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Send us Fan Mail MIKE STEEZE is his most common name. "Steeze," "M. Anthony," "Tony" (from the friends in the Sandbox), "Tony Ranger," "Mike Ranger," "Bama (like Bomb-uh)," Lil' Tony are other names that have represented this 27-year old entrepreneur. He spent 15 years in foster care. He is a single father to his beautiful daughter A...

Send us Fan Mail MADISON KIMBALL is 24 years and the owner of her own business. Hard work and determination were the keys to success when Madison decided to open Power Lux Fitness. And this decision was made amidst a pandemic. Nothing was stopping Madison from opening a strength and conditioning facility that provides training sessions for athletes and everyday people like you and me. Get ready to...

Send us Fan Mail THE CAUSEWAY CLASSIC has produced some memorable games between its participants, UC Davis and Sac State. In 2021, the 67th Causeway Classic may be the biggest showdown in the history of the rivalry. Both teams are 8-2. The winner will probably receive a first-round bye in the upcoming playoffs while the loser will have to go on the road as a lower seed with a much steeper hill to...

Send us Fan Mail ERIC + EMILY HAYS are the owners of Chateau Davell Winery in El Dorado County. So how does this couple set themselves apart from the over 1700 wineries that exist in the state of California? Small batch sustainable wines made with LOVE. Couldn't have said it any better. The Hays are considered the "GREENEST WINERY AROUND." The winery is 100 percent sustainable. And...

Send us Fan Mail Changing it up this week. Talking sports with my two boys Toph and Max Buzzard. Truly a great moment! We hit it all. The World Series, the Oakland A's, the Sacramento Kings, and the Las Vegas Raiders. And of course, some fantasy football and basketball. In today's episode of Experience the Buzz , our conversation hits THREE areas:  Segment 1 | Baseball ⚾️   Worlds Serie...

Send us Fan Mail KAYTE CHRISTENSEN-HUNTER is part of history when it comes to women broadcasting in the NBA. As an NBA fan I think of Doris Burke who in 2017, was ESPN's first woman appointed to become a full-time NBA game analyst. Kayte has quietly done every role thinkable in her 15 years with the Sacramento Kings. And now she has her dream job as the team's TV color analyst. In today&...

Send us Fan Mail LEO BEAS is the content creator and force behind COWBELL KINGDOM . This multi-media enterprise is a great resource for inside information on the NBA's Sacramento Kings as well as other sports.  COWBELL KINGDOM has a strong following on Instagram and Twitter. It features a podcast as well as a You Tube Channel. He is my Kings resource and should be yours, too. In today's...

Send us Fan Mail HOSPICE is usually viewed as a scary word. The truth is that many of us don't know what hospice entails for families and those receiving the care. I can tell you first hand, it made a difference in my mom's life. Having battled cancer for over 30 years, hospice created a peaceful and comfortable environment that allowed me to spend the final days with my mom. It made ALL...

Send us Fan Mail JUSTIN WALTER is not your normal 15-year old. First of all ... his gift is playing the guitar 🎸and his talent is out of this world 🌍. Beyond that, it is what he is doing with his gift that makes Justin a young man that you want to root for in today's world. I feel confident that you will see what I see after you listen to Justin talk about his love for the guitar, the blues...

Send us Fan Mail PAM WHITEHEAD was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2000. Whitehead battled and beat cancer. But what happens after the battle? Pam recognized a need for cancer survivors, especially when it came to physical fitness. During her research, Whitehead became a part of the Livestrong Foundation. In 2004, Pam received a $5000 award for her outreach efforts. She took the money and began T...

Send us Fan Mail KIM GRIFFIN was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013. Her world changed. One of the results of her diagnosis was to put pen to paper. And last year, she published a book called "#CURIOUS CONNECTIONS - Raising Boys to Men." The book showcases 18 stories involving her two sons, Brien and Matthew. Today's episode definitely centers around the book, but also serves...

Send us Fan Mail JACKIE WADA has a gift.  Wada, who is a Sacramento native, has built a successful business in both basketball and art. Wada is the founder of Wada Life Basketball Training as well as Wada Art. Get ready to be impressed. When you hear Jackie speak about her business, you can tell that she is tapping into something bigger than basketball and art itself. She has proven to not only ha...

