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On this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with acclaimed artist, Nora Martin-Hall. Nora, who dropped out of art school several times, shares her opinions on the concept of education and if it's truly necessary for success. The duo discusses the phenomenon of artists limiting their work to a single medium, along with artists pivoting to the NFT market. They delve into the perception of value in the art world and why consumers choose to invest their money.About Nora Martin-HallNora hails from Whittier, CA, where she was raised among a lineage of artists. She began her career as a tattoo artist during high school, later pivoting to pursue her love for painting. Nora is a classically trained figurative painter and sculptor, and has spent time working as a professional artist and muralist for companies such as Universal Studios, Adidas, Buick and Angel City Brewery. Her oil paintings can be found at prominent art fairs and exhibitions across the globe. Check out her work on her Instagram pages @noramaha & @btrfce or on her website.

We’re down 40-Love, but we’re gonna turn this prison escape around! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Freddie Wong is a filmmaker and host of the podcast “Story Break” right here on the Maximum Fun Network. If you haven’t heard it, Freddie and the rest of the panel improvise silly stories for movies. That includes sequels for movies series like Star Wars and Boss Baby. What’s their secret for such creative ideas? It all starts with the basic understanding that every creative idea is stupid on some level. You can also hear Freddie on the “Dungeons and Daddies” podcast.Competing against Freddie is Erin Foley, host of the podcast “Sports without Balls,” where she interviews women athletes and sports enthusiasts. She’ll tell us all about her favorite conversations that she’s had on the show and explain once and for all which sport is sexiest. Erin Foley’s comedy album “Deep Dive” is available now.Our contestants are joined by guest co-host Allie Goertz in a show that was recorded earlier this year in front of a live audience at the Angel City Brewery! (So some of the stuff mentioned isn’t quite so timely anymore.)What’s the difference: Clean the table What’s the difference between “sterilize” and “disinfect”?What’s the difference between flatware and cutlery?Areas of Expertise:Freddie Wong: Magic, burgers in Los Angeles and the movie Face/Off.Erin Foley: Women’s tennis, cheesy dance pop from the 1990’s and the TV show “The Bachelor.”Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenAllie GoertzFreddie WongErin FoleyWith 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. Mike Werb and Michael Colleary, screenwriters whose credits include the screenplay for the film Face/Off.Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded from the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles, by our live sound engineer, Dave McKeever.Theme Song by Jonathan GreenMaximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura SwisherAssociate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Christmas-Merrying by YOU.

This week we’re revisiting an episode from October of 2018 that featured Grant Imahara, whose recent death shocked and saddened us. J. Keith & Helen share some memories of Grant and how helpful he was for the show in its early days. Then you’ll hear the entirety of his competition against comedian Maria Bamford.What’s the difference?What’s the difference between “magma” and “lava”?What’s the difference between “baking” and “roasting?”Areas of ExpertiseMaria Bamford: 12 step programs, Self-help and pug aging.Grant Imahara: “Star Trek,” X-Men comics and “La Di Da Di” by Doug E. Fresh.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongGrant ImaharaMaria BamfordWith guest experts:Dr. Christine Dresser, pug breeder and health liason for the Pug Dog Club of America.Gabriel Koerner, digital effects artist who appeared in the documentaries Trekkies and Trekkies 2.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 GreenDavid McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura SwisherThe show is edited by Julian Burrell.

