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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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23:14

Richard Linklater

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Richard Linklater to mark 20 years since he began filming "Boyhood" in 2002, filming scenes every year for 12 years for a literal coming-of-age story that's become a masterpiece of American cinema. They spoke during the film's release in 2014 en route to six Academy Award nominations and a pair of Golden Globe wins for Best Picture and Best Director. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:15

War

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Lonnie Jordan of the classic funk-rock band War, who plays the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival in Mitchellville, Maryland tonight, followed by The Tally-Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on July 29. They spoke when the band played The Birchmere back in 2016, breaking down the band's catchiest hits like "Spill the Wine," "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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11:24

The Ramones

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley wishes a happy 70th birthday to Marky Ramone, drummer for the pioneering punk-rock band The Ramones. Jason tag-teamed this interview with WTOP colleague Neal Augenstein in 2015 when Marky Ramone released his memoir "Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:37

Ashanti

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy winner Ashanti, who is publishing a new children's book "My Story is a Name" to encourage kids with unique names. They also discuss the 20th anniversary of her music career, including radio hits like "Foolish," "Always on Time," "Mesmerize" and "What's Luv?" (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:26

Michael C. Hall

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor/singer Michael C. Hall, drummer Peter Yanowitz and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen of the "gothadelic" band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, which rocks Baltimore Soundstage on July 22. They discuss meeting on the set of Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Hall also shares memories of playing iconic TV roles in "Dexter" and "Six Feet Under." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:22

'Malala'

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley wishes Malala Yousafzai a happy 25th birthday today. Today's podcast features this 2015 conversation with filmmaker Davis Guggenheim about his documentary "He Named Me Malala," chronicling her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to becoming a global ambassador for girls' education and the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:14

Living Colour (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/11

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, who performs live tomorrow with Soul Asylum at City Winery in Washington D.C. They spoke in 2017 when Glover performed a Bill Withers tribute at the now-defunct Gypsy Sally's in Georgetown, breaking down Glover's film roles like "Platoon" and his timeless funk-metal hits like "Cult of Personality." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:29

Peter Frampton

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with rock legend Peter Frampton to mark the 50th anniversary of releasing his first album in the U.S. on July 10, 1972. They spoke in 2016 when he performed at the Kennedy Center, sharing memories of growing up with David Bowie, developing his signature talk-box style and recording hits like “Do You Feel Like I Do,” “Show Me the Way” and “Baby I Love Your Way.” (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:07

LeAnn Rimes

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star LeAnn Rimes, who performs live tonight at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia. They spoke in 2017 when Rimes performed with the NSO Pops at the Kennedy Center, discussing hits like "Blue," "How Do I Live" and "I Need You." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:51

Dierks Bentley

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/08

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music superstar Dierks Bentley, who performs live tomorrow night at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. They discuss his countless hits, including "What Was I Thinking?," "Settle for a Slowdown," "Lot of Leavin' Left to Do," "Drunk on a Plane" and "Burning Man." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:04

Buffalo Springfield

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Buffalo Springfield co-founder Richie Furay, who releases a new album of country duets tomorrow called "In The Country," featuring collaborations with Vince Gill and Timothy B. Schmit. He also shares memories of meeting Stephen Stills and Neil Young to form Buffalo Springfield for a string of iconic '60s songs like "For What It's Worth." (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:43

Voltaggio Brothers

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with celebrity chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio about their journey from Frederick, Maryland to competing against each other on TV's "Top Chef" to creating restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor. You'll also hear a bonus conversation with Bryan Voltaggio from March 2020 as a fascinating time capsule of the restaurant business during the pandemic. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about

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26:20

Asia

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/05

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Asia Featuring John Payne before the band rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on July 12. They discuss the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album with the hit song "Heat of the Moment," as well as the 30th anniversary of "Aqua," Payne's first album with the band. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:41

Gloria Gaynor

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/07/01

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "I Will Survive" disco queen Gloria Gaynor, who performs live in Washington D.C. this weekend at "A Capitol Fourth" on July 4. They spoke in 2017 when Gaynor headlined the Library of Congress' special disco series "Bibliodiscotheque" where she discussed her fan-fueled book “We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration and the Power of Song.” (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices

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13:51

Mickey Guyton

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/30

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-nominated country music star Mickey Guyton, who hosts "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS this weekend for the Fourth of July. They discuss the all-star lineup, as well as her own rise to stardom with hits like "Black Like Me," "Remember Her Name" and "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" She even discusses her recent song "All American," perfect for Independence Day. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices

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27:42

Béla Fleck

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/29

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Béla Fleck, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Virginia on Saturday. They discuss his illustrious career from New Grass Revival to The Flecktones, racking up over a dozen Grammys along the way. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:28

Yolanda Adams (Part 1)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/28

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning gospel great Yolanda Adams, who performs live at "A Capitol Fourth" this weekend for the Fourth of July. They discuss this year's lineup, including her admiration for host Mickey Guyton. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:00

Grant Hill

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/27

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with NBA legend and Hall of Famer Grant Hill about his new memoir "Game: An Autobiography." They discuss his life story, growing up in Virginia, throwing that iconic buzzer-beater pass to Christian Laettner at Duke University, and his stellar NBA career with the Detroit Pistons and beyond. He even names the toughest opponent that he ever had to guard. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:59

Peabo Bryson

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/24

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, who performs tomorrow at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club in Bethesda, Maryland. They discuss his career from solo hits to iconic duets, joining Celine Dion for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" and Regina Belle for "A Whole New World" in Disney's "Aladdin." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:30

Platters, Drifters, Temptations & Four Tops

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/23

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the supergroup Voices of Classic Soul, which visits Washington D.C. this weekend to perform at the Mayflower Hotel on Friday and the Carlyle Room on Saturday. The group includes Joe Coleman (The Platters), Joe Blunt (The Drifters) and Theo Peoples (The Temptations and The Four Tops). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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