The Collection with Brad Gilmore

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Jacob Lofland, one of the breakout stars of Landman. Lofland talks about stepping into the gritty, high-stakes world of West Texas oil, working within Taylor Sheridan’s larger universe, and what it takes to bring authenticity to a story rooted in power, money, and survival. From his journey as an actor to the pressure of anchoring scenes in a modern Americ...

This week on the podcast, we’re heading into the final frontier with a conversation all about Star Trek — its legacy, its future, and why the franchise continues to resonate across generations. From big ideas about exploration and identity to the responsibility that comes with stepping into such an iconic universe, this episode digs into what makes Star Trektimeless. Whether you’ve been watching s...

This week on the podcast, we’re heading into the final frontier with a conversation all about Star Trek — its legacy, its future, and why the franchise continues to resonate across generations. From big ideas about exploration and identity to the responsibility that comes with stepping into such an iconic universe, this episode digs into what makes Star Trektimeless. Whether you’ve been watching s...

This week on the podcast, we’re heading into the final frontier with a conversation all about Star Trek — its legacy, its future, and why the franchise continues to resonate across generations. From big ideas about exploration and identity to the responsibility that comes with stepping into such an iconic universe, this episode digs into what makes Star Trektimeless. Whether you’ve been watching s...

This week on the podcast, we’re boldly going into the next era of the Star Trek universe with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter, stars of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Giamatti talks about undergoing a dramatic transformation to play a Klingon and what drew him to the expanding Star Trek mythos, while Hunter breaks down stepping into command as a Starfleet captain and the responsibility that comes wi...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Brenton Thwaites to discuss his latest film, We Bury the Dead, a haunting and emotionally driven story about loss, survival, and what it means to keep going when everything familiar has fallen away. Thwaites opens up about the emotional and physical demands of the role, how the film blends genre tension with deeply human storytelling, and what drew him to...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Daisy Ridley to talk about her latest film, We Bury the Dead, a haunting and emotionally grounded exploration of grief, survival, and human connection. Ridley discusses what drew her to the project, how the film balances genre elements with deeply personal storytelling, and the emotional weight of portraying a character navigating loss in a broken world. W...

Business leader and trailblazer Cheryl McKissack Daniel joins the show to talk about the PBS docuseries The Black Family That Built America. We explore her family’s extraordinary legacy in construction, their impact on American history, and how her story continues to inspire future generations. The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2025 Gilmore Media LLC. Al...

The Chronology of Water is a 2025 biographical psychological drama film written for the screen, co-produced, and directed by Kristen Stewart in her feature film directorial debut, based on the 2011 book of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch . It stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch, along with Thora Birch , Susannah Flood, Tom Sturridge , Kim Gordon , Michael Epp, Earl Cave , Esmé Creed-Miles , and Jim...

On this episode of The Collection, we sit down with Paul Feig to talk about comedy, craft, and a career built on character-first storytelling. From redefining ensemble comedy to balancing heart with humor, Feig reflects on his creative philosophy, the discipline behind directing, and why tone matters as much as punchlines. It’s a conversation about leadership on set, trusting performers, and how g...

On this episode of The Collection, we’re joined by the iconic Fran Drescher to discuss her role in Marty Supreme and her return to the screen in a project that blends character, ambition, and sharp observation. Fran reflects on choosing roles at this stage of her career, working within a distinctive creative vision, and how comedy, authority, and humanity often live in the same space. It’s a thoug...

On this episode of The Collection, we sit down with Danny Gardner to talk about movement, performance, and his work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Danny shares what it takes to bring classic characters to life through choreography, the discipline behind the spectacle, and how storytelling lives not just in dialogue—but in motion. It’s a conversation about craft, collaboration, and the unseen wo...

When Jess takes her baby to hospital with an unexplained head injury, her close friend, A&E doctor Liz, makes the excruciating decision to call social services, igniting an explosive chain of events. The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2025 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved. For inquiries, contact Brad at bradgilmore@cantwaitforever.com or visit b...

