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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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    • 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")

    Lewis Black (Part 4)

    Lewis Black (Part 4)

    WTOP's Jason Fraley catches up with comedian Lewis Black, who cracks up the Kennedy Center this Friday night with his "Final Tour" called “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road," though he insists that he isn't retiring from comedy. He also shares memories of growing up in the D.C. area before gaining fame on “The Daily Show” and as the voice of Anger in Pixar’s “Inside Out.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 22 min
    Harvey Mason Jr. (Part 2)

    Harvey Mason Jr. (Part 2)

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Recording Academy C.E.O. Harvey Mason Jr. as Sheryl Crow will be honored at the annual Grammys on the Hill at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. They discuss her impressive discography, as well as pressing issues that they'll advocate for on Capitol Hill from A.I. to ticket prices. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 14 min
    Nathan Lane

    Nathan Lane

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Nathan Lane, who receives Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on Monday. Lane discusses the big honor, shares his memories of Sondheim and marks the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 24 min
    Dave Attell

    Dave Attell

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian Dave Attell, who cracks up the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Friday, May 4. They preview the show, as well as hype his latest Netflix special "Hot Cross Buns" and debate the greatest standup comics of all time. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 23 min
    New Kids on the Block (Part 2)

    New Kids on the Block (Part 2)

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block as tickets go on sale to the Big Summer Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 16. They discuss the band’s formation and biggest hits from “Hangin’ Tough” to “Step By Step," as well as what each member brings to the group. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 18 min
    Terence Blanchard (Part 2)

    Terence Blanchard (Part 2)

    WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard, who brings his acclaimed opera concert “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They also reflect on his iconic film scores, from Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “BlackKlansman” to Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou” and “Harriet” to Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Love & Basketball” and “The Woman King.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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    • 30 min

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