Welcome to “What’s the buzz?” podcast edition! The buzz peeps are so excited to share their first podcast episode full of more fun content with you. Today, Ava, Becca, Carolina, Jill, and Liam discuss activities they’ve been doing in quarantine, from learning how to make the best scrambled eggs, to binging Tiger King. They also talk all about the transition to online classes and what they miss most about the UIUC campus. This show’s playlist theme is quarantine tunes, and you can find all of the buzz team’s picks on the buzz Spotify, @buzzmagcu.

This week on "What's the buzz?" the buzz team analyzes popular dating shows and discusses some weird dreams they've had that may or may not involve Princess Diana and tree monsters... Some places have already announced plans for reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the buzz team shares their opinions about some of the decisions being made regarding these places reopening. Next, they talk about their experiences with ordering and picking up food during these times and share their go-to food places during quarantine. Finally, the buzz peeps share their thoughts about certain music festivals and concerts having to be canceled this summer. This week's song theme is "sickness songs," a very literal take on songs about being sick. Be sure to follow "What's the buzz?" on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@buzzpodcastcu on all platforms) and check out our Spotify to see everyone's song picks for this week (@buzzmagcu). You can also read all of buzz magazine's content at readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1!

This week, the buzz team recaps finals week, and Liam graduates! (Don't worry - he'll still be doing "What's the buzz?" this summer!) They dive deep into mental health and self-care, describing different ways they practice self-care. They also discuss their quarantine predictions for when and if they think places, such as UIUC, will reopen. COVID-19 has greatly impacted the job market, too, which has, in turn, affected students' job and internship searches. The buzz team discusses the ways they have been affected personally and what they plan on doing during the summer in place of canceled jobs and internships. Lastly, they recap buzz content that the buzz staff has produced throughout the year and share their favorite articles they've written. Check out our "summer songs" playlist on our Spotify (@buzzmagcu) and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@buzzpodcastcu on all platforms). Also be sure to check out all buzz magazine content at readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1!

This week on "What's the buzz" we welcome the newest member of our team Casey Daly! We also question the nature of humanity by unpacking Elon Musk and Grimes' baby's name: X Æ A-12. Their baby also inspired this week's playlist theme, which is "songs that X Æ A-12 would listen to," and you can check out that playlist on our Spotify, @buzzmagcu. Also this week we discuss the popular Chuck E. Cheese pizza conspiracy theory as well as different music videos that artists, such as Harry Styles and Kehlani, have released recently. We also talk about the ways coronavirus has affected people's workout routines, how we've adapted our workout routines to quarantine requirements and our thoughts on the idea of the "summer body" image. Lastly, we talk about the popular app Randonautica and discuss our own experiences with the app. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@buzzpodcastcu on all platforms), and be sure to read all of our content on readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1 for making this podcast possible!

In today's episode of "What's the buzz?" we decided to hold off on our usual entertainment type content in light of what has been going on in the U.S. We didn't feel comfortable continuing as usual without addressing the serious and important events currently taking place. This episode is a discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement, and our aim is to help educate people on the movement's goals and to share our thoughts on where we're at as a country. In this episode we talk about the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abrey and George Floyd and how and why these tragic deaths have been the catalysts for the recent protests and the huge wave of social media responses. We also talk about the COVID-19 response to protests and share some book, movie, TV and podcast suggestions if you are looking to further educate yourself on racism and the black experience. We hope you find this episode useful and that you are staying safe and educated during these times. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1 for making this podcast possible.

In this week's episode of "What's the buzz?" Carolina, Jill, Liam and Casey share their favorite albums of all time as well as their favorite song picks from those albums. They also dive into some of the most binge-worthy Netflix shows and try to answer the big question: what makes a show binge-worthy? The buzz team also reminisces about Disney Channel's peak and discusses some of the Disney Channel original movies (or DCOMs) that have had the biggest influences on their childhoods. Maybe most importantly, the buzz team speculates about what the party scene at UIUC might look like if students are able to return to campus in the fall. You can find all of the song picks from this episode on the buzz Spotify, @buzzmagcu. Be sure to check out "What's the buzz?" on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@buzzpodcastcu on all platforms), and you can read all of buzz's content at readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1 for making this podcast happen!

This week of "What's the buzz?" features the editing team of buzz magazine, Jill (editor), Ava (assistant editor) and Carolina (assistant editor). They talk about the artists who have defined their childhoods and influenced their music tastes, which is also the theme for this week's playlist, which can be found on the buzz Spotify page, @buzzmagcu. They also continue talking about protests happening around the world as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, specifically discussing the presence of celebrities at those protests and on social media showing support of the movement. They also discuss some anti-trans comments author J.K. Rowling made on Twitter and share their opinions on the whole situation. They also discuss gaming in quarantine, focusing specifically on the shortage of Nintendo Switches, the console that everyone seems to be obsessed with during quarantine. Next, the buzz team discusses the Jeffrey Epstein documentary on Netflix and share their thoughts on the controversial question — did Jeffrey Epstein kill himself? (Don't worry — we don't get too heated.) Lastly, they discuss the possibility of AMC going bankrupt due to COVID-19. Be sure to check out "What's the buzz?" on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@buzzpodcastcu on all platforms) and to read all of buzz's content at readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1 for making this podcast possible!

Today, Carolina, Jill, Liam and Becca celebrate Pride Month by sharing their own experiences from past pride parades, discussing different movies, TV shows and documentaries about the LGBTQ+ community and talking about some prominent LGBTQ+ icons. Next, they discuss the differences between millennial and Gen Z culture, focusing specifically on humor and attitudes toward money, social media and careers. They dive into the confusing, growing world of "Karens" and share some of their own confrontations with Karens. The "What's the buzz?" team also talks about famous TikTok challenges and discusses which ones they love and which ones they hate. Finally, they talk about the Oscars, which has been pushed from February 2021 to April 2021 due to COVID-19 and picture what the ceremony might look like next year. Throughout the show, the "What's the buzz?" team shares their favorite karaoke songs, which can all be found on the buzz Spotify page, @buzzmagcu. You can also follow "What's the buzz?" on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @buzzpodcastcu on all platforms, and be sure to read all of buzz's content on readbuzz.com. Special thanks to WPGU 107.1 for making this podcast possible.