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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Eli Roth
1w ago00:07:21Tap to summarizeJason Fraley interviews horror filmmaker Eli Roth, who delivers his newest scary movie “Ice Cream Man" in theaters nationwide today. He called in to preview the film, discuss some of his inspirations, and explain why it’s even scarier now that he’s become a father. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Lewis Black (Part 3)
2w ago00:28:28Tap to summarizeJason Fraley marks the 30th anniveary of Lewis Black hosted his very first “Back in Black” segment on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” on July 3, 1996. They spoke when Black brought his “Let Freedom Laugh” tour to Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2015 on a triple bill with the legendary Dick Gregory and Tom Smothers of The Smothers Brothers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Gillian Anderson: 'X-Files' vs. Epstein Files
3w ago00:27:56Tap to summarizeJason Fraley marks the 20th anniversary of Jeffrey Epstein's first mugshot by revisiting this chat with “X-Files” star Gillian Anderson about her sex-trafficking film “Sold” when it made its D.C. premiere at the Angelika Pop Up at Union Market in 2016. Stay tuned after the interview to hear a true-crime timeline of the Epstein scandal. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Rose Royce
4w ago00:36:13Tap to summarizeThe classic soul, funk and R&B group Rose Royce rocks Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Friday. Founding members Kenny Copeland & Michael Nash join Jason to break down their biggest hits, including “Car Wash,” ”I Wanna Get Next to You,” “I’m Going Down,” “Wishing on a Star” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Gretchen Mol
Jul 1700:28:44Tap to summarizeGretchen Mol stars in the new heartwarming indie "Horsegirls," which opens in movie theaters today. She called in to preview the film and reflect to her career, from movies like "Rounders" and "Manchester By the Sea" to TV hits like "Boardwalk Empire" and "Tulsa King." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →'Making a Murderer'
Jul 1500:24:47Tap to summarizeJason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of Netflix's “Making a Murderer” earning six Emmy nominations for chronicling the conviction of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. Jason examined the docuseries with longtime Washington Post crime reporter Tom Jackman in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Lauren Gunderson
Jul 1300:27:22Tap to summarizeJason Fraley chats with America's most-produced living playwright as tickets go on sale tonight for a free virtual masterclass with Lauren Gunderson. She has topped the list by American Theatre Magazine four times, including the most recent 2025-2026 season. We spoke when she brought her original play “The Revolutionists” to Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Auli'i Cravalho (Part 2)
Jul 1000:11:22Tap to summarizeJason Fraley celebrates today's release of Disney’s live-action “Moana” by flashing back to his chat with the original voice of the animated "Moana." Auli’i Cravalho called in to promote the National Memorial Day Concert in 2017, sharing behind-the-scenes gold about songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda and co-star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Alex Gibney
Jul 800:17:45Tap to summarizeJason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of Alex Gibney’s acclaimed documentary “Zero Days,” which remains just as timely today in chronicling America’s development of the Stuxnet virus to secretly attack Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Gibney called in to preview the 2016 AFI Docs Film Festival and reflect on his prolific career, from his Oscar nomination for “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” to his Oscar win for “Taxi to the Dark Side." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
Transcribe →Lou Diamond Phillips
Jul 600:14:12Tap to summarizeJason Fraley interviews Lou Diamond Phillips, star of the new crime drama “Gangland,” which opens in movie theaters and streaming today. He called in to preview the film and reflect on his career, from his breakthrough role in the Ritchie Valens biopic “La Bamba” to his Golden Globe nomination for the urban high-school drama “Stand & Deliver.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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