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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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13:11

Chris Jericho

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/12/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Chris Jericho, who 20 years ago became the first undisputed champion of WWF and WCW by beating both The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night. Jason spoke to Y2J in 2015 as Jericho prepared to host WWE's reality competition "Tough Enough." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:05

Kansas (Part 1)

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2021/12/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Ronnie Platt of Kansas, which rocks Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Dec. 19. They discussed the band's unlikely rise from out of nowhere in Topeka, Kansas to land smash hits like "Carry On Wayward Son," "Point of Know Return" and "Dust in the Wind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:28

Berry Gordy

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2021/12/04

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Motown founder Berry Gordy, who is being honored this weekend at the 44th annual Kennedy Center Honors. They spoke in 2015 alongside director Charles Randolph-Wright when “Motown the Musical” hit National Theatre in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:51

Jefferson Starship

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2021/12/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with David Freiberg of Jefferson Starship, which plays The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown, Maryland on Dec. 7. They spoke about the band's evolution from Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" to Jefferson Starship's "Miracles" to Starship's "We Built This City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:22

Carol Burnett

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2021/12/02

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the hilarious Carol Burnett, who earned a Golden Globe nod in the 1982 film "Annie," which is revived tonight on NBC. They spoke about her iconic role in 2016, then discussed her career more in-depth in 2019 when she brought "An Evening of Laughter & Reflection" to Strathmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:28

The Isley Brothers

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2021/12/01

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers, who perform Friday and Saturday at Bethesda Blues & Jazz. They spoke in 2017 during a Wolf Trap tribute to what would have been the 75th birthday of Jimi Hendrix. You'll also hear from Hendrix's cousin, Nona Hendryx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:29

Mannheim Steamroller

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2021/11/30

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Mannheim Steamroller drummer Tom Sharpe as the band plays Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday night. They discuss the group's revolutionary synthesizer Christmas music to reimagine hits like "Deck the Halls" and "Carol of the Bells." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:48

Mitch Albom

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2021/11/29

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with best-selling author Mitch Albom, who visits Theater J in Washington D.C. tomorrow to discuss his new book "The Stranger in the Lifeboat." He also discusses his roots as a sportswriter before penning "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:53

Tony Bennett

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/28

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with music legend Tony Bennett, who joins Lady Gaga for a special "One Last Time" concert tonight on CBS. They spoke in 2017 when Bennett received the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at DAR Constitution Hall. You'll also hear red-carpet tributes from Gloria Estefan, Chris Botti, Josh Groban and even Bruce Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:03

Richard Thomas & Pamela Reed

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/24

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Richard Thomas ("The Waltons") and Pamela Reed ("Parks & Recreation") about the Thanksgiving play "The Humans," which won Tonys on Broadway in 2016 and came to the Kennedy Center in 2018. It's now being adapted into an Oscar contender in movie theaters today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:27

Jean-Michel Cousteau

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/23

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of legendary underwater filmmaker Jacques Cousteau, who is chronicled this week in the new Disney+ documentary "Becoming Cousteau." They spoke in 2016 when Jean-Michel's National Geographic documentary "Secret Ocean" played at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:47

Jeff Beal

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2021/11/22

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with five-time Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal, whose latest score is featured in Oliver Stone's documentary "JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass" tonight on Showtime. They spoke in 2016 when Beal came to the Kennedy Center to perform his “House of Cards” score with the National Symphony Orchestra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:08

Dru Hill

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2021/11/21

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Sisqo and Tao of the R&B group Dru Hill, which released its debut album 25 years ago this weekend. They spoke when the group played D.C.’s Howard Theatre in 2016, discussing their humble beginnings singing while making fudge in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:02

Joel McHale

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2021/11/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Joel McHale, who celebrates his 50th birthday today! They spoke in 2017 about McHale's memoir, as well as memories of hosting "The Soup" on E! and starring in "Community" on NBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:26

Dick Cavett

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2021/11/19

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary late-night talk show host Dick Cavett, who celebrates his 85th birthday today! They spoke in 2015 about Cavett's must-read book "Brief Encounters," featuring priceless anecdotes from his decades of interviewing celebrities on television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:12

Marc Sterne (a.k.a. Nigel)

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2021/11/18

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Tony Kornheiser Show" personality Marc Sterne (a.k.a. Nigel) about the 10th anniversary of the time he fooled Hollywood with his Christopher Walken impersonation on the D.C. radio airwaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:26

Paula Poundstone (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Paula Poundstone, who performs at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this weekend. You'll also hear two throwback conversations from the 2020 and 2016 elections, providing fascinating time capsules of our political and pandemic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:27

Smokey Robinson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Motown legend Smokey Robinson, who performs live at MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C. on Saturday night. Smokey discusses growing up in Detroit and forming The Miracles to become Motown's first successful act with hits like "Shop Around," "You Really Got a Hold on Me," "Ooo Baby Baby," "Tracks of My Tears" and "The Tears of a Clown." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:02

Brothers Osborne

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the Brothers Osborne, who just won at the CMAs before rocking The Anthem this Friday in Washington D.C. They discuss growing up in Deale, Maryland, moving to Nashville for a string of hits, and what it was like for T.J. becoming the first openly gay country singer on a major label. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:40

Reinaldo Marcus Green & Jon Bernthal

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/11/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "King Richard" director Reinaldo Marcus Green and actor Jon Bernthal about why this movie provides Will Smith a chance to finally win an Oscar as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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