Go Fact Yourself

It's a silky-smooth brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Tom Papa is a comedian known for his podcast, radio show, and TV specials. These days, he may be even better known for his other passion: baking bread. He'll tell us how that started and how his family indulged his new hobby. Rosalind Chao is an actor who's appeared in everything from “Star Trek: The Next Generation", The Joy Luck Club, and Netflix's “The 3 Body Problem.” Before all that, she was on the most-watched episode of television ever – a little thing called the series finale of “M*A*S*H.””Areas of Expertise:Rosalind: Disneyland in the late 1980s, the TV show “The White Lotus” Season 3, and snacks from Trader Joe's.Tom: The band The Grateful Dead, Godzilla and the Jersey Shore.What's the Difference: Fabric SoftenerWhat's the difference between silk and satin?What's the difference between to cuddle and to snuggle?Guest Experts:Patravadi Mejudhon: Actor, playwright, and director, whose first Western role was in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”Tom Constanten: Composer, musician, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a member of The Grateful Dead.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

It's a silky-smooth brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Tom Papa is a comedian known for his podcast, radio show, and TV specials. These days, he may be even better known for his other passion: baking bread. He'll tell us how that started and how his family indulged his new hobby. Rosalind Chao is an actor who's appeared in everything from “Star Trek: The Next Generation", The Joy Luck Club, and Netflix's “The 3 Body Problem.” Before all that, she was on the most-watched episode of television ever – a little thing called the series finale of “M*A*S*H.””Areas of Expertise:Rosalind: Disneyland in the late 1980s, the TV show “The White Lotus” Season 3, and snacks from Trader Joe's.Tom: The band The Grateful Dead, Godzilla and the Jersey Shore.What's the Difference: Fabric SoftenerWhat's the difference between silk and satin?What's the difference between to cuddle and to snuggle?Guest Experts:Patravadi Mejudhon: Actor, playwright, and director, whose first Western role was in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”Tom Constanten: Composer, musician, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a member of The Grateful Dead.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

From Broadway to Beverly Hills, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Amy Hill is an actor with an extensive career, including roles in Lilo & Stitch and over 90 episodes of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.” She'll tell us how she got that part and how it brought her closer to her daughter … literally.Alec Mapa is a comedian and actor, who often plays stereotypically flamboyant characters. He'll explain why he actually doesn't mind that, plus what it's like being a guest judge on “Rupaul's Drag Race.”Our guest host this week is Mallory O'Meara, who was a contestant on episode 168.Areas of Expertise:Amy: Traveling alone, biographical documentaries, and the TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”Alec: Filipino superstitions, The TV Show Drag Race Philippines and the musical GypsyWhat's the Difference: Lethal WeaponWhat's the difference between something lethal and fatal?What's the difference between a gun and a firearm?Guest Experts:Alex Baskin: Executive Producer of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and host of the podcast, “Bravo's Hot Mic”Lane Bradbury, Maureen Moore, Kate Reinders, and Leigh Ann Larkin: Actors whose careers include playing June in Broadway productions  of Gypsy from 1959-2008.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenMallory O'MearaCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

It's a voyage of trivia on Go Fact Yourself!Tim Russ is a director, musician, and actor, perhaps best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on “Star Trek: Voyager.” He's also appeared in other roles across different editions of the franchise – but it wasn't until he attended a convention that he understood how dedicated the fanbase is. Plus: he'll tell us how he explores the stars in real life!Amber Nelson is a comedian who also hosts a number of podcasts. One, “The Brighter Side,” is all about finding optimism in troubling times (something that Amber never expected to work). Another, “Some Place Under Neith” examines stories of missing women and children.Areas of Expertise:Tim: Astronomy, Alien invasion movies of the 1950s and 60s, and World War II.Amber: The TV show “The Twilight Zone,” Korn songs, and World War I.What's the Difference: Eye SpyWhat's the difference between a telescope and a spyglass?What's the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?Guest Experts:Marc Scott Zicree: Screenwriter, producer, and author of the book The Twilight Zone Companion. Jack Moran: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant in WWII.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

It's a one-on-one trivia match between TV all stars!Betsy Brandt is best known as Marie on “Breaking Bad,” a role she reprised in the final episode of the series' successor “Better Call Saul.” She'll tell us why she was so dedicated to keeping her return a secret. Plus, why she wasn't optimistic about “Breaking Bad” being a success.Cirroc Lofton played Jake Sisko on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” Even though he was a massive part of Star Trek, he never actually watched anything from the franchise for himself. He'll tell us how his podcast, “The 7th Rule,” is finally fixing that.Areas of expertise:Betsy: The plays of Anton Chekhov, baking pies, and cheeseCirroc: Tupac's “Makaveli” album, The Kobe Bryant-era Lakers Championships, and “The Twilight Zone” original seriesWhat's the Difference: Opiate of the MassesWhat's the difference between opiates and opioids?What's the difference between a Catholic church service and a mass?Guest Experts:Carlos Carrasco: Actor who's appeared in shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and the film Speed  – plus a recent production of Chekhov.James Tupper: Actor who's appeared in shows like “Revenge” and “Big Little Lies” – plus a recent production of Chekhov.Metta World Peace: Former NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

