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”)
The U.S. is a nation of immigrants. Saadia, founder of Immigrantly media talks to us about why she started the company and what they do.
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”)
Jason Fraley interviews 12-time Grammy winner John Legend, who brings his Christmas show to Christmas show to the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 12. Legend previews the holiday tour and shares his favorite Christmas memories. We also reflect on his hit songs like “Ordinary People,” “All of Me” and “Love Me Now,” his Oscar experiences with “Selma” and “La La Land,” and what it’s meant to coach the next generation of artists on NBC’s “The Voice.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
Jason Fraley interviews Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Jennifer Hudson, who just released her first ever Christmas album “The Gift of Love” along with a holiday concert tour in select tours. They discuss her favorite holiday tracks and memories of turning “American Idol” defeat into Oscar-winning gold in “Dreamgirls” on her way to becoming a rare EGOT. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
Jason Fraley interviews actor Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry Gergich on NBC’s “Park and Recreation” and is now the author of the new book “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles and Parks and Recreation.” He called in to share some insightful tidbits from the book and ended with a fun rapid-fire salute to his hilarious co-stars. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
Jason Fraley gets ready for “Sesame Street Live” at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia this Saturday — the perfect event if you have family in town for Thanksgiving weekend. He spoke to the cast of “Sesame Street” on the red carpet at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary. You’ll also hear his 2021 conversation with the filmmakers of the insightful documentary “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
Jason Fraley interviews Disney Channel alum Karan Brar, who makes his theater debut in the lead role of the new play “Data” at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. now through Dec. 15. He called in to discuss the show, what he’s learned from acting on stage for the first time, and memories of his screen roles from TV shows like “Jessie” and “Bunk’d” to movies like “Pacific Rim Uprising” and “Hubie Halloween.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
Diane is also known as Diane Britt-Smith. You’ve seen her on television, in fashion magazines and probably on Instagram. She’s an amazing storyteller, actor, model and she’s really good at it all. She talks to us about her life experience as a Black woman and how she’s made aging a really awesome experience, that literally pays her back.
Here’s how you can reach Diane.
IG: @dianebrittsmith
Email: pivottoyourpurpose@gmail.com