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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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31:40

Zac Brown Band

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Zac Brown Band members Coy Bowles and Clay Cook ahead of their show Thursday at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. You'll also hear from Zac Brown himself at the 2016 Grammys on the Hill event in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Men at Work

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2021/08/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Men at Work founder Colin Hay, who performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Hay discusses growing up in Scotland, moving to Australia and penning massive '80s hits like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:32

Crosby, Stills & Nash

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2021/08/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 80th birthday of David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash! Jason spoke with the iconic folk-rock trio at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting. You'll hear Crosby discuss The Byrds, Stephen Stills discuss Buffalo Springfield, and Graham Nash discuss The Hollies, before they united to form a legendary supergroup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:51

Aretha Franklin

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2021/08/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the late Aretha Franklin, who is played by Jennifer Hudson in the new biopic "Respect" in movie theaters today. The Queen of Soul discusses the creation of the iconic song "Respect" and describes how she would like to be remembered. You'll even hear from legendary music producer Clive Davis and NBA legend Isaiah Thomas, who accompanied her on the Kennedy Center Honors red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:08

Kevin Costner

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2021/08/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Major League Baseball's inaugural "Field of Dreams" game tonight by discussing the iconic movie with Kevin Costner, who brought his band Modern West to The Birchmere in 2016. They discuss the importance of dreaming like Ray Kinsella, as well as memories of “Bull Durham" and "Dances with Wolves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:05

En Vogue

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/11

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with R&B group En Vogue, which plays The Birchmere tonight in Alexandria, Virginia. Co-founders Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron discuss the group's rise to success, from "Free Your Mind" to "Don't Let Go," while newest member Rhona Bennett shares how they welcomed her with open arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:44

Vertical Horizon

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell ahead of the band's Aug. 19 show at Wolf Trap in Virginia. They discuss forming the band in college at Georgetown University and their rise to stardom with hits like "Everything You Want" and "You're a God." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:42

Raheem DeVaughn

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with three-time Grammy-nominated R&B star Raheem DeVaughn, who performs a special tribute to Marvin Gaye this Saturday at Wolf Trap. He discusses growing up in Prince George's County and working with the late producer Chucky Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:51

Heart

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Ann Wilson of Heart, who rocks The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday night. They discuss Heart's biggest hits, from "Crazy On You" to "Barracuda," as well as the band's amazing tribute to Led Zeppelin at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:15

Mary Higgins Clark

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates National Book Lovers Day by hitting the archives for this chat with the late Mary Higgins Clark, who discussed her novel "Every Breath You Take," as well as her approach to penning mysteries as the "Queen of Suspense." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:51

David Baldacci (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/08

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley gears up for National Book Lovers Day tomorrow by reviving this 2018 chat with best-selling author David Baldacci about his novel "End Game," the fifth installment of his Will Robie series. They also discuss his roots growing up in Richmond, Virginia. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:34

Stephan James

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Stephan James, who played Jesse Owens in the 2016 biopic "Race," a nice companion piece to this week's PBS docuseries on Owens' heroics at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Jason tag teams this interview with D.C. sports reporter Noah Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:16

Frankie Valli

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons, who perform tomorrow night at The Anthem in Washington D.C. They discuss the group’s biggest hits, from "Big Girls Don't Cry" to "Walk Like a Man," as well as his signature solo songs, including "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:08

A.J. Croce

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/05

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Jim Croce's son, A.J. Croce, who honors his father with "Croce Plays Croce" this Sunday at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. He discusses his father's biggest hits, including "Time in a Bottle," which was written for A.J. when he was still in the womb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:02

3 Doors Down

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/04

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold, who brings the band's 20th anniversary tour to Baltimore's MECU Pavilion on Aug. 20. They discuss the band's biggest hits from "Kryptonite" to "Here Without You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:44

Air Supply

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Air Supply co-founder Graham Russell as the band plays The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Friday. They discuss the Australian duo's biggest hits from "All Out of Love" to "Making Love Out of Nothing At All." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:31

George Thorogood

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/08/02

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with blues-rocker George Thorogood, who brings his Delaware Destroyers to Wolf Trap on Aug. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:23

Paul Anka (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/07/30

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary crooner Paul Anka, who celebrates his 80th birthday today! They talk about his biggest hits from "Puppy Love" to "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," as well as writing "My Way" for Frank Sinatra and being a father-in-law to Jason Bateman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dave Chappelle

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/07/29

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedy icon Dave Chappelle, who reopens The Anthem tomorrow with a surprise show in his hometown of Washington D.C. Jason spoke with Dave on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center's 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, along with special guests Kenan Thompson ("SNL") and Chris Tucker ("Rush Hour"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:32

Norm Lewis

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2021/07/28

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with stage and screen star Norm Lewis, who performs a pair of shows at Wolf Trap this weekend. They discuss him becoming Broadway's first Black star of "Phantom of the Opera" and transitioning to Hollywood on films like Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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