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Actor Christina Villa joins the podcast to discuss her journey from growing up in El Paso in a predominantly Mexican-American household to earning her MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School and building a career rooted in emotional truth. Christina opens up about bilingual storytelling, her standout performance in Wanted Man , working alongside Dolph Lundgren, and why portraying strong, multidime...

Rory Gibson joins The BUZZ to talk about stepping into the role of Michael Corinthos on General Hospital , his two-month journey to joining the cast, and how his time on The Young and the Restless shaped his approach. He also shares his thoughts on Noah Newman’s return and teases what’s ahead for Michael in Port Charles. Watch and listen to the full interview as we dive into storylines, recasts, a...

Claudia Black joins The BUZZ – BuzzWorthy Radio for an in-depth and revealing conversation about her powerful new role in the upcoming STARZ series Spartacus: House of Ashur , premiering December 5th. Known for her standout work in Farscape and Stargate SG-1 , Black now steps into the world of ancient Rome as Cossutia , a noblewoman navigating status, survival, and ambition in a patriarchal societ...

Director Timo Vuorensola ( Iron Sky ) and actress Elizaveta Bugulova , who stars as Chloe , join NaVell J. Lee on The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio to discuss their new sci-fi thriller ALTERED , premiering today, November 21, 2025 , in select theaters and on VOD. In this in-depth conversation, Timo breaks down the creative vision, tone, and world-building behind the film, while Elizaveta shares her expe...

Step inside the Paley Center for Media’s June 2025 celebration of Everybody Loves Raymond with this special retrospective episode of The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio . Hosted by NaVell J. Lee, this episode brings together newly captured conversations with key members of the iconic sitcom’s cast and creative team. Hear fresh reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from Lew Schneider, Cindy Chupack, Aa...

This week on BuzzWorthy Radio , NaVell J. Lee welcomed two fan-favorite talents who brought very different—but equally entertaining—projects to the mic. Actor Brandon Routh stopped by to discuss his new film Out of Order , while actor, director, and podcaster Michael Rosenbaum joined the show to talk about his laugh-out-loud children’s audiobook, The Talented Farter . Beloved for his iconic turn a...

Independent filmmaking continues to flourish thanks to storytellers unafraid to explore human complexity through distinctive creative lenses. Two standout talents gaining attention on the festival circuit are Thom Mills with his enigmatic drama Luderdale and Elena Neuman with her intimate documentary Looking Up . Though stylistically different, both films delve into resilience, identity, and our u...

It’s the end of an era! NaVell J. Lee hits the PaleyFest NY red carpet to talk with Joseph Sikora , Isaac Keys , Kris D. Lofton , and Gary Lennon about the Power Book IV: FORCE final season — legacy, brotherhood, and going out with a bang. 🎬 Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews now on The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio . #PowerBookIVForce #NaVellJLee #BuzzworthyRadio #PaleyFestNY

The BUZZ caught up with Olivia Swann, who plays Supervisory Agent Michelle Mackey on the series, "NCIS: Sydney," to discuss what's to come for the new season. This is the first spinoff from the "NCIS" franchise that takes place outside of the United States. With the third season set to debut, Swann shared what the fans can expect to see: "The action has already been ki...

As we continue our coverage from the ATX TV Festival,  The BUZZ  sat down with the creatives behind the Hallmark reality series, “Finding Mr. Christmas,” and the HULU animated sitcom, “King of the Hill.” Ben Roy, Jonathan Bennett, and Melissa Peterman talked with us about how the reality series sets it apart from other competition series, including how it does not go for the, “Gotcha,” moments. In...

The BUZZ had the pleasure of having a chat with one of the stars of the CBS Daytime soap, "Beyond the Gates," Trisha Mann-Grant. The actress, who plays villainess Dana "Leslie" Thomas, spoke with us about if fans can expect more of the character's messiness to continue in Fairmont Crest. Also, hear her speak about the scene where Leslie threw her daughter out of the house from the "Leslie" perspec...

This year marks a truly outrageous milestone—Jem and the Holograms turns 40! To celebrate, BuzzWorthy Radio welcomed singer, songwriter, and voice actress Britta Phillips, the original singing voice of Jem, to reflect on the iconic animated series that continues to inspire generations of fans. In our conversation, Britta opened up about what it was like to give voice to one of the most beloved ‘80...

