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At the premiere of Falling , NaVell J. Lee catches up with Archie Renaux, KJ Apa, and Isabel May for three conversations about love, friendship, forgiveness, and discovering who you are. Archie discusses Johnny's second coming of age and how becoming a young father shaped his own understanding of maturity. KJ talks about forgiveness, reuniting with Isabel after their unrealized Wonder Twins co...

Heather Tom returns to The Buzz ahead of the Daytime Emmy Awards. The six-time Emmy winner opens up about receiving two nominations this year, including recognition as both Lead Actress and as part of The Bold and the Beautiful writing team. We also look ahead to another huge milestone: 2027 marks 20 years since Heather debuted as Katie Logan. Heather dives into Katie's evolution, why the char...

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...

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...

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. Th...

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 se...

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 pod...

The Buzz goes backstage at the Emmys for conversations with some of the night’s biggest winners. Tom Pelphrey reflects on a 22-year acting journey, discovering his purpose at 14 and why acting has become inseparable from who he is. Allison Janney looks back on her longtime friendship with Bradley Whitford and what it has meant to reunite with her former West Wing costar. Then, Stephen Colbert answ...

Twenty-five years after September 11, the stories of those who lived through that day remain essential. At the Tribeca Festival, NaVell J. Lee sits down with 9/11 survivor Debbie St. John and 9/11: Reunited producer Louis Lee Ray for two deeply personal conversations about memory, survival and the people whose lives became forever connected on September 11, 2001. St. John reflects on how the attac...

Rodrigo Santoro joins NaVell J. Lee on The Buzz to talk about his role as Damien Zaldivar in Runner and why he wanted to create a villain who couldn't simply be labeled “bad.” Santoro breaks down the character's vulnerability, unpredictability and surprising playfulness, including the improvisations that made it into the final film. Then, the conversation takes an unexpected and deeply per...

What if the perfect world doesn't exist? On this episode of The Buzz , I sit down with Dark Matter stars Alice Braga and Dayo Okeniyi for two conversations exploring the choices, identities and alternate realities at the heart of the Apple TV series. Alice Braga reflects on the “what ifs” we carry through life, why there may be no perfect choice, and how Amanda's journey—and a memorable Se...

To celebrate 60 years of Star Trek , The Buzz is reaching into the archives for a special conversation with Marina Sirtis, beloved by generations of fans as Counselor Deanna Troi. Originally recorded several years ago, Marina joins NaVell J. Lee for a conversation reflecting on her incredible journey through the Star Trek universe, her experiences as part of Star Trek: The Next Generation , and th...

What makes an opening title impossible to skip? At Televerse, The Buzz catches up with BigStar EVP Carson Hood and Creative Director Doug Appleton for a conversation about the art, emotion and nostalgia behind memorable opening sequences. Hood explains why creatives working with beloved franchises like Marvel “can’t be a poser,” how quickly a title sequence needs to capture an audience and why hon...

Ethan Suplee is getting ready to reunite with the cast of Mallrats at Super Jersey Comic Expo — but our conversation goes far beyond the View Askewniverse. Ethan joins me to talk about the lasting bond between the Mallrats cast and Kevin Smith, why returning to a movie that is now more than 30 years old feels like no time has passed, and why he says there is essentially nothing he would ever say n...

John Candy may be gone, but the love for him has never disappeared. At Televerse 26, NaVell J. Lee catches up with director Colin Hanks, producer Sean Stuart and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan to discuss John Candy: I Like Me , the documentary exploring the life, career and legacy of the beloved comedian. Jennifer Candy-Sullivan reveals how a short Ryan Reynolds and Maximum Effort tribute to John Candy u...

The Abbott Elementary cast brought plenty to talk about at Televerse 26! NaVell J. Lee catches up with Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and Janelle James for three very different conversations about the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy. Quinta Brunson reveals why getting Marcello Hernández onto Abbott Elementary is easier said than done—and confirms that the Saturday Night Live star has been pressing...

We're going back to the Televerse red carpet for a special bonus episode of The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio featuring three very different conversations with Patrick Ball, Henry Czerny and Kareem Rahma. First, Patrick Ball of The Pitt talks with NaVell J. Lee about the show's portrayal of healthcare workers, the compartmentalization that can come with working in emergency medicine, and Langdon...

Fifteen years after Revenge premiered on ABC, the cast reunited at Televerse 26—and NaVell J. Lee was there to catch up with the stars who made the Hamptons one of television's most unforgettable battlegrounds. In this special Televerse 26 edition of The BUZZ, NaVell reunites with Emily VanCamp, Gabriel Mann, Nick Wechsler and Connor Paolo to reflect on the show's enduring fandom, their me...

Two former soap opera stars are now steamrolling the primetime landscape! In this special five-minute Televerse bonus episode, NaVell J. Lee reunites with Tom Pelphrey ( Guiding Light ) and Justin Hartley ( Passions ) to talk about their remarkable journeys from daytime television to some of primetime's biggest shows. Pelphrey reflects on his long journey since Guiding Light , the gratitude he...

NaVell J. Lee catches up with Shrinking stars Jason Segel, Jessica Williams and Michael Urie on the Televerse red carpet to talk about Season 3 and the emotional performances behind some of the show's biggest moments. Jason Segel discusses Jimmy's intense confrontation with Harrison Ford's character, another deeply personal scene involving Alice, and his philosophy of approaching emoti...

Brian O’Halloran is coming back to New Jersey for a very special Mallrats reunion at Super Jersey Expo on August 29! The actor best known for playing Dante Hicks in Kevin Smith’s Clerks joins The BUZZ to talk about reuniting with his Mallrats castmates, his many Hicks characters throughout Kevin Smith’s films and the emotional decision to bring Dante’s story to an end in Clerks III . But that'...

BuzzWorthy Radio heads to the Paley Center for Media for a special conversation with the hosts of The Pivot Podcast — Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder. Over the past five years, The Pivot has become one of the most recognizable athlete-led podcasts by creating honest conversations that go beyond sports. During this exclusive interview, the trio discusses the foundation behind the show...

Before Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra became one of gaming's most anticipated Marvel titles, actor Drew Moerlein joined me for a candid conversation about stepping into the role of Captain America. In this archived interview from April 2024, Drew reflects on landing one of the most iconic characters in entertainment, the evolution of performance capture, balancing acting with producing, and why tr...

Are podcast awards actually worth the investment—or are they just another expense for creators? On this episode of The Buzz , host NaVell J. Lee welcomes Cameron Stack , founder of Recognized. FM , for an in-depth conversation about the evolving world of podcast awards, industry recognition, and what success really looks like for independent creators. Together, they explore the biggest podcast awa...

What happens when assassins aren't supposed to fall in love? On this episode of The Buzz , host NaVell J. Lee sits down with Calam Lynch and Savannah Steyn to discuss Prime Video's action-comedy thriller Ride or Die . Savannah reacts to Queenie's shocking twists throughout the season, while Calam shares why Sam's journey is ultimately about choosing love over duty. Together, they d...