Strike up the band! It’s a music-filled episode of Go Fact Yourself! Oscar Nunez  is best known for his role as Oscar Martinez in the classic NBC comedy "The Office." Between its original run on television and streaming distribution on Netflix, it’s earned fans of all ages. Oscar will tell us all about some of his most memorable moments in front of the camera, including sharing a kiss with Steve Carrell and performing a strip-tease for Betty White. You can see Oscar on the Netflix series "Mr. Iglesias." Oscar will compete against Molly Knight, journalist for the sports publication The Athletic. She mainly covers the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. She’ll share her insights into the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that she says robbed the Dodgers of the 2017 World Series. Plus she’ll recall simpler times in her journalistic career -- like when she was a reporter for "Shopping Centers Today" magazine. Molly’s book, The Best Team Money Can Buy, is available now. The guests will discuss the most important music of their lives, doggies and the beauty in finally quitting your day job. What’s the Difference: Look who’s talking What’s the difference between an interpreter and a translator? What’s the difference between a windbag and a blowhard? 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 Oscar Nunez: Travel, iconic fashion designers, and David Bowie. Molly Knight:  The first six solo albums of Tori Amos, the best-selling artists as per the Recording Industry Association of America, and countries of Africa. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Oscar Nunez Molly Knight With guest experts: Arthur Spivak, producer and manager who's worked with Paul Reiser, Prince and Tori Amos  Ann Magnuson, actor whose latest credits include "The Man in the High Castle" and "Star Trek: Picard" 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 Go Fact Yourself t-shaped shirt!

Topics: Carlsbad art scene, Kobe Talk, Drip Paintings, Doodle's origin, resurfacing childhood memories, Lister's Cap, Snyder's response, Wanted in Australia, Getting up in China, Snyder's 3rd grade inspiration, Mark Kisler from the drawing squad, making a deeper footprint in the art community, First Street art show in Oceanside North County, PTTP Show / Teachr's Birthday meetup. ANNOUNCEMENT: PTTP SHOW Meetup TUESDAY 3/17/2020 at Angel City Brewery 5-9PM

In This episode Paint the Town Podcast is live from Sidewalk Activism show at the Oceanside Museum of Art; curated by Professor Jim Daichendt. Guests: Skechy is a street artist from Carlsbad. Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based Street artist. His urban art is influenced by news and culture. Robert "Robbie" Conal is an American guerrilla poster artist noted for his gnarled, grotesque depictions of U.S. political figures of note. A former hippie, he is noted for distributing his poster art throughout a city overnight using his "volunteer guerrilla postering army". Mike Giant is a reknown graffiti writer who wrote under the name “Giant”. ANNOUNCEMENT: PTTP SHOW Meetup TUESDAY 3/17/2020 at Angel City Brewery 5-9PM

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!

Nick Wiger, Mike Mitchell (Doughboys Podcast), and Allie Goertz (Round Springfield podcast) join Jordan and Jesse on stage at the Angel City Brewery in a very hot room in downtown Los Angeles for the final show of the Summer Boys of Summer Tour. Jesse drops a Hang It Up, Keep It Up and Allie sings a few great songs, and Nick and Mitch play the final round of Erotic Novel, Grindcore Song, or Some Shit We Made Up. (With a special surprise appearance by Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation podcast). Plus, Aimee Mann gives us a very special momentous occasion: a song about Jordan's cat Bug! (See the video here!)

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!

See What You Can Brew Returns! We check in with a homebrew star of yesteryear (the one and only Robert Sherrill) who decamped from NYC to join Angel City Brewery in LA. Robert is one of the founding members of the Brewminaries, NYC’s largest homebrew club and chats with Doug and John about his brewing […]

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 & 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!

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!

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!

Recorded live at Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles, Spider and Hapa catch up about feelings around the end of summer and the kids going back to school. This episode's "Top 3" is the top 3 reasons why we're excited the kids are going back to school and the audience chimes in with thoughts around parenting teenagers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atribecalleddad/message

