Umphrey's McGee Beyond The Fame With Jason Fraley podcast

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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 and Charles Barkley, and actors like Morgan Freeman and Robert Downey Jr. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Timothy Scott Bogart 37:46

2 days ago37:46

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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-winning brother Evan Kidd Bogart, who discovered Eminem and penned Beyonce’s “Halo," following in the footsteps of their father Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Little Big Town 5:32

5 days ago5:32

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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 "Despacito" co-writer Erika Ender. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Melissa Errico 32:15

9 days ago32:15

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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 "Clarion")…

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Carly Pearce 17:51

13 days ago17:51

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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 Anymore.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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David Newman 49:18

16 days ago49:18

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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 “Anastasia” to “Ice Age,” as well as his favorite film scores by his legendary father Alfred Newman, brother Thomas Newman and cousin Randy Newman. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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'Ghosts' (Part 2) 27:36

20 days ago27:36

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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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Rakim 46:48

23 days ago46:48

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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 (Know the Ledge).” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Old Dominion 27:14

26 days ago27:14

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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 Dominion for hits like “Break Up With Him,” “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” “Make It Sweet” and “One Man Band.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Paul Walter Hauser 25:30

28 days ago25:30

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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 “The Afterparty.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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David Cook 38:01

4 weeks ago38:01

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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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Amy Brenneman 33:22

5 weeks ago33:22

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Jason Fraley interviews five-time Emmy nominee Amy Brenneman about her new comedy play "Fake It Until You Make It” at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. now through May 4. They also discuss her career highlights, including “NYPD Blue," "Casper," "Heat," "Judging Amy," “Private Practice” and “The Leftovers.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Earthquake 21:05

5 weeks ago21:05

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Jason Fraley interviews acclaimed comedian Earthquake, who performs at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on April 12. He discusses growing up in D.C. before launching his standup comedy career, including the 2022 Netflix special “Chappelle’s Home Team: Earthquake Legendary,” which was named Funniest Comedy Special of the Year by The New York Times. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Zac Brown Band (Part 2) 28:46

5 weeks ago28:46

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Jason Fraley catches up with John Driskell Hopkins, Jimmy De Martini and Caroline Jones of the Zac Brown Band, which performs live at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this Friday, April 4. They break down their Grammy-winning hits, favorite deep cuts and one member’s inspiring fight against ALS. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Ami Canaan Mann 36:14

6 weeks ago36:14

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Jason Fraley interviews Ami Canaan Mann, director of the new film “Audrey’s Children,” which opens in movie theaters nationwide today. They discuss her journey as a filmmaker, as well as the iconic work of father, Michael Mann. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 26:53

6 weeks ago26:53

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Jason Fraley interviews Kevin Eastman, co-creator of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” ahead of Awesome Con in Washington D.C. on April 4-6. They discuss how his groundbreaking comic book evolved into an animated TV series, action figures, video games and live-action movie blockbusters. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Firehouse 36:13

6 weeks ago36:13

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Jason Fraley interviews guitarist Bill Leverty of the rock band Firehouse, which performs live at The Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg, Virginia on April 3. He reflects on growing up in Virginia before recording hits like “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” “Love of a Lifetime,” and “When I Look Into Your Eyes.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Boney James 24:23

7 weeks ago24:23

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Jason Fraley interviews four-time Grammy nominee Boney James, who performs live at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on April 2. The jazz and R&B icon dishes on his new album “Slow Burn” and how he became one of the most acclaimed saxophone players in the world. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Craig Morgan 17:20

7 weeks ago17:20

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Jason Fraley interview country music star Craig Morgan, who performs at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland this Thursday night. They discuss his new album "American Soundtrack,” as well as his biggest hits, including "Almost Home," "That's What I Love About Sunday," "Redneck Yacht Club," "Little Bit of Life" and "International Harvester." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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The Stylistics 36:32

8 weeks ago36:32

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Jason Fraley interviews Airrion Love, founding member of the classic soul group The Stylistics, which performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Sunday. They reflect on the group’s iconic tunes like “Stop, Look, Listen,” “Break Up to Make Up” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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The Guess Who 23:18

