Myq Kaplan

Jill Twiss

Face front, true believers! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Jill Twiss is an award-winning comedy writer and children’s book author. For years, she worked as an SAT tutor. She’ll explain how that directly led to her big break: writing for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” AND the publication of her first children’s book about a former Vice President’s gay bunny. Plus, Jill tells us how she got the chance to contribute material to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.Myq Kaplan is a comedian who was introduced to many audiences on two competition shows – “Last Comic Standing” and “America’s Got Talent.” On AGT, Myq sometimes had to compete against cute children and well-trained dogs. He’ll tell us about how his latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is based on advice he would give his younger self… and how he doubts he would have listened.Areas of Expertise:Jill: The TV show “The Good Place,” the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and the SAT.Myq: Linguistics, psychedelics and Spider-Man.What’s the Difference: Preaching to the ChoirWhat’s the difference between a preacher and a pastor?What’s the difference between a choir and a chorus?Experts:Rebecca Feldman and Sarah Saltzberg: Writers and performers, who originated the roles that became Olive and Logan in the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Marv Wolfman: Legendary and award-winning comic book author and editor, whose career includes creating the character Black Cat for Spider-Man.Hosts:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience show in Pasadena by YOU!

Face front, true believers! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:<a href="https://www.jilltwiss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Twiss</a> is an award-winning comedy writer and children’s book author. For years, she worked as an SAT tutor. She’ll explain how that directly led to her big break: writing for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” AND the publication of her first children’s book about a former Vice President’s gay bunny. Plus, Jill tells us how she got the chance to contribute material to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.<a href="https://myqkaplan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myq Kaplan</a> is a comedian who was introduced to many audiences on two competition shows – “Last Comic Standing” and “America’s Got Talent.” On AGT, Myq sometimes had to compete against cute children and well-trained dogs. He’ll tell us about how his latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is based on advice he would give his younger self… and how he doubts he would have listened.Areas of Expertise:Jill: The TV show “The Good Place,” the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and the SAT.Myq: Linguistics, psychedelics and Spider-Man.What’s the Difference: Preaching to the ChoirWhat’s the difference between a preacher and a pastor?What’s the difference between a choir and a chorus?Experts:<a href="https://www.rebeccafeldman.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Feldman</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahsaltzberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Saltzberg</a>: Writers and performers, who originated the roles that became Olive and Logan in the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.<a href="http://www.marvwolfman.com/marv/frontpage.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marv Wolfman</a>: Legendary and award-winning comic book author and editor, whose career includes creating the character Black Cat for Spider-Man. Hosts:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="http://twitter.com/FunnyHelenHong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a>Credits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing <a href="http://laist.com/gofactyourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our next live-audience show in Pasadena</a> by YOU!

Ep. 132: Jill Twiss & Myq Kaplan

George Hahn

Alexandra Petri

Your prayers have been answered – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Niccole Thurman is a comedian and voice actor. She appeared as a guest on episode 126 of Go Fact Yourself. She joins us today as guest co-host. George Hahn is a writer and media personality. He was dubbed an “urban raconteur” by The New York Times. He’ll tell us about how he earned the nickname by heavily criticizing New York City… only to fall back in love with it after he left. Plus, he’ll share some critical fashion tips and discuss how he was cast as “Great Looking Guy” on “Sex and the City.”Alexandra Petri is a Washington Post columnist. She got her start at the publication as an intern, writing uncredited articles and having a very unprofessional outgoing voicemail. Alexandra’s newest book is Alexandra Petri's US History Important American Documents (I Made Up). It includes falsified versions of this country’s history – like how “Sesame Street” characters were involved on D-Day.Areas of Expertise:George: Mid-century modern design, various methods of making coffee, and the Bond films of Sean Connery and Daniel Craig. Alexandra: The musical Jesus Christ Superstar, NBC’s hit(?) 2013-2015 show “Hannibal,” and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.What’s the Difference: Wedding BandWhat’s the difference between a wedding band and a wedding ring?What’s the difference between a cover band and a tribute band?Experts:Caterina Murino: Actor and model, whose career includes the role of Solange Dimitrios in the Bond film Casino Royale.Ted Neeley: Actor and musician, best known for the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar.Hosts:J. Keith van StraatenNiccole ThurmanCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience show in Pasadena by YOU!

Your prayers have been answered – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:<a href="http://niccolethurman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niccole Thurman</a> is a comedian and voice actor. She appeared as a guest on <a href="https://maximumfun.org/episodes/go-fact-yourself/ep-126-cenk-uygur-niccole-thurman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 126</a> of Go Fact Yourself. She joins us today as guest co-host. <a href="https://georgehahn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Hahn</a> is a writer and media personality. He was dubbed an “urban raconteur” by The New York Times. He’ll tell us about how he earned the nickname by heavily criticizing New York City… only to fall back in love with it after he left. Plus, he’ll share some critical fashion tips and discuss how he was cast as “Great Looking Guy” on “Sex and the City.”<a href="https://www.alexandrapetri.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandra Petri</a> is a Washington Post columnist. She got her start at the publication as an intern, writing uncredited articles and having a very unprofessional outgoing voicemail. Alexandra’s newest book is <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324006435" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandra Petri's US History Important American Documents (I Made Up)</a>. It includes falsified versions of this country’s history – like how “Sesame Street” characters were involved on D-Day.Areas of Expertise:George: Mid-century modern design, various methods of making coffee, and the Bond films of Sean Connery and Daniel Craig. Alexandra: The musical Jesus Christ Superstar, NBC’s hit(?) 2013-2015 show “Hannibal,” and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.What’s the Difference: Wedding BandWhat’s the difference between a wedding band and a wedding ring?What’s the difference between a cover band and a tribute band?Experts:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/caterina_murino_official/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caterina Murino</a>: Actor and model, whose career includes the role of Solange Dimitrios in the Bond film Casino Royale.<a href="https://tedneeley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ted Neeley</a>: Actor and musician, best known for the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar. Hosts:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="http://niccolethurman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niccole Thurman</a>Credits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing <a href="http://laist.com/gofactyourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our next live-audience show in Pasadena</a> by YOU!

Ep. 131: George Hahn & Alexandra Petri

Catie Turner

**The 2023 Listener Tournament registration is now LIVE.**Want to be a guest on the show?  If you are a supporter of our show through maximumfun.org, you should have already received an email with a link to register for the opportunity! (If you haven't, please contact Stacey @ maximumfun.org). The deadline to register is July 16, 2023. We’ve got more than one piece of trivia sure to fill you with glee on a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!  In this episode… Guests: Danielle Koenig is a comedy writer and host of the podcast “How to Survive.” She was a previous contestant on episode 57 of “Go Fact Yourself” and rejoins us this week as co-host. Joseph Solano is perhaps best known by the nickname he uses as an extremely reactive Twitch streamer and podcaster: Joez McFly. He frequently showcases his love of Yankees baseball, and he’ll reveal how his fandom has paid off in relationships as well as actual money.  Catie Turner is a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as a contestant on season sixteen of “American Idol.” Being selected for the show is actually a long process that has to be kept a secret until the show airs, and Catie will tell us why she struggled with that. Catie’s latest EP, Comedy &amp; Tragedy Act I, was a chance to fulfill her childhood theater ambitions. You can find her new EP and when she’s going on tour near you on her website. Areas of Expertise: Joseph: The anime “One Piece,” the video game Final Fantasy VII, and steaks. Catie: Disney World, The TV show “Glee,” and Bucks County Pennsylvania. What’s the Difference:  Coffee, Tea or Free… What’s the difference between caffeine free and decaffeinated? What’s the difference between non-dairy and dairy free? Experts: Luci Christian, Brina Palencia, and Eric Vale: Voice actors whose careers include the respective roles of Nami, Tony Tony Chopper and Sanji on “One Piece.” Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale: Actors whose careers include the characters Tina Cohen-Chang and Artie Abrams on “Glee.”Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten Danielle Koenig Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell. Seeing our next live-audience show in Pasadenaby YOU!

**The 2023 Listener Tournament registration is now LIVE.** Want to be a guest on the show?  If you are a supporter of our show through <a href="http://maximumfun.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maximumfun.org</a>, you should have already received an email with a link to register for the opportunity! (If you haven't, please contact Stacey @ <a href="http://maximumfun.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maximumfun.org</a>). The deadline to register is July 16, 2023. We’ve got more than one piece of trivia sure to fill you with glee on a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!  In this episode… Guests: <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielleBKoenig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Koenig</a> is a comedy writer and host of the podcast “How to Survive.” She was a previous contestant on <a href="https://maximumfun.org/episodes/go-fact-yourself/ep-58-walter-koenig-danielle-koenig/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 57</a> of “Go Fact Yourself” and rejoins us this week as co-host. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joezmcfly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph Solano</a> is perhaps best known by the nickname he uses as an extremely reactive Twitch streamer and podcaster: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/joezmcfly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joez McFly</a>. He frequently showcases his love of Yankees baseball, and he’ll reveal how his fandom has paid off in relationships as well as actual money.  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hashtagcatie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catie Turner</a> is a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as a contestant on season sixteen of “American Idol.” Being selected for the show is actually a long process that has to be kept a secret until the show airs, and Catie will tell us why she struggled with that. Catie’s latest EP, Comedy &amp; Tragedy Act I, was a chance to fulfill her childhood theater ambitions. You can find her new EP and when she’s going on tour near you <a href="https://www.catieturner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on her website</a>. Areas of Expertise: Joseph: The anime “One Piece,” the video game Final Fantasy VII, and steaks. Catie: Disney World, The TV show “Glee,” and Bucks County Pennsylvania. What’s the Difference:  Coffee, Tea or Free… What’s the difference between caffeine free and decaffeinated? What’s the difference between non-dairy and dairy free? Experts: <a href="https://www.lucichristian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luci Christian</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brinakins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brina Palencia</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ericvale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Vale</a>: Voice actors whose careers include the respective roles of Nami, Tony Tony Chopper and Sanji on “One Piece.” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennaushkowitz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenna Ushkowitz</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinmchale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McHale</a>: Actors whose careers include the characters Tina Cohen-Chang and Artie Abrams on “Glee.” Hosts: <a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://www.podhowtosurvive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Koenig</a> Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>. Seeing <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our next live-audience show in Pasadena</a>by YOU!

