dupri stops by The Collection fresh off one of the biggest heel turns of the year — siding with The Vision and helping take out her own Alpha Academy partner Otis (WWE). The former WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion (Wikipedia) talks the switch, her run on Raw, and how a model and dancer from Loomis, California became one of the most watched women on the roster.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

R-Truth brings the energy to The Collection to talk Survivor Series: WarGames coming home to Houston — the 40th annual Survivor Series, live from Daikin Park on Saturday, November 28, and the event's first return to the city since 2017 (WWE). Tickets hit Ticketmaster Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. CT, with presales starting earlier in the week (WWE). Truth and Brad get into WarGames, Houston, and one of the most beloved careers in wrestling.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

Please welcome HENRY WINKLER to the Houston Horror Film Fest - (August 7th - 9th, 2026) event!

We are thrilled to welcome Emmy Award and Golden Globe winning Henry Winkler, a true entertainment icon whose career spans generations and genres, from classic television to beloved film comedies and modern horror.

Horror fans know Winkler for his memorable role as Principal Arthur Himbry in Scream. His performance added a layer of dark humor and tension to the groundbreaking slasher, and his shocking early death remains one of the film’s most talked-about moments, setting the tone for the franchise’s bold, self-aware approach to horror.

Winkler is forever etched into pop culture history as Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli on Happy Days, one of television’s most iconic characters. His portrayal helped define an era of TV, earning him widespread acclaim and cementing his status as a cultural legend whose influence is still felt today.

Comedy audiences also adore Winkler as Coach Klein in The Waterboy, where his heartfelt and hilarious performance opposite Adam Sandler turned the character into a fan favorite. Blending warmth, vulnerability, and comedic timing, Winkler helped elevate the film into a lasting comedy classic.

Across decades of film and television, Henry Winkler has built an extraordinary career marked by versatility, longevity, and unforgettable characters, earning him a lasting place in entertainment history and the hearts of fans worldwide.

He will be signing autographs and taking photos Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the event.

Tickets are now on sale! Purchase here:
https://HoustonHorrorFilmFest2026.eventbrite.com

When:
August 7-9th, 2026

Where?
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
https://HoustonHorrorFilmFest2026.eventbrite.com
Visit our website for more information.

www.HoustonHorrorFilmFest.com



The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

Brad Gilmore talks with survival expert Bear Grylls about The Chosen in the Wild. Grylls discusses taking the cast into the wilderness, the challenges they faced, the lessons learned through adventure, and how the experience connects to the themes of the hit series.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

Peter Rosenberg joins The Collection to break down SummerSlam 2026, live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis across two nights, August 1 and 2. WWE's ESPN analyst and Hot 97 mainstay gets into Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes, and Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell. Rosenberg also talks the first SummerSlam of the ESPN era and why this two-night stadium show feels like a summer WrestleMania.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

The most-watched interviewer in wrestling stops by. Chris Van Vliet — host of Insight and a four-time Emmy winner who now takes his show on the road with live tapings — previews SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis and the stories heading into Reigns-Rollins and Punk-Rhodes. He also opens up on building the number one wrestling podcast, his wildest interview moments, and what makes talent finally drop their guard.podcast.chrisvanvlietyoutube

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

The Heartbreak Kid himself. WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels — now Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative and the man running NXT — joins The Collection for SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.

Deborah Ayorinde joins The Collection to talk Fightland, the new Starz British-boxing crime drama from 50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television. She plays Joy Marshall — wife of kingpin Kingsley Marshall and the love interest at the center of Duke Kilroy's revenge — and opens up about building her own empire on screen, her run from THEM to True Detective, and stepping into one of 2026's most talked-about ensembles (Deadline).

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.

For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.

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.