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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Hosted by Jason Fraley

Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation"s capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley"s "Clarion")

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00:17:33

David Koepp

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/02/07

Jason Fraley interviews renowned screenwriter David Koepp about his new haunted-house flick “Presence," directed by Steven Soderbergh. He also reflects on his prolific career of writing the iconic scripts for classics like Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” Brian De Palma’s “Mission Impossible” and Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:23:37

Marty Friedman (Megadeath and beyond)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/02/05

Jason Fraley interviews former Megadeath lead guitarist Marty Friedman, who rocks the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Feb. 7 and the Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg, Virginia on Feb. 11. He reflects on his journey from growing up in Laurel, Maryland to gaining thrash-metal fame with Megadeath and becoming a pop-culture sensation in Japan, all chronicled in his autobiography “Dreaming Japanese.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:11:17

Wes Johnson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/02/03

Jason Fraley sends well wishes to Washington Capitals arena announcer Wes Johnson, who is recovering after being found unresponsive in his hotel room in Atlanta where he planned to host a benefit for the National Alzheimer’s Association. You'll hear an update on his GoFundMe campaign, as well as a replay of their 2022 interview about the Alzheimer's fundraiser "Voiceapalooza." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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01:17:03

Arch Campbell (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/31

Jason Fraley interviews legendary movie critic Arch Campbell, who visits Politics & Prose in Washington D.C. this Sunday to promote his new memoir “The Accidental Critic.” Arch shares his favorite stories from the book, from growing up in Texas to moving to D.C. where he formed a dream team at Channel 4 in the Golden Age of local TV news. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:37:42

Dr. Robert Ballard

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/28

Jason Fraley interviews Dr. Robert Ballard, the man who found the wreckage of the Titanic, ahead of his event at The Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 6. He calls in to discuss his greatest underwater discoveries, from iconic shipwrecks to natural phenomenons that changed our very understanding of life on Earth — and whether Earth is itself a living creature. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:15:22

Neil Burger

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/24

Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Neil Burger about his new spy thriller "Inheritance" starring Phoebe Dynevor of “Bridgerton” and Rhys Ifans of “House of the Dragon.” He describes shooting the movie entirely on an iPhone after his career of Oscar-nominated films like “The Illusionist” and blockbusters like “Divergent.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:26:00

Esperanza Spalding

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/21

Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, who performs live this Sunday at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. She called in to discuss her acclaimed jazz career, from winning Best New Artist in 2011 to being nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album at next week’s Grammy Awards. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:45:37

Alice Walker

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/15

Jason Fraley interviews "The Color Purple" author Alice Walker and Busboys & Poets Founder Andy Shallal about the Peace Ball, which will be held in Washington D.C. this Saturday night ahead of Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Walker also shares her memories of the 1985 movie version with Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones and Steven Spielberg. After that, you'll hear Jason's previous conversation with Shallal about the last Peace Ball in 2017, reflecting on the two-term legacy of

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00:10:50

Howie Mandel (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/13

Jason Fraley interviews Howie Mandel about the virtual auditions for Season 20 of NBC's "America's Got Talent," which will still be held Jan. 24 despite in-person auditions being postponed yesterday in Pasadena due to the Los Angeles wildfires. They also discuss Mandel's career journey from "Bobby's World" to "Deal or No Deal." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:16:07

Umphrey's McGee

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/10

Jason Fraley interviews keyboardist Joel Cummins as Umphrey's McGee rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Jan. 18. He discusses forming the band at the University of Notre Dame where their band manager appeared in the movie “Rudy” before getting their band name from a tipsy Rodney Dangerfield and even recording music for ESPN’s “Around the Horn." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:34:31

Ari'el Stachel

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/08

Jason Fraley interviews Broadway star Ari’el Stachel, who kicks off his one-man show “Out of Character” today in Washington D.C. as a co-production of Theater J and Mosaic Theater. He describes writing and performing the autobiographical piece, as well as memories of his Tony-winning role in “The Band’s Visit.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:11:11

Jesse Eisenberg (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/01/02

Jason Fraley catches up with Jesse Eisenberg, who writes, directs and stars in "A Real Pain," nominated for four Golden Globes this weekend, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay. They discuss the acclaimed film and reflect on his career from “Zombieland” to “The Social Network.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:09:04

Mario Lopez (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/30

Jason Fraley catches up with Mario Lopez, who hosts the Big Night DC: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza tomorrow night at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He called in from his car — and even braved a flat tire -- to preview what’s being billed as the “largest and most exciting New Year's Eve Gala in America!" (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:32:32

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/19

Jason Fraley catches up with drummer Jeff Plate as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Dec. 23. They discuss holiday hits from “Christmas Eve/Sarajveo” to “Christmas Canon,” which are still played on Christmas radio stations every December to this day. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:24:49

Joshua Oppenheimer (Part 3)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/17

Jason Fraley catches up with filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer about his new apocalyptic musical “The End" starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. He describes his first foray into feature-length narrative filmmaking after his Oscar-nominated documentaries “The Act of Killing” and “The Look of Silence.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:19:46

Mark Curry

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/13

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Mark Curry, who brings his standup comedy tour to the Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Sunday. He previews the show and reflects on his career journey, from “Showtime at The Apollo” to the sitcom “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” — and why there should be a reboot. (Theme Music: Scott Buckely's "Clarion")

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00:16:52

John Legend

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/10

Jason Fraley interviews 12-time Grammy winner John Legend, who brings his Christmas show to Christmas show to the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 12. Legend previews the holiday tour and shares his favorite Christmas memories. We also reflect on his hit songs like “Ordinary People,” “All of Me” and “Love Me Now,” his Oscar experiences with “Selma” and “La La Land,” and what it’s meant to coach the next generation of artists on NBC’s “The Voice.” (Theme Music: Scott

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00:09:22

Jennifer Hudson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/05

Jason Fraley interviews Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Jennifer Hudson, who just released her first ever Christmas album "The Gift of Love" along with a holiday concert tour in select tours. They discuss her favorite holiday tracks and memories of turning “American Idol” defeat into Oscar-winning gold in “Dreamgirls” on her way to becoming a rare EGOT. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:13:30

'Parks & Rec'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/12/02

Jason Fraley interviews actor Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry Gergich on NBC’s “Park and Recreation" and is now the author of the new book “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles and Parks and Recreation.” He called in to share some insightful tidbits from the book and ended with a fun rapid-fire salute to his hilarious co-stars. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:15:05

'Sesame Street'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/27

Jason Fraley gets ready for “Sesame Street Live” at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia this Saturday -- the perfect event if you have family in town for Thanksgiving weekend. He spoke to the cast of "Sesame Street" on the red carpet at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary. You'll also hear his 2021 conversation with the filmmakers of the insightful documentary "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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