C’est l’heure pour un nouvel épisode de Go Fact Yourself*! (In case your French is a little rusty: It’s time for a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!) Jim Beaver is an actor who’s known for his roles in TV shows like, "Breaking Bad," and, "Justified," where he’s earned a reputation as a "tough guy"-type who’s usually associated with guns. He’s also done a lot of research on major Hollywood figures from other eras. He’ll explain why he didn’t let the technological limitations from his youth get in the way of his research of actor John Garfield. Jim Beaver can be seen in the final season of "Supernatural". Jim will face off against Erica Rhodes, who’s currently tearing it up on NBC’s "Bring The Funny" and who had a memorable turn on "Modern Family". She’s been involved in show-business since she was 10 as a voice on the radio-drama "Prairie Home Companion". Erica’s newest comedy album is "Sad Lemon" and she’ll explain how she settled on the title after a little crowdsourcing. The guests will discuss classic musicals set in France, American traitors and the finer aspects of going Dutch. What’s the Difference: Going Dutch What’s the difference between Holland and The Netherlands? What’s the difference between a levee and a dike? Areas of Expertise Jim Beaver: Benedict Arnold, movies based on Raymond Chandler novels and "Adventures of Superman" Erica Rhodes: The film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, philosopher Friedrich Neitzsche, and the poet William Wordsworth. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jim Beaver Erica Rhodes With guest experts: Dr. Stephen Brumwell, award-winning author of several books on American history. Dr. Betsy Bogart, singer and Film Studies teacher at UCLA. 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.

This week Ally and Jose talk about IQ's, holes in a basement, boiling heads and the all new beer of the week, the Angel City Brewery IPA. Grab your favorite drink, kick your shoes off, take your socks off and sit back and splurge on some Murder on Tap. Cheers!

Recorded Live at Angel City Brewery, we sit down with Manny's Dad aka Clayton William and Zirius, Zekiel, and Zada's Dad aka DJ Prophet! Prophet lets us in on some of the conversations he is having to have with his teenage son and shares his "Top 3 Dad Tips". Clayton discusses how his life has changed with his one year old son Manny and how simplifying things in life has helped with his relationship with his wife in addition to his son. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atribecalleddad/message

Go Fact Yourself is coming to Chicago! Join us on August 9 & 10 at Sleeping Village. Visit gofactyourpod.com for tickets and details. Our patented mind-control techniques compel you to hear this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Jamie Kennedy is a comedian and actor. He’s spent most of his life working in film and television with some big names like Frank Oz and David O. Russell. But how did he decide that he wanted to spend his life in Hollywood? It all goes back to his minor background role in a classic Robin Williams film. Jamie Kennedy can be seen in the upcoming film Ad Astra. Jamie will face off against a frequent collaborator of his: comedian Melissa McQueen. These days, she’s known for wearing sequins and sparkly outfits while performing on comedy stages across the country. But she’ll tell us about how she used to work to help other people perform on stage… as a karaoke KJ. The guests will chat about government secrets, child-actors and the value of passing on deceased relatives' clothing. What’s the Difference: Impostors What’s the difference between "duplicate" and "replicate?" What’s the difference between a robot and an android? Areas of Expertise Jamie Kennedy: The MK Ultra conspiracy, pacemakers and lyrics to the Big Bopper song "Chantilly Lace." Melissa McQueen: Lyrics from the Hall & Oates album Rock & Soul Part 1, the film The Royal Tenenbaums and The Pizzagate Conspiracy. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jamie Kennedy Melissa McQueen With guest experts: Brian Dunning, science writer and host of the award-winning "Skeptoid Podcast". Grant Rosenmeyer, producer and actor who’s appeared on Broadway, film and television. 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.

Sam Riegel (Critical Role) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Sam's career as a professional D&D player, the gaps in everyone's nerd fandom, Sam's high school friendship with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the underground rappers who might make good Marvel superheroes now that Mahershala Ali has opened the door as Blade. Plus, we tally some of the final numbers from the JJGo Calliseum and send the beloved segment off into the sunset! Come see us at the final Summer Boys of Summer show in Los Angeles on Wednesday at Angel City Brewery!  We'll be joined by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys, Allie Goertz from Everything is Coming Up Simpsons and a special opening set from the Story Break podcast. PLUS, BREAKING NEWS: we'll be screening a video of Aimee Mann's song about Jordan's cat!! The world premiere! 