Thanks so much for your help during the #MaxFunDrive!J. Keith has some more details on the great things coming that YOU helped make happen!If you're a member and want to get more podcast pins along and support a great cause, go to maximumfun.org/pinsale.Plus, enjoy a collection of some of our greatest moments from over the years that was recently part of a public radio pledge showcase.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJim NewmanCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. Help us make our goal to unlock even more gifts … for YOU!It's only $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little bit helps!Bruce Villanch was a guest on episode 124. Some guests struggle to give us three topics they love that they're willing to be quizzed on. And then there's Bruce. In this fun and wide-ranging conversation, Bruce tells us about the many other topics that we didn't cover when he was a guest  – including the Titanic, commercial passenger planes, and the divine Bette Midler.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJim NewmanCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!And of course… maximumfun.org/join!! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. Help us make our goal to unlock even more gifts … for YOU!It's only $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little bit helps!Go Fact Yourself takes a lot of work to put together, including crafting the perfect quiz for our contestants. What would happen if we just took it easy and allowed AI to craft the questions, hints, and fun facts? We have J. Keith and Helen step into the contestant chairs to find out! Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJim NewmanCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!And of course… maximumfun.org/join!! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. That contribution goes directly into making this show possible. In this special mini episode, J. Keith speaks with show director and Go Fact Yourself co-creator Jim Newman.Jim does a lot of work behind the scenes before the show has even started – booking guests for the show is an intensive process. He'll shine a light on the bookings that fell through and guests that have really delivered for this trivia podcast. Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. No matter what level you join, every MaxFun Member gets access to the most popular gift of all: The Bonus Content Library.This is a bank of hundreds– maybe even thousands– of hours of bonus episodes from every show across the network. That includes Go Fact Yourself!In this special preview, you'll hear clips from just a few of the GFY BoCo collection– including full episodes with MaxFunsters Brea Grant, Clint McElroy and more; GFY success stories where we interview past contestants whose dreams came true because of this show; and the original Go Fact Yourself pilot (which was just released this year!)Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. Happy #MaxFunDrive! It's trivia so fine it'll blow your mind on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Jerry O'Connell got his start as a child actor in the film Stand By Me. His acting career blossomed from there and continued for decades – but now he's had a second career as an Emmy-nominated TV host. He'll tell us how that came about after some advice from Kelly Ripa, plus why his dad thought his first film would be a flop. Mallory O'Meara is an author and podcaster. She hosts the shows "Reading Glasses" and "Reading Smut" on the MaxFun Network. She'll tell us all about how both podcasts celebrate book culture in very different ways. Her latest book, Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood's First Stuntwoman is out now. Areas of ExpertiseJerry: 1980s music, 1980s movies, and 1990s Los Angeles news.Mallory: Haunted house books, werewolf movies, Washington Capitals Hockey from 2019 to the present. What's the Difference: Break the BankWhat's the difference, in music, between a rest and a break?What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?With Guest Experts:David Naughton: Actor and singer, who starred in the film An American Werewolf in London.Toni Basil: Award-winning singer, dancer, and choreographer behind the hit song “Oh Mickey.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. J. Keith and Helen share a few updates on the MaxFun Drive, including how to get a baseball card featuring the hosts! Plus, a deep dive into a massive piece of baseball trivia.Plus Ben Lindbergh from the "Effectively Wild" podcast joins J. Keith's search for a deep dive into very specific baseball triviaHosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

It's not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. Happy #MaxFunDrive! And we've got a couple of contestants who supported Go Fact Yourself in 2024!In this episode…Guests:Sam Gladston is a professional wrestler who performs for Superkick'd in Toronto. He'll tell us how he got his start and how body building helped save his life. Noelle Sciarini is an email marketing specialist. She'll tell us the secret to crafting the perfect email that people actually want to click on. Plus, we'll hear more about how this is the FIRST podcast she's ever been on!Both Sam and Noelle were two of the first 100 listeners to support Go Fact Yourself in the 2024 MaxFunDrive.Areas of ExpertiseSam: The Krakoan era of X-Men, competitive bodybuilding from the late 90s and onwards, witches in media, the movie Labyrinth, and the TV show “Star Trek: Voyager.”Noelle: 1990s film adaptations of classic books, the TV show “The Great British Bake-off,” the musical The Secret Garden, cross-country running, and word games.What's the difference: Rookie MistakeWhat's the difference between a rookie and a beginner?What's the difference between a mistake and an error?With Guest Experts:Lisa Klink: TV writer, known for her work in the “Star Trek” universe.Marsha Falco: Game inventor whose games include SET, Karma, and Quiddler.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

J. Keith and Helen provide some early details for the MaxFun Drive! Look forward to lots of new episodes in the podcast feed along with tons of contests and giveaways exclusively for those who support Go Fact Yourself.Starting March 17th, go to Maximumfun.org/jointo become a MaxFun Member and support Go Fact Yourself. 

