Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Men at Work founder Colin Hay, who performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Hay discusses growing up in Scotland, moving to Australia and penning massive '80s hits like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 80th birthday of folk legend David Crosby by bringing back this 2016 convo from when he performed at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. He remembers his father's pioneering work in Hollywood before himself falling in love with folk music to form the iconic group Crosby, Stills & Nash. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clario...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley salutes Aretha Franklin as Jennifer Hudson plays her in the new biopic "Respect" in movie theaters today. The Queen of Soul called in to preview her show at Strathmore in North Bethesda ,Maryland back in 2105, reflecting on her iconic song "Respect" and how she would like to be remembered. We spoke again alongside Clive Davis at the 2015...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Major League Baseball's inaugural "Field of Dreams" game tonight by discussing the iconic movie with Kevin Costner, who brought his band Modern West to The Birchmere in 2016. They discuss the importance of dreaming like Ray Kinsella, as well as memories of “Bull Durham" and "Dances with Wolves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with R&B group En Vogue, which plays The Birchmere tonight in Alexandria, Virginia. Co-founders Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron discuss the group's rise to success, from "Free Your Mind" to "Don't Let Go," while newest member Rhona Bennett shares how they welcomed her with open arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell ahead of the band's Aug. 19 show at Wolf Trap in Virginia. They discuss forming the band in college at Georgetown University and their rise to stardom with hits like "Everything You Want" and "You're a God." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with three-time Grammy-nominated R&B star Raheem DeVaughn, who performs a special tribute to Marvin Gaye this Saturday at Wolf Trap. He discusses growing up in Prince George's County and working with the late producer Chucky Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Heart lead singer Ann Wilson, who rocks The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday night. They discuss Heart's biggest hits, from "Magic Man" to " Crazy On You" to "Barracuda," as well as the band's amazing tribute to Led Zeppelin at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. This episode combines a pair of interviews from 2017 and 2021. (Theme Music...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates National Book Lovers Day by hitting the archives for this chat with the late Mary Higgins Clark, who discussed her novel "Every Breath You Take," as well as her approach to penning mysteries as the "Queen of Suspense." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley gears up for National Book Lovers Day tomorrow by reviving this 2018 chat with best-selling author David Baldacci about his novel "End Game," the fifth installment of his Will Robie series. They also discuss his roots growing up in Richmond, Virginia. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Stephan James, who played Jesse Owens in the 2016 biopic "Race," a nice companion piece to this week's PBS docuseries on Owens' heroics at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Jason tag teams this interview with D.C. sports reporter Noah Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons, who perform tomorrow night at The Anthem in Washington D.C. They discuss the group’s biggest hits, from "Big Girls Don't Cry" to "Walk Like a Man," as well as his signature solo songs, including "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Jim Croce's son, A.J. Croce, who honors his father with "Croce Plays Croce" this Sunday at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. He discusses his father's biggest hits, including "Time in a Bottle," which was written for A.J. when he was still in the womb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold, who brings the band's 20th anniversary tour to Baltimore's MECU Pavilion on Aug. 20. They discuss the band's biggest hits from "Kryptonite" to "Here Without You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Air Supply co-founder Graham Russell as the band plays The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Friday. They discuss the Australian duo's biggest hits from "All Out of Love" to "Making Love Out of Nothing At All." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with blues-rocker George Thorogood, who brings his Delaware Destroyers to Wolf Trap on Aug. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary crooner Paul Anka, who celebrates his 80th birthday today! They talk about his biggest hits from "Puppy Love" to "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," as well as writing "My Way" for Frank Sinatra and being a father-in-law to Jason Bateman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedy icon Dave Chappelle, who reopens The Anthem tomorrow with a surprise show in his hometown of Washington D.C. Jason spoke with Dave on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center's 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, along with special guests Kenan Thompson ("SNL") and Chris Tucker ("Rush Hour"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with stage and screen star Norm Lewis, who performs a pair of shows at Wolf Trap this weekend. They discuss him becoming Broadway's first Black star of "Phantom of the Opera" and transitioning to Hollywood on films like Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, who is featured in the new documentary "Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters.” Jason spoke to him in 2017 about receiving the Portrait of a Nation prize by the National Portrait Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love, who celebrates her 80th birthday today! It's Christmas in July as they discuss her timeless holiday hit "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," as well as her role in the "Lethal Weapon" movies and her overdue spotlight in the Oscar-winning documentary "20 Feet from Stardom." Learn more about your ad choices...

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the start of the Olympics with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, who won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia. WTOP Sports Anchor Chris Cichon tag teams the interview to discuss Angle's favorite matches and moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Parliament Funkadelic founder George Clinton, who celebrates his 80th birthday today! They spoke about his influential funk career from "Flashlight" to "Atomic Dog," as well as collaborating with the next generation from Snoop Dogg to Dr. Dre, 2Pac to Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Chris Thile, who performs at Wolf Trap this Saturday and Sunday. They discuss his bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, as well as his solo work and hosting his own version of "A Prairie Home Companion." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with four-time Grammy nominated musician Stanley Jordan, who recently saluted Jimi Hendrix at Strathmore. Did you know Jordan also recorded the start-up sound for Apple computers in the 1990s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices