WHAT'S THE BUZZ

We are already in the first week of August, July has come and gone, so does that mean summer is coming to an end? That’s what we talked about today on What’s the Buzz. Joining host Tati Amare to talk about it are Mary Liz Curtin, the owner of Leon and Lulu and the Three Cats Cafe, and Blaine Fowler, Host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD.

When you have people over to your house or you go to someone else’s house, there’s a certain amount of hospitality that is expected, right? Is hospitality the same as it always has been?

Besides being National Ice Cream and Hot Dog Month, it is also National Cell Phone Courtesy Month. We’ve all got them, and we’ve all seen how they can get out of hand.

As the calendar turns to June 21st, we can safely say that summer is officially here.

Who is ready for Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer?!

Can anybody man the grill or does it take some experience? Joining Jason Carr on National Barbecue Day for What’s The Buzz was the host of The Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, Blaine Fowler, and comedian Melanie Hearn.

Just take a moment and think about how technology has changed your life - your phone, your TV, even food delivered right to your door - that’s what we are talking about today on What’s The Buzz.

It’s time to celebrate mom.

Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza, Grape Pop Tarts, 90s style, feeling nostalgic?

What was your favorite Oscar apparel?

Today on What’s The Buzz, the team played a game called “Spring or Sprung?” You choose spring if you are doing these things now or plan to do them now, or “sprung” if you have already done these things or started doing them in the winter.

Do you clean up? Is it Time for Dating?

Should a child get an allowance for doing their chores, or getting good grades?

As the old saying goes, “It’s out with the old and in with the new!” But the question is, when do you decide it’s time for something new? That's what we're discussing today on What's the Buzz.

Bouquets of flowers, candy hearts and fancy dinners is how many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, but not everyone has the same traditions. How do you celebrate your sweetheart?

The Super Bowl is this weekend and Local 4 is the only place you can watch the Rams versus the Bengals. So, for What’s the Buzz we’re getting into the specifics - the game, the food the commercials - what makes watching the big game fun?

What’s the Buzz is all about doing things backwards today because it is National Backwards Day! What’s your feeling about doing things in reverse?

It's National Compliment Day, do you like to give or receive compliments?

What theme songs do you still hum?

We’ve all felt that winter chill and one way to warm up maybe with a nice helping of comfort food. So today for What’s the Buzz we’re discussing comfort food.

It’s a new year, which means it may be time for a change. There are all kinds of social trends that started or grew in 2021, but are these here to stay? Or are you already over them? That's what we're discussing on What's the Buzz.

What’s the Buzz? It’s all about Christmas time for those who celebrate! Tati Amare speaks to friends of the show all about the holidays.

What is something that you love or dislike to eat during the holiday season?

You know What’s The Buzz this week is all about Thanksgiving! The turkey, the parade, family, and much more.

Do you take separate vacations from your significant other, or only ones together?

The weather is getting colder, are you staying or heading to warmer temps?

Is the day after Halloween too early to break out the holiday music?

Do you know which houses give out full-sized candy bars?

Is it too early to start making arrangements for the holidays?

This Saturday is Sweetest Day and while some may brush it off as a “Hallmark holiday,” others see it as a time to show appreciation for the one they love. We wanted to see what people really think of the day, so we invited Jasen Magic, a local magician and comedian, and AJ Williams, the Editor in Chief for the Michigan Chronicle and the lady behind singleblackchick.com, to see what they had to say.

We all know that October is associated with candy because of trick-or-treating, but this month is also big for one more thing - pizza! It’s National Pizza Month and, just like toppings, there are so many things to discuss. For Live In The D’s What’s the Buzz, we stuck to the basics - pepperoni.

Are you still living in your summer shorts, or are you ready for sweater weather?

You can catch new episodes of some of NBC's hit TV shows.

Do you know all of the games and apps your cell phone has?

Don’t look now, but August is almost over, September arrives this Wednesday, and Labor Day is this weekend. Are you just as excited for Labor Day as you were for Memorial Day? Or does Labor mark the end of the summer and vacation season for you? That’s what we’re discussing on today on What’s the Buzz.

Whether your dog is big or small, quiet or loud, or even needy or independent, your furry friends have their own standards.

Here we are at the start of August - where has the year gone? Is it too soon to start thinking about fall and going back to school? Today on “What’s the Buzz” we’re discussing some of the things that it may be “too soon” for.

The What's the Buzz crew share their favorite parts of the Summer Olympics.

What’s the Buzz is all about a viral video on TikTok. We are in peak summer travel season, but is a vacation really a vacation for moms?

"What’s the Buzz" is all about the holiday weekend, which is just a few days away.

Summer is officially here so for "What's The Buzz' we're talking about how to get the most out of a Michigan summer.

Tomorrow is National Best Friends Day so we thought we’d bring in some of our friends of “Live in the D” to talk about friendship.

Take a look around your home, today for What’s the Buzz we’re talking all about new gadgets - old gadgets that are collecting dust, and the new ones you want!

With Memorial Day kicking off the unofficial start to summer, we want to know - is this summer going to look different than last year? All things warm-weather-related are what we are chatting about today on 'What's the Buzz. '

Now is the time that you’re likely seeing gardens being planted throughout your neighborhood, and lawns are lush and green. However, not everyone feels the same about their curb appeal.

We talk about tackling the mess on What’s the Buzz.

Today on What’s the Buzz, Host Jason Carr wanted to know more about our friends of the show- specifically, their pets! Jason said he already has a dog family of Charlie Tickles and Violet, so he brought in Local Veterinarian Corey Gut, comedian Mike Bonner and Co-Founder of The Cohen Brand Vanessa Cohen to talk about their furry (and not so furry) friends.

You may not be the only one dreaming up your next big vacation after COVID. Industry insiders say there will be a huge boom in spending for vacations, in a trend they call “revenge travel.” Tati called on friends of the show Lauren Crocker, Jason Hall, and AJ Williams to find out what their next big travel plans will be.

Are April Fool's Day pranks mean?

It looks like the snow might be gone for good, which means it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Often the biggest question about spring cleaning is where to start. For Crocker, cleaning out the closet is the best place to start, since clearing out space means she’ll get to revamp her wardrobe for the season. Cleaning out space in the spring also means making room for new tech. Hall said that for him the change in season means a new bike and new stuff for the car.