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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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00:26:18

Ben Schwartz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/08/04

Jason Fraley interviews actor and comedian Ben Schwartz, who brings his improv tour “Ben Schwartz & Friends” to MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on September 6th. They preview the show and reflect on his hilarious career from “Parks & Rec” to “The Afterparty" to “Sonic the Hedgehog.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:07:15

Charlotte Flair (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/08/01

Jason Fraley interviews Charlotte Flair about the new Netflix docuseries “WWE Unreal,” showing behind-the-scenes footage of her returning from injury to win the “Royal Rumble." They also discuss John Cena turning heel at “Elimination Chamber,” allowing him to defeat Cody Rhodes at “WrestleMania” to break her father Ric Flair’s record of 16 world titles. They offer some alternate storylines and reflect on the recent death of Hulk Hogan. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:08:52

Marlon Wayans (Part 3)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/28

Jason Fraley celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Wayans Brothers’ hilarious spoof “Scary Movie,” which opened in July 2000, while this October will mark the 25th anniversary of the chilling drama "Requiem for a Dream." He discussed both movies with Marlon Wayans back in 2017 when he called in to promote his Netflix original comedy “Naked” and his NBC sitcom “Marlon.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:36:21

Harry Potter

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/25

Jason Fraley celebrates “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at National Theatre in Washington D.C. now through Sept. 7th. He spoke with actor John Skelley, who understudied the part of Harry Potter on Broadway before taking over the role on the national tour. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:32:09

Goofy

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/23

Jason Fraley interviews Bill Farmer, the longtime voice of Goofy, ahead of the "Disney ‘80s & ’90s Celebration” at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Saturday. Farmer reflects on classic Disney cartoons by his predecessors, as well as his own work in “Goof Troop," "A Goofy Movie," “House of Mouse” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” which returns for an all new version this week on Disney+. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:15:39

The Bacon Brothers (Part 3)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/21

Jason Fraley welcomes The Bacon Brothers to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Friday and Saturday by reviving this flashback interview with Michael and Kevin Bacon from their previous show at The Birchmere back in 2016. Stay tuned until the end where they discuss Kevin's most famous movie roles. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:58:20

Three Dog Night (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/18

Jason Fraley catches up with Three Dog Night co-founder Danny Hutton as the classic-rock band returns to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on July 29. He shares his incredible life story in Hollywood, including lifelong friendships with Brian Wilson and Elton John. He also shares how the band came to record hits like “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Never Been to Spain,” “Black and White” and “An Old Fashioned Love Song." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's

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00:20:04

'Stranger Things'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/16

Jason Fraley celebrates "Stranger Things" as Netflix drops the first teaser trailer for the fifth and final season today. Here's a flashback convo with actress Cara Buono, who plays Karen Wheeler, back when she appeared at a minor league baseball game in Maryland to promote Season 3 in 2019. She also remembers her roles on "Mad Men" and "The Sopranos." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:35:33

'Hamilton'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/13

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of "Hamilton," which premiered on Broadway for its first preview at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on July 13, 2015. You'll hear a pair of convos with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda from the 2016 National Archives’ Records of Achievement Award and 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. You'll also hear from Director Thomas Kail and co-star Leslie Odom Jr., who played Hamilton’s nemesis Aaron Burr. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:24:17

'Sovereign'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/11

Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Christian Swegal about his new action crime thriller “Sovereign," which opens in movie theaters nationwide today, starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay and Dennis Quaid. They discuss his approach to writing the script and making his directorial debut, as well his favorite filmmakers from Sidney Lumet to Michael Mann. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:08:57

Eric Stonestreet

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/07

Jason Fraley interviews two-time Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet, who hilariously played Cam on “Modern Family" and now stars in the new crime-drama sequel series “Dexter Resurrection,” which premieres this Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime. He also shares how he and his mother Jamie have become spokespeople for treating Type 2 diabetes. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:26:46

The Temptations (Part 3)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/07/03

Jason Fraley interviews Otis Williams, last surviving original member of The Temptations, which performs live at “A Capitol Fourth” in Washington D.C. tomorrow at 8 p.m. on PBS. They discuss classic Motown hits like “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “Get Ready” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” as well as evolving into a new era with “Cloud Nine,” “Ball of Confusion,” “Just My Imagination” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:35:53

Heart (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/30

Jason Fraley interviews Heart's founding bass player Steve Fossen, who reunites with Heart drummer Michael DeRosier as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers play the Dundalk Heritage Fair in Dundalk, Maryland this Saturday, July 5th. He calls in to discuss the band’s journey to create iconic hits like “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You” and “Barracuda.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:26:42

Switchfoot

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/27

Jason Fraley interviews bass player Tim Foreman of the band Switchfoot, which rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on July 5th. They discuss the band’s journey to record hits like “Dare You to Move” and “Meant to Live.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:24:32

Dianne Reeves

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/25

Jason Fraley interviews jazz icon Dianne Reeves, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Friday June 27th. She discusses her journey to win five Grammys, including for the soundtrack of George Clooney’s 2005 film “Good Night and Good Luck.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:33:10

Orleans

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/23

Jason Fraley interviews Lance Hoppen, longtime bass player of the classic pop-rock band Orleans, which performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland this Saturday, June 28th. They discuss the band’s journey to record timeless hits like “Dance with Me," "Still the One" and "Love Takes Time." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:28:29

The Beach Boys (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/20

Jason Fraley interviews Mike Love, who fronts The Beach Boys at the Virginia Arts Festival this Sunday, a week after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. You'll hear their pair of conversations from the Kennedy Center in 2016 and "A Capitol Fourth" in 2018. This episode is labeled "Part 2" because "Part 1" featured the late great Brian Wilson, who died last week at age 82. Listen in our archives at BeyondTheFamePodcast.com. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:40:20

The Ohio Players

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/18

Jason Fraley interviews Jimmy "Diamond" Williams, longtime drummer of The Ohio Players, as the funk-soul band rocks The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 21. They discuss the band's album covers and journey to record hits like "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:14:49

Jeremy Pope

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/16

Jason Fraley gets ready for National Theatre to stage “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations” tomorrow through June 22nd in Washington D.C. He spoke with Tony nominee Jeremy Pope when the show made its East Coast premiere at the Kennedy Center in 2018 before moving to Broadway where it earned 12 Tony nominations, including Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Pope. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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00:17:58

Buddy Guy

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2025/06/13

Jason Fraley interviews blues legend Buddy Guy, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on June 21st. He called in to discuss his journey, from cutting his teeth with Muddy Waters to hosting a jam session with Steve Ray Vaughn at his own blues club, not to mention racking up eight Grammy Awards and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Eric Clapton and B.B. King. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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