Experience The Buzz

Send us Fan Mail HOST STEVE BUZZARD and BANTER BRO (and son) MAX BUZZARD get the first crack at discussing the Sacramento Kings making the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 16 years. The streak was the longest in sports (which now belongs to the NFL New York Jets with 12 straight non-playoff seasons) until the Kings playoff-clinching 120-80 win over the Portland Trailblazers. Other topics on toda...

Send us Fan Mail HOST STEVE BUZZARD and PRODUCER MICHAEL KNOBBE are the force behind Sacramento's rising podcast called Experience the Buzz. With over 100 guests who have been the show, ETB takes a pause. A pause to reflect on the podcasts beginnings and where ETB is headed. And the episode comes with a little twist. Knobbe is the host and Buzzard will do his best not to step on his toes. Fun...

Send us Fan Mail SARINA PAULSON is an entrepreneur and small business owner you need to hear. Paulson, who attended St. Mel, St. Francis, and Sac State, is the owner of the successful Willo Salons in Sacramento, Roseville, Fair Oaks, and Elk Grove. Her success is no secret. Starting in November 2019, Willo Salons has quickly become a household name in the areas it represents. It all started by wat...

Send us Fan Mail SARINA PAULSON is an entrepreneur and small business owner you need to hear. Paulson, who attended St. Mel, St. Francis, and Sac State, is the owner of the successful Willo Salons in Sacramento, Roseville, Fair Oaks, and Elk Grove. Her success is no secret. Starting in November 2019, Willo Salons has quickly become a household name in the areas it represents. It all started by wat...

Send us Fan Mail STEVIE MAITA is just 11 years old. When he was eight years old, he started going to the golf range with his grandpa. That sparked a passion that now has resulted in three years of tournament play. He has two Hole-in-Ones! His first tournament win was at Bing Maloney. He played in 41 tournaments last year that included trips to Texas, Washington, and a lot of stints in San Diego. A...

Send us Fan Mail AMY BROWN is the CEO and Founder of Instaphysique. Brown has carved her niche in Sacramento with a unique fitness experience that involves the MEGAFORMER. Instaphysique has two locations in Sacramento and Roseville. For seven years and running, Brown has navigated through a pandemic. Brown was inspired by the Lagree Fitness Method that Amy was introduced to in 2006 while she lived...

Send us Fan Mail BEN LANDERS loves teaching Physical Education. The passion that started in 2007 in South Carolina has developed into something very special. Not only does he teach K-5 P.E. to a school of 500 kids at River Springs Elementary, but he has served many PE teachers across the world with his creation of THE PE SPECIALIST . Developed in 2014, Landers started putting all of his work throu...

Send us Fan Mail SAM MAYO knew at a very young age that his life was going to have to do with Disneyland. Loaded with great memories as a kid turned into becoming a cast member for the Happiest Place on Earth in January 2020. So what does that look like? And what is the journey entail? Today we find that out. In fact, Mayo left the lovely confines of Disneyland and California Adventure to move to...

Send us Fan Mail JIM SWANEY is my brother-in-law. Have you figured out the pattern? Three family members. All three are pastors. Jim is Tyler Swaney's father and Craig Olson's father-in-law. Pretty impressive, huh? Yet, their stories are all completely different in terms of how they got to where they are today. For Jim, being the pastor of a church was something he always wanted to do, b...

Send us Fan Mail CRAIG OLSON is my nephew-in-law. Like my nephew Tyler Swaney, Craig is also a pastor. In six years, he will be the Senior Pastor of Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, California. Where Tyler knew he wanted to be a pastor, Craig has a different story. And that's what makes today's conversation so good. A Southern California native, Craig's journey brought him and...

Send us Fan Mail TYLER SWANEY is my nephew. At 33, he is currently the Senior Campus Pastor for Bayside Church in Orange County. Tyler's infectious energy and positivity combined with his faith have been the catalyst for this amazing journey. He knew at a young age that this is what he would be doing. He grew up in the church. His father Jim is a pastor. Along with his mother Lisa, Tyler expe...

Send us Fan Mail JON ROOT is the HYPE guy! He did it successfully for the Oakland A's (as the Pie Guy), Azusa Pacific (he led the Zu Student Fan Section), the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Single A for L.A. Dodgers), and the San Jose Sharks. Root, a Del Oro High School Graduate, LOVES sports! That was going to be his career. And then Covid hit. And then the division happened. Jon is unashamed to s...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 106 is a perfect time to catch up with one-half of the Banter Bros Max Buzzard. Father and son are talking sports. We hit it all! Kings, World Cup, Baseball, Las Vegas Raiders, USC, and Sac State (Stingers Up!). Heavy Metal Thunder makes its return with a look at a classic -- Sacramento's own Tesla and their 1986 debut album "Mechanical Resonance."   Our BAN...