Ep. 130: Joseph “Joez McFly” Solano & Catie Turner

Steph Tisdell

Andy Saunders

**The 2023 Listener Tournament registration is now LIVE. If you are a supporter of our show through maximumfun.org, you should have already received an email with a link to register. (If you haven't, please contact Stacey @ maximumfun.org). The deadline to register is July 16. ** It’s time to drop in and chat with a friend down under on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Steph Tisdell is a First Nations Australian comedian, who incorporates her Yidinjy heritage and perspective into her work. Why? Because, in her words, they are “the funniest race in the world.” She’ll explain. Plus, she tells us how her latest work aims to improve the representation of her fellow aboriginal people in an area of show business that is especially lacking: Stunties. Andy Saunders is a First Nations Australian comedian whom Tisdell has called, “a guide, a mentor and an uncle.” He and his wife Deb famously appeared on “The Block,” a TV show about competing to renovate homes. Andy credits his time on the show with giving him great exercise and helping him get recognized. You can see more of the couple’s home design expertise on their YouTube show “Deb &amp; Andy DNA of Design.” Areas of Expertise Steph: Orchids, parrots, and Dr. Phil. Andy: Surfing, the movie Avatar, and time travel. What’s the Difference: Pool Cue What’s the difference between pool and billiards? What’s the difference between a line and a queue? Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong  Steph Tisdell Andy Saunders With guests experts Dr. Irene Pepperberg: award-winning animal psychologist and behaviorist Kathy “Gidget” Zuckerman: surfer who inspired movies, TV shows and professional surfers. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell. Making sure you contact us if you were selected to listen to a Zoom show by YOU

**The 2023 Listener Tournament registration is now LIVE. If you are a supporter of our show through <a href="http://maximumfun.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maximumfun.org</a>, you should have already received an email with a link to register. (If you haven't, please contact Stacey @ <a href="http://maximumfun.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maximumfun.org</a>). The deadline to register is July 16. ** It’s time to drop in and chat with a friend down under on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! <a href="https://www.stephtisdell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steph Tisdell</a> is a First Nations Australian comedian, who incorporates her Yidinjy heritage and perspective into her work. Why? Because, in her words, they are “the funniest race in the world.” She’ll explain. Plus, she tells us how her latest work aims to improve the representation of her fellow aboriginal people in an area of show business that is especially lacking: Stunties. <a href="https://andysaunders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy Saunders</a> is a First Nations Australian comedian whom Tisdell has called, “a guide, a mentor and an uncle.” He and his wife Deb famously appeared on “The Block,” a TV show about competing to renovate homes. Andy credits his time on the show with giving him great exercise and helping him get recognized. You can see more of the couple’s home design expertise on their YouTube show “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4SiQ88X1hNI0UEr3BHyQQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deb &amp; Andy DNA of Design</a>.” Areas of Expertise Steph: Orchids, parrots, and Dr. Phil. Andy: Surfing, the movie Avatar, and time travel. What’s the Difference: Pool Cue What’s the difference between pool and billiards? What’s the difference between a line and a queue? Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong </a> <a href="https://www.stephtisdell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steph Tisdell</a> <a href="https://andysaunders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy Saunders</a> With guests experts <a href="https://alexfoundation.org/about/dr-irene-pepperberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Irene Pepperberg</a>: award-winning animal psychologist and behaviorist <a href="https://surfingwalkoffame.com/kathy-gidget-kohner-zuckern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kathy “Gidget” Zuckerman</a>: surfer who inspired movies, TV shows and professional surfers. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>. Making sure you <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you were selected to listen to a Zoom show by YOU

Ep. 129: Steph Tisdell & Andy Saunders

Lisa Loeb

Reggie Watts

Time to spread the love of sci-fi on a brand new episode of  Go Frak Yourself!Jason Kravits is an actor, singer and improviser who last appeared on episode 7 of Go Fact Yourself. This week, he saves the day, filling in as co-host in place of Helen Hong.Lisa Loeb is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who writes and performs music for both children and grown-ups. She often has concerts catering to both of her target audiences on the same day, but she’ll tell us how her music for kids is often the most popular song for adults! Plus: how her fandom of the character Hello Kitty led to some great opportunities. You can hear Lisa every day on her Sirius XM radio show, “Stay With Lisa Loeb.”Reggie Watts is a comedian, actor and musician. He just wrapped up an eight-year stint as the band leader on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” It’s a job that he really enjoyed, but he’ll explain why he made a point to stop coming to rehearsals. Reggie will also tell us about being a contestant on “Jeopardy!” and why he was more familiar with a famous parody version of the show prior to his appearance on the real thing. Reggie’s book, Great Falls: MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again, is available for preorder now.Areas of expertiseLisa: “Rupaul's Drag Race” (but not good with names). Strength training. Peanut butter.Reggie: Model railroading, The TV show “Battlestar Galactica.” Butt rock.What’s the difference: Sing for your SupperWhat’s the difference between a song and a ballad?What’s the difference between supper and dinner?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenJason KravitsReggie WattsLisa LoebWith guests expertsVal &amp; Zach Fishbain: co-founders of the Los Angeles-based peanut butter company Spread The Love.Katee Sackhoff: actor who portrayed the character Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on “Battlestar Galactica.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Making sure you contact us if you were selected to listen to a Zoom show by YOU

Time to spread the love of sci-fi on a brand new episode of  Go Frak Yourself!<a href="https://twitter.com/jasonkravits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Kravits</a> is an actor, singer and improviser who last appeared on <a href="https://maximumfun.org/episodes/go-fact-yourself/ep-7-go-fact-yourself-kirsten-vangsness-and-jason-kravits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 7</a> of Go Fact Yourself. This week, he saves the day, filling in as co-host in place of Helen Hong.<a href="https://www.lisaloeb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Loeb</a> is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who writes and performs music for both children and grown-ups. She often has concerts catering to both of her target audiences on the same day, but she’ll tell us how her music for kids is often the most popular song for adults! Plus: how her fandom of the character Hello Kitty led to some great opportunities. You can hear Lisa every day on her Sirius XM radio show, “Stay With Lisa Loeb.”<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reggie Watts</a> is a comedian, actor and musician. He just wrapped up an eight-year stint as the band leader on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” It’s a job that he really enjoyed, but he’ll explain why he made a point to stop coming to rehearsals. Reggie will also tell us about being a contestant on “Jeopardy!” and why he was more familiar with a famous parody version of the show prior to his appearance on the real thing. Reggie’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-Falls-MT-Post-Punk-Weirdos/dp/0593472462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Falls: MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again</a>, is available for preorder now.Areas of expertiseLisa: “Rupaul's Drag Race” (but not good with names). Strength training. Peanut butter.Reggie: Model railroading, The TV show “Battlestar Galactica.” Butt rock.What’s the difference: Sing for your SupperWhat’s the difference between a song and a ballad?What’s the difference between supper and dinner?Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jasonkravits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Kravits</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reggie Watts</a><a href="https://www.lisaloeb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Loeb</a>With guests expertsVal &amp; Zach Fishbain: co-founders of the Los Angeles-based peanut butter company <a href="https://spreadthelovefoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spread The Love</a>.<a href="https://www.kateesackhoff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katee Sackhoff</a>: actor who portrayed the character Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on “Battlestar Galactica.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Making sure you <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you were selected to listen to a Zoom show by YOU

Ep. 128: Lisa Loeb & Reggie Watts

Mike Pesca

Ellen Acuario

Prepare to be properly whelmed by a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Ellen Acuario is known by many for her fearless and biting commentary on TikTok. Her presence on the app was a result of wanting to provide the perspective that she didn’t have as a child. She carried this energy into her first children’s book BE YOU: The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. Plus: here about how she met Helen Hong many years ago!Mike Pesca is an award-winning journalist who hosts the popular news podcast “The Gist,” which publishes new episodes every day. He’ll tell us how he finds the energy to make a constant stream of content and what changes he would make to NPR. We’ll also learn about how he and his wife helped a family of Ukrainian refugees. If you’d like to help out this family and learn more about their story, visit their GoFundMe page. Our guests will answer trivia about the many things we love about film.Areas of expertiseEllen: Tennis.The movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Steven Yeun.Mike: College nicknames and mascots. The movie Caddyshack. The International Criminal Court in The Hague.What’s the difference: All AloneWhat’s the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?What’s the difference between being lonely and being lonesome?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongEllen AcuarioMike PescaWith guests expertsKaren McCullah &amp; Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith: The writing duo behind movies including The House Bunny, Legally Blonde, and 10 Things I Hate About You,.Larisa Oleynik: Actor whose work includes 10 Things I Hate About You.Michael O'Keefe: Actor who played Danny Noonan in Caddyshack.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Prepare to be properly whelmed by a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenacuario" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellen Acuario</a> is known by many for her fearless and biting commentary on TikTok. Her presence on the app was a result of wanting to provide the perspective that she didn’t have as a child. She carried this energy into her first children’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BE-YOU-Adventures-Penguin-Panda/dp/B0C4MM5V88" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BE YOU: The Adventures of Penguin and Panda</a>. Plus: here about how she met Helen Hong many years ago!<a href="https://www.mikepesca.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Pesca</a> is an award-winning journalist who hosts the popular news podcast “<a href="https://www.mikepesca.com/thegist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gist</a>,” which publishes new episodes every day. He’ll tell us how he finds the energy to make a constant stream of content and what changes he would make to NPR. We’ll also learn about how he and his wife helped a family of Ukrainian refugees. If you’d like to help out this family and learn more about their story, visit their <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/deniushkina-family-resettlement-fund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> page. Our guests will answer trivia about the many things we love about film.Areas of expertiseEllen: Tennis.The movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Steven Yeun.Mike: College nicknames and mascots. The movie Caddyshack. The International Criminal Court in The Hague.What’s the difference: All AloneWhat’s the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?What’s the difference between being lonely and being lonesome?Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenacuario" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellen Acuario</a><a href="https://www.mikepesca.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Pesca</a>With guests experts<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0527581/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen McCullah</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0809006/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith</a>: The writing duo behind movies including The House Bunny, Legally Blonde, and 10 Things I Hate About You,.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/larisoleynik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Larisa Oleynik</a>: Actor whose work includes 10 Things I Hate About You.<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001574/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael O'Keefe</a>: Actor who played Danny Noonan in Caddyshack.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing our <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upcoming live shows in LA</a> by YOU!

Ep. 127: Mike Pesca & Ellen Acuario

Niccole Thurman

Cenk Uygur

Learn the ropes and brush up on your facts for this new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Cenk Uygur is the creator of the progressive news network The Young Turks. Before that, he was an on-camera personality for MSNBC. He’ll tell us how his old gig helped him understand why he needed to make a space for news and information. Plus we’ll learn why it took so long for him to finish his first book, and why he’s convinced that the United States is a progressive country. Niccole Thurman is known for her roles in comedy. Her latest work includes voicing several characters on the HBO series “Jellystone” and appearing on many episodes of “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper” – but she actually didn’t intentionally pursue comedy. She’ll explain that, plus tell us the odd circumstances that led her dog Izzy to join us on stage.Our guests will answer trivia about cows and snakes in the oddest of places.Areas of expertiseNiccole: The musician Hosier, facts about the Kansas City metro area, and predicting the outcome of true crime segments on “Dateline.”Cenk: 1980s WWF, fantasy football, and happiness.What’s the difference: Electric ToothbrushWhat’s the difference between something that is electric and something that is electrical?What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCenk UygurNiccole ThurmanWith guests expertsSly James: Former mayor of Kansas City.David Cook: Winner of the seventh season of “American Idol.”Jake “The Snake” Roberts: Former wrestler for the WWF throughout the 1980s, who currently appears on All Elite Wrestling. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Learn the ropes and brush up on your facts for this new episode of Go Fact Yourself!<a href="https://twitter.com/cenkuygur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cenk Uygur</a> is the creator of the progressive news network The Young Turks. Before that, he was an on-camera personality for MSNBC. He’ll tell us how his old gig helped him understand why he needed to make a space for news and information. Plus we’ll learn why it took so long for him to finish his first book, and why he’s convinced that the United States is a progressive country. <a href="http://niccolethurman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niccole Thurman</a> is known for her roles in comedy. Her latest work includes voicing several characters on the HBO series “Jellystone” and appearing on many episodes of “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper” – but she actually didn’t intentionally pursue comedy. She’ll explain that, plus tell us the odd circumstances that led her dog Izzy to join us on stage.Our guests will answer trivia about cows and snakes in the oddest of places.Areas of expertiseNiccole: The musician Hosier, facts about the Kansas City metro area, and predicting the outcome of true crime segments on “Dateline.”Cenk: 1980s WWF, fantasy football, and happiness.What’s the difference: Electric ToothbrushWhat’s the difference between something that is electric and something that is electrical?What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cenkuygur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cenk Uygur</a><a href="http://niccolethurman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niccole Thurman</a>With guests experts<a href="https://twitter.com/mayorslyjames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sly James</a>: Former mayor of Kansas City.<a href="https://www.davidcookofficial.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Cook</a>: Winner of the seventh season of “American Idol.”<a href="https://twitter.com/JakeSnakeDDT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake “The Snake” Roberts</a>: Former wrestler for the WWF throughout the 1980s, who currently appears on All Elite Wrestling. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing our <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upcoming live shows in LA</a> by YOU!

