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 emotional core, and what it was like working with Cooper in his dual role as director and creative collaborator.From midlife reinvention to the unexpected places we find purpose, this episode offers a thoughtful look at a film that balances warmth, honesty, and heart—proving that sometimes starting over can be the most meaningful act of all.
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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.
