Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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")

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")

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")

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"...

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")

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")

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") 

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 Magazi...

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")

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")

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.” (Th...

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." (T...

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")

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: S...

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")

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")

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 previou...

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")

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...

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")

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")

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 "C...

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")

Jason Fraley catches up with filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer about his new apocalyptic musical “The End" starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. He describes his first foray into feature-length narrative filmmaking after his Oscar-nominated documentaries “The Act of Killing” and “The Look of Silence.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Mark Curry, who brings his standup comedy tour to the Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Sunday. He previews the show and reflects on his career journey, from “Showtime at The Apollo” to the sitcom “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” — and why there should be a reboot. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")