Show notes
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.
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.
