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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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16:52

Alan Alda

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary actor Alan Alda to mark the 50th anniversary of "M*A*S*H" premiering on Sept. 17, 1972. They spoke in 2018 about his podcast “Clear + Vidid,” as well as his memories of playing Hawkeye on "M*A*S*H," the finale of which still remains the most-watched event in TV history (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:11

Jay Pharoah

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Jay Pharoah, who cracks up 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. They discuss his roots in Chesapeake, Virginia and his hilarious impersonations of Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, Bernie Mac, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and more. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:35

Canned Heat

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Canned Heat drummer Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra as the blues-rock band hits Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Monday, September 19. They discussed his journey from Mexico City to Woodstock for a string of timeless hits, including "On the Road Again," "Going Up the Country" and "Let's Work Together." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:39

Samira Wiley

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with D.C. native Samira Wiley as "The Handmaid's Tale" returns for Season 5 tonight on Hulu. They spoke in 2018 right before the release of Season 2 when the series was the reigning Emmy champ for Outstanding TV Drama. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:55

Aerosmith

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford as the band kicks off its fall residency tomorrow at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They spoke in 2019 as Aerosmith rocked MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C., discussing the origins of iconic hits like "Dream On," "Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:25

Rusted Root

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki as the band marks 30 years since its 1992 debut album "Cruel Sun," which featured a rough version of their smash hit "Send Me On My Way." They spoke in 2016 when the band played the AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:21

'Katrina Babies'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Edward Buckles Jr., director of the new Hurricane Katrina documentary "Katrina Babies" on HBO Max. He shares his personal story of being 13 years old when his family evacuated New Orleans, as well as his deep conversations with neighbors, friends and family about the generation of kids living with trauma from the storm. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:37

Hal Sparks

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Hal Sparks, who brings the "Sexy Liberal Save Democracy Tour" to Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C. tomorrow. They discuss the challenge of doing political comedy, as well as his career from "Talk Soup" to "Queer as Folk" to "Dude, Where's My Car?" (Theme Music; Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:54

Rob Riggle

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/08

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Rob Riggle as tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of him joining "Fox NFL Sunday." He reflected on taking over for Jimmy Kimmel and Frank Caliendo during an April 2020 phone interview for his Discovery Channel reality show "Rob Riggle: Global Investigator." He also shared memories of "The Hangover." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:00

John Cafferty

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with John Cafferty, who brings his Beaver Brown Band to Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday and The Hamilton in Washington D.C. on Saturday. They discuss his rise from Rhode Island to record '80s hits, including the movie soundtracks for "Eddie and the Cruisers" and "Rocky IV." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:56

Kel Mitchell

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Nickelodeon alum Kel Mitchell, who publishes his new book "Prank Day" today. It's his latest effort after the daily devotional book "Blessed Mode," which complements his "Bedtime Bible Stories" for Pray.com. They discuss his role as youth pastor at Spirit Food Christian Center in California, as well as his hilarious memories of “All That,” “Keenan & Kel” and “Good Burger." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices

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10:10

Braun Strowman

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/05

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman, who is rumored to be making his return tonight on "Monday Night Raw." Strowman called in last year ahead of his “WrestleMania 37” cage match against Shane McMahon in Tampa, Florida, as well as memories of his first "WrestleMania" match with The Wyatt Family against John Cena and The Rock in Dallas, Texas. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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24:30

'A Strange Loop'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/04

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley salutes the Broadway smash "A Strange Loop," which recently won Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical for Michael R. Jackson. Enjoy this conversation with Woolly Mammoth Theatre's Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes about a Broadway smash nearly two decades in the making. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:24

Joshua Oppenheimer

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer as this week marks the 10th anniversary of his masterful documentary "The Act of Killing" (2012). They spoke in 2014 about the film's gutsy interviews with actual perpetrators of Indonesian genocide. They spoke again in 2016 about his companion piece "The Look of Silence," which allowed an optometrist to grill death-squad leaders about his brother's murder. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn

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19:10

'McEnroe'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/02

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Barney Douglas, director of the new John McEnroe documentary "McEnroe," which premieres today on Showtime. They discuss McEnroe's iconic temper and arguably underrated talent that resulted in a record 155 combined tennis titles. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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00:13:17

Jon Taffer

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/01

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer about his brand new Taffer's Tavern opening in the Chinatown-Penn Quarter area of Washington D.C. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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19:24

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/09/01

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Cynthia Addai-Robinson, star of the new "Lord of the Rings" prequel series "The Rings of Power," which premieres today on Amazon Prime Video. They discuss her journey from Silver Spring, Maryland all the way to Middle Earth. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:01

Cypress Hill

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/31

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Cypress Hill percussionist Eric Bobo as the iconic hip-hop group rocks Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday night. They discuss his early days with The Beastie Boys before joining Cypress Hill, which was fresh off hits like "Insane in the Brain" before becoming a crossover sensation from "Rap Superstar" to "Rock Superstar." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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11:56

Chris Janson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/30

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country-music star Chris Janson, who plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Sept. 9. They discuss his biggest country hits from "Buy Me a Boat" to "Fix a Drink" to "Good Vibes." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:03

Boy George & Culture Club

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/29

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Boy George as Culture Club performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Thursday night. They spoke about what to expect from the show, as well as the band's career from "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" to "Karma Chameleon." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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