Ep. 126: Cenk Uygur & Niccole Thurman

Eat a tablet, pray for great music, and prepare to love this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!A.C. Newman is a founding member of the band The New Pornographers. The band’s newest album is Continue as a Guest, and A.C. will explain why the title was born from a sense of existential dread that he felt during the pandemic. We’ll also hear about a project from A.C. that failed to get off the ground: a broadway musical set in a gritty version of the Archie comics universe (years before “Riverdale” was ever a thing).Sukh Ojla is a comedian, playwright, and author. She got her start in comedy attending a free workshop. The twist? She thought that it was to work on her writing. She stuck with comedy and also eventually became a published author with her debut novel Sunny. The only downside is that she’s had to come to terms with the permanence of books compared to a stand-up set.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about companionship through music and books.Areas of expertiseA.C.: Marvel Legends action figures, the Paisley Underground, and SCTV (in particular, “5 Neat Guys”).Sukh: The movie Rocky IV, the book Eat, Pray, Love, and Greek deities.What’s the difference: Jagged Little Pill.What’s the difference between a claw and a talon?What’s the difference between a tablet and pill?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongA.C. NewmanSukh OjlaWith guests expertsSteve Wynn, of the band The Dream Syndicate.Michael Quercio, of the band The Three O’ClockDebbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, of the band The BanglesElizabeth Gilbert, author of many books including Eat, Pray, Love and founder of The Onward Book Club.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Eat a tablet, pray for great music, and prepare to love this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!<a href="https://twitter.com/ACNewman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A.C. Newman</a> is a founding member of the band <a href="https://thenewpornographers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Pornographers</a>. The band’s newest album is Continue as a Guest, and A.C. will explain why the title was born from a sense of existential dread that he felt during the pandemic. We’ll also hear about a project from A.C. that failed to get off the ground: a broadway musical set in a gritty version of the Archie comics universe (years before “Riverdale” was ever a thing).<a href="https://www.sukhojla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sukh Ojla</a> is a comedian, playwright, and author. She got her start in comedy attending a free workshop. The twist? She thought that it was to work on her writing. She stuck with comedy and also eventually became a published author with her debut novel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Sukh-Ojla-ebook/dp/B08KNVYQNB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunny</a>. The only downside is that she’s had to come to terms with the permanence of books compared to a stand-up set.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about companionship through music and books.Areas of expertiseA.C.: Marvel Legends action figures, the Paisley Underground, and SCTV (in particular, “5 Neat Guys”).Sukh: The movie Rocky IV, the book Eat, Pray, Love, and Greek deities.What’s the difference: Jagged Little Pill.What’s the difference between a claw and a talon?What’s the difference between a tablet and pill?Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ACNewman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A.C. Newman</a><a href="https://www.sukhojla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sukh Ojla</a>With guests experts<a href="https://www.stevewynn.net/steves_new_year.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Wynn</a>, of the band The Dream Syndicate.<a href="https://twitter.com/michaelquercio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Quercio</a>, of the band The Three O’Clock<a href="http://www.thebangles.com/about_debbipeterson.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debbi Peterson</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VickiBangle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vicki Peterson</a>, of the band The Bangles<a href="https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Gilbert</a>, author of many books including Eat, Pray, Love and founder of <a href="https://onwardbookclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Onward Book Club</a>.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing our <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upcoming live shows in LA </a>by YOU!

Ep. 125: A.C. Newman & Sukh Ojla

Bruce Vilanch

Josefina López

Thank you to all of our new, upgrading, and boosting MaxFun Members who contributed in the name of Go Fact Yourself! We’ll have more information on some special rewards YOU unlocked in this episode.Sing a song and survive at sea – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Bruce Vilanch is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and game show icon. He’ll tell us about what may be his greatest achievement yet: writing a new musical with Dolly Parton. Bruce is also happy to celebrate his career low-lights as well. He’s got an upcoming book about his work on The Star Wars Holiday Special.Josefina López is a playwright and screenwriter, perhaps best known for creating Real Women Have Curves. The play has always been a point of pride for her. For many Hispanic actors, it’s the first time they get to play roles that they can be proud of. Josefina also has a diplome de cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu in France. She’ll tell us about how she’ll combine her knowledge of food and plays in writing an upcoming musical.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about squares, shipwrecks, and Saigon.Areas of expertiseBruce: Classic cartoon characters, Jewish food, and the SS Andrea Doria.Josefina: Mexican muralists, the history of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, and the musical Miss Saigon.What’s the difference: It’s hip to be square.What’s the difference between rap and hip-hop?What’s the difference between a handkerchief and a pocket square?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongBruce VilanchJosefina LopezWith guests expertsMike Stoller: Member of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, known for co-writing hits like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” and more.Richard Maltby Jr., Tony award-winning theater director, producer and lyricist, who wrote the lyrics for the musical Miss Saigon. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Thank you to all of our new, upgrading, and boosting MaxFun Members who contributed in the name of Go Fact Yourself! We’ll have more information on some special rewards YOU unlocked in this episode.Sing a song and survive at sea – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!<a href="https://wegotbruce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bruce Vilanch</a> is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and game show icon. He’ll tell us about what may be his greatest achievement yet: writing a new musical with Dolly Parton. Bruce is also happy to celebrate his career low-lights as well. He’s got an upcoming book about his work on The Star Wars Holiday Special.<a href="https://www.josefinalopez.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josefina López</a> is a playwright and screenwriter, perhaps best known for creating Real Women Have Curves. The play has always been a point of pride for her. For many Hispanic actors, it’s the first time they get to play roles that they can be proud of. Josefina also has a diplome de cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu in France. She’ll tell us about how she’ll combine her knowledge of food and plays in writing an upcoming musical.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about squares, shipwrecks, and Saigon.Areas of expertiseBruce: Classic cartoon characters, Jewish food, and the SS Andrea Doria.Josefina: Mexican muralists, the history of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, and the musical Miss Saigon.What’s the difference: It’s hip to be square.What’s the difference between rap and hip-hop?What’s the difference between a handkerchief and a pocket square?Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a><a href="https://wegotbruce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bruce Vilanch</a><a href="https://www.josefinalopez.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josefina Lopez</a>With guests experts<a href="https://www.songhall.org/profile/Mike_Stoller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Stoller</a>: Member of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, known for co-writing hits like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” and more.<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0540759/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Maltby Jr.</a>, Tony award-winning theater director, producer and lyricist, who wrote the lyrics for the musical Miss Saigon. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing our <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upcoming live shows in LA</a> by YOU!

Ep. 124: Bruce Vilanch & Josefina López

This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month (or boost for as little as $1)  go to Maximumfun.org/join. (Make sure to select Go Fact Yourself as a podcast you support!)*NEW: If 100 people join, upgrade, or boost TODAY (3/31), we’ll add a Zoom hangout this weekend!*Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!We’ve entered the finale of the #MaxFunDrive!J. Keith and Helen celebrate the occasion with a live Twitter Spaces chat. They’ll take questions from listeners about what the future may hold for Go Fact Yourself. Plus, they’ll discuss the stretch goals that Go Fact Yourself listeners can look forward to as more sign up to support the podcast.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongTheme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month (or boost for as little as $1)  go to <a href="http://maximumfun.org/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maximumfun.org/join</a>. (Make sure to select Go Fact Yourself as a podcast you support!)*NEW: If 100 people join, upgrade, or boost TODAY (3/31), we’ll add a Zoom hangout this weekend!*Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!We’ve entered the finale of the #MaxFunDrive!J. Keith and Helen celebrate the occasion with a live Twitter Spaces chat. They’ll take questions from listeners about what the future may hold for Go Fact Yourself. Plus, they’ll discuss the stretch goals that Go Fact Yourself listeners can look forward to as more sign up to support the podcast.Appearing in this episode:<a href="http://www.jkeith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a><a href="https://www.helenhong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a>Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Burrell</a>.Seeing our <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/liveshows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upcoming live shows in LA</a> by YOU!

Ep. 123.5: Twitter Spaces Live Chat

Twice a month, host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong quiz the smartest celebrities they know to find out why they love what they love! Recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, this game show features comedians, actors, and musicians answering arcane questions on topics they claim to be experts in. But don't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!

Fun times

It&#39;s not just the play on words in the title that&#39;s fun - this whole podcast is a joy!

So much fun!

Go Fact Yourself

Jenny Jaffe

Jim Rash

Mysteries will be solved and species saved on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Jenny Jaffe is a comedy writer who grew up with an obsession for 90’s Nickelodeon animated shows. Her career has now come full circle: she’s landed a gig to writing for the upcoming version of "Rugrats!" She’ll tell us about that and some of her other obsessions that haven’t been a part of her work.. yet. Jenny will take on actor/writer Jim Rash. Jim is a pretty accomplished guy. He’s known for his role as Dean Craig Pelton on NBC’s "Community." He’s also won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film The Descendants. But in spite of his success, he’s still not above searching for some quality advice on Instagram… even if he has trouble following it. You can hear Jim now as the voice of Gyro Gearloose on the new version "DuckTales." This week’s trivia topics include moisturizing, basket weaving and cuddly critters. This episode is sponsored by Fake Radio: America’s premier old-time-radio comedy troupe. To find out more about their show and how to attend their live performances, visitfakeradio.net/gofactyourself. What’s the Difference: It puts the lotion in the basket What’s the difference between lotion and ointment? What’s the difference between rattan and wicker? Areas of Expertise Jenny Jaffe: 90’s Disney movies, anxiety disorders and phobias, and pandas Jim Rash: Sid and Marty Krofft shows, The movie Clue, and giving advice to others that he doesn’t take. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jenny Jaffe Jim Rash With guest experts: Dr. David Kersey, professor of veterinary sciences and giant panda reproduction expert. Jonathan Lynn, director of the film Clue. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell. Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