  Go Fact Yourself is coming to Chicago! Join us on August 9 & 10 at Sleeping Village. Visit gofactyourpod.com for tickets and details. Cristela Alonzo is a comedian and former guest on Go Fact Yourself. This week, she’s stepping in as the co-host! Her new book "Music to My Years" will be out in October. Jessica McKenna is known for the podcast "Off Book" where she and her co-host Zach Reino improvise a full musical with special guests… even if the guests aren’t totally aware of what’s going on when they first join the program. Jessica is also a voice-artist who’s cornered a very specific portrayal: scrappy ten-year-old boys. She’ll explain what’s behind her expertise. Jessica will face off against someone who also knows a lot about musicals: actor Anthony Rapp. He was part of the original cast of Rent and now stars on the CBS show "Star Trek: Discovery." You could say he’s a pretty accomplished guy, but he’ll tell us about his formative years where he got some unsolicited advice from legendary stage actor Yul Brynner. The guests will also discuss American presidents, contemporary films and denim jackets. What’s the Difference: Pay me back What’s the difference between "loan" and "lend?" What’s the difference between a charge card and a credit card? Areas of Expertise Jessica McKenna: American Presidents, the musical Hamilton and Christmas & Christmas movies Anthony Rapp: The Coen Brothers movies, the Chicago Cubs baseball team from the early 2000’s to the present and the Mass Effect video-game series. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Cristela Alonzo Jessica McKenna Anthony Rapp With guest experts: Rory O’Malley, Tony Award-nominated actor who's performed in the stage shows Hamilton and The Book of Mormon. Stephen Park, actor who’s known for his performances in the films Fargo and Do the Right Thing. Helen Hong, comedian and actress who appeared in the film Inside Llewyn Davis and who’s the regular co-host of Go Fact Yourself! 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.

Live from Portland, New York, and Boston, it's PART TWO of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour with special guests Bill Oakley (The Simpsons, Bill Oakley's Fast Food Reviews), Syren Rayna (SyrenRayna.com), Ted Leo (The Art of Process), Manolo Moreno (Dr. Gameshow), Lamont Price (LamontPriceLive.com), and Stuart Wellington (The Flophouse). Get tickets to see THE FINAL SHOW of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour in Los Angeles with special guests Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger from the Doughboys podcast, music from Allie Goertz from Everything is Coming Up Simpsons, and an opening set from the brilliant Story Break podcast! JULY 24th at ANGEL CITY BREWERY!!

It’s Go Fact Yourself…. IN SPAAAAACE! Or at least with a lot of discussion about space, plus tons of comedy and trivia! Gaby Dunn is the author of the book Bad With Money and the host of the podcast of the same name. That makes her something of an authority on personal finance. And her findings on commerce are supported by some conspiracy theories that are equally insightful. Opposite Gaby is comedian Dwayne Perkins! His star has risen in recent years with him getting his own comedy special. That success has earned him a lot of love from his peers… and just a hint of resentment as well. You can find Dwayne on the podcast Movie Night. Our guests will talk about money, sitcoms and iconic supporting actors. What’s the Difference: Colors What’s the difference between purple and violet? What’s the difference between a tint and a shade? Areas of Expertise Gaby Dunn: The TV show “Law & Order: SVU,” The OJ Simpson Trial, NASA’s Apollo Missions. Dwayne Perkins: Jay-Z lyrics, The TV show “Seinfeld,” Flavors of tea. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Gaby Dunn Dwayne Perkins With guest experts: Amy Shira Teitel, space flight historian, author and YouTuber. Larry Thomas, Emmy-nominated actor who’s appeared on the TV shows “Scrubs,” “Arrested Development” and “Seinfeld.” 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.

