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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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18:56

Sting

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/10/02

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with the one and only Sting, who celebrates his 70th birthday today! They spoke in 2019 when Sting brought his original musical "The Last Ship" to National Theatre in Washington D.C. Stay tuned until the end because Sting surprisingly took out his guitar and started singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:34

Nicholas Sparks

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2021/10/01

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, who published his beloved romance novel "The Notebook" exactly 25 years ago today. They spoke in 2016 during the release of his book "See Me" and movie adaptation "The Choice" to see how he keeps making sparks fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:39

David Chase & Michael Imperioli

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2021/09/30

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "The Sopranos" creator David Chase about the prequel "The Many Saints of Newark" in movie theaters tomorrow. They discuss the show's legacy, his favorite episodes and the controversial finale. You'll also hear a 2020 conversation with Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti, during the launch of his episode-by-episode podcast "Talking Sopranos." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:01

Cappy McGarr

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2021/09/28

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Cappy McGarr, creator of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He releases a new book today called "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous," featuring behind-the-scenes stories about the award's funniest recipients from Will Ferrell shattering the ceramic bust to Bill Murray putting in the Oval Office to Eddie Murphy turning heads in the Situation Room. He also explains why Mel Brooks remains his white whale. Learn more about your ad

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26:55

Counting Crows

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/27

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Counting Crows guitarist David Immerglück as the band rocks MGM National Harbor this Friday near Washington D.C. They spoke about the band's biggest hits from "Mr. Jones" to "Round Here," from "Hanginaround" to "Accidentally in Love," which earned an Oscar nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:47

Leslie Odom Jr.

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/26

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Leslie Odom Jr., who hosts a unique Tony Awards tonight honoring the best of Broadway after a long pandemic hiatus. They spoke when he performed at the Kennedy Center Spring Gala tribute to Marvin Gaye in 2016, the exact week before he won his Tony as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:38

Idina Menzel

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/25

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Idina Menzel, who performs in the TV special "Broadway's Back!" after the Tony Awards on Sunday night. They spoke in 2017 when she came to MGM National Harbor, discussing her originating the role of Maureen in “Rent,” originating the role of Elphaba in “Wicked,” and singing “Let it Go” as the voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:09

Stephen Chbosky

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/24

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Stephen Chbosky, director of "Dear Evan Hansen," which hits movie theaters today after premiering in Washington D.C. in 2015 before winning the Tony for Best Musical on Broadway in 2017. They discuss the joys and challenges of bringing a hit musical from stage to screen, as well as "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "Wonder." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:57

Rufus Wainwright

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/23

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rufus Wainwright, who performs this coming Tuesday at The Anthem in Washington D.C. They discuss his versatile career from pop to opera, including being named Rolling Stone magazine's Best New Artist, recording "Hallelujah" for the "Shrek" soundtrack, and even donating sperm to Leonard Cohen's daughter to raise a child with his husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:07

The Moody Blues

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/22

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley and colleague Dave Preston chat with Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward, who performs tonight at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland. Hayward phoned in for a pair of conversations, first in 2016, then in 2018 after the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:29

Five for Fighting (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/21

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, who plays The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Sunday night. They spoke about him creating hits like "Superman" and "100 Years," as well as his hockey fandom. He even predicted that Alex Ovechkin would eventually get his Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:41

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter chats with Nathaniel Rateliff, who plays Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Friday for the Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Sturgill Simpson. They spoke in 2016 about Rateliff forming The Night Sweats for the hit song "S.O.B." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:52

Chaka Khan

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/19

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the “Queen of Funk" Chaka Khan, who performs tonight at MGM National Harbor. They spoke back in 2015 before her New Year's Eve bash at the Kennedy Center, discussing everything from her Rufus hits like "Tell Me Something Good" to her solo hits like "I'm Every Woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:57

Gerard Butler

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/18

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 40th anniversary of "Das Boot" by talking submarine flicks with Gerard Butler, who says the genre accounts for three of his Top 10 favorite movies. They spoke during the release of Butler's 2015 submarine flick "Hunter Killer." Don't miss his spoof of "The Phantom of the Opera." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:56

Amy Grant

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with gospel-pop star Amy Grant about her concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this coming Monday. They also discuss the new gospel music documentary "The Jesus Music" in theaters Oct. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:10

Shenandoah

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Shenandoah lead singer Marty Raybon ahead of Saturday’s concert at the Great Frederick Fair in Frederick, Maryland. They spoke about the band's biggest hits, including "The Church on Cumberland," "Two Dozen Roses," "Next to You, Next to Me" and "I Wanna Be Loved Like That." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:58

Paula Hawkins

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with author Paula Hawkins about her new murder mystery novel "A Slow Fire Burning." She also reflects on her best-seller "The Girl on the Train" and watching it be adapted by Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:53

Louis Prima Jr.

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Louis Prima Jr., who performs at City Winery in Northeast D.C. on Thursday night. They spoke about his famous father's jazz, swing and big-band career, as well as him voicing King Louie in Disney's animated "The Jungle Book" to sing the iconic tune "I Wanna Be Like You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:56

Dave Koz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with jazz great Dave Koz, who performs Thursday night at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke about his Grammy-nominated jazz career, as well as his approach to interviewing other musicians on his popular syndicated radio show that he's hosted since 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:36

Jon Stewart

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/09/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Daily Show" legend Jon Stewart, who hosts a 9/11 tribute tonight at Madison Square Garden called “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration.” He visited D.C. in 2014 to discuss his directorial debut film “Rosewater” about Iran’s imprisonment of Western journalist Maziar Bahari, who you'll also hear in the interview. Just months later, Stewart announced his retirement from "The Daily Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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