Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Tommy Davidson, who cracks up the Bethesda Theater this Thursday night in Bethesda, Maryland. He shares memories of growing up in Maryland, launching his standup comedy career in D.C. and moving to Hollywood for iconic TV shows like "In Living Color" and hilarious movies like Spike Lee's "Bamboozled." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Lear...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews WWE's Bianca Belair as tickets go on sale today for "WrestleMania 40" in Philadelphia on April 6-7, 2024. The three-time women’s champ previews the big event, as well as her crazy turn of events winning then losing the title earlier this month at “SummerSlam” and how she hopes to get revenge at “WWE Payback" on Peacock on Sept. 2. She also reflec...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival singer-songwriter John Fogerty, who rocks Wolf Trap in Virginia on Saturday night. They discuss his most iconic CCR hits, including “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Green River,” “Down on the Corner,” “Fortunate Son,” “Up Around the Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and so many more. (Theme Music: Scott...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Theresa Caputo, former star of TLC’s “Long Island Medium,” who brings her self-proclaimed psychic abilities to MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this Friday night. She called in to describe seeing spooky things growing up on Long Island, hosting the TLC reality series for 14 seasons, and how her own personal experience compares to movies...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Sophia Lillis, who stars in the new indie comedy-drama flick “The Adults,” in movie theaters this weekend. She discusses working with co-stars Michael Cera and Hannah Gross, as well as memories of Stephen King’s “It” and Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan as today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1993 film version of "The Secret Garden." Eagan's performance in Broadway's "The Secret Garden" at age 11 made her the youngest Tony winner ever on Broadway in 1991. They spoke in 2016 when she passed the torch to 11-year-old Anya Rothman at Shakespeare Theatre in Washington...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull as the band rocks Wolf Trap in Virginia on Aug. 24. They discuss his idea to bring the flute into rock music for a career of hits from “Aqualung” to “Locomotive Breath” to “Bungle in the Jungle." He even shares his thoughts on Will Ferrell's "Aqualung" spoof in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." (Theme Music: Sco...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian Russell Peters, who cracks up MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland tomorrow night. They discuss his journey from becoming the first comedian with a Netflix original comedy special to being named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Goo Doll Dolls bass player Robby Takac as the band rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Friday night. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “Name,” “Iris,” “Slide,” “Black Balloon” and “Broadway.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Regina Spektor, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Thursday night. They discuss her childhood journey from the Soviet Union to the United States where a generous couple on the New York subway gifted her a music education, sparking an indie-pop career that’s evolved into hit TV themes in Hollywood. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley'...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Donny Osmond, who performs live at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this Wednesday night. They discuss his six-decade career, from his early family songs like “One Bad Apple" to the advice he got from Michael Jackson about pivoting to solo hits like “Soldier of Love." They also discuss how co-hosting “Donny & Marie” TV shows helped lau...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Tim Matheson as today marks the 45th anniversary of "Animal House," which opened in movie theaters on July 28, 1978. They spoke in 2016 when Matheson came to Washington D.C. to promote his role as Ronald Reagan in the National Geographic movie "Killing Reagan." They also discuss his Emmy-nominated role as the vice president in "The West Wing" and...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews four-time Grammy nominee Elle King, who rocks Solomons, Maryland tonight and Charles Town, West Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss her journey to create rock anthems like “Ex’s & Oh’s” and country hits like her Dierks Bentley duet “Different for Girls” and her Miranda Lambert duet “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” (Theme Music: Scott Buckle...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Matchbox Twenty lead guitarist Kyle Cook as the band rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss the band's new album "Where the Light Goes," as well as the band's biggest hits, including “Push,” “3 AM,” “Real World,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone,” “Bright Lights,” “Unwell” and “How Far We’ve Come.” (Theme Music: Scott Buck...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews the legendary Carlos Santana, who rocks MGM National Harbor tomorrow night in Oxon Hill, Maryland, near Washington D.C. They discuss his journey from Mexico to Woodstock, including classic hits like “Evil Ways,” “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” before his record-breaking 1999 album “Supernatural," featuring star-studded collaborations like R...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats again with Tony Award winner Myles Frost, who comes home to the D.C. area to perform "RENT: In Concert" with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They also discuss his journey from growing up in Maryland to winning the Tony on Broadway last year for "MJ: The Musical," as well as his upcoming film wit...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Broadway star Laura Osnes, who performs live at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, July 29. They discuss her big break, winning the TV reality show “Grease: You’re the One That I Want," as well as her biggest Broadway roles, including a pair of Tony nominations for “Bonnie & Clyde” and “Cinderella.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "C...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with former NFL great Vernon Davis, who just dropped his first rap album called "Showtime" with the song "Bounce Like Dis" filmed at FedEx Field. They discuss him growing up in Washington D.C. from Dunbar High School to the University of Maryland in College Park, then dominating the NFL on the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos before ultimately e...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of Netflix's "House of Cards" becoming the first streaming series ever nominated for an Emmy on July 18, 2013. You'll hear a brief chat with Robin Wright from the show's red carpet premiere at the Newseum in 2013, followed by an important conversation with renowned Washington D.C. actor Ed Gero, who starred in Season 2 of "House o...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Neil Fallon of Clutch as the band rocks Washington D.C. twice this week, first at The Atlantis on Thursday, then at The Anthem on Friday. They discuss him growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland and forming the band with his high school buddies to record hits like “Electric Worry.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Luke Spiller of The Struts as the band rocks the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Sunday, followed by the brand new venue The Atlantis on July 23. They discuss the band’s journey from hit songs like “Could Have Been Me" to helping open D.C.’s The Anthem with Foo Fighters in 2017. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad ch...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews "American Idol" Season 5 champion Taylor Hicks, who releases his first new music in 14 years with his brand new single “Teach Me to Dance.” They discuss his upcoming album “Porch Swing,” as well as his memories of winning “American Idol” and his thoughts on Ryan Seacrest becoming the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews "Swagger" stars Quvenzhané Wallis and Isaiah Hill, as well as creator Reggie Rock Bythewood as the basketball drama series drops Episode 3 of Season 2 today on Apple TV+. They also discuss the 10th anniversary of Wallis becoming the youngest ever Best Actress nominee at the 2013 Oscars. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about yo...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Jack Blades, bassist and vocalist of Night Ranger, which brings its 40th anniversary tour to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss Night Ranger hits like “Sister Christian” and Damn Yankees hits like “High Enough.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Karen Allen as “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” opens in movie theaters nationwide today for Harrison Ford’s fifth and final installment. They spoke in 2017 when she called to promote her indie film “Year by the Sea," as well as memories of growing up in Maryland and her breakthrough roles in "Animal House" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." (Theme Music: Scott Bu...