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WTOP Entertainment Reporter 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, Garth Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, the list is endless! You’ve heard the highlights on the radio, but this is your chance to hear in-depth conversations about what makes these creative geniuses tick. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Google, Podcast DC or Spotify. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley WTOP | Hubbard Radio

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 34 Ratings

WTOP Entertainment Reporter 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, Garth Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, the list is endless! You’ve heard the highlights on the radio, but this is your chance to hear in-depth conversations about what makes these creative geniuses tick. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Google, Podcast DC or Spotify. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

    Public Enemy

    Public Enemy

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, who visits the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland tonight for the Frederick Speaker Series. They discuss the state of art, culture and the world, while reflecting on Public Enemy’s biggest hits, including “Fight the Power," "Rebel Without a Pause,” “Don’t Believe the Hype” and “Shut ‘Em Down.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 26 min
    'Hell's Kitchen'

    'Hell's Kitchen'

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews D.C. native and Broadway producer Marjuan Canady, whose revival of “The Wiz” opens today at Broadway's Marquis Theatre before her brand new Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” premieres at Broadway's Schubert Theatre on Saturday. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 18 min
    John Mellencamp

    John Mellencamp

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews John Mellencamp's longtime guitarist Mike Wanchic ahead of Thursday night's show at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. They break down the band's most iconic hits, including “Hurts So Good,” “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses,” “Authority Song” and “Small Town.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 25 min
    Phil Rosenthal

    Phil Rosenthal

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal, who performs live at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Thursday night. They also discuss the delicious D.C. restaurants highlighted on Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," as well as how he went from writing on the ABC sitcom "Coach" to creating Ray Romano's iconic CBS sitcom. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 26 min
    Aaron Tveit

    Aaron Tveit

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor Aaron Tveit as tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed musical “Next to Normal” premiering on Broadway on April 15, 2009. They spoke when he performed at The Barns at Wolf Trap in Virginia in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 20 min
    Kevin Macdonald

    Kevin Macdonald

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates National Submarine Day by doing a deep dive with Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald on the 10th anniversary of his 2014 submarine flick “Black Sea" starring Jude Law. They spoke when Macdonald ("State of Play," "The Last King of Scotland," "One Day in September") visited Washington D.C. back in 2015. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

BJ Graves ,

Who?

I have no clue how I found this, but I really like it. Great questions, and letting the guest answer them without interrupting them. I need to listen to the rest of the conversations. Great job, you got a new friend. Thanks. BJ Graves

Goldnneedl ,

What an AWESOME Podcast ! 5 Stars

Right to the point, Jason delivers the greatest music icons of my childhood thru adulthood. What make the shows special is he allows the guests to open up,sharing great stories; new & old. Jason’s podcast WINS !

Dpappas ,

Excellent Podcast for Movie Lovers

Jason’s charm and knowledge of films makes this podcast a must listen! It’s been a joy listening and learning about the industry. Super entertaining and will now always be a part of my podcast rotation.

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