Send us Fan Mail SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2021  marks the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that changed America on September 11th, 2001. We ALL remember where we were. In today's episode, ETB showcases three stories. 1. LESLIE MORRIS - On the morning of 9/11, Leslie was giving a presentation with 30 colleagues on the 30th floor of the South Tower. It was supposed to be an in-and-out trip....

Send us Fan Mail ANDREA LEPORE knows how to tap into the city of Sacramento when it comes to opening restaurants in the Capital City. Lepore leads a women-based ownership that is responsible for bringing us Solomon's and the Russ Room located on the K Street mall. The space. The food. The energy. The connection. The restaurant and live entertainment space were inspired by Tower Records owner...

Send us Fan Mail AKACHI OKUGO is a Sacramento treasure in my eyes. This 27-year old is a true entrepreneur. Up top is his work in basketball as the Player Development Coach of the Sacramento Kings and Assistant Coach of the Stockton Kings. He also trains hundreds of basketball players in the 2 The Hoop Training Program led by Gus Armstead. And that just scratches the surface. Okugo is also a recor...

Send us Fan Mail CHRIS MEYER definitely embraced the Pivot during the Covid Pandemic. In less than two years, the Funeral Home Owner self-published three books. Think about that for a second. Are you thinking what I am thinking? THAT'S IMPRESSIVE. Even more impressive was how different the three books are. His latest book is set for release in September. "FOUR MONTHS ... AND A LIFETIME&q...

Send us Fan Mail IAN MCVICAR is a pretty amazing young man! At age 14, he seems wise beyond his years. This Sacramento teenager endured the Covid Pandemic like all of us and what he got out of it will blow your mind. With time on his hands, Ian created a business called "Ian6FX." His business? Making masks. Inspired by his grandparents (who loved Halloween) and later by the band Slipknot...

Send us Fan Mail I wish more kids in high school were like MITCHELL YOUKER. The Senior from Christian Brothers High School combined his fascination for seeing the country and government to come up with the idea called LISTENING ACROSS AMERICA. Mitchell's goal was to make this a listening tour. So, the 16-year old jumped in a car and traveled through 25 states, logging interviews and traveling...

Send us Fan Mail DAVID RICHARDS , like many of us,   found out a lot about himself as a result of the pandemic. David's story is pretty amazing. Due to the pandemic, David made a shift from running a school to starting a podcast and just recently launching his own website. He is an educator. He is a coach. He is a calming force. He leads a Men's Group that I am a part of with other men a...

Send us Fan Mail GRANT NAPEAR was the Voice of the Sacramento Kings for 32 Years and a top-rated radio show host for 26 years. Then one tweet. “ALL LIVES MATTER…EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!” This was part of a response to former Kings Player DeMarcus Cousins who asked Grant directly "What's your take on BLM?" Napear stands by his tweet, but recognizes the timing of the tweet not being good....

Send us Fan Mail GERRY LANE + JILL BENNETT are the directors of the Parochial Athletic League. The PAL is under the direction of the Diocese of Sacramento and is a sports league that offers eight different sports throughout the school year to up to 30 Diocesan schools in the greater Sacramento area and beyond. This labor of love has been a part of Lane's life for 35 years and Bennett's f...

Send us Fan Mail BARNEY CARGILE did what many people have done in their lifetime. He went on a sea cruise. The only difference with this excursion on Princess Cruises is that Barney and his family were at sea when the Covid scare first emerged back in the spring of 2020. Cargile and his family were quarantined on the ship. They were then quarantined at Travis Air Force Base before eventually retur...

Send us Fan Mail IAIN FRASER has had an amazing SOCCER ⚽️ journey! The Scottish-born Fraser was a top player of the Sacramento Knights of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. He won Defender of the Year and Coach of the Year on two occasions and was a part of the 1999 Championship team. Before his arrival, Fraser spent many years in the indoor soccer arena. And along with that, he played in the...

Send us Fan Mail J.T. Brooksby is ranked #149 in the world on the ATP Tour (Association of Tennis Professionals). And check this out. He is from Sacramento and he is just 20 years old. He just recently played at the French Open. He stands 6'4 and is ready to take his career to another level. I know that you are going to be very impressed with J.T. the individual. This conversation was a lot o...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of Experience the Buzz , I go SOLO for the fourth time in this podcast journey. I am retiring as a teacher from St. Michael's Episcopal Day School in Carmichael. It has been my home away from home for the past 26 years (half of my life). Today I reflect on my incredible years as a teacher! What a true gift to have been in this profession! And while thi...