We're halfway to an EGOT on this brand new Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Phil Rosenthal is an Emmy-winning writer and producer, who went from producing and writing “Everybody Loves Raymond” to hosting “Somebody Feed Phil” – the Netflix series where he samples cuisine from around the world. He'll tell us about some of his most memorable dishes.Sarah Jones is a Tony-winning actor and writer, whose celebrated solo shows involve playing multiple characters – some of whom show up in this recording! Sarah and her characters can be heard on her acclaimed podcast, “America, Who Hurt You?”Areas of ExpertisePhil: Stanley Kubrick, Hollywood restaurants, and the TV show “The Odd Couple.”Sarah: 1990s East Coast hip-hop, the origins of New York accents, and dating apps. What's the difference: Better Safe than SorryWhat's the difference between a safe and a vault?What's the difference between to repent and to atone? With Guest Experts:Lowell Ganz: Oscar-nominated writer, who's responsible for more episodes of “The Odd Couple” than anyone else. Adam Klugman: Collaborator and son of Jack Klugman, star of “The Odd Couple.”Big Daddy Kane: Grammy-winning rapper and producer, known for his groundbreaking rhymes.Spinderella: Grammy-winning DJ, rapper and producer, known for her work as a member of the group Salt-N-Pepa.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself***New Radio Stations Carrying GFY!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio on NPR stations LAist 89.3 in Southern California, WUTC 88.1 in Chattanooga, WUWM 89.7 in Milwaukee, and KODK 90.7 in Kodiak. Check their respective websites for details on how and when to listen.LAist Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)Ask YOUR local NPR station about picking up GFY in your area!

Real celebrity trivia is CONFIRMED for Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Jennifer Tilly is an actor who's dazzled in dozens of films, including her Oscar-nominated turn in Bullets Over Broadway. She's also voiced characters in everything from the Chucky franchise to “Family Guy.” But the most difficult thing she's ever done is appearing as herself on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” She'll explain why, and tell us all about her championship poker skills.Adam Savage is best known as one of the hosts of “Mythbusters.” Along with his co-host Jamie Hyneman, Adam tested hundreds of myths to determine their plausibility. He'll tell us about some of his favorite experiments and why the show was such an intense production. Catch Adam now on Tested.com.Areas of ExpertiseJennifer: The Royal Family (especially Harry and Meghan), jewelry designers, and The Beatles.Adam: Raymond Chandler, juggling, and palindromes.What's the difference: Dish the DirtWhat's the difference between a dish and a plate?What's the difference between filth and grime?With Guest Experts:Eddie Muller: Author and founder of the Film Noir FoundationTal Bachman: Award-winning musician who co-hosts “The Musical Mystery Tour” on The Beatles channel on Sirius XM.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)

It's a touchdown for trivia on Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Ryan Kalil and Yeardley Smith from episode 75.Heidi Gardner from episode 80.Meg Rowley and Moujan Zolfaghari from episode 99.Keegan-Michael Key from episode 136.Billy Gardell and Gina Yashere from episode 142.Bobby Massie from episode 151.Ann-Margret from episode 164.With Guest Experts:Glover Quin: Former Pro-Bowl defensive back for the Detroit Lions.James Farrior: All-Pro linebacker, two-time Super Bowl champion, and member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor.Jon Ryan: Super Bowl Champion punter for the Seattle Seahawks.Greg Townsend: Two-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Raiders.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongGuest Co-host Moujan ZolfaghariCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)

It's an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! **Come see us in SF Sketchfest in San Francisco! Sunday 1/19 at 4pm! Tickets at bit.ly/GFYSketchfestIn this episode…Guests:Paula Poundstone is a comedian who's the creative voice behind the podcast “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.” You can also find her on tour throughout the next few months. How does she have time to do so much? It turns out she has a lot of time on her hands thanks to some advice from a plumber. Open Mike Eagle is a rapper who's known for some very clever rhyming and word play. Turns out that he's been working on that ever since he was a kid! You can hear Mike's newest musical project, Previous Industries, and their debut album, Service Merchandise now.Areas of ExpertisePaula: The TV show “Breaking Bad,”  Drakes Cakes, and the desegregation of department store lunch counters in Nashville, Tennessee.Mike: The Attitude Era of professional wrestling, the Jonathan Hickman era of X-Men comics, and the anime “Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.”What's the Difference: Respect your EldersWhat's the difference between to respect someone and to honor someone?What's the difference between older and elder?With Guest Experts:Louise Simonson: Award-winning writer and editor who's worked in comic books for more than 50 years. Betsy Brandt: Actor whose career includes five seasons of playing Marie on “Breaking Bad.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!*Listen to Bonus Content from this episode*We make a monthly GFY Extras episode with BoCo from all of our episodes – just for Maximum Fun members! Info at: maximumfun.org/howtobocoYou can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)

