Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Doodlebug of the Grammy-winning hip-hop trio Digable Planets, who headline the Jazz & Blossoms Park Jam this Sunday at Franklin Park in Washington D.C. They discuss the group’s career, from its philosophical origins to its smash hit “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actors Richie Moriarty and Danielle Pinnock of "Ghosts," which airs tonight on CBS before the cast visits the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. for a special event next Tuesday. They discuss their ghostly characters Pete and Alberta, while providing a sneak peek at the next two episodes. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")Learn more abo...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, which rocks Hollywood Casino at Charle Town Races in West Virginia next week on April 12. They discuss the Latin-rock band's prolific 50-year run, from “La Bamba” to “Desperado." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Jennifer Esposito, who writes, directs and stars in "Fresh Kills" at the Annapolis Film Festival in Maryland this Friday. They discuss her decades-long journey to write and direct her first feature, as well as playing the mother of Emily Bader, who also joins the call. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Alan Ruck, who screens "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. They discuss the legacy of John Hughes' 1986 coming-of-age classic, as well as his Emmy-nominated role as Connor Roy in HBO's "Succession." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley explores the new Hulu documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" by interviewing Amadi Boone, Monique Tolliver-Logan and Emma Horton-Ferguson, three D.C. Metro Club alumni who helped launch Freaknik in Atlanta in the early ’80s. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews the cast and creators of the new Holocaust miniseries "We Were the Lucky Ones," which premieres tomorrow on Hulu. Actress Joey King, author Georgia Hunter and show runner Erica Lipez break down the power of this family story. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper, who hosts a "Black Radio" tribute to Duke Ellington and J Dilla this Saturday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss the special concert, as well as his acclaimed career of jazz, hip-hop and R&B. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Oscar-nominated director Matt Ogens about his new documentary "Madu," which screens this Sunday at the AFI New African Film Festival at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland before streaming on Disney+ on March 29. They discuss his journey chronicling 11-year-old Anthony Madu, a Nigerian boy who became a viral ballet sensation. (Theme...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 5th anniversary of “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations” opening on Broadway on March 21, 2019. Jason spoke with co-founder Otis Williams when the show made its pre-Broadway premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the cast of the animated TV series "Animaniacs," who crack up the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland this Saturday night. Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche and Randy Rogel call in to preview the show and reflect on iconic characters like Pinky & The Brain, Yakko Warner, and tons of characters from other shows from “G.I. Joe” to "Ninja Turtles.” (...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, who rocks The Carlyle Room in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. She shares her journey of growing up in Ohio, moving to New England and touring with Lenny Kravitz before meeting husband Carlos Santana, who proposed to her on stage in 2010. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad ch...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews William H. Macy, who hosts a special screening of “Fargo” this Thursday night at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. Macy reflects on his Oscar-nominated role as Jerry Lundegaard, as well as the brilliance of Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi and the Coen Brothers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Dolly Parton as today marks the 50th anniversary of her iconic song “I Will Always Love You," which released on March 11, 1974. Jason managed to ask one question during a nationwide media call with numerous outlets before Dolly played Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more a...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks as the Tedeschi Trucks Band rocks Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, followed by the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore on Saturday. They break down the new tour, their interconnected backstories and why they continue to be a match made in blues-rock heaven. (Theme Music: Scott Buc...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank about her inspirational new movie "Ordinary Angels." They also discuss the 20th anniversary of "Million Dollar Baby," which made her a two-time Oscar winner after "Boys Don't Cry." They even end by rapid-firing about her favorite performances by other multiple Best Actress winners. (Theme Music: Scott Bu...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Trombone Shorty, who brings his band Orleans Avenue with The Soul Rebels to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Saturday night. He discusses growing up in New Orleans, his lifelong friendship with Jon Batiste, acting in David Simon's "Treme" and why he loves performing in the nation’s capital. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Foghat drummer Roger Earl, who headlines the Rock & Roll For Children benefit concert at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, March 9. They discuss hits like "Slow Ride" and how you can help The Children's Inn at NIH. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor/comedian Mark Forward as “Letterkenny Presents: A Night of Standup” at the Capital Turnaround in Washington D.C. this Saturday. They discuss his hilarious role as the town's hockey coach, as well as offering advice for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin as he tries to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. (Theme Music: Scott Buck...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews John Gourley of the rock band Portugal. The Man, which rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. He shares his journey from growing up in Alaska as the son of dog-sledding parents to eventually recording the Grammy-winning hit “Feel It Still.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Kansas guitarist Richard Williams as the band brings its 50th anniversary tour to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on March 2. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “Carry on Wayward Son,” “Point of Know Return” and “Dust in the Wind.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Gregory Porter, who performs live at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this Sunday night. They discuss his fascinating life and career, starting out playing college football with Marshall Faulk before his mother’s dying words inspired a Grammy-winning journey in music. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad cho...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews "This Old House" host Kevin O'Connor, who will appear at the Capital Remodel + Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia on Saturday afternoon. He calls in to preview the event and reflect on the PBS show’s 45th anniversary, praising his predecessors like Bob Vila, Norm Abram and Steve Thomas as they taught America lessons in h...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Marg Helgenberger as “CSI: Vegas” returns tonight for its Season 3 premiere on CBS. They spoke when she starred in the landmark play “The Little Foxes” at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. back in 2016, sharing memories of her favorite career roles, including Catherine Willows in the original “CSI." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn mor...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews late-night legend Paul Shaffer, who performs live with the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra tomorrow night at the Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. He calls in to preview the concert and share memories from his prolific career from “Saturday Night Live” to “The Late Show with David Letterman.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more ab...