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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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Signup to Generate a PitchHost 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!
Recent episodes include "Dweezil Zappa" (26 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Norman Bates" (23 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Kelli O'Hara (Part 2)" (21 October 2026, 13 minutes).
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley's contact route on record: verified email.
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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley is a news show with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews Frank Zappa's son Dweezil Zappa, who brings his “Like Father Like Son” tour to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Nov. 1. They spoke when Dweezil previously played The Birchmere in 2016 to...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates Hitchcocktober by revisiting his 2016 chat with Freddie Highmore, who played young Norman Bates across Vera Farmiga in the A&E series “Bates Motel." They discuss the thrills and challenges to...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews Broadway icon Kelli O'Hara as her Tony-winning Broadway show “Fallen Angels” hits the big screen tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. She called in to rave about co-star Rose Byrne and explain...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley mourns the loss of longtime Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday, dead at age 66. Ann joined Jason in studio to discuss the release of her 2017 book "Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies," so we're...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews Rodrigo Sanchez of the Grammy-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, which rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. They preview the show and chronicle the duo’s journey from Mexico to...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates the 65th anniversary of the iconic movie musical “West Side Story" by flashing back to his convo with the legendary Rita Moreno from her “Profiles in Creativity” event at the Kennedy Center in...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley chats with the original cast of the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" as Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Paris Themmen (Mike Teavee) and Rusty Goffe (Oompa...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates the 80th birthday of The Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward, who was born on this date in 1946. The progressive rock genius called in to promote his show at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley welcomes Chuck Todd to predict the midterm elections where a potential “blue wave” might be fueled by a “red undertow.” They also riff on the state of journalism, the history of the news business, and...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” which made its world premiere on the West End in London on this date in 1986 before setting the record as the...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews comedian Lewis Black, who cracks up the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland this Saturday, Oct. 10. They spoke when Black previously performed at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. in...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews comedian Margaret Cho, who cracks up the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Saturday. She reflects on her career and current events, explaining how she would run her own...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates the 5th anniversary of "Only Murders in the Building" airing its Season 1 episode "The Boy from 6B," which earned Nathan Lane an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series as murder...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley wishes a happy 10th birthday to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, which opened on this date in 2016. He spoke that week with two-time Oscar-winning sound mixer Russell...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley flashes back to his first of three interviews with Colin Mochrie, who reunites with Brad Sherwood of “Whose Line is it Anyway” for a night of improv comedy at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Oct...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews Demián Bichir about Angelina Jolie's new movie "Without Blood," which opens in movie theaters nationwide today. He praises co-star Salma Hayek and breaks down Angelina's directing techniques. He...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lol Tolhurst, founding drummer of The Cure, visits the Crossroads Music Festival at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia this Saturday.He called in to reflect on his life and career, from...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley salutes the Emmy dominance of “L.A. Law,” which celebrates its 40th anniversary tomorrow and remains one of only 5 shows to win the top prize 4 times. He spoke about the show's legacy with star Corbin...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley celebrates the 60th birthday of “Star Trek" by revisiting his chat with William Shatner when he visited the Washington Convention Center for Awesome Con in 2015, just months after the death of his co-star...
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley
Jason Fraley interviews Nate Smith, the reigning Grammy champion of Best Alternative Jazz Album, who headlines the D.C. Jazz Festival (Sept. 2-6). They preview the event and reflect on his journey from Chesapeake...
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