We've cooked up some great trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!*Listen to Bonus Content from this episode*We make a monthly GFY Extras episode with BoCo from all of our episodes – just for Maximum Fun members! Info at: maximumfun.org/howtobocoYou can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourselfIn this episode…Guests:Ann-Margret is a Hollywood legend. She's appeared in everything from Bye Bye Birdie to Viva Las Vegas to Carnal Knowledge. Plus she's won tons of awards, including an Emmy. But her proudest achievement is her marriage to her late husband, Roger Smith.Antonio Villaraigosa is the former mayor of Los Angeles. He's been out of politics for some time, but now he's running for California governor. He'll tell us why he's campaigning and what his favorite part of being mayor was.  Areas of ExpertiseAnn-Margret: The TV show “Law & Order SVU,” the Raiders NFL team from the 1980s to the present, and musicals from the 1960s and 70s. Antonio: Mass transportation in Los Angeles, Los Angeles restaurants, and movies that take place in Los Angeles.What's the Difference: Today's ForecastWhat's the difference between a prediction and a prophecy?What's the difference between a weather forecast of  “partly sunny” and “partly cloudy?”With Guest Experts:Susan Feniger: Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur.Greg Townsend: Two-time NFL pro-bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Raiders.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)

***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--Trivia is the “T” Word on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Cameron Esposito is a comedian who had a major revelation during the pandemic: She found out she has bipolar disorder. She'll tell us how she learned to embrace her diagnosis and why doing stand-up is so much better than writing a book.Chris Grace is perhaps best known for his role as Jerry in the show “Superstore.” The series always had a devoted following, but in recent years its audience has grown even larger. Chris will tell us about some of his favorite fan interactions and how he perfected the art of deadpan. Areas of ExpertiseCameron: The TV show “The L Word,” women-led action movies, and catholicism.Chris: The podcast “Never Not Funny,” the film Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the poem “The Road Less Traveled.”What's the Difference: Heart's DesireWhat's the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?What's the difference between a desire and a craving?With guest experts:Jimmy Pardo: Comedian and creator of the podcast Never Not Funny. He was also a contestant on the very first episode of Go Fact Yourself.Daniel Sea: Actor known for the role of Max on the Showtime series “The L Word.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--We're firing up some star-studded trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Marc Summers is the original host of Nickelodeon's hit game show “Double Dare.” He'll tell us what it was like hosting the messiest show on television… as he was getting diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You can see Marc in the upcoming Hallmark movie Hannukah on the Rocks.Michaela Watkins is an accomplished actor who's expanded her talents into being an executive producer. What's the biggest difference between the two crafts? The footwear! You can see Michaela in the upcoming film Suze.Areas of ExpertiseMarc: Johnny Carson, the TV show “Star Search,” and Comedy MagiciansMichaela: The film Bugsy Malone, the TV show “Sex and the City,” and pottery. What's the difference: Corn FlakesWhat's the difference between an ear of corn and a cob of corn?What's the difference between crispy and crunchy?With guest experts:Pam Aliaga: Exhibitions Manager for the American Museum of Ceramic ArtReniel Del Rosario: Artist in Residence at the American Museum of Ceramic Art. Sam Harris: Singer, theater actor, and original winner of “Star Search.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--Let's nosh on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Barry Sonnenfeld is a legendary filmmaker, responsible for directing films like the Men in Black series. He's also the author of the new book, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time. He'll tell us a few stories from the book, including the iconic film that he passed up on and why sometimes success is all about having the right equipment.Jackie Tohn is an actor, whose newest show, “Nobody Wants This,” is a huge hit on Netflix. Jackie is longtime friends with the show's lead, Kristen Bell. She'll tell us about the special banter they've developed over the years. Areas of ExpertiseBarry: The film The Long Goodbye, Golden Oldies (or Olden Goldies), and  Swanson TV dinners of the 60s and 70sJackie: The film Little Shop of Horrors, “The Howard Stern Show,” and Jewish food. What's the difference: Rookie MistakeWhat's the difference between a rookie and a beginner?What's the difference between a mistake and an error?With guest experts:Marc Canter: co-owner of the iconic LA restaurant Canter's Deli.Robert and Paul Cowsill: Members of musical group The Cowsills, who had eight singles in the top 100 during the 1960s.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--Walk off with a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Josh McDermitt is an actor best known for his time playing Eugene on “The Walking Dead.” The role endeared him to a massive fanbase; but he'll tell us about a humbling experience when he went to buy his character's figurine. Josh was also an expert on episode 145 of “Go Fact Yourself.”Sierra Katow is a comedian, who until recently was also a freelance coder because – surprise! – comedy isn't always the most lucrative career. Sierra will tell us more about that, as well as her podcast on the MaxFun network, “TV Chef Fantasy League.”Areas of ExpertiseJosh: Country music from the 1990s, the 2010 Green Bay Packers who went on to win Super Bowl XLV, and Kirk Gibson's game-winning home run from Game one of the 1988 World Series. Sierra: Season 3 of the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the book The Grapes of Wrath, and famous English bulldogs.What's the difference: Agree to DisagreeWhat's the difference between consent and assent?What's the difference between a disagreement and a dispute?With guest experts:Steve Sax: Former Major League Baseball player and 2x World Series champion.Michaela Jill-Murphy: Voice actor known for voicing the character Toph in “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”Greg Baldwin: Voice actor known as the second voice of Uncle Iroh in “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

