The Buzz - BuzzWorthy Radio

Hard to believe that it has been seven years since we first began the Internet podcast, "BuzzWorthy Radio." On November 5, 2007, I literally had no idea what was going to happen, and what would later transpire from this little show. I have had the chance to speak with many people whom I loved and admired for so many years. However, what I continue to love about this is the interactions I share wit...

On November 5, 2007, BuzzWorthy Radio premiered on BlogTalkRadio, and has been doing celebrity podcasts for seven years, reaching over 500 episodes to date. We return to our original home for a special anniversary celebration where we relive some of our favorite BUZZWORTHY memories, and we will have special guests stop by the show. Want to call in and share your favorite BUZZ show? Call in and joi...

For the past two decades years, Alison Sweeney has been known to many soap audiences for her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on NBC Daytime's "Days of our Lives." Now, after 22 years, the actress and character say goodbye to the fictional town of Salem. While Sweeney has officially been done taping since May, the character of Sami will be last seen on October 30, 2014. We spoke with her about h...

One of our favorites returned to THE BUZZ to promote the new season of ABC's "Revenge." Gabriel Mann plays the role of Nolan Ross on the series, and after an explosive season finale, fans (myself included) could not imagine how the show could possibly top that. For those that need a refresher (and for those that have not see it yet, SPOILER ALERT), Emily got her revenge on the Graysons, and even s...

Casey Moss plays the role of JJ Devereaux on the NBC Daytime soap, "Days of our Lives." The son of Jennifer and Jack Devereaux, JJ came back to town over a year ago following Jack's death, and instantly had a chip on his shoulder. The character has certainly evolved since arriving back into Salem, but fans certainly miss the days when JJ was just a bad kid slashing tires, messing with drugs, and b...

One of the most popular daytime actresses is now turning heads in Salem. Kassie DePaiva sat down with us at THE BUZZ to chat about her role as Eve Donovan on NBC Daytime's "Days of our Lives." Soap audiences fell in love with DePaiva (then Wesley) when she first started in daytime in 1986 on "Guiding Light" as Chelsea Reardon. After leaving the soap in 1991, she would soon breathe life into the ro...

For 10 years, Bryton James has been playing the role of Devon Hamilton on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless." The character was first introduced in a foster care storyline in summer 2004, and soon would become a mainstay in the town of Genoa City. Soon becoming a rich socialite with a head on his shoulders, Devon has everything he could possibly ask for. However, he seems to be longing for...

Dan Licht is a television music composer whose work was heard on the SHOWTIME original series, "Dexter." Currently, his music is heard on the Sundance TV series, "The Red Road." The series, which was renewed for a six-episode second season, centers around Officer Harold Jensen (Martin Henderson) and his reluctant partner Phillip Kopus (Jason Momoa). "I did score all of the first season, and coming...

Jeff Russo is an Emmy-nominated music composer, whose work was most recently heard in the FX series, "Fargo," as well as the STARZ original series, "Power." Aside from being nominated for an Emmy, Russo also is a Grammy-nominated musician, and serves as founding member/lead guitarist in the group, TONIC. Russo shared with us his Emmy reactions: "Disbelief, kind of. 'Wow, that's amazing,' or 'No wa...

Emmy-nominated music composer James Levine's work can be heard in two popular shows, "Glee" and "American Horror Story." Levine has a long standing history with creator Ryan Murphy, and has also collaborated with him on the FX series, "Nip/Tuck." The composer spoke with us about learning the news of his Emmy nomination: "I was very excited. My wife was so nervous, as it was super early here. She s...

Marlene Forte stars as Carmen Ramos on the TNT series, "DALLAS." The show, which is a reboot of the CBS drama of the same name, will air the second half of the third season later this summer, and will feature a story that will heavily focus on the Ramos family. Forte's character, Carmen, is the mother of Elena Ramos, played by Jordana Brewster. The beginning of the season saw Elena working with Cl...

Yasmine Al Massri has garnered international success after starring in her first film, "Caramel," back in 2007. The Lebanese film received such accolades as being nominated in the 80th Academy Awards, and winning awards at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Al Massri can be currently seen in the new NBC series, "Crossbones," making this her first American role known to date. Al Massri plays the characte...