Mysteries will be solved and species saved on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! <a href="https://twitter.com/jennyjaffe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Jaffe</a> is a comedy writer who grew up with an obsession for 90’s Nickelodeon animated shows. Her career has now come full circle: she’s landed a gig to writing for the upcoming version of "Rugrats!" She’ll tell us about that and some of her other obsessions that haven’t been a part of her work.. yet. Jenny will take on actor/writer <a href="https://twitter.com/rashistvugly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Rash</a>. Jim is a pretty accomplished guy. He’s known for his role as Dean Craig Pelton on NBC’s "Community." He’s also won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film The Descendants. But in spite of his success, he’s still not above searching for some quality advice on Instagram… even if he has trouble following it. You can hear Jim now as the voice of Gyro Gearloose on the new version "DuckTales." This week’s trivia topics include moisturizing, basket weaving and cuddly critters. This episode is sponsored by Fake Radio: America’s premier old-time-radio comedy troupe. To find out more about their show and how to attend their live performances, visit<a href="https://www.fakeradio.net/gofactyourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fakeradio.net/gofactyourself</a>. What’s the Difference: It puts the lotion in the basket What’s the difference between lotion and ointment? What’s the difference between rattan and wicker? Areas of Expertise Jenny Jaffe: 90’s Disney movies, anxiety disorders and phobias, and pandas Jim Rash: Sid and Marty Krofft shows, The movie Clue, and giving advice to others that he doesn’t take. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jennyjaffe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Jaffe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rashistvugly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Rash</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.westernu.edu/veterinary/faculty-spotlight-dr-kersey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. David Kersey</a>, professor of veterinary sciences and giant panda reproduction expert. <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonathanlynn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Lynn</a>, director of the film Clue. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the <a href="https://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

Ep. 48: Jenny Jaffe & Jim Rash

Adam Conover

This week on Go Fact Yourself, it’s not just a game of trivia: it’s a game of hardcore roller derby AND a game of Super Mario! You probably know Adam Conover from his TruTV show, "Adam Ruins Everything," where he uncovers the complicated, and often problematic, backstories behind topics like voting, football, Hawaii and more. He’ll also tell us about his own complicated backstory: as the only member of his family without a PhD. Adam can also be heard on the podcast  "Factually!". Adam’s opponent is comedian and writer Jill-Michele Melean. She was the first (and last) Latina cast member on “MADtv.” She was known for her celebrity impressions, most notably for Britney Spears and Drew Berrymore. And don’t worry… she’s happy to demonstrate. Jill-Michele can be seen in her stand up special  "White/Latina" on Amazon Prime. The guests will also discuss topics like clean eating, public transportation and the value of tasteful plastic surgery. This episode is sponsored by Trivia Con, happening April 3-5, 2020 in Las Vegas. What’s the Difference: Clang, clang, clang What’s the difference between a bell and a chime? What’s the difference between a tram and a trolley? Areas of Expertise Adam Conover: Western philosophy, the TV show "Succession" and the history of the Nintendo video-game character, Mario. Jill-Michele Melean: Eating clean, being the best aunt ever, everything Drew Barrymore. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Adam Conover Jill-Michele Melean With guest experts: Shauna Cross, novelist, screenwriter and roller derby athlete.  Jeff Ryan, author of Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.  Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

This week on Go Fact Yourself, it’s not just a game of trivia: it’s a game of hardcore roller derby AND a game of Super Mario! You probably know <a href="https://twitter.com/adamconover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Conover</a> from his TruTV show, "Adam Ruins Everything," where he uncovers the complicated, and often problematic, backstories behind topics like voting, football, Hawaii and more. He’ll also tell us about his own complicated backstory: as the only member of his family without a PhD. Adam can also be heard on the podcast <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/factually-with-adam-conover/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Factually!"</a>. Adam’s opponent is comedian and writer <a href="https://twitter.com/Jillyonline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill-Michele Melean</a>. She was the first (and last) Latina cast member on “MADtv.” She was known for her celebrity impressions, most notably for Britney Spears and Drew Berrymore. And don’t worry… she’s happy to demonstrate. Jill-Michele can be seen in her stand up special <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jill-Michele-Mele%C3%A1n-White-Latina/dp/B07N8JLSZ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "White/Latina"</a> on Amazon Prime. The guests will also discuss topics like clean eating, public transportation and the value of tasteful plastic surgery. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.sporcle.com/triviacon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trivia Con</a>, happening April 3-5, 2020 in Las Vegas. What’s the Difference: Clang, clang, clang What’s the difference between a bell and a chime? What’s the difference between a tram and a trolley? Areas of Expertise Adam Conover: Western philosophy, the TV show "Succession" and the history of the Nintendo video-game character, Mario. Jill-Michele Melean: Eating clean, being the best aunt ever, everything Drew Barrymore. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamconover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Conover</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jillyonline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill-Michele Melean</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whip-Shauna-Cross/dp/0312535996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shauna Cross</a>, novelist, screenwriter and roller derby athlete. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-Nintendo-Conquered-America/dp/1591845637/ref=asc_df_1591845637/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312045876164&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=6163199656596651451&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9061120&amp;hvtargid=pla-423142396281&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jeff Ryan</a>, author of Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the <a href="https://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

Ep. 47:  Adam Conover & Jill-Michele Melean

Atsuko Okatsuka

Joel Stein

FINALLY! An episode of Go Fact Yourself that celebrates trivia AND elitism! In July, Atsuko Okatsuka had perhaps the most on-brand experience that a comedian can have in LA: she got on stage ready to perform right as an earthquake struck. She’ll tell us about why she was so poorly equipped to deal with the situation. Atsuko is also the host of "Let’s Go Atsuko!" a woke Japanese game show. What exactly makes a game show woke? Well… she’ll explain.  Joel Stein is a writer whose work has appeared in TIME magazine. It’s been an avenue of great success... but it’s also led to a lot of people wanting him fired. Joel is excited to discuss some of the trivia topics he knows about. But they all pale in comparison to his greatest passion: elitism. In celebration of his new book In Defense of Elitism: Why I’m Better Than You and You are Better Than Someone Who Didn’t Buy This Book, he’ll tell us why we need to embrace expertise over instinct. This week’s discussion topics include cleanliness, classic sitcoms and fancy fountains. What’s the Difference: What a dump What’s the difference between a cobweb and a spiderweb? What’s the difference between "unkempt" and "unkept"? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to gofactyourpod.com and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Atsuko Otatsuka: Kiehl’s products, the Netflix series "Queer Eye" (seasons 3 &amp; 4) and The Americana at Brand shopping mall. Joel Stein: Old world wine, the TV show, "Taxi" and the first 30 years of president Lyndon B. Johnson’s life. Appearing in this episode: Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Atsuko Okatsuka Joel Stein With guest experts: Jim Doyle, Oscar-winning effects designer and director of design technology at Water Entertainment Technology. Randall Carver, actor from There Will be Blood and "Taxi". Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell. Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

FINALLY! An episode of Go Fact Yourself that celebrates trivia AND elitism! In July, <a href="https://twitter.com/AtsukoComedy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atsuko Okatsuka</a> had perhaps the most on-brand experience that a comedian can have in LA: she got on stage ready to perform right as an earthquake struck. She’ll tell us about why she was so poorly equipped to deal with the situation. Atsuko is also the host of "<a href="https://t.co/rATOiIOPwo?amp=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Go Atsuko!</a>" a woke Japanese game show. What exactly makes a game show woke? Well… she’ll explain.  <a href="https://twitter.com/thejoelstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Stein</a> is a writer whose work has appeared in TIME magazine. It’s been an avenue of great success... but it’s also led to a lot of people wanting him fired. Joel is excited to discuss some of the trivia topics he knows about. But they all pale in comparison to his greatest passion: elitism. In celebration of his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/URL-change/dp/1455591475" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Defense of Elitism: Why I’m Better Than You and You are Better Than Someone Who Didn’t Buy This Book</a>, he’ll tell us why we need to embrace expertise over instinct. This week’s discussion topics include cleanliness, classic sitcoms and fancy fountains. What’s the Difference: What a dump What’s the difference between a cobweb and a spiderweb? What’s the difference between "unkempt" and "unkept"? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Atsuko Otatsuka: Kiehl’s products, the Netflix series <a href="http://www.twitter.com/J_Keith%22%3EJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a>Queer Eye<a href="http://www.twitter.com/J_Keith%22%3EJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a> (seasons 3 &amp; 4) and The Americana at Brand shopping mall. Joel Stein: Old world wine, the TV show, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/J_Keith%22%3EJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a>Taxi<a href="http://www.twitter.com/J_Keith%22%3EJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a> and the first 30 years of president Lyndon B. Johnson’s life. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AtsukoComedy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atsuko Okatsuka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thejoelstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Stein</a> With guest experts: Jim Doyle, Oscar-winning effects designer and director of design technology at <a href="https://www.wetdesign.com/default.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water Entertainment Technology</a>. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0142576/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Randall Carver</a>, actor from There Will be Blood and "Taxi". Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the <a href="https://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!

Ep. 49: Atsuko Okatsuka & Joel Stein

Paul F. Tompkins

Susan Orlean

Susan Orlean is a staff writer for the New Yorker and the author of books like  The Orchid Thief. Paul F. Tompkins is a comedian whose voice you’ll recognize as the character Mr. Peanutbutter on Bojack Horseman. In this episode, we learn about why Paul can’t stop spoiling upcoming episodes of Bojack Horseman for his wife, and why he should be considered the king of coining new catchphrases. And we’ll also learn which animals in Susan’s life have been named after characters from Bojack(hint: not horses), and why it’s important to learn the title of an author’s book before interviewing her in a public forum. Plus, Susan explains more about her upcoming book and Paul discusses what makes him love podcasting so much. Do YOU Know the Difference? What’s the difference between a “Labyrinth” and a “Maze”? What’s the difference between “Distinguish” and “Discern”? Areas of Expertise Susan Orlean: Women’s fashion, 80’s music from the Congo and chicken husbandry Paul F Tompkins: SCTV, Neil Gaiman’s comic The Sandman and the film Jaws Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Paul F. Tompkins Susan Orlean With guest experts: Dr. Linnea Newman, Director of Global Technical director of poultry for Merck Animal Health Carl Gotlieb, Screenwriter of Jaws and author of  The Jaws Log. Go Fact Yourself is coming to New York for two live tapings on July 21st and 22nd at Caveat NYC! For information on guests and to buy tickets go to gofactyourpod.com. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

Susan Orlean is a staff writer for the New Yorker and the author of books like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Orchid-Thief-Obsession-Ballantine-Readers/dp/044900371X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530899748&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+orchid+thief+by+susan+orlean" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Orchid Thief</a>. Paul F. Tompkins is a comedian whose voice you’ll recognize as the character Mr. Peanutbutter on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70300800" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bojack Horseman</a>. In this episode, we learn about why Paul can’t stop spoiling upcoming episodes of Bojack Horseman for his wife, and why he should be considered the king of coining new catchphrases. And we’ll also learn which animals in Susan’s life have been named after characters from Bojack(hint: not horses), and why it’s important to learn the title of an author’s book before interviewing her in a public forum. Plus, Susan explains more about her upcoming book and Paul discusses what makes him love podcasting so much. Do YOU Know the Difference? What’s the difference between a “Labyrinth” and a “Maze”? What’s the difference between “Distinguish” and “Discern”? Areas of Expertise Susan Orlean: Women’s fashion, 80’s music from the Congo and chicken husbandry Paul F Tompkins: SCTV, Neil Gaiman’s comic The Sandman and the film Jaws Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PFTompkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul F. Tompkins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/susanorlean" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Orlean</a> With guest experts: Dr. Linnea Newman, Director of Global Technical director of poultry for <a href="http://www.merck-animal-health.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merck Animal Health</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331956/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carl Gotlieb</a>, Screenwriter of Jaws and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Log-Expanded-Shooting-Script/dp/0062229281" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Jaws Log</a>. Go Fact Yourself is coming to New York for two live tapings on July 21st and 22nd at <a href="http://caveat.nyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caveat NYC</a>! For information on guests and to buy tickets go to <a href="http://gofactyourpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a>. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep 15: Paul F. Tompkins & Susan Orlean

