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With ticket prices rising, are concerts worth it?
Read full article: With ticket prices rising, are concerts worth it?This week on what's the Buzz - Blaine Fowler, Co-Host of "Blaine and Lauren Mornings" on 96.3WDVD, and Comedian Mike Bonner join Tati Amare and Jody Treiwieler to talk about concert pricing and when it's worth it.
Mother-daughter duo reveals the recipe to their sweet success
Read full article: Mother-daughter duo reveals the recipe to their sweet successThe first day of March marks the beginning of National Women’s History month and what better way to kick off the month than acknowledging women business owners. One local mother-daughter duo discovered that life is what you “bake” it when they came together to continue the legacy of their family bakery. Jodie Polk and her daughter Jessica Barris joined Tati Amare and guest co-host Blaine Fowler to discuss the success behind Culinary Combo Bakery.
The unique shopping concept that is back “By Popular Demand”
Read full article: The unique shopping concept that is back “By Popular Demand”There’s a unique shopping experience where you can find a wide variety of Detroit brands under one roof. By Popular Demand: The Collective was opened by Devin and Daisha McKenzie. The married couple and co-owners of the shop joined host Tati Amare and guest host Blaine Fowler to talk about how their storefront is giving exposure to local businesses.
Let’s talk about the big game this weekend
Read full article: Let’s talk about the big game this weekendTime to get ready for the big game! The Super Bowl is this weekend and even if you’re not into football, it’s an event that everyone gets into, so we decided to tackle the topic for What’s the Buzz today.
What’s the buzz about Thanksgiving?
Read full article: What’s the buzz about Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate. Blaine Fowler, host of The Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, AJ Williams, managing editor of Michigan Chronicle, and comedian Mike Bonner joined Jason Carr on “Live In The D” to talk about the holiday.
Have you tried these snacks?
Read full article: Have you tried these snacks?Everywhere you look these days, it seems like companies are coming up with bizarre food flavors. Even while this may be a gimmick to get us to discuss them, these items do exist, and they may have you wondering who consumes them.
Does August mark the end of summer?
Read full article: Does August mark the end of summer?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.
Light up the charcoal or ignite the gas, it is National BBQ Day!
Read full article: Light up the charcoal or ignite the gas, it is National BBQ Day!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.
Are you ready for spring?
Read full article: Are you ready for spring?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.
It’s National Backwards Day! Is it cool to do these things in reverse?
Read full article: It’s National Backwards Day! Is it cool to do these things in reverse?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?
Are these trends here to stay?
Read full article: Are these trends here to stay?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.
Will this summer be different than last year?
Read full article: Will this summer be different than last year?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. '
Daylight Saving is here: what could you give up for an hour?
Read full article: Daylight Saving is here: what could you give up for an hour?Daylight Saving Time is upon us, which means we all lost an hour over the weekend. First, Jason asked if anyone would be able to give up their phone for an hour a day. AdSince most folks have been watching more during quarantine, would anyone be able to give up watching TV or streaming? Finally, Jason asked if anyone would be able to lose an hour of sleep each night. While Cohen said she didn’t notice the missing hour, the other guests were completely opposite.
Get your snack on for national snack food month
Read full article: Get your snack on for national snack food monthFebruary is National snack food month and we invited some friends of Live In The D to get on the show to chat about everyone’s snack habits. Joining host Tati was AJ Williams, managing editor of the Michigan Chronicle, Blaine Fowler, host of Blaine Fowler Morning Show, and Vanessa Cohen, co-founder of Cohen brand. First, Tati wanted to know everyone’s take on what’s better: sweet or salty snacks? While only Blaine said he really loves sweet snacks, everyone agreed that salty snacks like chips and popcorn are the way to go. AJ recommended pork rinds, which she said she switched to since it’s a great crunchy, salty snack, and it is full of protein but doesn’t have the carbs that chips have.
What’s the best way to decorate your home for the holidays?