***Listen to GFY on the radio!***You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.)Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific)—--Trivia is the sweetest thing on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Sherry Cola has appeared in shows like “Good Trouble” on Netflix and films like Joy Ride. But she actually got her start on the radio, thanks to Carson Daly. She'll tell us why it was a bit of a humbling, but important, experience and explain why she's not a competitive person. Greg Proops is an actor and comedian, perhaps best known for his years on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” His new comedy album, French Drug Deal is available now. He'll tell us how he came up with the title and why he decided to improvise his entire set. You can hear Greg on his podcast “The Smartest Man in the World.”Areas of ExpertiseSherry: The film A Walk to Remember, the film The Sweetest Thing, and the San Gabriel Valley.Greg: The San Francisco Giants of the 1980s, Keanu Reeves in the movie Point Break, and Alexander the Great as a tween. What's the difference: Speak FreelyWhat's the difference between to speak and to talk?What's the difference between something free and something on the house?With guest experts:Chili Davis: Three-time World Series Champion and member of the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame.Roger Kumble: Screenwriter, playwright, and director of The Sweetest ThingThomas Jane: Actor, known for films like Boogie Nights, The Punisher and The Sweetest Thing.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

At long last, the radio debut of Go Fact Yourself is upon us! On Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. Pacific, you can tune in to LAist 89.3 FM if you're in the Los Angeles area; and if you're anywhere else in the world, just go to LAist.com and click on the button at the top that says “Listen.”And while you're listening, go to GoFactYourPod.com to chat along J. Keith, Helen, and other listeners to celebrate the big day. The episode will re-air Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific and Sunday at 8 p.m. Pacific.Finally, be sure to keep an eye on GoFactYourPod.com/liveshows to find out more about our upcoming shows in Pasadena before the end of the year.

Welcome, foolish mortals, to a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Aida Rodriguez is a comedian who's known that she wanted to perform ever since she was doing Richard Pryor impressions as a child. You can stream her comedy special “Fighting Words” on Max, which features not just her jokes, but also an intimate look at her family. You can also find Aida on tour. Cory Doctorow is an author who was extremely busy during the height of the pandemic – he wrote a total of nine books, including one that was the end of a saga that he hadn't published yet. He's also known for popularizing the term “Ensh*ttification” about how big tech has made the services they provide worse than ever. Cory's latest book, The Bezzel, is out now.Areas of ExpertiseAida: Norman Lear sitcoms, the Prince album Purple Rain, and Puerto Rican slang.Cory: The Disney ride The Haunted Mansion, anti-war chants of the 1980s and ways to get robbed in Geneva, Switzerland. What's the difference: Fixer-upperWhat's the difference between to renovate and to remodel?What's the difference between a summit and a peak?With guest experts:Susan Rogers: Record producer with several multi-platinum albums, including Purple Rain.Kat Cressida: Voice artist who's worked on video games, movies, and TV shows … and in Disney's The Haunted Mansion ride. Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself that's totally bossa nova!In this episode…Guests:Taran Killam was a six-year cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and has performed in more dramatic material like the film 12 Years a Slave. He also sang on Broadway as King George in Hamilton and won big as a contestant on “The Price is Right!”Jen Kober is a comedian and actor who's been expanding into some really colorful fields: She appears on the “The Mandalorian,” and now performs as part of “Mad Apple,” a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas. She'll tell us more about those projects and how her upbringing in the South colors everything in her life. Check out Jen's new stand-up special, “No Flies on Me.”Areas of ExpertiseTaran: Frank Capra, Batavia's Graveyard, and The 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Jen: The TV show “Roseanne,” the Encyclopedia Brown book series, and political strategist Lee Atwater's work from 1980 to 1991.What's the difference: Perfect pitch (or pitch perfect)What's the difference between perfect and flawless?What's the difference between pitch and tone?With guest experts:Bobby Herbeck: Film producer and screenwriter known for 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle film.Robby Rist: Actor, whose work includes voicing Michaelangelo in all three Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle films. Michael Fishman: Actor, producer, and director, best known for playing D.J. in “Roseanne.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

