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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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Welcome to an interview variety show for your ears hosted by Justin Michael. Each episode brings together a fan of Batman: The Animated Series or a special guest who worked on the TV show to discuss their favorite episodes from the legendary 90’s cartoon. Why? Because I love this show. You probably do, too.
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Jason Fraley interviews Charlotte Flair about the new Netflix docuseries “WWE Unreal,” showing behind-the-scenes footage of her returning from injury to win the “Royal Rumble." They also discuss John Cena turning heel at “Elimination Chamber,” allowing him to defeat Cody Rhodes at “WrestleMania” to break her father Ric Flair’s record of 16 world ti…
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Jason Fraley celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Wayans Brothers’ hilarious spoof “Scary Movie,” which opened in July 2000, while this October will mark the 25th anniversary of the chilling drama "Requiem for a Dream." He discussed both movies with Marlon Wayans back in 2017 when he called in to promote his Netflix original comedy “Naked” and hi…
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Jason Fraley celebrates “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at National Theatre in Washington D.C. now through Sept. 7th. He spoke with actor John Skelley, who understudied the part of Harry Potter on Broadway before taking over the role on the national tour. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Jason Fraley interviews Bill Farmer, the longtime voice of Goofy, ahead of the "Disney ‘80s & ’90s Celebration” at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Saturday. Farmer reflects on classic Disney cartoons by his predecessors, as well as his own work in “Goof Troop," "A Goofy Movie," “House of Mouse” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” which returns for an …
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Jason Fraley welcomes The Bacon Brothers to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Friday and Saturday by reviving this flashback interview with Michael and Kevin Bacon from their previous show at The Birchmere back in 2016. Stay tuned until the end where they discuss Kevin's most famous movie roles. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley catches up with Three Dog Night co-founder Danny Hutton as the classic-rock band returns to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on July 29. He shares his incredible life story in Hollywood, including lifelong friendships with Brian Wilson and Elton John. He also shares how the band came to record hits like “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)…
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Jason Fraley celebrates "Stranger Things" as Netflix drops the first teaser trailer for the fifth and final season today. Here's a flashback convo with actress Cara Buono, who plays Karen Wheeler, back when she appeared at a minor league baseball game in Maryland to promote Season 3 in 2019. She also remembers her roles on "Mad Men" and "The Sopran…
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Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of "Hamilton," which premiered on Broadway for its first preview at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on July 13, 2015. You'll hear a pair of convos with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda from the 2016 National Archives’ Records of Achievement Award and 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. You'll also hear from Director Thoma…
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Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Christian Swegal about his new action crime thriller “Sovereign," which opens in movie theaters nationwide today, starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay and Dennis Quaid. They discuss his approach to writing the script and making his directorial debut, as well his favorite filmmakers from Sidney Lumet to Michael Ma…
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Jason Fraley interviews two-time Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet, who hilariously played Cam on “Modern Family" and now stars in the new crime-drama sequel series “Dexter Resurrection,” which premieres this Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime. He also shares how he and his mother Jamie have become spokespeople for treating Type 2 diabetes. (Theme Music…
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Jason Fraley interviews Otis Williams, last surviving original member of The Temptations, which performs live at “A Capitol Fourth” in Washington D.C. tomorrow at 8 p.m. on PBS. They discuss classic Motown hits like “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “Get Ready” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” as well as evolving into a new era with “Clou…
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Jason Fraley interviews Heart's founding bass player Steve Fossen, who reunites with Heart drummer Michael DeRosier as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers play the Dundalk Heritage Fair in Dundalk, Maryland this Saturday, July 5th. He calls in to discuss the band’s journey to create iconic hits like “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You” and “Barracuda.” (Theme Mu…
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Jason Fraley interviews bass player Tim Foreman of the band Switchfoot, which rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on July 5th. They discuss the band’s journey to record hits like “Dare You to Move” and “Meant to Live.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Jason Fraley interviews jazz icon Dianne Reeves, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Friday June 27th. She discusses her journey to win five Grammys, including for the soundtrack of George Clooney’s 2005 film “Good Night and Good Luck.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Jason Fraley interviews Lance Hoppen, longtime bass player of the classic pop-rock band Orleans, which performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland this Saturday, June 28th. They discuss the band’s journey to record timeless hits like “Dance with Me," "Still the One" and "Love Takes Time." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley interviews Mike Love, who fronts The Beach Boys at the Virginia Arts Festival this Sunday, a week after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. You'll hear their pair of conversations from the Kennedy Center in 2016 and "A Capitol Fourth" in 2018. This episode is labeled "Part 2" because "Part 1" featured the late great Brian …
