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Random stuff. Mostly story telling!! Just to keep myself talking and to get used to being a host! (Basically)
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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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Jason Fraley interviews Sixpence None the Richer guitarist Matt Slocum as the band is ready to rock The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Nov. 3. They preview the show and reflect on the band’s biggest ‘90s hits from the iconic “Kiss Me” to their cover of The La’s “There She Goes.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your a…
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Jason Fraley interviews Fab "Milli" Morvan of Milli Vanilli and Damon "Nomad" Elliott about creating a new remix of "Blame it on the Rain." They also reflect on Milli Vanilli’s meteoric rise to fame and the lip-syncing controversy that shattered it all, before an unexpected rebirth a quarter century later on Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Men…
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Jason Fraley interviews the always hilarious Damon Wayans, who co-stars with his son Damon Wayans Jr. in the new sitcom “Poppa’s House,” which premieres tonight on CBS and Paramount+. Wayans called in to preview the show and reflect on his most memorable roles from “In Living Color” to “Major Payne” to “My Wife and Kids.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckle…
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Jason Fraley interviews painter and debut filmmaker Titus Kaphar, whose standout Sundance flick “Exhibiting Forgiveness" opens in movie theaters today. He calls in to discuss working with talented actors like André Holland and Andra Day, as well as his own journey as a contemporary painter with powerful works like recontextualizing Thomas Jefferson…
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Jason Fraley interviews blockbuster comedian Dane Cook, who cracks up the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Thursday night. He calls in to preview his “Fresh New Flavor” tour and reflect on some of the funniest stand-up bits of his career. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…
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Jason Fraley interviews Christopher Reeve's son Will Reeve about the new documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," which opens widely in North America today. Will shares his childhood memories of his dad, his favorite scenes from the 1978 blockbuster “Superman,” and how his father’s tragic paralysis inspired his heroic legacy of activis…
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Jason Fraley interviews comedian Larry Wilmore, who performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 14. He calls in to preview the show and reflect on his career, including “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Insecure,” "The Daily Show” and “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad c…
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Jason Fraley interviews country music star Doug Stone, who rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland this Friday night. They preview the show and reflect on his biggest hits like “I’d Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),” “Too Busy Being in Love” and “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Jason Fraley interviews hip-hop legend Ice Cube, who performs at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland on Oct. 11. They discuss his career from N.W.A. hits like “Straight Outta Compton” to solo hits like “It Was a Good Day,” as well as his film career from dramas like “Boyz N The Hood” to comedies like “Friday," not to mention his Oscar-nom…
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Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning soul artist Bilal, who performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 11. They break down his entire career from his breakthrough album “1st Born Second” to his Kendrick Lamar collaboration on “To Pimp a Butterfly” to his newest album “Adjust Brightness.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion"…
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Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby, who performs live at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, before recording breakthrough hits like “Every Little Kiss” and “The Way It Is,” which would later become 2Pac’s “Changes.” He also describes co-writing Don Henley’s “The…
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Jason Fraley interviews country music duo Maddie & Tae, which performs live at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Friday night. They both called in together to describe how their friendship has helped each other tackle the challenges of recent motherhood, as well as breaking down their biggest hits like “Girl in a Country Song,” “Shut Up …
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Jason Fraley interviews drummer Carl Palmer, the last surviving member of the iconic progressive-rock band Emerson Lake & Palmer, which brings “The Return of Emerson Lake & Palmer Tour" to Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland this Thursday night! They discuss the band's most timeless hits, including "Lucky Man," "From the Beginning," “Fanfare for t…
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Jason Fraley interviews The Fray drummer Ben Wysocki as the band releases its first new album in 10 years with “The Fray is Back" on Sept. 27, kicking off a comeback tour on the same day at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington D.C. Wysocki breaks down the band's biggest hits like “Over My Head (Cable Car),” “How to Save a Life,” “You Found Me," "Never…
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"Beyond the Fame" host Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of the TV political drama "Madam Secretary," which premiered exactly 10 years ago on Sept. 21, 2014 on CBS. He spoke to the cast and creators during the red carpet premiere at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington D.C. You'll hear from Téa Leoni, Morgan Freeman, Tim Daly, Keith Carr…