It's a brand new joyful joyful episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Lisa Ann Walter endeared herself to an entire generation for her role in The Parent Trap. She was so grateful to embody such an iconic character and never expected to impact audiences like that again… but then she got her role on “Abbott Elementary.” She'll tell us more about her varied career and how her mom helped her win “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Tre'vell Anderson is a writer and journalist who's been busy: they published not one, but TWO books in the same year. One, We See Each Other, explores the seminal moments of black and trans people in film and television; the other, Historically Black Phrases, covers some famous lines from the culture like “Do you got McDonald's money?” You can also hear Tre'vell on the podcast “What a Day.”Areas of ExpertiseTre'vell: The film Sister Act 2, the trans pioneer Lucy Hicks Anderson, and Madea – the character played by Tyler Perry, particularly in the plays. Lisa: Oscar-nominated films before 1975, Fleetwood Mac lyrics, and ballroom dancing.What's the difference: flexible flierWhat's the difference between flexible and pliable?What's the difference between a zeppelin and a blimp?With guest experts:Bill Duke: Actor and filmmaker, known for appearing in films like Commando and Predator and for directing films like Deep Cover and Sister Act 2.Anna Trebunskaya: Dance champion and 11-time pro on “Dancing With The Stars.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

J. Keith shares an update on Go Fact Yourself's upcoming radio debut on NPR station LAist 89.3 -- plus a preview of our debut episode!Starting September 14th, you can look forward to the show on the radio regionally and online globally --  Saturdays at 10 AM and 5 PM and Sundays at 8 PM (All Pacific Time)Credits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

It's trivia for the whole family on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Negin Farsad is a comedian and host of the comedy and news podcast, Fake the Nation. Her career has taken her on some pretty interesting journeys – including an actual psychedelic trip. She'll tell us about that and why she thinks humanity is actually a lot of fun right now.Shane O'Neill writes The Style Memo newsletter for The Washington Post (which you can sign up to read for free). He'll provide some insights into the link between power and style, what it's like to write for such a big audience and why he's thrilled that fat pants are making a comeback. Areas of ExpertiseNegin: The TV show “Modern Family,” what to do with a kid in New York City, and Paris.Shane: The B-52s, Sandra Bernhard, and the history of New York nightlife from Studio 54 to the present. What's the difference: petrified forestWhat's the difference between fossilized and petrified?What's the difference between a forest and the woods?With guest experts:Aubrey Anderson-Emmons: actor, best known for playing Lily on the show “Modern Family.”Sandra Bernhard: performer, actor, singer, and author, now touring her one-woman show, Easy Listening.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 showsin LA by YOU!

Go for gold with this Best of the Olympics special of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Erin Foley from ep. 72Heidi Gardner from ep. 78Denise Crosby from ep. 108Liz Miele from ep. 110George Hahn from ep. 135Ify Nwadiwe from ep. 145Frank Turner from ep. 154With guest experts:Julie Heldman: Olympic Gold Medalist and one of women's tennis' Original Nine. Her book, Driven: A Daughter's Odyssey, is available now.Des Linden: two-time US Olympian, world-record holder in the 50k, and winner of the Boston Marathon.Tara Lipinski: Olympic Gold Medalist and member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.Kimberly Vandenberg: Olympic Medalist swimmer with Team USA.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 shows in LA by YOU!

We've got some killer trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode…Guests:Frank Turner is a musician with a decades-long career that includes setting a new world record for touring. He'll tell us what that was like and why he's glad to never try something like it again. Frank's newest album, “Undefeated,” is out now. Rachel Feinstein is a comedian, whose new special “Big Guy” is available now on Netflix. The show's title comes from the affectionate(?) nickname Rachel's husband gave her. We'll learn more about their relationship, including why Rachel decided to have a piñata at her wedding. Areas of Expertise:Frank: The history of London, the 1989 fall of Communism, and the band Iron Maiden.Rachel: Russian infomercials, therapy and therapists, and love scenes and couple fight scenes in old-timey movies.What's the difference: Mean StreetsWhat's the difference between a word's meaning and its definition?What's the difference between asphalt and blacktop?Experts:Donald Rumbelow: London crime historian and author of the book The Complete Jack the Ripper.Orna Guralnik: Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, seen on TV's “Couples Therapy” on Showtime.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 shows in LA by YOU!

