Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Hosted by Jason Fraley

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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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Idina Menzel

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/25/21 • 11 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Idina Menzel, who performs in the TV special "Broadway's Back!" after the Tony Awards on Sunday night. They spoke in 2017 when she came to MGM National Harbor, discussing her originating the role of Maureen in “Rent,” originating the role of Elphaba in “Wicked,” and singing “Let it Go” as the voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rufus Wainwright

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/23/21 • 26 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rufus Wainwright, who performs this coming Tuesday at The Anthem in Washington D.C. They discuss his versatile career from pop to opera, including being named Rolling Stone magazine's Best New Artist, recording "Hallelujah" for the "Shrek" soundtrack, and even donating sperm to Leonard Cohen's daughter to raise a child with his husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Better Than Ezra

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

11/06/21 • 9 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with bass player Tom Drummond of the band Better than Ezra, which rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. tomorrow night alongside Tonic and Collective Soul. They spoke when the band played Wolf Trap back in 2015 to break down their biggest hits from “Good” to “At the Stars.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Michael Giacchino

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

02/28/22 • 16 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino, who's gaining praise on social media for his score for "The Batman," which hits movie theaters Friday. We spoke in 2018 about his "Jurassic World" performance at the Kennedy Center, as well as his experiences working with "Batman" director Matt Reeves on the "Planet of the Apes" prequels, as well as his Pixar career from "Up" to "Inside Out" to "Coco." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Little Feat

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

04/06/22 • 41 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Little Feat founding keyboardist Bill Payne as the band rocks DAR Constitution Hall on April 16, marking the 45th anniversary of recording their landmark live album “Waiting for Columbus” in Washington D.C. Payne discusses the band’s catchiest tunes, from “Dixie Chicken” to “Oh Atlanta," and why he thinks they deserve to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis Prima Jr.

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/14/21 • 33 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Louis Prima Jr., who performs at City Winery in Northeast D.C. on Thursday night. They spoke about his famous father's jazz, swing and big-band career, as well as him voicing King Louie in Disney's animated "The Jungle Book" to sing the iconic tune "I Wanna Be Like You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lonestar

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

04/05/22 • 25 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Lonestar founding keyboardist Dean Sams as the country band plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on April 15. They discussed the group's incredible run of ten No. 1 hits, including "Amazed," "I'm Already There," "What About Now" and "Mr. Mom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Stewart

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/12/21 • 14 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Daily Show" legend Jon Stewart, who hosts a 9/11 tribute tonight at Madison Square Garden called “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration.” He visited D.C. in 2014 to discuss his directorial debut film “Rosewater” about Iran’s imprisonment of Western journalist Maziar Bahari, who you'll also hear in the interview. Just months later, Stewart announced his retirement from "The Daily Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Mathis

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/10/21 • 13 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary crooner Johnny Mathis, who performs live at Strathmore tomorrow night in North Bethesda, Maryland. They spoke in 2018 to break down his biggest hits, including "Chances Are," "It's Not For Me to Say" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Koz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

09/13/21 • 26 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with jazz great Dave Koz, who performs Thursday night at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke about his Grammy-nominated jazz career, as well as his approach to interviewing other musicians on his popular syndicated radio show that he's hosted since 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

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