WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Dolly Parton as today marks the 50th anniversary of her iconic song “I Will Always Love You,” which released on March 11, 1974. Jason managed to ask one question during a nationwide media call with numerous outlets before Dolly played Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Nissa Rhee, Executive Director of Borderless Magazine, speaks professionally and personally about the complexities of race in Chicago and immigration in America.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks as the Tedeschi Trucks Band rocks Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, followed by the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore on Saturday. They break down the new tour, their interconnected backstories and why they continue to be a match made in blues-rock heaven. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank about her inspirational new movie “Ordinary Angels.” They also discuss the 20th anniversary of “Million Dollar Baby,” which made her a two-time Oscar winner after “Boys Don’t Cry.” They even end by rapid-firing about her favorite performances by other multiple Best Actress winners. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Community Historian Shatha Najim, tells us about the history and purpose of the museum; and what her job entails. She also talks about her own family roots and history.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Trombone Shorty, who brings his band Orleans Avenue with The Soul Rebels to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Saturday night. He discusses growing up in New Orleans, his lifelong friendship with Jon Batiste, acting in David Simon’s “Treme” and why he loves performing in the nation’s capital. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Foghat drummer Roger Earl, who headlines the Rock & Roll For Children benefit concert at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, March 9. They discuss hits like “Slow Ride” and how you can help The Children’s Inn at NIH. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor/comedian Mark Forward as “Letterkenny Presents: A Night of Standup” at the Capital Turnaround in Washington D.C. this Saturday. They discuss his hilarious role as the town’s hockey coach, as well as offering advice for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin as he tries to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Givhan, Sr. critic-at-large for the Washington Post, made some interesting observations about Willis, her demeanor, her testimony, and the entire spectacle in the courtroom. She talks about that, and a few other, unrelated, but none-the-less interesting things she’s written about.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews John Gourley of the rock band Portugal. The Man, which rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. He shares his journey from growing up in Alaska as the son of dog-sledding parents to eventually recording the Grammy-winning hit “Feel It Still.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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