Read full article: What’s the best way to decorate your home for the holidays?This is all about holiday decorations, so they started by discussing lights on the house. Blaine says his wife Colleen handles the decorations and while they do decorate the shrubs, they don’t give DTE a Merry Christmas. Besides some cool handmade vases and a Christmas tree, Vanessa likes to keep her decorations simple. She wants to decorate where her family can see and celebrate it so she is focusing her efforts on the inside. Melanie says she feels like people with white Christmas trees are the same as those who tell people you can’t sit in their living room.
Does fast food get a bad rap?
Read full article: Does fast food get a bad rap?Grab a burger and some French fries, What’s the Buzz is all about fast food because it is National Fast Food Day! First up, does fast food get a bad rap? Both Blaine and Melanie like fast food for the unhealthy guilty pleasure that it is. Are there too many fast food options? Now many chains are offer meat substitutes so vegetarians and vegans can enjoy some fast food as well.
What’s The Buzz talks about the importance of voting
Read full article: What’s The Buzz talks about the importance of votingElection Day is tomorrow and that’s What’s The Buzz today. Tati Amare talked with some friends of the show all about the importance of voting, but they stayed away from politics. Joining in to talk about this were Blaine Fowler, the host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, Mimi Brown, a local author and motivational speaker, and AJ Williams, the managing editor of the Michigan Chronicle. The group discussed various topics including if Election Day should be a National holiday, They also talked about feelings of if you could date someone who doesn’t vote. Watch the video to see what the group had to say!
What childhood toys stick in your memory?
Read full article: What childhood toys stick in your memory?Well, that got us thinking about favorite things from our childhood and we’re talking about it today on What’s The Buzz. To kick everything off we asked them what their favorite childhood game was. Mike Bonner enjoyed a fun game of extreme tag while Vanessa enjoyed jump rope and racing. Vanessa had a Raggedy Ann that she loved and that she had throughout her childhood. For Mike Bonner, it was Parcheesi.
Are you hitting the holiday road this Labor Day weekend?
Read full article: Are you hitting the holiday road this Labor Day weekend?Labor Day weekend is upon us, the unofficial end of summer. Its also the last weekend for a getaway for many families. That was the topic for this weeks Whats The Buzz! Host Jason Carr was joined by local comedian Melanie Hearn, Blaine Fowler, the host of The Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, and Jason Hall with RiDetroit and a new podcast called City Talks. Should you post pictures to social media if you go on a vacation because some people are shaming others for traveling during the pandemic?
Would you still be friends if they did this....
Read full article: Would you still be friends if they did this....Today on Whats the Buzz? were asking our friends, about their friends and the relationships with those who are closest to you. First topic: Are you closer to your friends than your extended family? Both Marlin and Jason said they were closer to their friends than their extended families, and thats largely because they spend more time with their friends. Next topic: When do your friends become your family? Blaine gave a host of reasons why friends can become family, including being able to pick things up where they left off for long distanced friends, and going through life trials and tribulations together.
Go behind the mic with radio host Blaine Fowler
Read full article: Go behind the mic with radio host Blaine FowlerWorking home from home has its unique challenges and that is something Blaine Fowler, host of The Blaine Fowler Morning Show" on 96.3 WDVD, can personally attest to. He and his co-host Lauren Crocker have been putting out a live show every morning from their respective homes. Blaine told Tati Amare and Jason Carr all about the challenges he has been facing while giving a glimpse of his at-home studio. He also shared what it is like having his family members become his new co-workers and gave us look at the family thats moved into his backyard. To see Blaines new furry neighbors, watch the video above.
What weird food combinations do you like?
Read full article: What weird food combinations do you like?Are you a fan of American cheese on apple pie? What about pickles and peanut butter sandwiches? We taste-tested weird food combinations today on What's the Buzz! Here are the weird food combinations they tried:- Peanut butter and pickle sandwich- Peanut butter, jelly, and potato chip sandwich- Kranch (aka ketchup mixed with ranch)- Ramen noodles with American cheese- Apple pie with American cheese on topWe also asked our Facebook fans what weird food combinations they liked and there were almost 200 responses! Take a look below and see if anyone else likes the same odd pairing as you!