Send us Fan Mail SCOTT ABBOTT heads up an amazing team  at the Sacramento Running Association that organizes the California International Marathon. The CIM takes place the first Sunday in December and has been doing so successfully for 39 years. And this year is set to break all records with over 10,000 runners to toe the start line in Folsom, California. Scott is a decorated runner himself and ha...

Send us Fan Mail KITTY O'NEAL is one of those Sacramento icons! For 37 years, O'Neal has been gracing us with her golden tones as the host of the afternoon news from 4-7 p.m. on KFBK 1530 AM (and 93.1 FM) in Sacramento. In fact, Kitty was part of the 100-year celebration for the long-standing radio station that was celebrated earlier this year. Sacramento is special to Kitty. And that is...

Send us Fan Mail RYAN BIGELOW is wise beyond his years. At 20 years of age, Bigelow is a great representation for the Gen Z entrepreneur. Take note. A Sacramento native, but now a resident of sunny San Diego, here is what Bigelow has on his resume. Part of Juice Plus, The Move Club, Krav Maga Academy, Personal Training, Bodybuilder, Point Loma Nazarene Media Services and Chapel Tech. One more. Mus...

Send us Fan Mail KAYLA DALE loves her job! Try this on for a title. Kayla is a Risk Reduction Officer at the Amador Fire Protection District. Yes! She works in an office. This soon-to-be mother has energy and confidence. Her passion turned into starting a non-profit called SMOKECHASERS which celebrate its second year in May with a festival that mixes family fun with an engaging way to prepare for...

Send us Fan Mail JACKIE COURSEY is a LIFE COACH. Her coaching has a specialty with helping those with NEURODIVERGENT functions. What is neurodivergent? I am glad you asked. Neurodiversity describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from people whose brains don't have those differences. The possible differences...

Send us Fan Mail BRUCE + LORI ANAPOLSKY are part of an amazing family tradition. Since 1922, Julius Clothing has been in business in Sacramento. It started in 1922 when Grandfather Julius Anapolsky opened what is called a haberdashery on K Street. Bruce's parents Sam and Sharon took over the business in the 70's. Sacramento's Staple in High End Fashion was in Country Club Plaza befo...

Send us Fan Mail DANA GRAY has is ready to start a NEW adventure in real estate. After seven years in the business in the office and as an agent on a team, the Sacramento Native is starting her own team called the Gray Real Estate Team. Gray shares her exciting journey of growing up in Folsom, to traveling and modeling in Europe, to working in the office of Governor Gray Davis. How does any of tha...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 98 My podcast journey began in January 2021. Steve Buzzard loves the podcast world. With a background in broadcasting, Buzzardball was inspired by a few friends that also had podcasts (Thank you Deirdre Fitzpatrick + David Richards)! Experience the Buzz was born with one thought in mind ... spotlight ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, and PERSONALITIES from the Capital...

Send us Fan Mail DEIRDRE FITZPATRICK has been a fixture in Sacramento TV. Since the persistent and confident graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia arrived on the scene after her first job in Des Moines, Iowa. Since 1997, Fitzpatrick has been a part of the news team at KCRA Channel 3. She started as the Weekend News Anchor doing five hours of news on her own. That transitioned into her be...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 96 may not feature our usual guest. Instead, today you the listener will get a double dose of our newest segment, "HEAVY METAL THUNDER." Today features two classics from Metallica and Nirvana. How will they rate? And then ... (drum roll, please), the Banter Bros Toph and Max Buzzard make a return to ETB. They are fired up about fantasy football.   Our BANTER hits...

Send us Fan Mail CLIVE SAVACOOL spent over 25 years of his life as a First Responder. Five years as a paramedic was followed by time as a firefighter and then rising to the ranks of Chief Officer and eventually Fire Chief with Garden Valley Fire in South Lake Tahoe. On May 6th, 2022, Savacool decided to walk away from it all. The decision was two-fold. The grind and the stress of being a Fire Chie...

Send us Fan Mail MELISSA CAMILLERI started her career as a High School English Teacher. She loved teaching and being able to connect with her students. And then an idea that started as a fundraiser turned into a small business called Shop Compliment. That was 2011 and Melissa worked hard to ensure it was a success through fostering relationships and providing an amazing product (jewelry) and messa...