Alan Wray Tudyk ( /ˈtjuːdɪk/ TEW-dik ; [1] born March 16, 1971) [2] [3] is an American actor. His film work includes roles in 28 Days (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001), Firefly (2002), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), voice and motion capture for Sonny in I, Robot (2004), and 3:10 to Yuma (2007). He starred in the black comedy horror film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010). Tudyk has also appe...

Jonathan Joseph Heder is an American actor and producer who is best known for his portrayal of the awkward character Napoleon Dynamite in the 2004 comedy film. He won MTV Movie Awards for Breakthrough Male Performance and Best Musical Performance for his role, and also voiced the character in the animated series.  The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2025 G...

The Family McMullen is a 2025 American comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Edward Burns . It serves as the sequel to The Brothers McMullen (1995). Connie Britton , Burns and Michael McGlone reprise their roles from the first film, alongside Tracee Ellis Ross , Halston Sage , Juliana Canfield , Pico Alexander , and Brian d'Arcy James . The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A pr...

Eric Noone begins a forbidden romance with Rose Davenport, the lady of the house at a posh English manor. When an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed, leaving Rose and her family's future uncertain. Fackham Hall is a 2025 period slapstick comedy parody film [4] directed by Jim O'Hanlon and co-written by Jimmy Carr , Patrick Carr, and The Dawson Brothers . [5] The film stars Thomasin McKenzi...

Eric Noone begins a forbidden romance with Rose Davenport, the lady of the house at a posh English manor. When an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed, leaving Rose and her family's future uncertain. Fackham Hall is a 2025 period slapstick comedy parody film [4] directed by Jim O'Hanlon and co-written by Jimmy Carr , Patrick Carr, and The Dawson Brothers . [5] The film stars Thomasin McKenzi...

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock is a holiday special that premiered globally on on December 5, 2025. The special is part of the modern reboot series, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, produced by .  The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2025 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved. For inquiries, contact Brad at bradgilmore@cantwaitforever.com or visit bradgilmo...

The First Snow at Fraggle Rock is a recent holiday special (released December 5, 2025) in which Gobo plays a central role as his writer's block threatens the Fraggles' holiday traditions. The special is available to stream on Apple TV The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore. A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2025 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved. For inquiries, contact Brad at bradgilmore...

A wildly entertaining book by one of the world’s most obsessed and informed fans of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host Over the course of his thirty-year career hosting The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson appeared on some 4,500 broadcasts, interviewed over 25,000 guests, and solidif...

On this episode of The Collection, we turn our focus to Jade Cargill and her arrival on wrestling’s biggest stage, WWE WrestleMania. From her undeniable presence and physical dominance to the expectations that come with being positioned as a generational star, we examine what WrestleMania represents for Jade at this moment in her career. This is a conversation about aura, presentation, pressure—an...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Will Arnett and Laura Dern to talk about Is This Thing On?, the 2025 comedy-drama directed by Bradley Cooper. Arnett and Dern discuss playing a couple navigating an amicable divorce while learning how to redefine themselves as individuals and co-parents. The conversation explores how humor becomes a coping mechanism, how vulnerability shapes the film’s emo...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Mads Mikkelsen and visionary creator Bryan Fuller to talk about Dust Bunny, a haunting new film that blends psychological tension with striking visual storytelling. Mikkelsen and Fuller dive into the film’s unsettling atmosphere, the collaboration between actor and director, and how Dust Bunny explores fear, obsession, and the things we choose to ignore un...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Tracee Ellis Ross and Juliana Canfield to talk about The Family McMullen, a heartfelt new project that explores generational bonds, identity, and the complicated dynamics that hold families together. Ross and Canfield discuss bringing authenticity to their performances, navigating layered family relationships on screen, and why stories like The Family McMu...