Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with actor Jeff Daniels about playing in his son's band in a special episode just in time for Father's Day. They also discuss his funniest comedy roles, from "The Purple Rose of Cairo" to "Dumb and Dumber," as well as his iconic monologue in "The Newsroom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Catherine Wyler, daughter of Hollywood legend William Wyler, just in time for Father's Day. Joining them is director Erik Nelson to discuss Wyler's historic World War II documentary "The Memphis Belle," which inspired the 2018 documentary "In Cold Blue." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tees up Father's Day by chatting with George Stevens Jr. about his father George Stevens' greatest Hollywood films from "Giant" to "A Place in the Sun" to "Shane." They also discuss his founding of the American Film Institute and the future of the film industry. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with legendary actress Rita Moreno, who joked about the Sharks vs. Jets at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, and Mariem Pérez Riera, director of the new documentary "Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with genius Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson, who is chronicled in the new documentary "Long Promised Road" tomorrow at the Tribeca Film Festival. They spoke at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. in 2015. You'll also hear from actor Paul Dano, who brilliantly portrayed Wilson in the biopic "Love & Mercy." (Theme Mus...

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with comedian Louie Anderson, who performs a virtual comedy special tonight in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with country legend Clint Black, who will perform at the brand new Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Feb. 5. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with the cast of “In the Heights," which opens in movie theaters today. You'll hear from cast members Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace and Melissa Barrera about adapting the hit Broadway musical into a summer blockbuster. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Tom Hiddleston, who releases "Loki" today on Disney+. Jason spoke with Hiddleston in 2015 about his Hank Williams biopic and how Loki would attack Batman and Superman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts about the annual Rock & Roll for Children benefit, which will be an online auction this year due to COVID-19. As always, the fundraiser will benefit The Children's Inn at NIH. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with late country star Joe Diffie, who was one of the first celebrities to die of COVID-19 complications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Jewel, who released her breakthrough single "Who Will Save Your Soul?" exactly 25 years ago today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor chats with Hall of Fame boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas about the new four-part docuseries "The Kings," which premieres this Sunday on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Amy Schumer, who celebrates her 40th birthday today. Jason spoke to Schumer and co-star Rory Scovel during the release of their rom-com "I Feel Pretty." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Joe Mantegna, who co-hosts tonight's National Memorial Day Concert on PBS. He also shares memories of his acting career from "The Godfather: Part III" to "Criminal Minds." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with B.J. Thomas, who died today at age 78. Jason spoke with Thomas in September 2020 about the 50th anniversary of "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with WWE legend Mick Foley, whose life is chronicled tomorrow in a brand new A&E "Biography." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with opera star Denyce Graves, who will perform at the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Moby, whose techno career is chronicled in the new documentary "Moby Doc" this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Duke Fakir of The Four Tops, who perform their classic Motown hits this weekend at the National Memorial Day Concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with actor Steve Buscemi, who will host a special 20th anniversary tribute to 9/11 at the National Memorial Day Concert this Sunday. They also discuss the 25th anniversary of "Fargo" and 20th anniversary of his "Pine Barrens" episode of "The Sopranos." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Weird Al Yankovic, who marks the 25th anniversary of his "Bad Hair Tour" today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with country legend Garth Brooks, who is being honored this weekend at the Kennedy Center Honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Broadway star Adam Pascal about originating the role of Roger in "Rent," as well as his roles in "Aida," "Chicago," "Cabaret" and "Something Rotten." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Grammy and Oscar winner Melissa Etheridge, who performs a daily livestream tonight to keep fans rocking during the pandemic. They spoke when she performed at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland in 2015, breaking down her biggest hits, including "Ain't It Heavy," "I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," &...