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Jason Fraley interviews Jimmy "Diamond" Williams, longtime drummer of The Ohio Players, as the funk-soul band rocks The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 21. They discuss the band's album covers and journey to record hits like "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley gets ready for National Theatre to stage “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations” tomorrow through June 22nd in Washington D.C. He spoke with Tony nominee Jeremy Pope when the show made its East Coast premiere at the Kennedy Center in 2018 before moving to Broadway where it earned 12 Tony nominations, including Best Featu…
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Jason Fraley interviews blues legend Buddy Guy, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on June 21st. He shares his journey from growing up in Louisiana to moving to Chicago to learn from Muddy Waters, wearing polka dots in honor of his mother, and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Eric Clapton and B.B. King. You can ev…
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Jason Fraley interviews James Blunt, who performs at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on June 18th to mark the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album “Back to Bedlam.” They discuss his journey from serving in the British military to recording the global smash hit “You’re Beautiful.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley wraps Tony Award season by chatting with prolific Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller about his new memoir “Theater Kid,” chronicling his journey to produce four Best Musical winners with “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Hamilton." Stick around until the end of the interview for a friendly game of Broadway vs. Hollywood savants, …
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Jason Fraley gets ready for tonight's Tony Awards by interviewing playwright Kimberly Bellflower about her play “John Proctor is the Villain,” reimagining Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" to earn 7 Tony nominations, including Best Play. They spoke when the show made its pre-Broadway premiere at Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2022. (Theme Music:…
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Jason Fraley interviews blues legend Taj Mahal, who performs with Keb Mo tomorrow at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. They discuss their "TajMo" collaborations, as well as Taj Mahal's career from recording tunes like "Statesboro Blues" to movie soundtracks like "Sounder." Did you know he's related to the late Cicely Tyson? (Theme Music: Scott Buckley…
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Jason Fraley interviews writer/director Kevin Smith for the 25th anniversary re-release of the cult-classic comedy "Dogma," which returns to movie theaters this weekend. They discuss the making of the movie, the casting of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as fallen angels, and the overall legacy of Jay & Silent Bob. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion…
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Jason Fraley interviews The Archies' lead singer Ron Dante, who now fronts The Turtles for the "Happy Together" tour at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He also reflects on his career, from recording the bubblegum pop hit "Sugar, Sugar" to producing iconic records for Barry Manilow, then becoming a Tony-winning Broadway producer …
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Jason Fraley interviews Gary Puckett & The Union Gap as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. Puckett previews the show and shares memories of recording hits like “Woman, Woman,” “Young Girl” and “Lady Willpower.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Jason Fraley interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Little Anthony as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He reflects on forming The Imperials for late ‘50s doo-wop hits like “Tears on My Pillow” before evolving into ‘60s soul and R&B for eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. (The…
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Jason Fraley marks the 75th anniversary of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz taking their vaudeville act on the road in Chicago then New York City, inspiring CBS to give them their own sitcom with “I Love Lucy.” Jason interviewed their daughter Lucie Arnaz when she toured with “Pippin” at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2014. Don’t miss their …
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Jason Fraley interviews Fastball lead singer Tony Scalzo as the alternative-rock band performs live at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland on June 8th. They discuss band’s journey to record hits like “The Way,” “Fire Escape,” “Out of My Head” and “You’re an Ocean.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley interviews JET bass player Mark Wilson as the band rocks the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on June 2. They discuss the band’s formation in Australia and eventual journey to record smash hits like “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” “Look What You’ve Done” and “Cold Hard Bitch.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley interviews 38 Special co-founder and lead singer Don Barnes as the classic-rock band performs at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on June 7th. He describes helping bandmate Donnie Van Zant work through the grief of his brother’s fatal plane crash with Lynyrd Skynyrd to eventually record hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up…
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Jason Fraley celebrates 30 years of the family sitcom “Full House," which aired its series finale on ABC on May 23, 1995. He spoke to Uncle Jesse when John Stamos rocked the “A Capitol Fourth” concert in Washington D.C. in 2017. You'll also hear the origin of his signature catchphrase "Have Mercy!" (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley previews Blood Sweat & Tears at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland on May 30 by speaking with longtime Band Manager Larry Dorr. They discuss the brass-rock band's evolution from Al Kooper to David Clayton-Thomas, from Jerry Fisher to its rotating members today, leaving us with beloved tunes like “Spinning Wheel” and “You Make Me So V…
