Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

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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")

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Idina Menzel

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/25/21 • 11 min

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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.”

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Rufus Wainwright

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/23/21 • 26 min

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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.

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Better Than Ezra

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

11/06/21 • 10 min

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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.”

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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."

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William Shatner

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

04/20/22 • 50 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Star Trek" legend William Shatner, who performs with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of Ben Folds’ "Declassified" series at the Kennedy Center on April 29. You'll also hear two previous conversations when Shatner came to Awesome Con in 2015 and Warner Theatre in 2016, sharing memories of the late Leonard Nimoy, his thoughts on J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot and Shatner's recent real-life space flight on Blue Origin.

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Colin Mochrie

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/07/21 • 22 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Whose Line is it Anyway?" alum Colin Mochrie, who joins Brad Sherwood for "Scared Scriptless" on Thursday night at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. Mochrie reflects on the hilarious TV improv show, including bits with Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and host Drew Carey.

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Robert Glasper

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/09/21 • 26 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with jazz and hip-hop dynamo Robert Glasper, who kicks off his Kennedy Center residency today through Sept. 19. They spoke in 2020 about his stellar career, from his Grammy-winning collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "These Walls" to his Emmy-winning duet with Common on "Letter to the Free" from the soundtrack of Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th."

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Darius Rucker

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/03/21 • 12 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the one and only Darius Rucker, who performs live at Wolf Trap tomorrow night in Virginia. They spoke in 2016 about Rucker's rise from Hootie & The Blowfish to a rebirth in country music.

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Sara Bareilles

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/02/21 • 17 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles, who stars in the hit Broadway musical "Waitress" today as the New York City theater scene reopens after the pandemic shutdown. They spoke in 2018 about the show's songbook, from "Opening Up" to "She Used to Be Mine," as well as the story behind her breakthrough pop hit "Love Song."

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My Morning Jacket

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

09/06/21 • 19 min

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James, who plays Merriweather Post Pavilion tomorrow night in Columbia, Maryland. They spoke in 2019 when James performed his album "The Order of Nature: A Song Cycle" at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley have?

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley currently has 598 episodes available.

What topics does Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley cover?

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

What is the most popular episode on Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley?

The episode title 'Idina Menzel' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley?

The average episode length on Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley released?

Episodes of Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley?

The first episode of Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley was released on Apr 12, 2021.

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