AfterBuzz TV is an online
broadcast network
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that specializes in
after-show podcast
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s for several television series including ''
Game of Thrones
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'', ''
Big Brother'', ''
The Flash
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'', ''
Real Housewives
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'', and ''
Grey's Anatomy
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''.
Created by
Maria Menounos
Maria Menounos (, gr, Μαρία Μενούνος ; born June 8, 1978) is an American journalist, television presenter and actress. She has hosted '' Extra'' and ''E! News''; she was a TV correspondent for ''Today'', ''Access Hollywood'', and co ...
and produced by Keven Undergaro, the network was nicknamed the "ESPN of TV Talk" by AdWeek.
[ On each of AfterBuzz’s TV after-show, a mix of celebrities, personalities, and industry professionals break down that night's episode, take calls from fans, and interview guests. The network produces over 100 hours of content per week. The network also produces "Spotlight On", an in-depth, long-form interview series with stars and show runners.
As of July 10, 2020, the network is rumored to have ceased production of further podcasts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been no announcement on its website or social media about when or if podcasts will resume.
]
History
Producer Keven Undergaro and Maria Menounos created the AfterBuzz TV network to discuss their favorite show, AMC's ''Breaking Bad
''Breaking Bad'' is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows Walter White (Bryan Cranston), an underpaid, overqualified, and dispirited h ...
'', and create a space for fans to interact.SoundCloud
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. It produced over 100 hours of content per week. Their '' Big Brother'' podcast was the No. 1 rated podcast on iTunes
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for that series.
References
External links
"‘Extra’ Host Maria Menounos’ YouTube Channel Gives TV Fans an Online Forum"
AfterBuzzTV
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External links
* {{official website, http://www.afterbuzztv.com
Podcasting companies
American entertainment websites