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Jason Fraley interviews three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello, who stars in “Kimberly Akimbo” at National Theatre in Washington D.C. tomorrow through June 1st. She also reflects on her career on stage and screen, from Broadway's "Parade" to AMC's first original series "Remember WENN." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley marks the 30th anniversary of John O’Hurley's first appearance as J. Peterman in “Seinfeld" on May 18, 1995. They spoke when O'Hurley played hotshot lawyer Billy Flynn in the iconic musical “Chicago” at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2015. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…
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Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of the "Mad Men" series finale, which aired on May 17, 2015. That spring, the cast and crew donated memorabilia to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. You'll hear from Creator Matthew Weiner and AMC Network President Charlie Collier as cast members Jon Hamm, Christina Hendri…
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Jason Fraley interviews Andy McCluskey of the British synth-pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (O.M.D.), which performs live at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington D.C. on May 22-23. They discuss the group’s international electronic hits, including "Enola Gay," "Joan of Arc," "Tesla Girls" and of course “If You Leave” from the “Pret…
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Jason Fraley interviews lead singer Colin Blunstone of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Zombies as the new documentary “Hung Up on a Dream” opens in movie theaters this week. They discuss the band’s formation, unique name and biggest hits from “She’s Not There” to “Time of the Season," as well as their breakup, long hiatus and eventual reunion…
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Jason Fraley celebrates the 85th birthday of "Taxi" creator James L. Brooks by flashing back to this 2018 interview with actress Marilu Henner, who earned five Golden Globe nominations as Elaine Nardo on the iconic sitcom. She also discusses her Broadway show at the time called “Gettin' the Band Back Together.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clario…
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Jason Fraley interviews hilarious comedian Frank Caliendo, who cracks up the D.C. Improv in Washington D.C. on May 20 and 21. They discuss his career from “MADtv” to “Fox NFL Sunday,” as well as his impersonations of presidents like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, sports figures like John Madden, Jon Gruden a…
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Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Timothy Scott Bogart about his new Shakespeare musical adaptation “Juliet & Romeo," which hits movie theaters this Friday, starring Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague and Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet, while introducing Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as the titular star-crossed lovers. The songs are written by his Grammy-w…
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Jason Fraley salutes Little Big Town on the 20th anniversary of their hit country song "Boondocks," which was released on May 2, 2005. He covered the band when it was honored at the 2018 Grammys on the Hill event at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. You'll also hear red-carpet interviews with guests like Danny Gokey, Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes and …
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Jason Fraley interviews Tony-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico, who brings “The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War” to the Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Virginia on May 7. She shares how her great aunt inspired the show and reflects on her own career from “My Fair Lady” to “Amour.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clar…
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Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning country star Carly Pearce, who plays Stagecoach tomorrow before bringing her tour to The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on May 1. She also discusses her biggest hits like “Every Little Thing,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “Next Girl,” “What He Didn’t Do,” “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” and “We Don’t Fight A…
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Jason Fraley interviews Oscar-nominated composer David Newman, who conducts “Matilda: In Concert” live with the NSO Pops at the Kennedy Center this Friday and Saturday, including a special Q&A with Danny DeVito and Mara Wilson. He reflects on his career from “The Mighty Ducks” to “The Sandlot,” from “Tommy Boy” to “The Nutty Professor,” from “Anast…
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Jason Fraley interviews actor Asher Grodman, who stars in a very special episode of the spooky sitcom “Ghosts” tomorrow night on CBS. He shared why he loves playing his character Trevor and raves about his hilarious co-stars. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Jason Fraley interviews rap legend Rakim, who performs live at Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Friday, April 18. The groundbreaking emcee breaks down his internal rhyme schemes across a career of hip-hop hits, including “Paid in Full,” “I Ain’t No Joke,” “I Know You Got Soul,” “Follow the Leader,” “Don’t Sweat the Technique” and “Juice …
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Jason Fraley interviews Old Dominion lead guitarist Brad Tursi, who brings his solo tour to Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on April 16 and Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on April 17 before the band rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on July 18. They discuss his solo album “Parallel Love,” as well as his journey with Old Dominio…
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Jason Fraley interviews Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser, who stars in the new movie “The Luckiest Man in America,” based on the true story of a game-show contestant who memorized the Whammy pattern on “Press Your Luck.” They also discuss his career highlights from “I, Tonya” to “Richard Jewell," “BlackKKlansman” to “Da 5 Bloods,” “Black Bird” to “Th…
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Jason Fraley interviews “American Idol” champ David Cook, who performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on April 9 and Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Virginia on May 2 for the annual “Race for Hope” fundraiser to benefit The National Brain Tumor Society. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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