Elliott Kalan

It’s a trivia mix of film, TV and the internet this week on Go Fact Yourself with two of the creative forces behind Netlfix's “Mystery Science Theater 3000!” Elliot Kalan is a newly published children’s author of the book  Horse Meets Dog. He’s also the host of fellow Maximum Fun podcast The Flop House. The show is all about discussing bad movies, but Elliott’s made sure that that never impacts his love of great films… even if he can only watch them on his iPad these days. Facing off against Elliott is actress Felicia Day. She’s most known for creating and starring in the online series The Guild. She’ll tell us all about some of her favorite topics and explain some of things she’s learned as she navigates motherhood. In this episode, about 90’s sitcoms, classic films and the everlasting star-power of dinosaurs. What’s the difference: Intention and Prevention What’s the difference between “purposely” and “purposefully”? What’s the difference between “cease” and “desist”? Areas of Expertise Elliott Kalan: Dinosaurs, Alfred Hitchcock, and Abraham Lincoln. Felicia Day: The TV show “Dharma and Greg”, the board game “Settlers of Catan,” and baking cookies. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Elliott Kalan Felicia Day With guest experts: Veronica Cartwright, actress who has had roles in films like Alien and The Birds. Alan Rachins, actor who’s had roles in series such as “L.A. Law” and “Dharma and Greg.” Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

It’s a trivia mix of film, TV and the internet this week on Go Fact Yourself with two of the creative forces behind Netlfix's “Mystery Science Theater 3000!” <a href="https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elliot Kalan</a> is a newly published children’s author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Meets-Dog-Elliott-Kalan/dp/0062791109" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Horse Meets Dog</a>. He’s also the host of fellow Maximum Fun podcast <a href="https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/flop-house" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Flop House</a>. The show is all about discussing bad movies, but Elliott’s made sure that that never impacts his love of great films… even if he can only watch them on his iPad these days. Facing off against Elliott is actress <a href="http://feliciaday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Felicia Day</a>. She’s most known for creating and starring in the online series <a href="http://watchtheguild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guild</a>. She’ll tell us all about some of her favorite topics and explain some of things she’s learned as she navigates motherhood. In this episode, about 90’s sitcoms, classic films and the everlasting star-power of dinosaurs. What’s the difference: Intention and Prevention What’s the difference between “purposely” and “purposefully”? What’s the difference between “cease” and “desist”? Areas of Expertise Elliott Kalan: Dinosaurs, Alfred Hitchcock, and Abraham Lincoln. Felicia Day: The TV show “Dharma and Greg”, the board game “Settlers of Catan,” and baking cookies. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elliott Kalan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/feliciaday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Felicia Day</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001021/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronica Cartwright</a>, actress who has had roles in films like Alien and The Birds. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705118/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Rachins</a>, actor who’s had roles in series such as “L.A. Law” and “Dharma and Greg.” Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep 28: Felicia Day & Elliott Kalan

Jesse Thorn

Kelly Hu

It’s the 50th episode of Go Fact Yourself! And we’ve got a t-shirt! To help us celebrate, we’ve brought on Maximum Fun founder, Jesse Thorn. These days, MaxFun is known for dozens of quality podcasts. But in Jesse’s early days, he recorded the talk show that would become "Bullseye" in his apartment. The humble beginnings helped him learn a lot about interviewing great guests… and about the value of a good suit. In addition to “Bullseye,” you can hear Jesse on the podcasts "Jordan Jesse Go!" and "Judge John Hodgman." Jesse’s opponent for this momentous episode is actor Kelly Hu. She’s best known for appearances in tons of hit movies, including her role as Lady Deathstrike in X2: X-Men United. But even though audiences love her work, she’ll explain why she can’t stand to watch herself in any film or show she’s ever been a part of. Plus: a look into her desire to be a pageant winner without having a talent to showcase. Our guests will answer questions about baseball, cadavers and what can be mixed into chocolate. What’s the Difference: Murder! What’s the difference between a coroner and a medical examiner? What’s the difference between a knife and dagger? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to gofactyourpod.com and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Jesse Thorn: The hip-hop group Dungeon Family, the city of San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants baseball team. Kelly Hu: Dog training, Hawaiian food and chocolate-making. Appearing in this episode: Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jesse Thorn Kelly Hu With guest experts: Jon Miller, award-winning TV and radio play-by-play commentator for the San Francisco Giants. Patricia Tsai and Emily Walden, owner and manager of the Chocovivo chocolate-making shop in Los Angeles. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell. Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!Get our NEW  Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt!

It’s the 50th episode of Go Fact Yourself! And we’ve got a t-shirt! To help us celebrate, we’ve brought on Maximum Fun founder, <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseThorn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Thorn</a>. These days, MaxFun is known for dozens of quality podcasts. But in Jesse’s early days, he recorded the talk show that would become "<a href="https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullseye</a>" in his apartment. The humble beginnings helped him learn a lot about interviewing great guests… and about the value of a good suit. In addition to “Bullseye,” you can hear Jesse on the podcasts "<a href="https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/jordan-jesse-go/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Jesse Go!</a>" and "<a href="https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/judge-john-hodgman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judge John Hodgman</a>." Jesse’s opponent for this momentous episode is actor <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyHu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Hu</a>. She’s best known for appearances in tons of hit movies, including her role as Lady Deathstrike in X2: X-Men United. But even though audiences love her work, she’ll explain why she can’t stand to watch herself in any film or show she’s ever been a part of. Plus: a look into her desire to be a pageant winner without having a talent to showcase. Our guests will answer questions about baseball, cadavers and what can be mixed into chocolate. What’s the Difference: Murder! What’s the difference between a coroner and a medical examiner? What’s the difference between a knife and dagger? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Jesse Thorn: The hip-hop group Dungeon Family, the city of San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants baseball team. Kelly Hu: Dog training, Hawaiian food and chocolate-making. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseThorn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Thorn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyHu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Hu</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonmillersfgiants/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Miller</a>, award-winning TV and radio play-by-play commentator for the San Francisco Giants. Patricia Tsai and Emily Walden, owner and manager of the <a href="https://chocovivo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chocovivo</a> chocolate-making shop in Los Angeles. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at the <a href="https://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself!Get our NEW <a href="https://topatoco.com/collections/maximum-fun/products/maxf-gfy-logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt</a>!

Ep. 50: Jesse Thorn & Kelly Hu

Guy Branum

Emily Heller

In honor of the #MaxFunDrive, Go Fact Yourself presents a special network crossover! Guy Branum is a comedian and host of the podcast "Pop Rocket". He's also a pop culture savant, as detailed in his book  My Life as a Goddess. If you want to know more about the pop culture he loves, you'll have to read the book… but he's happy to provide a glimpse through some of his answers today. His opponent is a fellow comedian for whom he has a lot of respect (and fear): Emily Heller! You can hear her as the host of the podcast "Baby Geniuses". Her show is all about explaining things. Today she’ll key in on a very important topic: Martha Stewart's barnyard animals. From personal heroes to classic television to the subtleties of regional coffee pot designs, this episode has it all. This show is directly funded by our Maximum Fun Members. As part of our annual #MaxFunDrive, you can sign up for as little as $5 a month at maximumfun.org/donate to help support this and other Max Fun shows you listen to AND earn great gifts in the process! What’s the difference: Coffee/Coughy What’s the difference between a teapot and a coffee pot? What’s the difference between phlegm and mucus? Areas of Expertise Emily Heller: The TV show "Frasier", the musical group Indigo Girls and how to have a good time at Disneyland. Guy Branum: Academy Award nominees for best actress, the TV show "30 Rock" and grains. Appearing in this episode:  J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Guy Branum Emily Heller With guest experts: Emily Saliers, Grammy Award winning musician and one-half of Indigo Girls. Margaret Cho, comedian and actress. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is  Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

In honor of the #MaxFunDrive, Go Fact Yourself presents a special network crossover! <a href="https://guybranum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guy Branum</a> is a comedian and host of the podcast <a href="https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/pop-rocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Pop Rocket"</a>. He's also a pop culture savant, as detailed in his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Goddess-through-Popular/dp/1501170228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Life as a Goddess</a>. If you want to know more about the pop culture he loves, you'll have to read the book… but he's happy to provide a glimpse through some of his answers today. His opponent is a fellow comedian for whom he has a lot of respect (and fear): <a href="https://www.emilyhellercomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Heller</a>! You can hear her as the host of the podcast <a href="https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/baby-geniuses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Baby Geniuses"</a>. Her show is all about explaining things. Today she’ll key in on a very important topic: Martha Stewart's barnyard animals. From personal heroes to classic television to the subtleties of regional coffee pot designs, this episode has it all. This show is directly funded by our Maximum Fun Members. As part of our annual #MaxFunDrive, you can sign up for as little as $5 a month at <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maximumfun.org/donate</a> to help support this and other Max Fun shows you listen to AND earn great gifts in the process! What’s the difference: Coffee/Coughy What’s the difference between a teapot and a coffee pot? What’s the difference between phlegm and mucus? Areas of Expertise Emily Heller: The TV show "Frasier", the musical group Indigo Girls and how to have a good time at Disneyland. Guy Branum: Academy Award nominees for best actress, the TV show "30 Rock" and grains. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://maximumfun.org/adam-ruins-everything/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/guybranum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guy Branum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MrEmilyHeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Heller</a> With guest experts: <a href="http://emilysaliers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Saliers</a>, Grammy Award winning musician and one-half of Indigo Girls. <a href="http://margaretcho.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margaret Cho</a>, comedian and actress. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/adam-ruins-everything/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 32: Guy Branum & Emily Heller

Maz Jobrani

Cristela Alonzo

In this episode, Maz Jobrani reveals how much he makes per episode on Superior Donuts, and Cristela Alonzo leads the audience in a sing along of one of her favorite songs. In What's the Difference, Cristela and Maz share their theories on the difference between eternal and everlasting, and prison and jail. Maz's claimed areas of expertise are: Iran, shaving one's head and bad accents. Cristela claims to know a lot about The Golden Girls, bad 1980s movies and 1980s Radio Hits. Who will triumph in this useless game of trivia? Find out! Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong  Cristela Alonzo, host of her new podcast To Be Continued Maz Jobrani, star of Superior Donuts With guest experts: Jim Colucci,Entertainment writer, radio reporter, editor at CBS Watch magazine and author of Golden Girls Forever Eliza Jane Schneider, Accent and dialect coach Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Christian Dueñas