If you think trying to get an acting job in Hollywood is hard while being alive, is it any easier when you're dead? So far, for Tate and Alex, it's proven to be difficult. Brian Beacock and Jillian Clare star in the new web series, "Acting Dead." The "zomedy" features two actors trying to make it in Hollywood in the afterlife. Don't worry, kids. You don't need to worry about the zombie apocalypse...

The BUZZ sits down with We Love Soaps' contributor, Michael Goldberg, to chat about the Daytime Emmy Award nominations that were announced on May 1st. Who were the most deserving? Who got snubbed? Who do we think will win? We get down to that, plus our thoughts on what is currently going on the soaps of today. Favorite storylines. Things we are not too crazy about. Recent cast shake-ups. All of th...

For the past year, Will Horton has certainly had his fair share of ups and downs. From juggling fatherhood, dealing with the town sociopath, and starting married life, you would think it would take its town on the Salem resident. Guy Wilson currently portrays the role of Will after previous actor, Chandler Massey, left the soap. The actor spoke about stepping up to the plate to play this popular c...

The BUZZ sits down with We Love Soaps' contributor, Michael Goldberg, to chat about the Daytime Emmy Award nominations that were announced on May 1st.  Who were the most deserving? Who got snubbed? Who do we think will win? We get down to that, plus our thoughts on what is currently going on the soaps of today. Favorite storylines. Things we are not too crazy about. Recent cast shake-ups. All of t...

Ari Graynor stars in the new CBS sitcom, "Bad Teacher." While the show is loosely based off of the movie by the same name, it takes on a whole new entity in itself. Along with Graynor, rounding out the cast in the series are Sara Gilbert, Ryan Hansen, Kristin Davis, and David Alan Grier. Graynor plays the role of Meredith Davis, your not-so-typical gold-digging 'ho who just got kicked to the curb...

Jason Beghe stars as Sgt. Hank Voight on the NBC show, "Chicago P.D." Voight will seek justice in the town of Chicago by any means necessary. If it results in bending or breaking the rules, Voight will do it for his city. No matter how tough Voight is, he does have his team's back. Voight and his crew work together for the second part of the special crossover event to find out who was responsible...

Michael Brandt and Derek Haas are the creators and executive producers of "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." The two decided to bring the shows together for a special two-part crossover event. Beginning with "Fire," an explosion rocks the town, and then on "P.D.," the team work together to find out who was responsible. Brandt and Haas spoke about how the crossover episodes came into effect: "We're...

Jessica St. Clair stars as Emma Crawford in the new USA comedy, "Playing House." Emma returns to her former hometown to help her childhood friend, Maggie (Lennon Parham), through her pregnancy. Returning home to face everything she once left, including her former high-school sweetheart (Keegan-Michael Key) and estranged mother (Jane Kaczmarek), just what can she possibly endure? We spoke with St....

Indie Series Award winner for Best Ensemble in a drama series, "Eastsiders," has announced plans to return for a season two, with the fans' help. Kit Williamson, the creator and one of the show's stars, has taken to Kickstarter once again. He, along with Van Hansis (ex-Luke, 'As The World Turns'), star as Cal and Thom, a gay couple who try to keep their relationship together even though infidelity...

For 35 years, Melody Thomas Scott has been entertaining audiences for her portrayal of Nikki Reed Newman on the CBS Daytime soap, "The Young and the Restless." While she may have been married to many men, her heart will always lie with Victor Newman. The character of Nikki has dealt with so much over the years, including being in a cult, becoming a stripper, alcoholism, addicted to pain killers, a...

Roger Bart is an accomplished film, television and theater actor, first appearing on Broadway in "Big River" as Tom Sawyer. He would later win a Tony Award for his portrayal in the live adaption, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." He has appeared in such films as "The Stepford Wives," "American Gangster," and "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay." He is known to most television audiences fo...

Tyler Traband is an award winning musician, composer, and singer/songwriter. Most of his work can be heard in television commercials, and currently in the IMAX film, "Chasing Ghost Particle: From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe." Traband has written and worked for top notch brands across the country including: Citgo, Coca-Cola, Kohler, MTV, plus much more. Traband has released his sixth...

In just several days, some of the best independent entertainment on the web will come together to celebrate in Los Angeles for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards. Recently, we spoke with a few folks who are involved with their own Indie projects on the web. We were joined by Julie Smith, Steve Silverman, Luis Bastamante, and Ginger Parker. Smith is one of the writers of the nominated series, "Fumb...