WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews drummer Rob Mailhouse of Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar, which rock the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday night. Mailhouse discuses his early days in D.C. at American and Catholic Universities before meeting Keanu Reeves at an L.A. grocery store in 1991 to form Dogstar, which recently reunited after a two-decade hiatus. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, who rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland exactly “one week” from today on Monday, August 12. They discuss the band’s Canadian roots and their biggest hits from “The Old Apartment” to “One Week,” from “It’s All Been Done” to “Pinch Me,” as well as his favorite songs from his solo career since. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of influential author and activist James Baldwin by flashing back to a 2018 interview with actress KiKi Layne, who starred in Barry Jenkins’ brilliant film adaptation of Baldwin’s 1974 novel “If Beale Street Could Talk.” Rounding out this episode is a replay of Jenkins’ conversation from a previous podcast, but it deserves to be heard again for the James Baldwin Centennial. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Sunday. Johnstone describes forming the band as its original lead singer before teaming with Michael McDonald to play countless hits from the band’s different eras, including “Listen to the Music,” “Long Train Runnin,’” “China Grove,” “Black Water” and “Takin’ it to the Streets.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews comedian Tom Papa, who cracks up Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland this Friday night. He reflects on his journey in standup comedy and teases his latest standup material as he prepares for his upcoming Netflix special. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist Mark Bryan as the band rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Maryland before forming the band with Darius Rucker in South Carolina to release their breakthrough album “Cracked Rear View,” which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Zachary Levi & Zooey Deschanel, who visit Washington D.C. for a sneak peek at their new movie “Harold and the Purple Crayon” tomorrow night at the Library of Congress. They discuss the magic of the family-friendly flick adapted from the classic children’s book, as well as Zooey’s memories of “Elf,” “500 Days of Summer” and “New Girl.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Shawn Turner, a former White House staffer and national security professional, discusses race in America during the 2024 Presidential election cycle.

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WTOP’s Jason Fraley flashes back to his interview with Hugh Jackman as “Deadpool & Wolverine” opens in movie theaters nationwide today. They spoke in 2017 shortly after the release of “Logan” when Jackman visited the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for “A Night of Laughter and Song.” You’ll also hear Bob Roth, President of the David Lynch Foundation, which hosted the event to promote Transcendental Meditation. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star Jeff Jarrett, who visits Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland tomorrow night. They discuss his journey as a third-generation star in professional wrestling, from his father’s territory days to his own successful runs in the WWF, WCW, TNA and now AEW. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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