8 weeks ago23:18

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Jason Fraley interviews The Guess Who's lead singer Burton Cummings, who rocks the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on March 19. They reflect on the band’s unique name and its biggest hits from “These Eyes” to “American Woman.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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Ben Mankiewicz (Part 2) 39:00

9 weeks ago39:00

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Jason Fraley marks the eighth anniversary of Robert Osborne's death by bringing back this interview with his Turner Classic Movies colleague Ben Mankiewicz. They spoke in 2017 to promote TCM's Big Screen Classics series in partnership with Fathom Events. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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Hank Azaria 37:59

9 weeks ago37:59

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Jason Fraley interviews the hilarious Hank Azaria, who brings his Bruce Springsteen tribute band to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Thursday, followed by Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday. He also recreates his most famous voices from “The Simpsons” and reflects on his best movies from “Quiz Show” to “The Birdcage.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Oscars with Oliver Jones 1:12:26

10 weeks ago1:12:26

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Jason Fraley previews Sunday's Oscars with Los Angeles film critic Oliver Jones, son of legendary D.C. movie critic Davey Marlin-Jones. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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Dropkick Murphys 16:32

10 weeks ago16:32

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Jason Fraley interviews Dropkick Murphys lead guitarist Tim Brennan as the band rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. this Thursday during its annual Saint Patrick's Day tour. They also discuss the band's Celtic rock tunes, from the smash hit "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" to the new social commentary single "Sirens." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Gabe Polsky 15:02

11 weeks ago15:02

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Jason Fraley marks the 45th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" where the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team upset the Soviet Union on Feb. 22, 1980. He spoke with Chicago filmmaker Gabe Polsky, the son of Ukrainian immigrants, about his acclaimed hockey documentary “Red Army” in 2015. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Martin Campbell 12:38

11 weeks ago12:38

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Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Martin Campbell about his new action thriller "Cleaner" starring Daisy Ridley and Clive Owen (in theaters nationwide tomorrow). They also discuss his career of 007 glory from launching Pierce Brosnan in "GoldenEye" to launching Daniel Crag in "Casino Royale." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Lalah Hathaway (Part 2) 24:32

11 weeks ago24:32

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Jason Fraley interviews R&B star Lalah Hathaway, who performs live at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 22. She called in to preview the show and reflect on her life’s journey, from growing up the daughter of Donny Hathaway to winning five Grammys in her own right. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Charles Burnett 26:26

12 weeks ago26:26

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Jason Fraley interviews trailblazing director Charles Burnett about his long-lost film “The Annihilation of Fish" starring James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave as the romance returns to select theaters tomorrow for Valentine’s Day. He also reflects on his groundbreaking 1977 film “Killer of Sheep,” named one of the Top 100 Films of All Time on the latest critics poll by Sight & Sound Magazine. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Emily Brundige 11:58

12 weeks ago11:58

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Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Emily Brundige, creator of the new animated series "Goldie," which premieres on Apple TV+ this Friday. She discusses her career journey from YouTube's “Pubertina” to Netflix’s “Hilda” to Nickelodeon's "Big Nate." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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David Koepp 17:33

13 weeks ago17:33

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Jason Fraley interviews renowned screenwriter David Koepp about his new haunted-house flick “Presence," directed by Steven Soderbergh. He also reflects on his prolific career of writing the iconic scripts for classics like Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” Brian De Palma’s “Mission Impossible” and Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Megadeth 23:37

13 weeks ago23:37

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Jason Fraley interviews former Megadeth lead guitarist Marty Friedman, who rocks the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Feb. 7 and the Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg, Virginia on Feb. 11. He reflects on his journey from growing up in Laurel, Maryland to gaining thrash-metal fame with Megadeth and becoming a pop-culture sensation in Japan, all chronicled in his autobiography “Dreaming Japanese.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Wes Johnson 11:17

13 weeks ago11:17

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Jason Fraley sends well wishes to Washington Capitals arena announcer Wes Johnson, who is recovering after being found unresponsive in his hotel room in Atlanta where he planned to host a benefit for the National Alzheimer’s Association. You'll hear an update on his GoFundMe campaign, as well as a replay of their 2022 interview about the Alzheimer's fundraiser "Voiceapalooza." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Arch Campbell (Part 2) 1:17:03