Trauma expert Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, a licensed clinical psychologist, offered timely and compassionate insight into Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. She explained that while our minds may move on, our nervous systems often don’t. Traumatic experiences get stored in the body and can resurface around anniversaries or during times of heightened stress, sometimes triggering de...

In this episode of BuzzWorthy Radio, NaVell J. Lee chats with the legendary Marla Gibbs about her new project Mildred 4 a Million. Gibbs opens up about the premise of the film, reuniting with Jackee Harry on, "Days of our Lives," and some behind the scenes stories of the independent short film. 

This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Golden Girls, and what better way to celebrate than with one of the brilliant minds behind the show? In this special episode of BuzzWorthy Radio, host NaVell J. Lee chats with Emmy-winning writer and producer Marc Sotkin, who helped bring Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia to life. Marc shares his favorite memories from working on the series, writing for...

Phil Rosenthal—creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Netflix’s fan-favorite Somebody Feed Phil—sits down with me to share behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and travel adventures. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Phil’s cross-country tour and what he’s learned connecting with fans nationwide ✨ The latest season of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and the unforgettable meals along the way...

When you think of independent comedy venues making big waves, SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook Ballroom is likely at the top of the list. Known for its outdoor shows, community-driven spirit, and ability to attract top-tier talent, SoulJoel’s has become a must-visit stage for comedians and fans alike. In our latest interview, founder Joel Richardson opens up about the wild ride—from launching pop-up shows...

Last week, The BUZZ attended the 14th season of the ATX TV Festival, and it did not disappoint. From amazing panels ranging from its opening night with Seth Meyers, to a MAD MEN retrospective, this event brought out the TV fan in all of us. During the course of the four-day festival, I had the chance to sit down and interview some of the stars before and after their panels. Executive producer Paul...

One of our favorite guests at The BUZZ stopped by to talk about the latest season of, "Venice: The Series." Emmy nominated Gregory Zarian returns to the Emmy winning online series, and he promises that this season, fans will fall in love with...love! While we talked about the magic that is crafted for the stories told in the series, Zarian also shared his excitement on seeing/working with some hea...

The BUZZ is back with a new show in the new year, with more on the way! This episode, which was taped last month, was one of our favorites to end the year with. Adam Schomer, director of the documentary, "Selling Superman," gave us some insight on filming this four-part series. The series shows a man, Darren Watts, discovering over 300,000 comic books in his father's home. Darren, as well as other...

The BUZZ sat down with Johnny Ray Gill, who plays the role of ex-cop/antagonist Bobby Trey in the Prime original series, "CROSS." The series is based off of the novels by James Patterson and follows the life of forensic psychologist Alex Cross, and his partner, Detective John Sampson, as they track down dangerous killers in D.C. Bobby Trey stands out for his outlandish personality, which sets him...

The BUZZ had a thought-provoking discussion with director Andrew Abrahams about the film, "Dog War."   "Dog War" follows a duo of war-hardened, canine-loving combat veterans fighting to stop the dog meat trade in South Korea. Surveilling and infiltrating hidden meat farms and markets, they risk it all to save as many dogs as possible. At the same time, the film spotlights a country at war with its...

The BUZZ recently sat down with actress/writer/director Sara Friedman to talk about her film, "Heightened." Filmed in Maine, it follows the story of Nora (Friedman) who moves back in with her parents after suffering a mental breakdown. While she undergoes court-ordered psychiatric treatment, Nora’s world is further upended when she is assigned to volunteer at a local state park. Her awkward assign...

Our recent BUZZ interview found us sitting with Richard Hull, who makes his directorial debut with the documentary, "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey." Chaplains are truly the unsung heroes standing side by side with our soldiers. They carry no weapons stand up for our soldiers of all faiths - and no faiths. The film is also the first co-production between Hollywood and the U.S. Army C...

Our 18th season of the BUZZCast kicks off with Gabrielle Walsh, who plays Lacey on NBC's "FOUND." The discussion centered around the revelation that Gabi (Shanola Hampton) had held Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) captive, which created a rift between her and Lacey. The recent trailer showed Sir capturing Lacey again as an adult, leading to further questions about Sir's escape from Gabi's custody and Lac...