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"Beyond the Fame" host Jason Fraley interviews Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon as the band rocks The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Saturday night. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOleh Hosted by Jason Fraley
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, who brings her "Timeless" tour to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia on Tuesday, Sept. 17. She calls in alongside her touring partner Chris Olsen, who grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland is excited to return home to perform in the DMV. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more ab…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews The Band Perry alum Kimberly Perry, who brings her first solo tour to Annapolis, Maryland this Sunday night for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival. They discuss her journey from Band Perry hits like “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two” to jamming with Fall Out Boy at CMT’s “Crossroads” and now her first solo album “S…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Jökull Júlíusson, lead singer and songwriter of Kaleo, which performs live at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on Monday, Sept. 16. They discuss the band's journey from growing up in Iceland to touring the biggest music festivals in the world thanks to the chart-topping blues-rock hit "Way Down We Go" and the Grammy-nomi…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews three-time Grammy winner Debby Boone, who performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, Sept. 21. They discuss her journey from growing up the daughter of singer Pat Boone to winning Best New Artist with her breakthrough hit “You Light Up My life" before eventually showing her range across pop, countr…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Lake Street Dive drummer Mike Calabrese as the band celebrates its 20th anniversary at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Friday. They discuss the band’s journey from hits like “Good Kisser” to its newest album “Good Together.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices.…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews actor Michael Imperioli as the new two-part “Sopranos” docuseries “Wise Guy” premieres this weekend on HBO and Max. They hopped on the phone in April 2020, a month into the pandemic, when Imperioli launched his “Sopranos” watch-along podcast “Talking Sopranos.” They also discussed his early role in Martin Scorsese's "…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tony-winning hair stylist Nikiya Mathis, who just became the first artist to ever win a Special Tony Award for hair and wig design on the Broadway play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," which arrives at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. today. They discuss her pioneering work in this groundbreaking stage comedy. (Theme Mus…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan as the iconic classic rockers ignite Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Saturday night. They discuss the band's biggest hits from “Highway Star” to “Smoke on the Water" en route to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad cho…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Rob Thomas, who performs live with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday night. They preview the epic concert, as well as reflect on his biggest hits from Matchbox Twenty to his solo career. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad c…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Mercedes Moné (a.k.a. Sasha Banks), who defends her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship tonight at “Capital Collision” at the Sports & Entertainment Arena in Washington D.C. They preview the event as well as her history-making matches in WWE and her current run as the AEW TBS Champion, having just defended the title Sund…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews beloved D.C. go-go band Rare Essence, which headlines the Summer Soul Music Festival this Sunday at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland. They discuss the band's journey from meeting each other in elementary school to carving out a place on the proverbial Mount Rushmore of D.C. go-go bands. (Theme Musi…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews three-time Grammy winner Samara Joy, who rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. this Friday night for the 20th annual D.C. Jazz Festival. They discuss her meteoric rise to fame, including Grammys for Best Jazz Performance for “Tight,” Best Jazz Vocal Album for “Linger Awhile,” and of course Best New Artist of 2023, joini…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks, who performs live at The Atlantis in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. They discuss her journey from winning Season 6 of "American Idol" to recording smash radio hits like "Tattoo" and "Battlefield," as well as starring in movies like "Sparkle" and Broadway shows like "Waitress," en rout…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Broadway star Corey Cott as today marks the 10th anniversary of the musical "Newsies" closing on Broadway on Aug. 24, 2014. Cott took a bow as Jack Kelly, having replaced Jeremy Jordan less than five months into the original Broadway run. Cott joined WTOP in 2018 to perform “West Side Story: In Concert" at the Kennedy…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews renowned classical pianist Lara Downes, who releases her new album “This Land” today after her last album earned her the title of 2022 Classical Woman of the Year by Performance Today. Downes called WTOP in 2019 when she visited Sixth & I in Washington D.C. to perform songs from her album “Holes in the Sky,” alongside…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews TV's "Wonder Woman" star Lynda Carter, who will be be honored at the Kennedy Center concert on Sunday, followed by a conference at the National Housing Center in Washington D.C. on Monday for Women's Equality Day. Carter joined WTOP at four consecutive Kennedy Center Honors from 2014-2017. You'll also hear from Gloria…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Rome Ramirez