14 weeks ago1:17:03

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Jason Fraley interviews legendary movie critic Arch Campbell, who visits Politics & Prose in Washington D.C. this Sunday to promote his new memoir “The Accidental Critic.” Arch shares his favorite stories from the book, from growing up in Texas to moving to D.C. where he formed a dream team at Channel 4 in the Golden Age of local TV news. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Dr. Robert Ballard 37:42

14 weeks ago37:42

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Jason Fraley interviews Dr. Robert Ballard, the man who found the wreckage of the Titanic, ahead of his event at The Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 6. He calls in to discuss his greatest underwater discoveries, from iconic shipwrecks to natural phenomenons that changed our very understanding of life on Earth — and whether Earth is itself a living creature. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Neil Burger 15:22

15 weeks ago15:22

15:22

Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Neil Burger about his new spy thriller "Inheritance" starring Phoebe Dynevor of “Bridgerton” and Rhys Ifans of “House of the Dragon.” He describes shooting the movie entirely on an iPhone after his career of Oscar-nominated films like “The Illusionist” and blockbusters like “Divergent.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Esperanza Spalding 26:00

15 weeks ago26:00

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Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, who performs live this Sunday at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. She called in to discuss her acclaimed jazz career, from winning Best New Artist in 2011 to being nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album at next week’s Grammy Awards. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Alice Walker 45:37

16 weeks ago45:37

45:37

Jason Fraley interviews "The Color Purple" author Alice Walker and Busboys & Poets Founder Andy Shallal about the Peace Ball, which will be held in Washington D.C. this Saturday night ahead of Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Walker also shares her memories of the 1985 movie version with Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones and Steven Spielberg. After that, you'll hear Jason's previous conversation with Shallal about the last Peace Ball in 2017, reflecting on the two-term legacy of Barack Obama before Donald Trump took office the first time. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Howie Mandel (Part 2) 10:50

16 weeks ago10:50

10:50

Jason Fraley interviews Howie Mandel about the virtual auditions for Season 20 of NBC's "America's Got Talent," which will still be held Jan. 24 despite in-person auditions being postponed yesterday in Pasadena due to the Los Angeles wildfires. They also discuss Mandel's career journey from "Bobby's World" to "Deal or No Deal." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Umphrey's McGee 16:07

17 weeks ago16:07

16:07

Jason Fraley interviews keyboardist Joel Cummins as Umphrey's McGee rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Jan. 18. He discusses forming the band at the University of Notre Dame where their band manager appeared in the movie “Rudy” before getting their band name from a tipsy Rodney Dangerfield and even recording music for ESPN’s “Around the Horn." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Ari'el Stachel 34:31

17 weeks ago34:31

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Jason Fraley interviews Broadway star Ari’el Stachel, who kicks off his one-man show “Out of Character” today in Washington D.C. as a co-production of Theater J and Mosaic Theater. He describes writing and performing the autobiographical piece, as well as memories of his Tony-winning role in “The Band’s Visit.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Jesse Eisenberg (Part 2) 11:11

18 weeks ago11:11

11:11

Jason Fraley catches up with Jesse Eisenberg, who writes, directs and stars in "A Real Pain," nominated for four Golden Globes this weekend, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay. They discuss the acclaimed film and reflect on his career from “Zombieland” to “The Social Network.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Mario Lopez (Part 2) 9:04

18 weeks ago9:04

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Jason Fraley catches up with Mario Lopez, who hosts the Big Night DC: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza tomorrow night at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He called in from his car — and even braved a flat tire -- to preview what’s being billed as the “largest and most exciting New Year's Eve Gala in America!" (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Part 2) 32:32

20 weeks ago32:32

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Jason Fraley catches up with drummer Jeff Plate as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Dec. 23. They discuss holiday hits from “Christmas Eve/Sarajveo” to “Christmas Canon,” which are still played on Christmas radio stations every December to this day. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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Joshua Oppenheimer (Part 3) 24:49

20 weeks ago24:49