Is consignment shopping cool?
Read full article: Is consignment shopping cool?Today is National Consignment Day and for "What's the Buzz," we're talking all about second-hand shopping. Is consignment shopping cool? Joining hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare on the couch to talk about it were Blaine Fowler, host of "The Blaine Fowler Morning Show" on 96.3 WDVD, and Alexis Hubbard, a personalized consignment shopper who also works at Local 4. Blaine, on the other hand, loves to shop for used instruments and has started fielding requests from friends to get some of his unique finds. Michelle Oliver joined the group as well with comments from the Live in the D Facebook Page.
Is consignment shopping cool?
Read full article: Is consignment shopping cool?Today is National Consignment Day and for "What's the Buzz," we're talking all about second-hand shopping. Is consignment shopping cool? Joining hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare on the couch to talk about it were Blaine Fowler, host of "The Blaine Fowler Morning Show" on 96.3 WDVD, and Alexis Hubbard, a personalized consignment shopper who also works at Local 4. Blaine, on the other hand, loves to shop for used instruments and has started fielding requests from friends to get some of his unique finds. Michelle Oliver joined the group as well with comments from the Live in the D Facebook Page.
Is it time for something new?
Read full article: Is it time for something new?When do you decide to do something new? When do you decide it's time for a new smartphone? We're talking about starting fresh in September instead of January on What's the Buzz. Joining hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare on the panel today were: Blaine Fowler, the host of the Blaine Fowler morning show on 96.3 WDVD; Kerry Doman, the founder of the websites Little Guide Detroit and After Five. Detroit; and Jason Hall with RiDetroit and Electric Ave. Bikes.
Do kids still need to learn cursive?
Read full article: Do kids still need to learn cursive?For today's What's the Buzz we're asking: Do you need it or not? Joining hosts Tati Amare and Jason Carr on the panel are Blaine Fowler, the host of "The Blaine Fowler Morning Show" on 96.3 WDVD, Vanessa Cohen, the co-founder of The Cohen Brand, and Mimi Brown, a local author, and motivational speaker. Topics they discussed included: Do kids still need to learn cursive? Do you still need maps in this age of the GPS? And, in this increasingly paperless society, do we still need cash?
What's the Buzz: Where would you like to take off to?
Read full article: What's the Buzz: Where would you like to take off to?August is a big month for vacations, so traveling was the topic for What's the Buzz this week. Blaine Fowler of The Blaine Fowler Show on 96.3 WDVD and AJ Williams, the City Lifestyle editor for The Michigan Chronicle and the main lady behind singleblackchick.com joined Tati Amare and Jason Carr for the discussion. The first topic was about where you'd travel to 4-ish hours from Detroit, either flying or driving. When asked what the motivation of your trip is, either beach or explore, Blaine and AJ said they like to chill on the beach and relax. Blaine brings at least 2 books with him on each trip, while AJ brings extra luggage for shopping.
Can you really unplug?
Read full article: Can you really unplug?The first question discussed, do you think it is possible to unplug from your smartphone or internet? Brown said that it is possible to unplug if you are intentional about it. She believes that you need to be thoughtful and let people know if you decide to unplug. The group also discussed whether or not you can really unplug on vacation? Tell us what you do when you unplug on the "Live in the D" Facebook page.
Is it okay for you and your partner to take separate vacations?
Read full article: Is it okay for you and your partner to take separate vacations?There is no need to be any particular size to wear a bikini, just wear what you are comfortable in. Marlin had a different viewpoint saying they often visit her family because her significant other's family lives nearby. Next up: Is it okay for couples to take separate vacations? Everyone on the panel, for the most part, agreed, saying it is fine to jet off without your partner. Mark explained that this is why they need their own separate vacation away from the family.