The Culture Buzz weekly radio program has interviewed more than 4000 guest since its launch in 2007.

Programming is anchored by author interviews (regional, state, national) and regional cultural news, previews, and content. The Culture Buzz Podcast Library (TCBPL) was established in 2021, with more than 800 interviews permanently archived. Select interviews from the previous 14 years continue to be added, offering Cultural Adventurers, authors, and publicists access to the uniquely energetic programming offered through the show’s Host/Producer, John Busbee. Since TCBPL was established, more than 20,000 downloads of the interviews have been shared.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with John for nearly a decade. He is professional, reliable, and kind and my authors are always thrilled with their interviews on the Culture Buzz. John’s thoughtful questions and skilled interview style put all of his guests at ease and make for captivating conversations that engage guests and listeners alike. For this reason, The Culture Buzz is always one of the first shows I reach out to when I am seeking to promote an author with a compelling story to tell.”
_{– Kelli Daniel, Founder of Dart Frogg Communications}

“As a literary publicist for 17 years, host John Busbee and his beloved show, “Culture Buzz” have been an important staple in my radio campaigns for my non-fiction and fiction authors for as long as I can remember. John has been an amiable, intelligent host who does great interviews and can tackle any topic with authors. All of my authors, without exception, have come back with fond praises for him and the great work he consistently does. I imagine he is one of the best, if not the best, cultural asset Des Moines and the area have had.”
_{– Deb Zipf, Meryl Moss Media senior publicist}

“John Busbee is a publicist’s dream come true!  Most radio hosts take a quick scan of press kits prepared by people like me right before an interview, but John is old-school…he actually reads my authors’ books…and they notice and love it!!  I can think of no other host I trust more to conduct an intellectually compelling, yet entertaining, interview for his audience.  He puts guests at ease, treats pr professionals as friends, and is a joy to listen to.  If you ever get an opportunity to be a guest on John’s program, cancel any other engagement on your calendar and take him up on his offer!”
_{– Javier Perez, President, Page-Turner Publicity}

“Our authors love being on The Culture Buzz with John Busbee. John is a thoughtful and charismatic veteran interviewer that genuinely cares about sharing the love of stories as much as we do.”
_{– Crystal Patriarche, CEO, BookSparks, She Writes Press and SparkPress}  

“For years I’ve worked with John Busbee and The Culture Buzz to secure author interviews for some of the biggest authors in the publishing industry. John does a fantastic job preparing for interviews, asking engaging questions, and promoting the show once it’s live. It’s always a great experience.”
_{– Erin Sinesky Lovett, VP/Publicity Director @ W.W. Norton} 

“John Busbee’s interest and enthusiasm for new and established authors is vital to promoting and sharing books in Iowa. His one-of-a-kind show with the Culture Buzz and his talents are a gift to the culture of our state.”
_{– Steve Semken, Ice Cube Press, LLC}

“For nearly a decade, I’ve been booking authors on KFMG-FM’s The Culture Buzz, hosted by John Busbee. In that time, he’s interviewed countless bestselling authors, authors from indie publishers as well as self-published authors. Everyone I’ve ever booked on John’s show has always come back to me with high praise about how professional and fun the interview was. John’s calm demeanor puts authors at ease as he’s able to ask interesting and thought provoking questions making for a great and insightful interview. The result has always been an uptick in book sales. Having worked in media relations for more than 25 years, I can’t rave enough about John Busbee and what a pleasure it is to work with him. He’s a media treasure.”
_{– Noelle Brown, Independent Media Relations Professional}

“John Busbee is a wonderful interviewer. His author interviews and celebration of literature are an important contribution to today’s media landscape. He reminds us of the power of story to connect us, and he always interviews with such generosity of spirit and respect. We love working with John. We know our authors are always in good hands.”
_{– Caitlin Hamilton Summie, Caitlin Hamilton Marketing & Publicity, LLC}

“It is such a pleasure to be able comment on John Busbee, host of The Culture Buzz.  I have known John for over ten years. And, in that time, I can honestly say that it is an absolute joy and pleasure to work with him, for so many reasons. He makes my job enjoyable.  He always gets my pitch and knows how to do an excellent interview.  Period. The Culture Buzz is a very special venue for my guests and his show provides an outstanding platform where my authors and guests can express their stories and opinions freely. My authors frequently comment about John and his show. That he “gets it” when it comes to their book…that he does a thorough interview and they love it and that he always brings out the best in them, letting them share their stories and ideas in such a wonderful way. They have also commented that The Culture Buzz is probably one of the best interviews they have done.  Lastly, they really enjoyed talking to a host who knows how to make them feel special and welcome!”
_{– Donna Gould, President, Phoenix Media}

“We enjoy working with John Busbee to schedule guests on The Culture Buzz. John is easy to work with, knows his stuff, and asks thoughtful questions. Our Authors always tell us they appreciate John’s attention to detail and how he actually reads the book! John is a true pleasure to work with.“
_{– Johanna J. Ramos-Boyer, JRB Communications, LLC}

“John is a talented producer and host who “buzzes” with optimism, spirituality, insight, and practical advice for all listeners. What a wonderful burst of positivity and a gift to add to your day!”
_{– Jane Enright, Jane’s Jam: Inspiration To Create Your Super Awesome Life
is an ordinary person who has survived some extraordinary things. An inspiring and humorous thought leader, author, and speaker, Canada-based Enright is a former kindergarten teacher, strategic planner, and university lecturer, as well as the founder of My Super Awesome Life Inc.}