as Sublime With Rome brings its farewell tour to The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel in Arundel Mills, Maryland exactly one week from today on Aug. 28. They discuss his swan song with the band before forging ahead solo, as well as the legacy of Sublime's biggest hits like "Doin' Time," "Santeria," "What I Go…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Michael and Tanya Trotter, the husband-and-wife duo of The War & Treaty, which comes home to perform live at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. They discuss their D.C. roots before falling in love, getting married, raising a son and launching a Grammy-nominated music career, including a nod for Best Ne…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, co-directors of the inspiring new documentary "Daughters," which won an Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival and just premiered on Netflix this week. They discuss the emotional journey of chronicling a daddy-daughter dance at the D.C. Jail. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who cracks up The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel in Arundel Mills, Maryland tomorrow night. She called in to preview the show and her upcoming standup special on Amazon Prime, as well as to reflect on some career highlights. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad cho…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews jazz icon Wynton Marsalis, who brings The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss his journey from New Orleans to New York, from Grammys to Peabodys, receiving the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush and the National Humanities Medal from Presiden…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Collective Soul bass player Will Turpin as the band brings its 30th anniversary tour to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Saturday. They discuss the band’s biggest hits like “Shine,” “December” and “The World I Know.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley catches up with Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers, who bring their farewell tour to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Aug. 15. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer discusses the cinematic impact of his biggest hits, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” (“Top Gun”), “Unchained Melody” (“Ghost”) and the Oscar-winning “…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Emily Saliers of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, who will join Melissa Etheridge on a double bill at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Aug. 24-25. They discuss the duo's journey from Georgia to the Grammys with transcendent hits like "Galileo" and “Closer to Fine," the latter returning to the zeitgeist last summer in G…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews drummer Rob Mailhouse of Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar, which rock the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday night. Mailhouse discuses his early days in D.C. at American and Catholic Universities before meeting Keanu Reeves at an L.A. grocery store in 1991 to form Dogstar, which recently reu…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, who rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland exactly "one week" from today on Monday, August 12. They discuss the band’s Canadian roots and their biggest hits from “The Old Apartment” to “One Week,” from "It’s All Been Done” to “Pinch Me,” as well as his favorite songs from …
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WTOP's Jason Fraley celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of influential author and activist James Baldwin by flashing back to a 2018 interview with actress KiKi Layne, who starred in Barry Jenkins' brilliant film adaptation of Baldwin's 1974 novel "If Beale Street Could Talk." Rounding out this episode is a replay of Jenkins' conversa…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Sunday. Johnstone describes forming the band as its original lead singer before teaming with Michael McDonald to play countless hits from the band’s different eras, including “Listen to the Music,” …
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews comedian Tom Papa, who cracks up Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland this Friday night. He reflects on his journey in standup comedy and teases his latest standup material as he prepares for his upcoming Netflix special. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist Mark Bryan as the band rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Maryland before forming the band with Darius Rucker in South Carolina to release their breakthrough album "Cracked Rear View," which is celebrating its 30th…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Zachary Levi & Zooey Deschanel, who visit Washington D.C. for a sneak peek at their new movie "Harold and the Purple Crayon" tomorrow night at the Library of Congress. They discuss the magic of the family-friendly flick adapted from the classic children’s book, as well as Zooey’s memories of “Elf,” “500 Days of Summer…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley flashes back to his interview with Hugh Jackman as "Deadpool & Wolverine" opens in movie theaters nationwide today. They spoke in 2017 shortly after the release of "Logan" when Jackman visited the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for "A Night of Laughter and Song." You'll also hear Bob Roth, President of the David Lynch Foundat…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star Jeff Jarrett, who visits Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland tomorrow night. They discuss his journey as a third-generation star in professional wrestling, from his father’s territory days to his own successful runs in the WWF, WCW, TNA and now AEW. (Theme M…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis as the Grammy-nominated metalcore band rocks The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Friday night. They discuss the band’s evolution across all of their albums, as well Lambesis' own personal journey seeking redemption, forgiveness and a second chance. (Theme Music: Scott Buck…
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