The Buzz - BuzzWorthy Radio

Since 2007, The Buzz has been one of the most consistent voices in entertainment media. Hosted by Signal Award & Astra Award-winning interviewer NaVell J. Lee, this podcast delivers exclusive conversations with actors, filmmakers, and creators from across film & television. From red carpets and film festivals like SXSW & SBIFF to studio press days and intimate one-on-ones, NaVell goes beyond the headlines to uncover the craft, story, and person behind the work. Nearly 500 episodes in and still finding new angles. What entertainment coverage sounds like when someone actually does the homework.

The Buzz - BuzzWorthy Radio is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 531 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Buzz - BuzzWorthy Radio, a tv show with 531 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Amanda Brugel on 'Dark Matter,' Career-Defining Choices and Representation

  Oct 2, 20267 minS20

  What if one moment completely changed the trajectory of your life? Amanda Brugel joins The Buzz to talk Dark Matter and why the quieter, deeply personal Episode 5 became one of her favorites of the season. We also explore a pivotal piece of career advice that changed how Amanda saw herself as an actor — leading to a realization that perfectly connects her own story to the questions at the heart of Dark Matter . Amanda also opens up about expanding beyond the roles she once envisioned for herself, representation for actors of color, and her responsibility to portray multifaceted women she recognizes in the real world. Sometimes a conversation about alternate lives becomes surprisingly personal.

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  Episode #4

  Theo Rossi on Bruton, Sons of Anarchy, Legends & the Fight for Original Thought

  Sep 24, 202628 minS20

  Theo Rossi joins NaVell J. Lee for a wide-ranging conversation about Bruton , revisiting Sons of Anarchy , the upcoming Legends , and his new film Come With Me . Rossi reflects on Juice and Jax's unforgettable final conversation on Sons of Anarchy and why that scene continues to resonate with fans years later. He also takes us inside Bruton , from researching the real Bryan Bruton and filming inside prisons to portraying a man confronting accountability, survival, fatherhood and forgiveness. Plus, Rossi offers a tease of Legends and his reunion with Charlie Hunnam and his former Sons castmates before diving into Come With Me and a larger conversation about social media, conformity, influence and why original thought has become increasingly difficult. It all leads to an unexpected discussion about podcasting, finding your own voice, and what happens when people start looking to everyone else to tell them what to think.

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  Episode #3

  BONUS: Michael O’Keefe & Elizabeth A. Davis on A Break in the Rain

  Sep 24, 20267 minS20

  Michael O’Keefe and Elizabeth A. Davis join NaVell J. Lee for a special bonus conversation about A Break in the Rain and the healing power of music. O’Keefe discusses Jake’s journey through grief and the unexpected connection that begins to bring him back to the people he loves, while Davis explores the bond between Jake and Catriona and how music allows them to express what words alone cannot. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Davis reveals the story behind “Empty Boots,” a song she wrote about her grandfather and his struggle to tell his children that he loved them—and how the song has since brought healing to her own family. It’s a conversation about grief, love, connection, and the extraordinary ability of music to help us say what sometimes cannot be said.

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  Episode #2

  ‘American Hostage’ with Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers & Adam Arkin + ‘Knife Edge’ Host Jesse Burgess

  Sep 23, 202612 minS20

  Two very different stories. One episode of The Buzz . First, Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers and Adam Arkin join NaVell J. Lee to discuss MGM+’s American Hostage , including the series’ distinctive split-screen storytelling, recreating moments from the real-life hostage crisis and finding the balance between historical accuracy and dramatization. Then, Knife Edge host Jesse Burgess talks about the new season of the culinary series, getting viewers emotionally invested in the chefs pursuing Michelin stars, and why everyone can consider themselves a foodie. American Hostage is now streaming on MGM+. Knife Edge Season 2 premieres September 25 on Apple TV.

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  Episode #1

  Season 20 Premiere: Chris Hardwick on Podcasting, Fatherhood & Finding Your Voice

  Sep 22, 202647 minS20

  The Buzz kicks off its milestone 20th season with comedian, actor, television host and longtime podcaster Chris Hardwick. In a wide-ranging conversation with NaVell J. Lee, Hardwick reflects on his return to podcasting, how becoming a father changed his relationship with work, and why questions about quality of life have become more important than chasing the next career high. The two longtime podcasters also look back at how dramatically the medium has evolved since its earliest days—from explaining what a podcast even was and recording episodes onto physical media to today's world of video podcasts and creators carrying entire studios in their pockets. But the conversation ultimately comes back to something much simpler: listening. Hardwick and Lee discuss abandoning the script when a genuine connection happens, treating guests as people rather than content, and why authentic human moments remain the "secret sauce" of podcasting. Plus, Hardwick reflects on fatherhood, his upcoming comedy special and the joy of experiencing the world again through his daughter. Season 20 starts here.

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