Behind the Casting of 9-1-1, The Shield, Once Upon a Time & More | ATX TV Festival

Colton Skuster: American Ninja Warrior, Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Your Own Path

What happens when the person behind the obstacle course shares the story behind the struggle? Four-time American Ninja Warrior competitor Colton Skuster joins BuzzWorthy Radio to talk about his incredible journey from a shy kid struggling with confidence to competing on one of television's most challenging athletic competitions. Colton opens up about discovering Ninja, building his confidence, the unforgettable story behind competing in a monkey suit, and the lessons he learned from falling short — including his emotional experiences with the infamous Piston Plunge obstacle. We also discuss mental health, perseverance, finding your own path, and why sometimes the biggest obstacle we face is believing in ourselves. Like and subscribe to The Buzz - BuzzWorthy Radio for more deep dive conversations in television and film.

Behind the Casting of 9-1-1, The Shield, Once Upon a Time & More | ATX TV Festival

What does it take to cast the next television icon? At the 2026 ATX TV Festival, I sat down with acclaimed casting directors Felicia Fasano, Eric Souliere, Veronica Collins Rooney, and Rebecca Mangieri for an insightful conversation about the art of casting television. From authentic representation and casting against type to discovering fresh talent, these industry veterans reveal what really happens before audiences ever meet their favorite characters. You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories from hit series including 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, The Shield, Cold Case, Once Upon a Time, Tracker, CSI: Vegas, and more, along with fascinating insights into how casting decisions can shape an entire series. Whether you're an aspiring actor, television fan, or simply curious about how your favorite shows come together, this conversation offers a rare look inside one of television's most important creative processes. Guests: • Felicia Fasano • Eric Souliere • Veronica Collins Rooney • Rebecca Mangieri What television show do you think had the best casting of all time? Recorded during the 2026 ATX TV Festival. 🎙️ BuzzWorthy Radio is your destination for conversations with the stars and creatives behind today's biggest television shows, films, and pop culture. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews.

Aaron Burns on Bringing Jimmy Stewart's Untold Story to Life in JIMMY | The Buzz

Few Hollywood legends are as beloved as Jimmy Stewart. But behind the Academy Award-winning actor and star of It's a Wonderful Life was a war hero whose life was forever changed by World War II. Director and producer Aaron Burns joins NaVell J. Lee to discuss JIMMY, the upcoming feature film chronicling Jimmy Stewart's remarkable journey from Hollywood icon to decorated bomber pilot and back again. Aaron shares why this chapter of Stewart's life inspired him, the responsibility of working alongside Jimmy Stewart's daughter Kelly Stewart, casting KJ Apa in the title role, recreating 1940s Hollywood and wartime England, and even the unforgettable experience of borrowing Jimmy Stewart's actual Academy Award®. The conversation also explores kindness, leadership, PTSD, friendship across differences, and why Jimmy Stewart's legacy remains just as meaningful today. JIMMY premieres this Veterans Day.

ATX TV Festival 2026: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Red Carpet | Jake Johnson, Murray Bartlett & Tatiana Maslany

The red carpet was buzzing at ATX TV Festival as Apple TV's Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed made its premiere. In this special Bonus Video Episode of The Buzz, host NaVell J. Lee brings together exclusive red carpet interviews with Jake Johnson, Murray Bartlett, and Tatiana Maslany into one complete festival experience. Hear the stars discuss the highly anticipated series, their characters, and what audiences can expect, all captured from one of ATX TV Festival's biggest premieres. Featured Guests 🐝 Jake Johnson 🐝 Murray Bartlett 🐝 Tatiana Maslany 🎥 Runtime: 4 minutes, 30 seconds Recorded on location at ATX TV Festival 2026. For more exclusive celebrity interviews, television coverage, and red carpet access, visit BuzzWorthyRadioCast.com and subscribe to The Buzz wherever you watch and listen to podcasts.

Tribeca Festival 2026 Special: Exploring Technology, Identity & Human Connection Through Film

The Buzz heads back to the 25th annual Tribeca Festival for a special episode featuring conversations with the artists behind several powerful short films exploring technology, identity, connection, and the human experience. In this Tribeca compilation, NaVell J. Lee speaks with the cast and filmmakers behind Verse, HOLO, and Imprint about the ideas, emotions, and questions driving their stories. The cast of Verse — Taj Cross and Jesse LaTourette — discuss digital relationships, online identities, loneliness, and how technology continues to change the way we connect with one another. Directors Noam Argov and Sappir Argov share the inspiration behind their exploration of virtual worlds and the search for belonging. Director Alexander DeSouza and the cast of HOLO, Shane West and Morgan Kohan, dive into questions surrounding grief, memory, privacy, and whether technology can truly help us reconnect with what we have lost. Director Ran Jing discusses Imprint, an emotional story about sacrifice, identity, and why the journey we take can be just as important as the destination we reach. From Tribeca Festival, these conversations explore a common question: As technology and the world around us continue to evolve, what makes us human? Listen to The Buzz for more interviews from the worlds of television, film, and entertainment.