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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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18:28

Def Leppard

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/22

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Def Leppard's longtime lead guitarist Phil Collen as the band rocks Nationals Park tonight in Washington D.C. They spoke in 2018 when the band played Jiffy Lube Live in Virginia, breaking down hits like "Photograph," "Foolin,'" "Rock of Ages," "Hysteria" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:45

Mary Badham

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2022/06/21

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Mary Badham, who played the original Scout Finch in Hollywood classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962). Starting today, she's starring in a stage version at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss the new play and her memories of working with Gregory Peck on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:29

Myles Frost (Part 2)

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2022/06/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Myles Frost about becoming the youngest individual actor ever to win the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical thanks to his role as Michael Jackson in "MJ: The Musical." This is their second conversation in recent weeks, so be sure to scroll down and check out their first conversation in our archives to hear all about his journey from Maryland to Broadway. Today's podcast is all about Tony night and the aftermath of his historic win. Learn more

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17:46

Fantastic Negrito

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/20

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with three-time Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, who performs at 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night. He shares how his Virginia ancestry inspired his newest album "White Jesus Black Problems" and how a car accident and coma changed his perspective on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:50

John Carter Cash & Roseanne Cash

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/19

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Father's Day by chatting with John Carter Cash, the only son of Johnny Cash and June Carter. They spoke in 2016 about publishing his father’s poetry in the book “Forever Words: The Unknown Poems.” You'll also hear a second interview with Johnny Cash’s daughter, Roseanne Cash, who performed country hits like "Seven Year Ache" at Strathmore in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:55

Donna McKechnie

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/18

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Broadway legend Donna McKechnie to mark the 25th anniversary of "A Chorus Line" ending its streak as the longest-running Broadway production at 6,137 performances. They spoke in 2017 when McKechnie starred in "The Pajama Game" at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:44

Buzz Aldrin

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/17

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the release of Pixar's "Lightyear" by chatting with the real inspiration for Buzz Lightyear: the legendary NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was the second man on the moon after Neil Armstrong. They spoke during the release of his 2016 memoir “No Dream is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon.” You’ll even hear him quote the famous "Toy Story" movie line, “To infinity and beyond!" (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's

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29:55

Paul Anka (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/16

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the legendary Paul Anka, who performs live at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Tuesday, June 21. They discuss his golden oldies from "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" to "Puppy Love," as well as songs he's written for other artists, namely "My Way" for Frank Sinatra. You'll even hear his reaction to Doja Cat sampling his music in the 2020 hit single "Freak." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:12

Zappa

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/15

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley salutes the genius of Frank Zappa as The Zappa Band plays The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Sunday and Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland next Tuesday. First, you'll hear a brand new conversation with Zappa Band member Mike Keneally, who takes a deep dive into Zappa's records, followed by a throwback conversation with Frank's son Dweezil Zappa from 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:11

Kelli O'Hara

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/14

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, who joins her fellow Tony winner Adrienne Warren for "Broadway in the Park" at Wolf Trap next Friday, June 24. They discuss O'Hara's prolific career of seven Tony nominations, including "The Light in the Piazza," "South Pacific" and "The King and I," which finally won her the prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:14

Ethan Slater

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/13

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with D.C. native Ethan Slater, who earned a Tony nomination as the original star of Broadway's "SpongeBob SquarePants" musical in 2018. A regional production just opened at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland, so it's the perfect time to revisit this Tony-themed conversation conducted in a pineapple under the sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:58

Jeff Nichols & Joel Edgerton

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/12

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks today’s 55th anniversary of the "Loving v. Virginia" Supreme Court decision, which legalized interracial marriage on June 12, 1967. He spoke to director Jeff Nichols ("Mud") and actor Joel Edgerton ("Zero Dark Thirty") when they visited Washington D.C. to discuss their touching movie "Loving" in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:10

Steven Van Zandt

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/11

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Steven Van Zandt to mark last night's 15th anniversary of "The Sopranos" finale, which cut to black on June 10, 2007. They spoke in 2017 when Van Zandt played the annual Rock and Roll for Children benefit concert, which returns tonight to The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:37

Mark Rylance

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/10

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar winner Mark Rylance about his new golf comedy "The Phantom of the Open," which opens in Washington D.C. movie theaters today. They discuss the incredible true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who in 1976 shot the worst round of golf ever at the British Open. They also discuss Rylance's career from "Bridge of Spies" to "Dunkirk" to "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:06

Julie Andrews & Von Trapp

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/09

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley salutes Julie Andrews, who receives the AFI Life Achievement Award tonight in Los Angeles. They spoke briefly on the red carpet at the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. You'll also hear a 2015 conversation with Elisabeth Von Trapp, the granddaughter of the real-life Maria and Baron Von Trapp, to preview a live concert in Virginia for the 50th anniversary of "The Sound of Music." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:30

Grave Digger

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/08

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with monster-truck driver Adam Anderson, who competes at Monster Jam at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland this Saturday. They discuss the 40th anniversary of the iconic monster truck Grave Digger, which was built by his father, Dennis Anderson, in Chesapeake, Virginia back in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:29

Liberty DeVitto

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/07

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Billy Joel's longtime drummer Liberty DeVitto, who performs at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Saturday for the annual Rock & Roll for Children concert to benefit The Children's Inn at NIH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:41

DJ Jazzy Jeff (Part 2)

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/06

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats again with DJ Jazzy Jeff for the "Célébrez en Rosé" wine and music festival at National Harbor this Saturday. They discuss his Grammy-winning hip-hop duo with Will Smith, his time on TV's "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and his reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:49

Scotty McCreery

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/03

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music star Scotty McCreery, who plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Saturday, June 11. They discuss his career from winning Season 10 of "American Idol" to recording country hits like "Five More Minutes," "This Is It" and "Damn Strait." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:02

David Simon

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley ·

2022/06/02

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 20th anniversary of "The Wire," which premiered on HBO on June 2, 2002. You'll hear two conversations with "The Wire" creator David Simon, first at the premiere of "Spotlight" in Washington D.C. in 2015, then at the grand reopening of the Parkway Theatre in Baltimore in 2017, followed by memories of "The Wire" from co-producer George Pelecanos in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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