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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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17:16

Kenya Moore

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/28

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Reality TV star Kenya Moore, who visited Washington D.C. over the weekend for the 8th annual Ubiquitous Women's Expo at the Washington Convention Center. They discussed her hair-care products, her experience on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and life as a single mom raising her so-called "miracle baby." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:33

Edward Norton

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/28

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Academy Award-nominated actor Edward Norton as today marks the 60th birthday of "Fight Club" director David Fincher. This summer also marks 55 years since Norton's grandfather James Rouse created the city of Columbia, Maryland. Norton weaves similar themes of city-planning corruption into his neo-noir film "Motherless Brooklyn," which he promoted on WTOP in Washington D.C. in 2019. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad

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47:10

Cheap Trick

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/27

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Cheap Trick's founding bass player Tom Petersson as the band opens for Rod Stewart tonight at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. They spoke in 2015 when the band played The Fillmore in Silver Spring, breaking down their biggest hits from "Surrender" to "I Want You To Want Me," as well as Petersson's recent charitable work in music therapy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:04

O.A.R.

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/26

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rockville-based band O.A.R., which rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland tonight. Jason spoke to O.A.R. lead singer Marc Roberge ahead of Arts Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in 2015, immediately followed by a conversation with O.A.R guitarist Richard On. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:38

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/25

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Americana artist Mary Chapin Carpenter, who performs this Saturday at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. They spoke in 2020 at the start of the pandemic about her livestream recording at Wolf Trap. You'll hear them break down country hits like "I Feel Lucky," "Passionate Kisses" and "Down at the Twist and Shout," which was inspired by cutting her teeth on the D.C. music scene. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices

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20:49

'Trying'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/24

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Trying" stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith as Season 3 currently streams on Apple TV+. They discuss why the show is so hilariously heartwarming, lending a comedic tone to serious issues like infertility and adoption, while sharing some of their personal favorite funny moments. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:50

'FernGully'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/23

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bill Kroyer, director of "FernGully: The Last Rainforest," which releases its 30th anniversary Blu Ray today. They discuss the lost art of hand-drawn animation, the film's environmental themes, similarities to “Avatar” and star-studded cast, including the late Robin Williams. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:17

Brandy

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/22

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with singer/actress Brandy, who joins a special 25th anniversary reunion of "Cinderella" tomorrow night on ABC. They spoke in 2017 when Brandy visited the Kennedy Center to play Roxie Hart in "Chicago," the iconic musical by Bob Fosse that would later become an Oscar-winning movie directed by Rob Marshall, who choreographed Brandy in the TV movie "Cinderella." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:40

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/21

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bill Medley to mark the 35th anniversary of "Dirty Dancing" on Aug. 21, 1987, featuring the Oscar-winning song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Jason spoke to Medley when his Righteous Brothers played The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia in 2017, reflecting on hits like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and "Unchained Melody," which a new generation discovered in "Top Gun" and "Ghost." (Theme Music: Scott

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14:35

Olivia Cooke & Thomas Mann

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Sound of Metal" alum Olivia Cooke, who stars in the new "Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” tomorrow night on HBO. Cooke stopped by D.C. alongside co-star Thomas Mann during the release of their 2015 Sundance champ “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:13

Steve Martin & Martin Short

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/19

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Steve Martin and Martin Short, who perform together Saturday and Sunday at Wolf Trap in Virginia, Virginia. You'll first hear from Martin Short, who joined Jason in 2016 to discuss his NBC variety show “Maya & Marty” co-starring Maya Rudolph. You'll then hear from Steve Martin and musician Edie Brickell, who joined Jason in 2015 when they premiered their musical “Bright Star” at the Kennedy Center. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn

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33:45

Jay & The Americans

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/18

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Sandy Deanne of Jay & The Americans, who play Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Aug. 25. They discuss the band's classic hits like "Come a Little Bit Closer," which was introduced to a new generation the movie soundtrack of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2." You'll also hear how the band dated The Ronettes and helped launch Neil Diamond and Steely Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:50

Marcus Hummon

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon, who co-created the Frederick Douglass musical "American Prophet," which makes its world premiere at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. now through Aug. 28. They spoke about his Nashville success writing "Cowboy Take Me Away" for The Chicks and "Bless the Broken Road" for Rascal Flatts. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:23

TLC

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Chilli of TLC, which rocks Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on August 27. They break down the group’s biggest hits from “Waterfalls” to “No Scrubs" to "Unpretty." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:31

Pink Floyd

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters, who performs live tomorrow night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. They spoke in 2015 when his Music Corps Band played the Music Heals benefit concert at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. Waters describes writing classic rock hits like "Wish You Were Here," "Comfortably Numb" and "Another Brick in the Wall." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:45

‘Breaking Bad’

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan as the spinoff "Better Call Saul" airs its series finale tomorrow night on AMC. They spoke in 2015 when "Breaking Bad" donated props and costumes to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. You'll also hear from Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman; Jonathan Banks, who played Mike; and Bryan Cranston, who showed up to pay tribute to his iconic anti-hero Walter White. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's

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12:22

Molly Ringwald

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Molly Ringwald to mark the 40th anniversary of her film debut on August 13, 1982. They spoke in 2016 when she performed at AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, breaking down her music career and classic John Hughes movies like “Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:17

REO Speedwagon

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with REO Speedwagon bass player Bruce Hall as the beloved band rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia tonight. They spoke in 2015 when the band played Warner Theatre in D.C., breaking down the band’s biggest hits like “Roll with the Changes,” “Keep on Loving You,” “Take it on the Run” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:27

Jake Fraley

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/11

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with cousin Jake Fraley, who plays outfield tonight for the Cincinnati Reds against the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" Game in Dyersville, Iowa. You'll also hear from Jake's proud parents, Marv and Traci Fraley, whose favorite movie is naturally "Fields of Dreams." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:51

Tony Gilroy

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/08/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tony Gilroy as this summer marks the 20th anniversary of Gilroy writing the original "Bourne" trilogy starring Matt Damon; this month marks the 15th anniversary of Gilroy writing and directing "Michael Clayton" starring George Clooney; and today marks the 10th anniversary of Gilroy directing "The Bourne Legacy" starring Jeremy Renner. Gilroy visited D.C. in 2018 when he wrote and produced the thriller “Beirut” directed by

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