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Big & Rich

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 60th birthday of Big Kenny of the country-music duo Big & Rich. They spoke in 2019 when Big Kenny performed during the Congressional Baseball Game at Nats Park in Washington D.C., discussing his journey from Culpeper, Virginia to Nashville, Tennessee to record hits like “Comin’ to Your City” and “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Nimesh Patel

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian Nimesh Patel, who performs live at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Nov. 10-11. They discuss his journey from getting discovered by Chris Rock to writing an Oscar monologue to writing for “SNL.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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DJ Kool

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews DJ Kool, who just learned that his iconic 1996 rap anthem “Let Me Clear My Throat” was finally certified platinum this month. He called in to celebrate the occasion and reflect on growing up in D.C. to carve out his own piece of hip-hop history. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Maz Jobrani (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian Maz Jobrani, who performs live at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. next week on Nov. 3-4. He discusses his journey as an Iranian-American immigrant — and how comedy helps bring people together when the world is in crisis. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Madison McFerrin

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Madison McFerrin, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Virginia this Sunday night. She discusses growing up the daughter of Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry Be Happy”) to launch her own career, including this year’s release of her first full-length album “I Hope You Can Forgive Me.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Karamo of ‘Queer Eye’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews “Queer Eye” star Karamo, who joins the 36th annual 17th Street High Heel Race near Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. this evening. They preview the event, as well as dish on his “Queer Eye” co-stars and share what it was like dancing with Taylor Swift at the L.A. premiere of her “Eras” tour concert film. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Phil Vassar (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews country music star Phil Vassar, who performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 20. They discuss his journey from growing up in Virginia to writing huge songs for other county artists before landing his own chart-topping hits like “Six Pack Summer,” “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “In a Real Love.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Flesh-N-Bone as the iconic hip-hop group performs live at Capital One Arena this Sunday with a star-studded lineup of LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Z-Trip and The Roots. They discuss the group’s journey from Cleveland to record hits like “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” “Tha Crossroads,” “1st of Tha Month” and “Ghetto Cowboy.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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