This episode is from our first ever LIVE PODCAST TAPING at Angel City Brewery in the Arts District of Los Angeles where we sat down and chatted with our friend Rodney McMahon about work/life balance. Rodney, amongst other things is an active father of 3 year old Brooklyn and talks to us about how he manages that with his super-demanding role heading up Post Production for Original Programming at the ever-growing Spotify! Rod gives us a Top 3 Things that he tries to never miss with his daughter and even surprises us with a little gift at the top of the show. In this show, we also get a crazy, unbelievable but true story about Rod's recent discovery about his grandfather he barely knew leaving him a TREASURE! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atribecalleddad/message

Are you a true fashionista? Are you surrounded by the lore of classic comics? Do you just want to laugh and learn some great trivia? Whether you check one or all of those boxes, this episode of Go Fact Yourself is for you! Mindy Sterling is an actor who’s perhaps best known for her role in the Austin Powers films. She’s also had several TV roles, earning her two Emmy nominations! The only problem was that those two nominations happened in the same year… and in the same category. You can find Mindy on Twitter and on Instagram. Mindy will face off against author and humorist Dylan Brody! Dylan has made a career out of being funny. But he’ll explain why that’s changed in that profession as he got older. These days, he’s also interested in helping other people overcome their creative barriers to make what they’ve always wanted. To learn more, go to his website. Our guests will discuss their passions, kitchenware and the finer points of telling jokes as a grown-up. What’s the Difference: Home on the Range What’s the difference between an oven and a range? What’s the difference between a deer and an antelope? Areas of Expertise Mindy Sterling: How to put on makeup, decorating your apartment and "Project Runway." Dylan Brody: Nikola Tesla, Korean Martial Arts and the John Byrne/Chris Claremont era "X-Men" comics. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Mindy Sterling Dylan Brody With guest experts: Kentaro Kameyama, fashion designer who won season 16 of "Project Runway." Chris Claremont, New York Times bestselling author and writer of the bestselling comic book issue of all time. 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! 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.

This episode of Go Fact Yourself is part of a balanced breakfast of trivia and comedy! Allie Goertz is a writer who hosts the fellow Max Fun podcast "Everything’s Coming up Simpsons". As if that didn’t give her enough funny things to surround herself with, she’s also the first woman editor for MAD Magazine! She’ll explain why even the silliest MAD content requires a lot of hard work. Allie faces off against Jason Stuart! He’s a comedian and actor. He’s appeared in a number of films like Birth of a Nation stars in the new TV series "Smothered." He’s always been openly gay in his showbiz career. But these days he says he’s, "only gay on the weekends." He’ll explain. Our guests will discuss breakfast, math and seminal "Saturday Night Live" films. What’s the Difference: Make it Count What’s the difference between a number and a numeral? What’s the difference between arithmetic and mathematics? Areas of Expertise Jason Stuart: LGBTQ History, Barbra Streisand, and breakfast cereal. Allie Goertz: The Beatles movies, the film Wayne’s World and giving advice. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Allie Goertz Jason Stuart With guest experts: Penelope Spheeris, director of films such as The Decline of Western Civilization parts 1, 2 and 3 and Wayne’s World. Mikal Vollmer, cereal box collector, lecturer and historian and creator of the online zine about breakfast cereal Free Inside. 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 might be the most highbrow episode of Go Fact Yourself yet! Suzy Nakamura is an actor who’s been seen in shows like "Dr. Ken" and "The Goldbergs". Her work has endeared her to a large number of fans, but she’ll explain what she’s had to correct them about an unfortunate number of times. Suzy’s opponent is Mark L. Walberg! He’s the host of shows like "Antiques Roadshow" and "Temptation Island" (and is not to be confused with the actor who shares his name). Mark will tell the story of how his son inadvertently helped him win another trivia game show, "The Weakest Link." Our guests will discuss minor league baseball, math, and traditional holiday ballet. What’s the Difference: Mean What’s the difference between "facetious" and "sarcastic"? What’s the difference between a median and a mean in mathematics? Areas of Expertise Suzy Nakamura: The Gutenberg Bible, the city of Chicago and Instagram cats Mark L. Walberg: The film Pitch Perfect, moonshine and ballet. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Suzy Nakamura Mark L. Walberg With guest experts: Stephen Tabor, rare book curator for the Huntington Library. Bianca Bulle, principal ballerina for Los Angeles Ballet. 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.