We agree to rock! – Live from the inaugural Quiz Show Expo in Burbank, California, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Joyce Bulifant has a prolific television career that includes TV (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”), film (Airplane!), and game shows (“Match Game”). She'll share some stories from her time in show business, including teaching Fred Astaire how to dance. Check out her book, My Four Hollywood Husbands.Todd Newton is an Emmy-award winning game show host, known for shows like “Family Game Night.” He's also known as the host of “The Price is Right Live!”, a stage show version of the long-running TV show. He says that the production is all about giving people all over the country a taste of Hollywood. He'll tell us tons of hosting stories and even talk about his many awesome tattoos. Areas of ExpertiseJoyce: The book The Four Agreements, The first lady of the American theater Helen Hayes, and the Palm Springs restaurant Lulu's.Todd: American travel destinations, Rocky movies, and hair bands from the 1980s.What's the difference: The Family FeudWhat's the difference between ancestry and heritage?What's the difference between anger and rage?Experts:Aaron Landman and Karla Ruiz: program director and program coordinator for Ruiz Family courses in The Four Agreements.Fred Coury: award-winning composer who played drums with several bands, including Cinderella.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 shows in LA by YOU!

Hey you guyyyyyyyys! It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Blair Socci is a comedian who got involved in the trade in an unusual way: She started out wanting to be a novelist and got a burst of inspiration… in the shower. Along the way she wrote for magazines, was a volleyball player and even learned how to make a great salmon. Blair's debut special ''Live from the Big Dog'' is available now. Alonso Durlade is a prominent podcaster, hosting shows like ''Deck The Hallmark'' about Hallmark Christmas movies and MaxFun's movie podcast “Maximum Film!” He'll tell us about why he's always thinking about Christmas at least a little bit and some of the prizes he's won on other game shows. Alonso's newest book, Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film, is available now.Areas of ExpertiseBlair: Pizza, the healing ointment Aquaphor, and the actor Walton GogginsAlonso: College radio music from 1984 to 1988, the TV show “The Electric Company,” and American Christmas after Coca-Cola's invention of Santa Claus as we know him.What's the difference: Reinventing the WheelWhat's the difference between inventing and innovating?What's the difference between a cog and a sprocket?Experts:Frank Pinello: Host of “The Pizza Show” on Vice and the proprietor of Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Paul Dooley: Writer and actor with a decades-long career, including playing dads in Breaking Away and Sixteen Candles – and one of the creators of ''The Electric Company.''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 shows in LA by YOU!

It's Friday night and the lights are on bright for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Carmen Lynch is a comedian who recently released not one, but TWO comedy specials, one in spanish and one in english. She'll tell us about how the two audiences react differently to comedy. Plus, she'll explain why “less is more” sums up her advice when traveling.Bobby Massie is a ten year veteran of the NFL. He'll tell us about his time in the league, including why mental preparation is so important and how he has a 100% catch rate. Bobby is also the founder of Wanderland Outdoors, a company that aims to invite people from all backgrounds to hikes and outdoor adventures with a touch of luxury.Areas of ExpertiseCarmen: Season one of the TV show “Mayor of Kingstown,” the movie When Harry Met Sally, and tall people problems.Bobby: Safari animals, the movie Friday Night Lights, and first edition Pokemon. What's the difference: Concerted EffortWhat's the difference between a concert and a recital?What's the difference between an attempt and an endeavor?Experts:Tobi Bamtefa: Actor whose many roles include playing Bunny in “Mayor of Kingstown.”Brad Leland: Actor who's played roles in both the movie and TV show “Friday Night Lights.”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 shows in LA by YOU!

Twivia is what bwings us togewer on a bwand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guest Co-host:Muffy Marracco is a renowned trivia expert, often seen on the Game Show Network. She also previously appeared on episode 120 of Go Fact Yourself.Guests:Buzzy Cohen is a “Jeopardy!” champion and “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions” champion. To what does he owe his success on the show? He says it's all about his specialized training regiment. It may be stressful, but you can't argue with the results. Buzzy's new book, Baby Got Facts: Totally 90s Trivia, is available now. Debra Wilson is an actor who starred for eight seasons on “Mad TV.” She also has a prominent career as a voice actor, including being the latest voice of Daisy Duck for Disney. She'll tell us about what it's like playing such an iconic character. Plus: find out how you can hear her work right now by just downloading an app!Areas of ExpertiseBuzzy: The movie The Princess Bride, lyrics to Bruce Springsteen's song “Thunder Road,” and Afro-Brazilian syncretic religions (by which he means Candomblé and Umbanda)Debra: 1970s TV cop shows, tattoo culture, and the giant salmon-pink bird-eater tarantula.  What's the difference: Monster MashWhat's the difference between a monster and a creature?What's the difference between smash and mash?Experts:Joel Madden: Lead singer of the band Good Charlotte and host of the show “Ink Master”Chris Sarandon: Actor and podcast host, whose many iconic roles include playing Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenMuffy MarraccoCredits: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 shows in LA by YOU!

