Since 2007, The Buzz has been one of the most consistent voices in entertainment media. Hosted by Signal Award & Astra Award-winning interviewer NaVell J. Lee, this podcast delivers exclusive conversations with actors, filmmakers, and creators from across film & television. From red carpets and film festivals like SXSW & SBIFF to studio press days and intimate one-on-ones, NaVell goes beyond the headlines to uncover the craft, story, and person behind the work. Nearly 500 episodes in and still finding new angles. What entertainment coverage sounds like when someone actually does the homework.
The Yellowstone universe continues with Marshals, and The Buzz is on the red carpet in New York City!
NaVell J. Lee catches up with Ash Santos, Gil Birmingham, and executive producer Spencer Hudnut for an exclusive compilation exploring what's ahead for the characters and the stories that connect them.
Ash Santos discusses Andrea's decision to remain in Montana, the emotional consequences of her past, and why exploring the character'...
The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio goes all in on the hit Paramount+ series with eight red carpet interviews and a special extended conversation with James Quattrochi.
Frank Grillo revisits his Guiding Light days and reflects on Bill Bevilaqua's unexpected longevity. Scarlet Rose Stallone celebrates becoming a series regular and hilariously debates Spencer's many career changes. Jay Will explores Tyson's identity and ambition, while ...
Jimmi Simpson joins NaVell J. Lee on The Buzz – BuzzWorthy Radio to discuss his role as Ryan Holder in Apple TV's Dark Matter, his approach to playing unconventional characters, and an unexpected behind-the-scenes injury.
During the conversation, Jimmi reveals how a bicycle accident in Chicago left him with a fractured leg while filming Dark Matter and how the injury may have added authenticity to one of Ryan's most intense sc...
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 collaboration, and portraying Jimmy Stewart...
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 character's heart-transplant scar and history...
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 Dark Matter.
Amanda also opens...
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 inside prisons to portraying a man confrontin...
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.
The conversation take...
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 season of the culinary series...
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 podcasters also look back at how dramati...
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 answers the question that really ne...
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 attacks changed America's sense of securit...
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 personal turn.
Realizing the intervie...
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 Season 1 dance to “Raspb...
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 the franchise that continues to inspire ...
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 honoring a fan’s...
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 no to Kevin Smith about.
We also...
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 ultimately went viral and helped spark ...
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 her to make it happen. The cam...
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's journey toward understanding the im...
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