In this episode, Maz Jobrani reveals how much he makes per episode on Superior Donuts, and Cristela Alonzo leads the audience in a sing along of one of her favorite songs. In What's the Difference, Cristela and Maz share their theories on the difference between eternal and everlasting, and prison and jail. Maz's claimed areas of expertise are: Iran, shaving one's head and bad accents. Cristela claims to know a lot about The Golden Girls, bad 1980s movies and 1980s Radio Hits. Who will triumph in this useless game of trivia? Find out! Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/%E2%80%9Dhttps://twitter.com/cristela9%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cristela Alonzo</a>, host of her new podcast <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/%E2%80%9Dhttp://cristelaalonzo.com/to-be-continued/%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Be Continued</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MazJobrani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maz Jobrani</a>, star of <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/superior-donuts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Superior Donuts</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcolucci%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Colucci</a>,Entertainment writer, radio reporter, editor at CBS Watch magazine and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Girls-Forever-Jim-Colucci/dp/0062422901/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1454020783&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=golden+girls+forever" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Girls Forever</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elizajane2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eliza Jane Schneider</a>, Accent and dialect coach Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/christianduenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Dueñas</a>

Ep. 4: Cristela Alonzo & Maz Jobrani

Pete Holmes

Annabelle Gurwitch

This episode is SO MUCH FUN! Pete Holmes and Annabelle Gurwitch grace Go Fact Yourself with their wit, joy and, yes, abject frustration. And we learn fun facts about the performers. For example, Pete Holmes reveals that The New Yorker rejected his avocado cartoon, and calls into question the magazine’s editorial judgment. J. Keith reminds Annabelle Gurwitch that they both appeared in a pilot together that was so unmemorable...he had to tell her what it was. J. Keith Van Straaten and Helen Hong sink to new lows with questions like, “What’s the difference between a treaty and an accord?”, and “What’s the difference between arbitration and mediation?” It’s madness! In the end, we’ll find out which of our guests can be crowned the winner. Pete Holmes’ areas of expertise are Vegan Nutrition, Judd Apatow Movies, and Mad Men. Annabelle Gurwitch claims to know about Joni Mitchell's Blue, Commercials from the 1970s, and Secessionist Painters in Vienna. You know, painters like Gustav Klimt and Rudolf von Alt. Spoiler alert: Gurwitch does not get a chance to demonstrate her expertise of that subject.  Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Annabelle Gurwitch, New York Times bestselling author whose new book  Wherever You Go, There They Are is available for purchase Pete Holmes, of HBO’s Crashing, just picked up for a third season With guest experts: Allan Havey, actor and comedian Rodney Allen Rippy actor and former fast food pitch man Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

This episode is SO MUCH FUN! Pete Holmes and Annabelle Gurwitch grace Go Fact Yourself with their wit, joy and, yes, abject frustration. And we learn fun facts about the performers. For example, Pete Holmes reveals that The New Yorker rejected his avocado cartoon, and calls into question the magazine’s editorial judgment. J. Keith reminds Annabelle Gurwitch that they both appeared in a pilot together that was so unmemorable...he had to tell her what it was. J. Keith Van Straaten and Helen Hong sink to new lows with questions like, “What’s the difference between a treaty and an accord?”, and “What’s the difference between arbitration and mediation?” It’s madness! In the end, we’ll find out which of our guests can be crowned the winner. Pete Holmes’ areas of expertise are Vegan Nutrition, Judd Apatow Movies, and Mad Men. Annabelle Gurwitch claims to know about Joni Mitchell's Blue, Commercials from the 1970s, and Secessionist Painters in Vienna. You know, painters like Gustav Klimt and Rudolf von Alt. Spoiler alert: Gurwitch does not get a chance to demonstrate her expertise of that subject. Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnabelGurwitch?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annabelle Gurwitch</a>, New York Times bestselling author whose new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399574891?tag=randohouseinc49482-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wherever You Go, There They Are</a> is available for purchase <a href="https://twitter.com/peteholmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Holmes</a>, of HBO’s <a href="https://www.hbo.com/crashing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crashing</a>, just picked up for a third season With guest experts: <a href="https://allanhavey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allan Havey</a>, actor and comedian <a href="http://www.rodneyallenrippy.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rodney Allen Rippy</a> actor and former fast food <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zS5yDj4n-M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pitch man</a> Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 9: Pete Holmes & Annabelle Gurwitch

Stephanie Miller

Jonathan Mangum

This week, radio host Stephanie Miller and Let’s Make a Deal’s Jonathan Mangum compete to determine who’s the facting champion of Go Fact Yourself! But before they show off their trivia prowess, they talk a little about who they are. Stephanie explains how she decided to channel her frustration with politics into a comedy tour and Jonathan discusses why he wants to continue producing Let’s Make a Deal forever, and the story behind why the show’s audience members and contestants wear crazy costumes. Stephanie’s areas of expertise include The Bionic Woman, Soul Cycle and cheap wines, beers and liqueurs from the 1970’s (her enthusiasm for one of these helped her outsmart J. Keith’s question format). Jonathan is knowledgeable about analogue keyboards, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Arc and World of Warcraft. Tune in to this episode to see if your knowledge of trivia surpasses those of our guests. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Stephanie Miller Jonathan Mangum With guest experts: Member of the Moog foundation Brian Kehew. Herbie J. Pilato, Executive Director of the Classic TV Preservation Society and author of The Bionic Book Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

This week, radio host Stephanie Miller and Let’s Make a Deal’s Jonathan Mangum compete to determine who’s the facting champion of Go Fact Yourself! But before they show off their trivia prowess, they talk a little about who they are. Stephanie explains how she decided to channel her frustration with politics into a comedy tour and Jonathan discusses why he wants to continue producing Let’s Make a Deal forever, and the story behind why the show’s audience members and contestants wear crazy costumes. Stephanie’s areas of expertise include The Bionic Woman, Soul Cycle and cheap wines, beers and liqueurs from the 1970’s (her enthusiasm for one of these helped her outsmart J. Keith’s question format). Jonathan is knowledgeable about analogue keyboards, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Arc and World of Warcraft. Tune in to this episode to see if your knowledge of trivia surpasses those of our guests. Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StephMillerShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie Miller</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mangum1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Mangum</a> With guest experts: Member of the Moog foundation <a href="http://www.moogfoundation.org/tag/brian-kehew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kehew</a>. Herbie J. Pilato, Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.classictvpreserve.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classic TV Preservation Society</a> and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bionic-Book-Reconstructed-Herbie-Pilato/dp/1593930836" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bionic Book</a> Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 10: Stephanie Miller & Jonathan Mangum

Louis Virtel

Laraine Newman

Louis Virtel is a comedian and a co-host of the podcast Keep It. He’s also the winner of Jeopardy, whose Double Jeopardy celebration went viral shortly after it aired on TV. Laraine Newman returns to Go Fact Yourself, this time as a contestant. Newman is best known as an original cast member of the Not Ready for Primetime Players on Saturday Night Live, and she was a founding member of the legendary Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles. If she sounds familiar to you, you may recognize her as the voice of Crab Lady on Sponge Bob Square Pants, Nana from Trollhunters: Tale of Arcadia and lots of other shows. In this episode, we’ll learn how Louis’s love of publicly answering trivia questions stems from a 3rd-grade spelling bee that he came up short in and why the winners of Jeopardy love keeping in touch with each other after their victories. Laraine will explain why she never tires of hearing people announce her name in the fashion of SNL’s Don Pardo, and how she decides what the voice of each of her characters sound like. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “thumbs up” sign and the “okay” sign in SCUBA diving? What’s the difference between a “Dead-End” and a “No-Outlet” on the road? Areas of Expertise Louis Virtel: Jeopardy, world capitals, and Aimee Mann. Laraine Newman: Electronic Dance Music, cooking, Universal horror movies from the 1930’s and 40’s Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Louis Virtel Laraine Newman With guest experts: Jerome Vered, writer and all-time winner of Jeopardy. Donnie Dunagan, U.S. Marine Corp Drill instructor and the voice of the titular character in the Disney movie Bambi. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

Louis Virtel is a comedian and a co-host of the podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-it/id1324606666?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep It</a>. He’s also the winner of Jeopardy, whose <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYkB5f1X-yM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Jeopardy celebration</a> went viral shortly after it aired on TV. Laraine Newman returns to Go Fact Yourself, this time as a contestant. Newman is best known as an original cast member of the <a href="http://snl.wikia.com/wiki/The_Not_Ready_for_Prime_Time_Players" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not Ready for Primetime Players</a> on Saturday Night Live, and she was a founding member of the legendary Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles. If she sounds familiar to you, you may recognize her as the voice of Crab Lady on Sponge Bob Square Pants, Nana from Trollhunters: Tale of Arcadia and lots of other shows. In this episode, we’ll learn how Louis’s love of publicly answering trivia questions stems from a 3rd-grade spelling bee that he came up short in and why the winners of Jeopardy love keeping in touch with each other after their victories. Laraine will explain why she never tires of hearing people announce her name in the fashion of SNL’s Don Pardo, and how she decides what the voice of each of her characters sound like. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “thumbs up” sign and the “okay” sign in SCUBA diving? What’s the difference between a “Dead-End” and a “No-Outlet” on the road? Areas of Expertise Louis Virtel: Jeopardy, world capitals, and Aimee Mann. Laraine Newman: Electronic Dance Music, cooking, Universal horror movies from the 1930’s and 40’s Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/louisvirtel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louis Virtel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/larainenewman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laraine Newman</a> With guest experts: Jerome Vered, writer and all-time winner of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2475129/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeopardy</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Dunagan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donnie Dunagan</a>, U.S. Marine Corp Drill instructor and the voice of the titular character in the Disney movie Bambi. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep 17: Louis Virtel & Laraine Newman

Paul Scheer

Lennon Parham

In this episode, we have the hilarious Lennon Parham of Playing House and the podcast Womp It Up . She faces off against TV &amp; film’s Paul Scheer, who also co-hosts the popular movie podcast How Did This Get Made? J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong will test whether or not Scheer and Parham are as knowledgeable as they claim to be. Did you know that Paul knows a lot about Disneyland, parenting and Paw Patrol? He tries to prove his knowledge in at least one of those areas. And Lennon will get a chance to showcase her knowledge of one of the following areas: childbirth (unmedicated childbirth, to be specific), Michael Jackson and communicating effectively with a customer service rep. For anyone who struggles with customer service representatives, Parham shares one of her signature techniques. Do you want to see if you’re smarter than Scheer and Parham? Can you explain the difference between “expedient” and “expeditious”? What about the difference between “Great Britain” and “The UK”? Tune in to this episode to see if your knowledge of trivia surpasses those of our guests. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong  Paul Scheer Lennon Parham With guest experts: Jazz singer Paulette McWilliams Disney historian Joseph Titizian Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell

