Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
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")
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 968
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
'Here to Climb'
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Sasha DiGiulian of the new rock-climbing documentary "Here to Climb," which premiered this week on HBO and Max. They discuss her journey from growing up in Alexandria, …
00:22:20 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Katie Couric & Savannah Guthrie
WTOP's Jason Fraley marks the 30th anniversary of NBC's "Today" show moving into its iconic Studio 1A on June 20, 1994. You'll first hear from legendary anchor Katie Couric, who co-hosted “Today” fro…
00:14:30 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Kathleen Madigan
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews stand-up comedian Kathleen Madigan, who brings her "Boxed Wine and Tiny Banjos Tour" to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Saturday. They disc…
00:20:57 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Tower of Power
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tower of Power saxophonist and songwriter Emilio Castillo as the classic R&B band plays Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They discuss the band’…
00:21:38 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
'Clotilda: The Return Home'
WTOP's Jason Fraley explores the National Geographic documentary "Clotilda: The Return Home," which premieres today on Hulu and Disney+. He chats with Nat Geo explorer Tara Roberts about this amazing…
00:13:36 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Chuck Brown Band
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Wiley Brown, the son of "The Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown, as the Chuck Brown Band rings in both Father’s Day and Juneteenth with a special concert tomorrow at Watki…
00:38:51 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Peter Grosz
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Peter Grosz, who co-hosts "Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. He describes mee…
00:22:37 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Montgomery Gentry
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Eddie Montgomery of the beloved country-music duo Montgomery Gentry, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Nashville ceremony announcing the platinu…
00:29:02 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Angélique Kidjo
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner and world-music icon Angélique Kidjo, who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for "African Symphony" this Wednesday night at the Kennedy Cente…
00:38:20 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The Who
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Roger Daltrey of The Who before he rocks Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Wednesday. They discuss the band’s legacy and go behind the scenes of t…
00:19:31 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Christian Borle
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, who stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from June 7-15. He discusses stepping …
00:14:17 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Gillian Robespierre
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm as today marks the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed indie flick “Obvious Child” openi…
00:14:54 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Judge Reinhold
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Judge Reinhold, who screens "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday. He shares why the film is such an icon…
00:30:21 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
X Ambassadors
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, who rock the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 4. He discusses the band’s newest album “Townie,” as well a…
00:20:55 |
Fri 31 May 2024
Ace Frehley of KISS
WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ace Frehley, former guitarist of KISS, who brings his solo tour to the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on June 15. The…
00:38:32 |
Thu 30 May 2024
Keb' Mo'
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews blues icon Keb’ Mo’, who performs live at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Saturday night. He reflects on his prolific …
00:27:15 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Gary Sinise (Part 4)
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor Gary Sinise, who returns to co-host the National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday night live on PBS. They …
00:12:50 |
Fri 24 May 2024
Maggie Rose
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews country singer/songwriter Maggie Rose, who returns home to perform live at the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, followed by The Birchmer…
00:20:58 |
Wed 22 May 2024
Uncle Kracker
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Uncle Kracker, who joins Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band and Megan Maroney for the "Sun Goes Down" Tour at Commanders Filed in Landover, Maryland on …
00:23:19 |
Mon 20 May 2024
The Wailin' Jennys
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Ruth Moody of the folk/bluegrass group The Wailin' Jennys as she brings her solo tour to the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Tuesday, May 21, f…
00:23:08 |
Tue 14 May 2024
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