James Ashcroft & Alex North, "The Whisper Man"

The director and the novelist behind Netflix's chilling new psychological thriller sit down together. New Zealand filmmaker James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark, The Rule of Jenny Pen) helms the adaptation of Alex North's Sunday Times, New York Times and international bestseller The Whisper Man, streaming globally August 28, 2026 (Deadline). Brad and the pair get into building dread on screen, the collaboration between page and camera, that unforgettable playground rhyme, and how the town of Featherbank came to life with De Niro, Adam Scott, and Michelle Monaghan (alexnorth.co.uk).

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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.