It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Adam Felber is a writer, co-host of the “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone” podcast, and frequent panelist on the NPR quiz show “Wait, Wait… Don't Tell Me!” In contrast with other people who appear on that program, he actually doesn't care that much about winning. He'll explain. Plus, Adam tells us why he often has to explain to people that his weight loss journey was absolutely intentional.Jiaoying Summers is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast “Tiger MILF,” which she uses to showcase the multifaceted personalities of Asian women. Jiaoying will explain why she was forced to join us remotely from Hawaii, and why it's important to embrace sucking at comedy.Areas of Expertise:Jiaoying: The music of Janis Joplin, daily make-up in less than 10 minutes, and dealing with an Asian mom. Adam: The book Infinite Jest, The Prince album Sign o' the Times and the movie Groundhog Day.What's the difference: Student CounselWhat's the difference between a pupil and a student?What's the difference between counseling and therapy?Experts:Dave Getz: Artist and drummer for the band Big Brother and the Holding CompanyMichael &Laura Joplin: The siblings of Janis Joplin, and contributors to the book Janis Joplin: Days & Summers.Stephen Tobolowsky: Actor, writer, and storyteller, whose numerous roles include playing Ned in Groundhog Day.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 shows in LA by YOU!

You're not hallucinating here – it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Ivy Le is a comedian, actor, and the creator of the podcast FOGO- Fear of Going Outside. Ivy says she had to start from square one for the podcast: From Googling “How to find the outdoors” all the way to learning how to camp. She'll also tell us about “Tongue In Cheek,” her queer-focused open mic in Austin, Texas.A.J. Jacobs is an author and puzzle podcaster. Most of his books center on his putting himself through elaborate and lengthy lifestyle experiments, like reading the entirety of the Encyclopedia Britannica or living in accordance with the bible. His latest book is entitled The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning.Areas of ExpertiseIvy: AAPI American history, ADHD, and edibles.A.J.: Two-letter Scrabble words, the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and weird Victorian Jobs.What's the difference: Steeped in historyWhat's the difference between steeping and brewing?What's the difference between ancient history and prehistory?Experts:Judge Reinhold: Actor, whose many iconic roles include playing Brad in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.Amy Tan: Award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator, who wrote the novel and screenplay for The Joy Luck ClubHosts: 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 shows in LA by YOU!

We're tearing the roof off a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Rose Abdoo is an actor you can see now in “Hacks” on Max! She was also on episode 118 of GFY, and tonight she returns as a guest co-host.Guests:Andy Richter is an actor and comedian. He's most famous for being the sidekick to Conan O'Brien, a role that he learned to love when he realized that it could be anything that he wanted it to be. Andy can be heard on his podcast, “The Three Questions.”Tonya Mosley is the co-host of the legendary radio interview show “Fresh Air” along with Terry Gross. She's interviewed a lot of people over the years and is happy to share a few tips (and confirm some rumors about Terry Gross). Tonya is also behind the true crime podcast “She Has a Name,” which uses her investigative journalism skills to tell a story that's very personal. Areas of ExpertiseAndy: Pre-1980s soul and R&B music, professional wrestling in the 20th-century, and hot dogs. Tonya: 1990s pop culture, the musical The Wiz, and homesteading.What's the difference: The Incredible, Edible EggWhat's the difference between edible and eatable?What's the difference between an oval and an ellipse?Experts:Anaïs and Jordanne Dervaes: co-founders Urban Homestead Institute in Pasadena.George Clinton: Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who fronts and founded Parliament-Funkadelic.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenRose AbdooCredits: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 shows in LA by YOU!

It's a #MaxFunDrive crossover!Go Fact Yourself  host J. Keith van Straten sat down with the podcast Dead Pilots Society. He and fellow MaxFun hosts Jordan Morris and John Moe discuss unscripted pilots that went nowhere.To hear the full episode, go listen to the latest episode of Dead Pilots Society.Want to be a listener who gets to sit in – or be a guest on the show? Make sure to support us in this year's MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/joinCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Show engineer is Dave McKeever.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Supporting GFY in the MaxFunDrive by YOU – Go to maximumfun.org/join

Last year, we selected a few listeners to sit in on recordings of Go Fact Yourself! They got to see just how much work goes into a recording of the podcast and learned a lot along the way (but don't tell anyone). And they seem to have enjoyed it!Want to be a listener who gets to sit in? Make sure to support us in this year's MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/joinAppearing in this episode:Listeners:Steven WebsterKristen AndersonGiovanni SanchezDiana HsuHosts:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Show engineer is Dave McKeever.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Supporting GFY in the MaxFunDrive by YOU – Go to maximumfun.org/join