Episodes
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 Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/21/24
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 Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/21/24
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 in “Behind the Myth of Benevolence.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/18/24
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 in “Behind the Myth of Benevolence.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/18/24
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.com/adchoices
Published 10/15/24
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.com/adchoices
Published 10/15/24
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 activism and spinal cord research. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/11/24
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 activism and spinal cord research. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/11/24
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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/09/24
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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/09/24
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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/08/24
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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/08/24
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-nominated N.W.A. biopic. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/03/24
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-nominated N.W.A. biopic. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/03/24
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") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/30/24
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") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/30/24
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 End of the Innocence” before versatile collaborations with The Grateful Dead, Branford Marsalis, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Bon Iver. (Theme...
Published 09/26/24
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 End of the Innocence” before versatile collaborations with The Grateful Dead, Branford Marsalis, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Bon Iver. (Theme...
Published 09/26/24
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 and Fish” and “Die from a Broken Heart.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/25/24
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 and Fish” and “Die from a Broken Heart.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/25/24
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 the Common Man” and "Peter Gunn," as well as the potential of an upcoming sci-fi thriller film based on "Brain Salad Surgery." (Theme Music:...
Published 09/24/24
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 Say Never" and "Heartbeat." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/22/24
"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 Carradine and Sebastian Arcelus. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/21/24
"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/adchoices
Published 09/18/24
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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/16/24