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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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23:08

Tower of Power

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/18

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tower of Power saxophonist and songwriter Emilio Castillo as the classic R&B band plays Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They discuss the band’s biggest hits from “What is Hip?” to “So Very Hard to Go." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:13:36

'Clotilda: The Return Home'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/17

WTOP's Jason Fraley explores the National Geographic documentary "Clotilda: The Return Home," which premieres today on Hulu and Disney+. He chats with Nat Geo explorer Tara Roberts about this amazing true story of the last-known American slave ship, The Clotilda, which was recently discovered in Mobile, Alabama in 2019 — and whose descendants now make the trip back to Africa to symbolically bring their enslaved ancestors home. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad

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15:06

'Clotilda: The Return Home'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/17

WTOP's Jason Fraley explores the National Geographic documentary "Clotilda: The Return Home," which premieres today on Hulu and Disney+. He chats with Nat Geo explorer Tara Roberts about this amazing true story of the last-known American slave ship, The Clotilda, which was recently discovered in Mobile, Alabama in 2019 — and whose descendants now make the trip back to Africa to symbolically bring their enslaved ancestors home. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad

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00:38:51

Chuck Brown Band

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/14

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Wiley Brown, the son of "The Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown, as the Chuck Brown Band rings in both Father’s Day and Juneteenth with a special concert tomorrow at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He discusses his dad's iconic journey and biggest go-go hits, from "Bustin' Loose" to "We Need Some Money," as well as his own responsibility to carry on his father's legacy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:21

Chuck Brown Band

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/14

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Wiley Brown, the son of "The Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown, as the Chuck Brown Band rings in both Father’s Day and Juneteenth with a special concert tomorrow at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He discusses his dad's iconic journey and biggest go-go hits, from "Bustin' Loose" to "We Need Some Money," as well as his own responsibility to carry on his father's legacy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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24:07

Peter Grosz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/13

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Peter Grosz, who co-hosts "Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. He describes meeting Meyers in college and asking him to be the best man at his wedding, as well as the difference between writing for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Colbert Report," not to mention starring in "Veep." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:22:37

Peter Grosz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/13

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Peter Grosz, who co-hosts "Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. He describes meeting Meyers in college and asking him to be the best man at his wedding, as well as the difference between writing for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Colbert Report," not to mention starring in "Veep." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:29:02

Montgomery Gentry

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/12

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Eddie Montgomery of the beloved country-music duo Montgomery Gentry, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Nashville ceremony announcing the platinum-record certification of "Something to Be Proud Of" and gold-record certification of "My Town" and "Hell Yeah." He also describes growing up with brother John Michael Montgomery and his duty to keep singing after the loss of Troy Gentry, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2017. (Theme Music:

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30:32

Montgomery Gentry

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/12

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Eddie Montgomery of the beloved country-music duo Montgomery Gentry, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Nashville ceremony announcing the platinum-record certification of "Something to Be Proud Of" and gold-record certification of "My Town" and "Hell Yeah." He also describes growing up with brother John Michael Montgomery and his duty to keep singing after the loss of Troy Gentry, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2017. (Theme Music:

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00:38:20

Angélique Kidjo

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/11

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner and world-music icon Angélique Kidjo, who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for "African Symphony" this Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss her journey from West Africa to Paris to become an international music sensation, including five Grammy-winning albums. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:50

Angélique Kidjo

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/11

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner and world-music icon Angélique Kidjo, who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for "African Symphony" this Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss her journey from West Africa to Paris to become an international music sensation, including five Grammy-winning albums. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:01

The Who

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Roger Daltrey of The Who before he rocks Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Wednesday. They discuss the band’s legacy and go behind the scenes of their biggest hits, including “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Who Are You?” and “You Better You Bet.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:19:31

The Who

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Roger Daltrey of The Who before he rocks Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Wednesday. They discuss the band’s legacy and go behind the scenes of their biggest hits, including “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Who Are You?” and “You Better You Bet.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:47

Christian Borle

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, who stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from June 7-15. He discusses stepping into Dick Van Dyke’s iconic shoes, as well as memories of his Broadway roles from “Something Rotten” to “Some Like It Hot.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:14:17

Christian Borle

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, who stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from June 7-15. He discusses stepping into Dick Van Dyke’s iconic shoes, as well as memories of his Broadway roles from “Something Rotten” to “Some Like It Hot.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:14:54

Gillian Robespierre

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm as today marks the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed indie flick “Obvious Child” opening in U.S. theaters on June 6, 2014. They spoke when Robespierre and Holm reunited for their 2017 comedy “Landline,” which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Fest. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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16:24

Gillian Robespierre

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm as today marks the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed indie flick “Obvious Child” opening in U.S. theaters on June 6, 2014. They spoke when Robespierre and Holm reunited for their 2017 comedy “Landline,” which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Fest. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:30:21

Judge Reinhold

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Judge Reinhold, who screens "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday. He shares why the film is such an iconic teen movie, as well as memories of his other roles from "Beverly Hills Cop” to “The Santa Clause” — not to mention his Emmy nomination as the “close talker” in “Seinfeld.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:51

Judge Reinhold

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/06/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Judge Reinhold, who has unfortunately canceled his appearance at a screening of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday. However, he still calls in to discuss what makes the film such an iconic teen movie, as well as memories of his other roles from “Stripes” to “Beverly Hills Cop” to “The Santa Clause” — not to mention his Emmy nomination as the “close talker” in “Seinfeld.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's

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22:25

X Ambassadors

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2024/05/31

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, who rock the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 4. He discusses the band’s newest album “Townie,” as well as his journey of forming the band with his blind brother Casey to record smash hits like “Unsteady” to “Renegades.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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