In this episode, we have the hilarious Lennon Parham of Playing House and the podcast Womp It Up . She faces off against TV &amp; film’s Paul Scheer, who also co-hosts the popular movie podcast How Did This Get Made? J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong will test whether or not Scheer and Parham are as knowledgeable as they claim to be. Did you know that Paul knows a lot about Disneyland, parenting and Paw Patrol? He tries to prove his knowledge in at least one of those areas. And Lennon will get a chance to showcase her knowledge of one of the following areas: childbirth (unmedicated childbirth, to be specific), Michael Jackson and communicating effectively with a customer service rep. For anyone who struggles with customer service representatives, Parham shares one of her signature techniques. Do you want to see if you’re smarter than Scheer and Parham? Can you explain the difference between “expedient” and “expeditious”? What about the difference between “Great Britain” and “The UK”? Tune in to this episode to see if your knowledge of trivia surpasses those of our guests. Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/%E2%80%9Dhttps://twitter.com/paulscheer%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Paul Scheer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lennonparham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lennon Parham</a> With guest experts: Jazz singer <a href="http://www.paulettemcwilliams.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paulette McWilliams</a> Disney historian <a href="https://twitter.com/jofusSF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph Titizian</a> Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>

Ep. 8: Paul Scheer & Lennon Parham

Sasheer Zamata

Samm Levine

"The Simpsons," Quentin Tarantino and comedy come together on Go Fact Yourself! Sasheer Zamata is best known for her roles on "Saturday Night Live" and as the host of the variety showcase Sasheer Zamata Party Time. She’ll tell us about why a very... confusing invasion of her privacy has her so protective of her personal possessions. Sasheer will go up against actor Samm Levine, who you may know from the Quentin Tarentino film Inglorious Basterds. He’s also in the beloved, but short-lived, TV series "Freaks and Geeks." He’s heard from a lot of fans who say they wish that show hadn’t ended so abruptly. But good news: he’ll share his solution to keeping "Freaks and Geeks" going for just a little longer. What’s the difference: Space What’s the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? What’s the difference between a nook and a cranny? Areas of Expertise Sasheer Zamata: Beyonce, the films Kill Bill: Vol. I and Kill Bill: Vol. II and show choir. Samm Levine: The first three Die Hard movies, poker and "The Simpsons" seasons 3-9. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Sasheer Zamata Samm Levine With guest experts: Cat Thomas, award-winning costume designer for film and television. Jay Kogen writer for "The Simpsons" This episode is sponsored by The Big Quiz Thing and the Maximum Fun Jumbotron program. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

"The Simpsons," Quentin Tarantino and comedy come together on Go Fact Yourself! <a href="http://sasheer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sasheer Zamata</a> is best known for her roles on "Saturday Night Live" and as the host of the variety showcase <a href="https://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1471657-sasheer-zamata-party-time-brooklyn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sasheer Zamata Party Time</a>. She’ll tell us about why a very... confusing invasion of her privacy has her so protective of her personal possessions. Sasheer will go up against actor <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505949/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samm Levine</a>, who you may know from the Quentin Tarentino film Inglorious Basterds. He’s also in the beloved, but short-lived, TV series "Freaks and Geeks." He’s heard from a lot of fans who say they wish that show hadn’t ended so abruptly. But good news: he’ll share his solution to keeping "Freaks and Geeks" going for just a little longer. What’s the difference: Space What’s the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? What’s the difference between a nook and a cranny? Areas of Expertise Sasheer Zamata: Beyonce, the films Kill Bill: Vol. I and Kill Bill: Vol. II and show choir. Samm Levine: The first three Die Hard movies, poker and "The Simpsons" seasons 3-9. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thesheertruth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sasheer Zamata</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SammLevine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samm Levine</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0858606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cat Thomas</a>, award-winning costume designer for film and television. <a href="https://twitter.com/JayKogen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Kogen</a> writer for "The Simpsons" This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.bigquizthing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Quiz Thing</a> and <a href="https://maximumfun.org/jumbotron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Maximum Fun Jumbotron program</a>. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 30: Sasheer Zamata & Samm Levine

Peter Sagal

Rebecca Makkai

It’s another helping of Go Fact Yourself in Chicago, now more delicious and savory than ever! Peter Sagal is the host of the NPR program "Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!" But his experience with trivia shows goes all the way back to when he was a contestant on "Jeopardy"… and quickly found himself in the negative dollars. That doesn’t mean he’s bad at trivia; he’s just bad at pressing buttons. He’ll tell us about that and why he’s so dedicated to disrupting the narrative of Chicago deep-dish pizza. Opposite Peter is author Rebecca Makkai. Her book The Great Believers earned her the distinction of being a finalist for the Pulitzer prize. It’s a truly special accomplishment -- but she had an even bigger dream as a child: teaching dogs how to talk. The guests will discuss the local food scene, whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich and, yes, a lot of discussion about the windy city. What’s the Difference: The Windy City What’s the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? What’s the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Areas of Expertise Peter Sagal: Chicago food culture, James Cameron movies and running Rebecca Makkai: The film Clue, the state of Vermont and the furnace girl murder of Lake Bluff, Illinois Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Peter Sagal Rebecca Makkai With guest experts: Gov. Madeleine May Kunin, author, ambassador and three-term governor of Vermont. Bob Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Vienna Beef and author of the book Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at Sleeping Village in Chicago. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell. Come to our next live tapings in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 13 -- Go to gofactyourpod.com for FREE tickets!

It’s another helping of Go Fact Yourself in Chicago, now more delicious and savory than ever! <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> is the host of the NPR program "Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!" But his experience with trivia shows goes all the way back to when he was a contestant on "Jeopardy"… and quickly found himself in the negative dollars. That doesn’t mean he’s bad at trivia; he’s just bad at pressing buttons. He’ll tell us about that and why he’s so dedicated to disrupting the narrative of Chicago deep-dish pizza. Opposite Peter is author <a href="https://twitter.com/rebeccamakkai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Makkai</a>. Her book The Great Believers earned her the distinction of being a finalist for the Pulitzer prize. It’s a truly special accomplishment -- but she had an even bigger dream as a child: teaching dogs how to talk. The guests will discuss the local food scene, whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich and, yes, a lot of discussion about the windy city. What’s the Difference: The Windy City What’s the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? What’s the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Areas of Expertise Peter Sagal: Chicago food culture, James Cameron movies and running Rebecca Makkai: The film Clue, the state of Vermont and the furnace girl murder of Lake Bluff, Illinois Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rebeccamakkai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Makkai</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.madeleinekunin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gov. Madeleine May Kunin</a>, author, ambassador and three-term governor of Vermont. Bob Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Vienna Beef and author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Never-Put-Ketchup-Hot-Dog/dp/0979789273" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog</a>. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="https://sleeping-village.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleeping Village</a> in Chicago. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Come to our next live tapings in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 13 -- Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for FREE tickets!

Ep. 45: Peter Sagal & Rebecca Makkai

Greg Fitzsimmons

Shawn Pelofsky

Fans of comedy, cars and Howard Stern rejoice: This episode of Go Fact Yourself is sure to delight! Shawn Pelofsky is a comedian whose special  "Stretch It Out" is available now. She’s ready to be quizzed about her favorite things; But she’s also excited to share a personal experience with one of her greatest loves: Bette Midler. Shawn goes up against comedian Greg Fitzsimmons, who you can hear hosting two podcasts: "Ftizdog Radio" and "Childish." He tells us about why his brief time as an athletic swimmer helped his future career in the entertainment industry. The show touches on everything from cool janitors to chemistry to presidential prank calls. What’s the difference: Silent "E" What’s the difference between silicon and silicone? What’s the difference between whisky and whiskey? Areas of Expertise Greg Ftizsimmons: Classic Mustangs, President John F. Kennedy and antidepressants. Shawn Pelofsky: Howard Stern, the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" and gay culture. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Greg Fitzsimmons Shawn Pelofsky With guest experts: Leslie Kendall, chief historian of the Petersen Automotive Museum. John Melendez comedian and author of the book  "Easy For You To Say". This episode is sponsored by CA Trusts. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

Fans of comedy, cars and Howard Stern rejoice: This episode of Go Fact Yourself is sure to delight! <a href="http://www.hahachick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn Pelofsky</a> is a comedian whose special <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MWHVY29/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1547761353&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Shawn+Pelofsky:+Stretch+it+Out" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Stretch It Out"</a> is available now. She’s ready to be quizzed about her favorite things; But she’s also excited to share a personal experience with one of her greatest loves: Bette Midler. Shawn goes up against comedian <a href="https://gregfitzsimmons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Fitzsimmons</a>, who you can hear hosting two podcasts: "Ftizdog Radio" and "Childish." He tells us about why his brief time as an athletic swimmer helped his future career in the entertainment industry. The show touches on everything from cool janitors to chemistry to presidential prank calls. What’s the difference: Silent "E" What’s the difference between silicon and silicone? What’s the difference between whisky and whiskey? Areas of Expertise Greg Ftizsimmons: Classic Mustangs, President John F. Kennedy and antidepressants. Shawn Pelofsky: Howard Stern, the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" and gay culture. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregFitzShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Fitzsimmons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shawnpelofsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn Pelofsky</a> With guest experts: Leslie Kendall, chief historian of the <a href="https://www.petersen.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petersen Automotive Museum</a>. <a href="http://stutteringjohnmelendez.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Melendez</a> comedian and author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Easy-You-Stuttering-John-Melendez/dp/1947856197" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Easy For You To Say".</a> This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.catrusts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CA Trusts</a>. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 31: Greg Fitzsimmons & Shawn Pelofsky

Pamela Ribon

Frank DeCaro

In this episode, comic book author and Moana screenwriter Pamela Ribon faces off against former Daily Show correspondent and host of The Frank DeCaro Show, Frank DeCaro. Ribon’s three areas of expertise are: The Goonies, The Outsiders, and Beastie Boys lyrics. DeCaro professes a deep knowledge of The Munsters, the original Batman TV series, and Broadway musicals. Who’s the better expert? Find out. Plus, J. Keith and Helen Hong ask the question that’s on EVERYBODY’S mind: What’s the difference between continual and continuous? If you don’t know the answer, drop everything and listen to the show. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong  Pamela Ribon Frank DeCaro With guest experts:  Robert Skir, TV writer whose credits include X-Men Evolution, Disney's Gargoyles and Batman: The Animated Series. Jeff B. Cohen, Former Goonie and Cofounder of the entertainment law firm Cohen Gardner LLP. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Christian Dueñas

In this episode, comic book author and Moana screenwriter Pamela Ribon faces off against former Daily Show correspondent and host of The Frank DeCaro Show, Frank DeCaro. Ribon’s three areas of expertise are: The Goonies, The Outsiders, and Beastie Boys lyrics. DeCaro professes a deep knowledge of The Munsters, the original Batman TV series, and Broadway musicals. Who’s the better expert? Find out. Plus, J. Keith and Helen Hong ask the question that’s on EVERYBODY’S mind: What’s the difference between continual and continuous? If you don’t know the answer, drop everything and listen to the show. Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/%E2%80%9Dhttps://twitter.com/pamelaribon%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pamela Ribon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/frankdecaroshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank DeCaro</a> With guest experts: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.tft.ucla.edu/2013/09/robert-skir/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Robert Skir</a>, TV writer whose credits include X-Men Evolution, Disney's Gargoyles and Batman: The Animated Series. <a href="https://twitter.com/Jeff_B_Cohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff B. Cohen</a>, Former Goonie and Cofounder of the entertainment law firm Cohen Gardner LLP. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/christianduenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Dueñas</a>

