Los Angeles-based comedian Whitmer Thomas is debuting his very first hour-long stand-up comedy special with HBO. Titled "Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One," Thomas combines deeply personal and provocative stand-up with original songs in the speical. Taped at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge straddling the state line between Florida and Alabama, the comic’s hometown serves as a backdrop for The Golden One’s unique mix of storytelling, comedy, music and documentary. BUILD is a live interview series like no other—a chance for fans to sit inches away from some of today’s biggest names in entertainment, tech, fashion and business as they share the stories behind their projects and passions. Every conversation yields insights, inspiration and plenty of surprises as moderators and audience members ask questions. It all happens several times a day live and live-streamed on BUILDseries.com. Follow us: TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/BUILDseriesNYC FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BUILDseriesNYC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BUILDseriesNYC #BUILDseries #Interview"