Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley Jason Fraley picks the brains of the top filmmakers, musicians, comedians and newsmakers of our time.

09/24/2026

Happy 10th anniversary to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened on this date in 2016!

I spoke that week with two-time Oscar-winning sound mixer Russell Williams about donating his two Academy Awards as a way to give back to his hometown of Washington D.C.

Today’s video clip highlights his memories of “Field of Dreams.” Stay tuned tomorrow for memories of his Oscar win for “Glory,” then Saturday for memories of his second Oscar win for “Dances with Wolves.”

FULL PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000791400913

09/22/2026

The Grand Ole Opry pays tribute to the late great Charley Pride tonight in Nashville as part of its "Opry 100" series.

Live performances will include Darius Rucker, Pam Tillis Official Music Page, The War and Treaty, Neal McCoy Multi-Platinum Country Artist, The Malpass Brothers, Tony Jackson and Charley’s son Dion Pride.

I spoke with the groundbreaking country music legend for the Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash in 2018. Listen below, along with my previous convos with several of tonight’s performers.

CHARLEY PRIDE:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charley-pride/id1562737224?i=1000533052106

DARIUS RUCKER:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000534179325

PAM TILLIS:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000588974176

THE WAR AND TREATY:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000676882170

09/21/2026

“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” alumni Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood perform at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD on Oct. 4!

I spoke with Colin on his way to the Kennedy Center in 2016, sharing his favorite improv games and dishing on co-stars Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles and Wayne Brady, as well as his favorite guests from Robin Williams to Richard Simmons.

PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000790874739

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

American Theatre magazine just named Kimberly Belflower the Most Produced Living Playwright and “John Proctor Is The Vil...
09/20/2026

American Theatre magazine just named Kimberly Belflower the Most Produced Living Playwright and “John Proctor Is The Villain” the Most Produced Play of the 2026-2027 season.

She called in to discuss her feminist deconstruction of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” when the play made its world premiere at Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2022 before heading to Broadway in 2025 where it earned 7 Tony Award nominations.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000711968590

09/19/2026

Everyone knows Angelina Jolie’s acting chops. “Without Blood” proves her directorial prowess.

Check out my full chat with Demián Bichir at the links below:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000790450651

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RvteK6Qp15obkNJNqamvp?si=5Ng8MepsQIO75K2EXaxxew&utm_source=copy-link

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eLyk3Ie-jCU?t=0&is=gCXEigBHQyBQmshi

Brainstorm Media Demián Bichir Oficial Salma Hayek Pinault

09/18/2026

Today’s podcast welcomes Demián Bichir Oficial, who joins Salma Hayek Pinault in Angelina Jolie’s new film “Without Blood” in movie theaters nationwide today!

We explore the film’s powerful war themes, break down Angelina’s directing techniques, and praise Hayek’s stoic performance. We also chronicle his own journey from growing up the son of actors in Mexico to becoming an Oscar nominee for “A Better Life.”

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fame-with-jason-fraley/id1562737224?i=1000790450651

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RvteK6Qp15obkNJNqamvp?si=5Ng8MepsQIO75K2EXaxxew&utm_source=copy-link

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eLyk3Ie-jCU?t=0&is=gCXEigBHQyBQmshi

Brainstorm Media

BREAKING: Duncan Sheik, who rose to fame with the radio hit “Barely Breathing” before composing the music for Broadway’s...
09/18/2026

BREAKING: Duncan Sheik, who rose to fame with the radio hit “Barely Breathing” before composing the music for Broadway’s “Spring Awakening,” dies at 56:

Duncan Sheik, singer of the 1996 hit single “Barely Breathing” and Tony Award-winning composer of 'Spring Awakening, has died at the age of 56.

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