Ep. 3: Pamela Ribon & Frank DeCaro

Tom Bergeron

Jodi Miller

Jodi Miller is a stand-up comedian and actress. She’s also known for her appearance on America’s Got Talent where she explained how guys are like cats. Her comedy album  No Child Left Behind is available now. Tom Bergeron has been a fixture on ABC for decades, hosting shows like Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos. In this episode, we’ll hear about Jodi’s experience on America’s Got Talent and why her relationship with her cat might be an abusive one. We’ll also learn about Tom’s career as a host and a particularly embarrassing moment that he had to deal with on television. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “handrail” and a “banister”? What’s the difference between a “coat” and a “jacket?” Areas of Expertise Jodi Miller: The Exorcist, serial killers, and Jack Daniels. Tom Bergeron: Silent-film comedians, The Andy Griffith Show, and the curious casting history of The Wizard of Oz. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jodi Miller Tom Bergeron With guest experts: ET Tecosky, U.S. Brand ambassador for Jack Daniels. Clint Howard, an actor with a 50+ year career, with appearances in recent project Solo: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming festival film Apple Seed. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

<a href="http://www.jodimillercomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jodi Miller</a> is a stand-up comedian and actress. She’s also known for her appearance on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppidBvkUN14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America’s Got Talent</a> where she explained how guys are like cats. Her comedy album <a href="https://www.uproarcomedycd.com/shop/jodi-miller-no-child-left-behind/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No Child Left Behind</a> is available now. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074477/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Bergeron</a> has been a fixture on ABC for decades, hosting shows like Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos. In this episode, we’ll hear about Jodi’s experience on America’s Got Talent and why her relationship with her cat might be an abusive one. We’ll also learn about Tom’s career as a host and a particularly embarrassing moment that he had to deal with on television. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “handrail” and a “banister”? What’s the difference between a “coat” and a “jacket?” Areas of Expertise Jodi Miller: The Exorcist, serial killers, and Jack Daniels. Tom Bergeron: Silent-film comedians, The Andy Griffith Show, and the curious casting history of The Wizard of Oz. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/JodiMillerComic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jodi Miller</a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/Tom_Bergeron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Bergeron</a> With guest experts: ET Tecosky, U.S. Brand ambassador for Jack Daniels. Clint Howard, an actor with a 50+ year career, with appearances in recent project Solo: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming festival film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7466496/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Seed</a>. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://twitter.com/julian-burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep 18: Tom Bergeron & Jodi Miller

Margaret Cho

Jamie Kaler

Dolphins and music and sports, oh my! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Margaret Cho is a comedian and actress, known for her role in "30 Rock" as Kim Jong-il, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Margaret is also heavily tattooed, but she’ll explain why she’s ready to slow down the body art now that she only has space on her bodies that would be painful. You can find her tour schedule on her website. Margaret will face off against fellow comedian and actor Jamie Kaler! He rose to prominence for his role in the TBS series "My Boys." He’s also a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He’ll explain why the punctuality he developed as a Navy man was a poor preparation for a career in Hollywood. Jamie can be found in the YouTube series "Dads in Parks" and the "Father Time" podcast Our guests will reminisce about their careers and answer trivia questions about marine life, basketball and celebrities from the ‘80s and ‘90s. What’s the Difference: Something fishy What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? What’s the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise? Areas of Expertise Margaret Cho: Korean revenge movies, YouTube beauty wars and The Beach Boys Jamie Kaler: The Dirty Harry film series, the basketball player Larry Bird and potty training. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Margaret Cho Jamie Kaler With guest experts: Gary Holland, longtime high school basketball coach, whose players included Larry Bird. Gary Griffin, keyboardist, vocalist and music producer who’s played with The Beach Boys. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is  Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.

Dolphins and music and sports, oh my! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! <a href="https://twitter.com/margaretcho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margaret Cho</a> is a comedian and actress, known for her role in "30 Rock" as Kim Jong-il, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Margaret is also heavily tattooed, but she’ll explain why she’s ready to slow down the body art now that she only has space on her bodies that would be painful. You can find her tour schedule on her <a href="http://margaretcho.com/tour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Margaret will face off against fellow comedian and actor <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieKaler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamie Kaler</a>! He rose to prominence for his role in the TBS series "My Boys." He’s also a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He’ll explain why the punctuality he developed as a Navy man was a poor preparation for a career in Hollywood. Jamie can be found in the YouTube series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieKaler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Dads in Parks"</a> and the <a href="https://jamiekaler.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Father Time" podcast</a> Our guests will reminisce about their careers and answer trivia questions about marine life, basketball and celebrities from the ‘80s and ‘90s. What’s the Difference: Something fishy What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? What’s the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise? Areas of Expertise Margaret Cho: Korean revenge movies, YouTube beauty wars and The Beach Boys Jamie Kaler: The Dirty Harry film series, the basketball player Larry Bird and potty training. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/margaretcho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margaret Cho</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieKaler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamie Kaler</a> With guest experts: Gary Holland, longtime high school basketball coach, whose players included Larry Bird. <a href="http://www.garygriffinmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Griffin</a>, keyboardist, vocalist and music producer who’s played with The Beach Boys. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="https://www.maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>.

Ep. 37: Margaret Cho & Jamie Kaler

Charlie Hankin

Kitty Felde

Perfect your comic punchlines and read up on your history for this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Charlie Hankin is perhaps best known for his comics in The New Yorker magazine. For you aspiring cartoonists, he shares the secret to getting your work in the famed publication. He also discusses how he’s already walked away a winner on another game show: "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Charlie can be seen on his YouTube show "Good Cop, Great Cop." Also joining us is writer and podcaster Kitty Felde. Her show "Book Club for Kids" is all about showcasing kids’ perspectives on books and sharing them with the authors. As a veteran Capitol Hill reporter, she’s ready to share some amazing details about U.S. politics… like how Washington D.C. is home to the ugliest shoes in the country. We’ll get into topics like U.S. presidents, classic science-fiction films and regal living spaces. What’s the Difference: There’s no place like home What’s the difference between a home appraisal and a home assessment? What’s the difference between a palace and a castle? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to gofactyourpod.com and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Charlie Hankin: the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the making of the atomic bomb and the Heaven’s Gate cult. Kitty Felde: The Dodgers baseball team’s move to LA from Brooklyn, Theodore Roosevelt and his children and the TV show Bonanza. Appearing in this episode: Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Charlie Hankin Kitty Felde With guest experts: Kermit Roosevelt III, professor at University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School. Dan Richter, writer and actor who performed in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at The Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell. Go to gofactyourpod.com for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself! Get our NEW  Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt!

Perfect your comic punchlines and read up on your history for this episode of Go Fact Yourself! <a href="https://twitter.com/mecharliehankin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Hankin</a> is perhaps best known for his comics in The New Yorker magazine. For you aspiring cartoonists, he shares the secret to getting your work in the famed publication. He also discusses how he’s already walked away a winner on another game show: "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Charlie can be seen on his YouTube show "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GoodCopGreatCop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Cop, Great Cop.</a>" Also joining us is writer and podcaster <a href="https://twitter.com/kittyfelde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitty Felde</a>. Her show "<a href="https://twitter.com/BookClubforKids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Club for Kids</a>" is all about showcasing kids’ perspectives on books and sharing them with the authors. As a veteran Capitol Hill reporter, she’s ready to share some amazing details about U.S. politics… like how Washington D.C. is home to the ugliest shoes in the country. We’ll get into topics like U.S. presidents, classic science-fiction films and regal living spaces. What’s the Difference: There’s no place like home What’s the difference between a home appraisal and a home assessment? What’s the difference between a palace and a castle? If you’d like to submit a question for our What’s the Difference round, go to <a href="https://gofactyourpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> and click on "Get Involved." Areas of Expertise Charlie Hankin: the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the making of the atomic bomb and the Heaven’s Gate cult. Kitty Felde: The Dodgers baseball team’s move to LA from Brooklyn, Theodore Roosevelt and his children and the TV show Bonanza. Appearing in this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mecharliehankin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Hankin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kittyfelde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitty Felde</a> With guest experts: <a href="https://www.law.upenn.edu/cf/faculty/krooseve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kermit Roosevelt III</a>, professor at University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School. <a href="http://www.danrichter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Richter</a>, writer and actor who performed in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at <a href="https://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angel City Brewery</a> in Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a>. The show is edited by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/julian_burrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Burrell</a>. Go to <a href="http://www.gofactyourpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofactyourpod.com</a> for information and tickets to the next recording of Go Fact Yourself! Get our NEW <a href="https://topatoco.com/collections/maximum-fun/products/maxf-gfy-logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt</a>!

Ep. 51: Charlie Hankin & Kitty Felde

Lizz Winstead

Alonzo Bodden

In this episode, J. Keith and Helen play host to comedians Lizz Winstead and Alonzo Bodden. Lizz is the founder of Lady Parts Justice and was the co-creator and head writer of The Daily Show. Lizz’s topics of expertise were: fitted sheet folding, Scrabble, and the 1980s Minneapolis music scene. Winstead also demonstrates that loose lips sink...one’s chances to succeed at game shows. Alonzo won the third season of Last Comic Standing and is a regular panelist on Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! His areas of expertise are: Motorcycles, LA Clippers, Contemporary Jazz. Bodden shares tales from his time hanging out with elite soldiers, as well as elite musicians. It’s a really fun episode so pop your headphones on and enjoy! You can also enjoy this episode without headphones. Up to you. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong  Alonzo Bodden, Lizz Winstead, Co-creator and head writer of The Daily Show and Lady Parts Justice League founder With guest experts: Marcus Miller, Two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist jazz fusion artist Alan Stern, former Guinness World Record Scrabble player and Director of NASPA Los Angeles Scrabble Club #44 Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Christian Dueñas

In this episode, J. Keith and Helen play host to comedians Lizz Winstead and Alonzo Bodden. Lizz is the founder of Lady Parts Justice and was the co-creator and head writer of The Daily Show. Lizz’s topics of expertise were: fitted sheet folding, Scrabble, and the 1980s Minneapolis music scene. Winstead also demonstrates that loose lips sink...one’s chances to succeed at game shows. Alonzo won the third season of Last Comic Standing and is a regular panelist on Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! His areas of expertise are: Motorcycles, LA Clippers, Contemporary Jazz. Bodden shares tales from his time hanging out with elite soldiers, as well as elite musicians. It’s a really fun episode so pop your headphones on and enjoy! You can also enjoy this episode without headphones. Up to you. Appearing in this episode: <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/J_Keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Keith van Straaten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/funnyhelenhong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Hong</a> <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/%E2%80%9Dhttps://twitter.com/AlonzoBodden%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alonzo Bodden</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/lizzwinstead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lizz Winstead</a>, Co-creator and head writer of The Daily Show and <a href="https://ladypartsjusticeleague.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Parts Justice League</a> founder With guest experts: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusMiller959" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Miller</a>, Two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist jazz fusion artist Alan Stern, former Guinness World Record Scrabble player and <a href="http://www.thescrabbleclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Director of NASPA Los Angeles Scrabble Club #44</a> Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the <a href="http://angelcitybrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel City Brewery</a> in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is <a href="http://maximumfun.org/go-fact-yourself/www.twitter.com/swish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Swisher</a> The show is edited by <a href="http://www.maximumfun.org/christianduenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Dueñas</a>

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