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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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00:45:37

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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00:34:27

Karan Brar

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/25

Jason Fraley interviews Disney Channel alum Karan Brar, who makes his theater debut in the lead role of the new play “Data" at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. now through Dec. 15. He called in to discuss the show, what he’s learned from acting on stage for the first time, and memories of his screen roles from TV shows like “Jessie” and “Bunk’d” to movies like “Pacific Rim Uprising” and “Hubie Halloween.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:13:02

Clarke Peters

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/22

Jason Fraley interviews Clarke Peters about his new historical thriller “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin” in movie theaters today, produced Angel Studios ("Sound of Freedom"). He recounts the true story of a plot to assassinate Hitler, as well as his own career highlights from dissecting Baltimore in HBO’s “The Wire” to witnessing angelic light behind the late Chadwick Boseman in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:25:17

Winger

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/20

Jason Fraley interviews Kip Winger, lead singer of the band Winger, which rocks the Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg, Virginia on Friday. They discuss the band’s biggest hits from "Headed for a Heartbreak" to "Miles Away," as well as how the band bounced back after the grunge movement temporarily put them out of business. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:20:44

The Alan Parsons Project

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/18

Jason Fraley interviews Alan Parsons of The Alan Parsons Project ahead of tomorrow night's concert at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland. He describes his early days as an engineer on iconic Beatles and Pink Floyd albums before launching his own band with hits like “Eye in the Sky” and “Sirius,” which became the entrance theme for Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. He even describes meeting his wife at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:36:54

Paula Poundstone (Part 5)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/15

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Paula Poundstone, who cracks up The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. She calls in to preview her standup show and reacts to the political aftermath of last week’s U.S. presidential election heading into a second Trump Administration. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's Clarion")

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00:50:06

Michelle Wolf

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/14

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Michelle Wolf, who cracks up the D.C. Improv in Washington D.C. for five straight nights today through Sunday. She reflects on her career highlights, from “Late Night with Seth Meyers” to “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” to her controversial roast at the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner — and the state of comedy today heading into a second Trump Administration. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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Michelle Wolf

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/11/13

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Michelle Wolf, who cracks up the D.C. Improv in Washington D.C. for five straight nights today through Sunday. She reflects on her career highlights, from “Late Night with Seth Meyers” to “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” to her controversial roast at the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner — and what it means to "cross the line" in comedy today. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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