x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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")

news entertainment news

All Episodes

17:51

Don McLean

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/24

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with singer/songwriter Don McLean, who released his album “American Pie” exactly 50 years ago today on October 24, 1971. They spoke about the 50th anniversary of a song that not only became an iconic singalong but also served as a genius breakdown of American pop culture history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

21:26

Eduardo Sanchez

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/23

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of "The Blair Witch Project" just in time for Halloween. They spoke in 2018 when the Library of Congress celebrated the film's 20th anniversary, examining how this low-budget horror flick pioneered the “found footage” subgenre to become one of the most profitable indie films ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

27:39

Emmylou Harris

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/22

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Emmylou Harris, who performs at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Oct. 28th for “The Lantern Tour” to benefit the Women’s Refugee Commission. I spoke with her about the humanitarian cause, as well as her iconic career, evolving from folk music to country standards like "Two More Bottles of Wine." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

15:26

Foreigner

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/21

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Foreigner bass player Jeff Pilsen ahead of the band's concert this Saturday at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland. They discuss the band's biggest hits, including "Feels Like the First Time," "Hot Blooded," “Double Vision,” "Cold As Ice," "Jukebox Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You” and “I Want to Know What Love Is." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

71:15

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle on the 44th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed his bandmates, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. They discuss the band's biggest hits from "Free Bird" to "Sweet Home Alabama" to "Simple Man," as well as the new movie "Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

35:27

Clay Walker

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/19

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star Clay Walker, who performs at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Friday night. They discuss his biggest hits from "If I Could Make a Living" to "A Few Questions," as well as detailing his brave battle with multiple sclerosis since his diagnosis in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

26:16

BeBe Winans

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/18

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with gospel legend BeBe Winans on the eve of the 52nd annual Dove Gospel Music Awards tomorrow night in Nashville, Tennessee. Winans joined us in 2016 when his life story was adapted into a musical at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. You'll also hear from his niece, actress Deborah Joy Winans, who portrayed her aunt CeCe Winans in the musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

31:51

Judy Collins

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Judy Collins, who performs tonight at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke earlier this year when Collins hit Wolf Trap to recreate her first solo concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 1964. They also discussed her biggest hits from "Both Sides Now" to "Send in the Clowns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

17:39

Greta Gerwig

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the return of the Middleburg Film Festival this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia by bringing back one of his favorite Middleburg interviews. In 2017, he spoke with Greta Gerwig upon the release of "Lady Bird," which made Gerwig the first woman to earn an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

37:03

Ann Dowd & Jason Isaacs

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actors Ann Dowd and Jason Isaacs of the new Oscar-contender drama "Mass," which hits movie theaters in Washington D.C. today. You'll also hear from writer/director Fran Kranz about why he made this harrowing film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

24:59

New Kids on the Block

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with New Kids on the Block founder Jonathan Knight as tickets go on sale for the group's 2022 Mixtape Tour, which wraps at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. next July. They discuss the group’s formation in the 1980s, breakup in 1994 and reunion in 2008, inspiring countless boy bands along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

40:17

Danny Strong & Peter Sarsgaard

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Dopesick" creator Danny Strong and star Peter Sarsgaard as the miniseries premieres today on Hulu. Strong also reflects on writing HBO's "Recount," creating TV's "Empire" and growing up in California where he frequented Quentin Tarantino's video store, while Sarsgaard remembers his prolific acting career, namely "Shattered Glass." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

40:48

André De Shields

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor André De Shields, who won a Tony for Broadway's "Hadestown," which opens at the Kennedy Center tomorrow. De Shields stopped by in 2015 alongside director Timothy Douglas to discuss August Wilson's "King Hedley II" at Arena Stage, as well as De Shields' memories of originating the title role of "The Wiz." You'll also hear from Tony winner Levi Kreis ("Million Dollar Quartet"), who takes over the role of Hermes from De Shields on the

en-us

33:45

Todd Rundgren

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/11

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with musician Todd Rundgren, who performs at Capital Turnaround in Washington D.C. on Oct. 17-18 just days before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Oct. 30. They spoke about his biggest hits from "I Saw the Light" to "Hello, It's Me" to "Bang the Drum All Day." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

115:26

007 tribute

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/08

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bond aficionado Dave Preston as "No Time to Die" hits movie theaters today. This two-hour podcast extravaganza ranks the Best Bond Actors, Best Bond Villains, Best Bond Songs, Best Bond Gadgets and Best Bond Flicks, including where “No Time to Die” ranks among the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

18:23

Phil Vassar (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star Phil Vassar, who performs this Sunday at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke in 2016 about writing hit songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson before becoming a star himself with songs like "Just Another Day in Paradise." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

42:21

Chicago

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Chicago guitarist Keith Howland, who performs with the band this Friday at MGM National Harbor outside of Washington D.C. They discuss the band's biggest hits, including "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday in the Park," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "You're the Inspiration." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

29:13

Robert Duvall

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/05

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks today's return of "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Broadway by chatting with Boo Radley, played by the great Robert Duvall in his film debut in 1962. They spoke in 2016 about his legendary career from "The Godfather" to "Apocalypse Now" to "Lonesome Dove." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

26:01

David Strathairn

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/04

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor David Strathairn, who stars in the one-man play "Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski" at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C. from Oct. 6-17. They also discussed his prolific filmography, from his Oscar nomination as Edward R. Murrow in "Good Night and Good Luck" to his role across Frances McDormand in the reigning Best Picture winner "Nomadland." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

28:56

Ben Lewin & Judi Levine

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with writer/director Ben Lewin and producer Judi Levine of the Oscar-nominated film "The Sessions" about their new romantic comedy "Falling for Figaro," now in movie theaters and on demand. The film stars Danielle Macdonald ("Patti Cake$," "Dumplin'") about an aspiring opera singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-us

1,357 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci