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Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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- TV & Film
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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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 into Dick Van Dyke’s iconic shoes, as well as memories of his Broadway roles from “Something Rotten” to “Some Like It Hot.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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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” opening in U.S. theaters on June 6, 2014. They spoke when Robespierre and Holm reunited for their 2017 comedy “Landline,” which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Fest. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Judge Reinhold
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Judge Reinhold, who has unfortunately canceled his appearance at a screening of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday. However, he still calls in to discuss what makes the film such an iconic teen movie, as well as memories of his other roles from “Stripes” to “Beverly Hills Cop” to “The Santa Clause” — not to mention his Emmy nomination as the “close talker” in “Seinfeld.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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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 as his journey of forming the band with his blind brother Casey to record smash hits like “Unsteady” to “Renegades.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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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. They discuss his new solo album “10,000 Volts,” as well as his biggest KISS hits, his love for science-fiction and his passion for art, right down to that famous costume and face paint. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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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 career spanning five Grammys, as well as his favorite contemporary blues artists and the legends he would put on the Mount Rushmore of Blues. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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