ATX TV Festival has always been about more than premieres and panels. It is a celebration of the people who create the stories that connect with audiences around the world.
For another memorable year, BuzzWorthy Radio was on the ground at ATX TV Festival capturing exclusive conversations with the actors, writers, creators, producers, composers, and casting professionals shaping today’s television landscape.
From highly anticipated series and independent productions to conversations about the craft behind the camera, this year’s coverage explored the many different voices responsible for bringing television to life.
Throughout the festival, BuzzWorthy Radio spoke with television veterans, rising talent, and creative leaders about their projects, their storytelling process, and the future of the industry.
Below is the complete collection of BuzzWorthy Radio’s ATX TV Festival 2026 coverage.
⭐ Featured Festival Conversations
Some of the most memorable ATX conversations happen when artists share the inspiration, collaboration, and creative journeys behind their work.
Brooke Shields, Rebecca Cutter, May Cobb & More
BuzzWorthy Radio kicked off ATX TV Festival coverage with a collection of conversations featuring actors, writers, and creators discussing their latest projects and the stories they are bringing to audiences.
Featured conversations include:
- Brooke Shields & Amalia Williamson
- Rebecca Cutter & May Cobb
- Sarah Quintrell & Ella Bruccoleri
From adapting stories for television to exploring complex characters and new perspectives, these conversations highlight the creative collaboration at the heart of the medium.
Read the complete feature:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/exclusive-atx-tv-festival-interviews-brooke-shields-rebecca-cutter-may-cobb-and-more/
🎬 New Stories & Series Conversations
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
One of ATX TV Festival’s exciting new series conversations centered around Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a project featuring a talented ensemble exploring complicated characters, relationships, and unexpected journeys.
BuzzWorthy Radio spoke with three members of the cast about their roles and what audiences can expect.
Jake Johnson
Jake Johnson discusses Karl’s actions, the complexity of the character, and why audiences may have a deeper understanding of his choices than they initially expect.
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/atx-tv-festival-jake-johnson-defends-karls-actions-in-maximum-pleasure-guaranteed/
Murray Bartlett
Murray Bartlett previews the evolving tension within the series and teases the “cat-and-mouse” dynamic audiences will experience.
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/murray-bartlett-teases-more-cat-and-mouse-in-maximum-pleasure-guaranteed/
Tatiana Maslany
Tatiana Maslany shares insight into Paula’s relationship with Dennis and the emotional dynamics at the center of the story.
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/tatiana-maslany-teases-paula-and-dennis-dynamic-in-maximum-pleasure-guaranteed/
Everyone Is Doing Great
The cast and creative team behind Everyone Is Doing Great returned to ATX TV Festival to discuss the evolution of the series, creative freedom, balancing comedy and personal storytelling, and the journey behind Season 2.
Featuring:
- James Lafferty
- Stephen Colletti
- Michelle Lang
- Michael Grubbs
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/everyone-is-doing-great-cast-talks-season-2-growth-fatherhood-and-creative-freedom-at-atx-tv-festival/
📺 Television Then & Now
ATX TV Festival is a place where television history meets the next generation of storytelling. These conversations highlight the writers, creators, and performers who continue pushing the medium forward.
Tom Fontana, Connor Paolo & Josh Bowman
One conversation brought together different generations of television storytelling.
Legendary television writer and producer Tom Fontana reflected on his groundbreaking career and the evolution of television, while actors Connor Paolo and Josh Bowman discussed their independent project Savage and their continued creative collaboration.
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/atx-tv-festival-tom-fontana-revenge-alums-connor-paolo-josh-bowman/
📺 Television Then & Now
ATX TV Festival celebrates every era of television—from the writers who helped define the medium to the creators and performers introducing audiences to new stories.
Mike Royce, Antonia Thomas & Josh Dylan
This conversation brings together two very different perspectives on television storytelling.
Mike Royce reflects on his career writing for Everybody Loves Raymond, discussing the craft of comedy, character-driven storytelling, and the creative process behind one of television’s most beloved sitcoms.
Then, Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan, stars of Tommy & Tuppence, discuss bringing Agatha Christie’s iconic detective duo into a contemporary television adaptation, exploring the chemistry between their characters and the challenge of reinventing a beloved literary property for a modern audience.
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/mike-royce-everybody-loves-raymond-antonia-thomas-josh-dylan-tommy-tuppence-atx-tv-festival/
🎥 The Craft of Television: Inside the World of Casting
Long before audiences meet a character on screen, casting directors help define the identity of a television series.
At ATX TV Festival, BuzzWorthy Radio sat down with four accomplished casting professionals for an inside look at the art and collaboration behind building memorable television ensembles.
The conversation explored discovering talent, working with creators, understanding characters, and the instincts required to find the performers who bring stories to life.
Featuring:
- Felicia Fasano
- Eric Souliere
- Rebecca Mangieri
- Veronica Collins Rooney
Read the interview:
https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/inside-the-casting-of-9-1-1-the-shield-once-upon-a-time-more-with-four-top-casting-directors-atx-tv-festival/
A special thank you to the ATX TV Festival team, participating studios and networks, publicists, and every guest who shared their time and insights throughout the festival.
For more exclusive interviews, festival coverage, and conversations with the creators shaping television and film, continue following BuzzWorthy Radio.