This week’s episode of Go Fact Yourself features topics that are really scary and really funny! Dave Anthony is a comedian, but he loves making people think just as much as he loves making them laugh. He hosts the podcast "The Dollop" where he tells people about the U.S. history that they probably didn’t learn in school. That includes some less-discussed details about George Washington’s teeth. Dave’s opponent is Xeni Jardin! She’s the co-editor of one of the premier blogs on the internet: "Boing Boing". As someone who’s worked with websites for years, she’s got a lot of thoughts on what makes the internet such a great platform for conversation… and why it’s often not-so-great as well. Our guests will take deep dives into trivia, advocate for important causes and even get to meet a personal hero. What’s the Difference: Warship/Worship What’s the difference between a battleship and a destroyer? What’s the difference between a church and a cathedral? Areas of Expertise Dave Anthony: San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, why Halloween is better than Christmas and climate change. Xeni Jardin: Golden retrievers, the film Blade Runner and marijuana. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Dave Anthony Xeni Jardin With guest experts: Doctor Alex Hall, director for the UCLA center for climate science. Tommy Chong, comedian, writer, actor and cannabis activist. 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.

Live action Jetsons and gender swapped American Idiot and rogue Roombas, oh my! That's right Wall Fans, episode 93 is here! Get your weekly dose of common sense and comedy with your favorite podcast host, the one and only Sean O'Rourke... Crack a nice brew from Angel City Brewery and enjoy! #WeDontNeedRails #AngelCityBrewery #Jetsons #AmericanIdiot #RobRiggle #Parenting #MentalHealth #Astros #iTunes #GalaxyFold #RogueRoomba #Instagram #CommonSense

Grab your favorite science-fiction novel and settle into your 1400's English outfit for this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Sara Schaefer is an accomplished comedian and writer. She won an Emmy for her time as a blogger on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." And yes, you can win an Emmy for blogging! But that was not her first Emmy nomination, that came during her time as a writer for a show that might help her out today: "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Sara's new comedy album "LIVE LAUGH LOVE" is available now. Sara's opponent is Kurt Braunohler! He's the host of the Los Angeles comedy show "Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen". These days, he's got a pretty great professional life, but that wasn't always the case. He'll recount some of the roughest parts of his career, including when he performed an hour of stand-up to an audience of three people. You can see Kurt in the Showtime series "Black Monday" As our guest's trivia prowess is pushed the limit, we'll learn more about the postal service, barnyard animals and the two Coreys. What’s the difference: Mail/Male What’s the difference between certified mail and registered mail? What’s the difference between a bull and an ox? Areas of Expertise Sara Schaefer: Joni Mitchell, crafting and Tudor England Guy Branum: Science-Fiction literature, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and movies that feature both Coreys Haim and Feldman. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Sara Schaefer Kurt Braunohler With guest experts: Dr. Muriel C. McClendon, UCLA professor whose area of research is Tudor England. Larry Niven, author of numerous science-fiction books, including the Ringworld series. 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.

Slip into your sari and warm up that curry, ‘cause this week the BnB crew is headed all the way to Haunted India! Melissa avoids those holy cows first with the story of Bhangarh Fort, an area abandoned because of shadow-based famine and murderous rocks, paired with San Fernando Brewing Company’s Grapefruits of Wrath IPA. Then Vanessa tries to get discovered with the tale of Ramoji Film City, where you can make movies with you favorite form of daredevilry or have your costume torn to shreds by an angry solider ghost, paired with Angel City Brewery’s Pilsner. Who will win in the battle of date-rape oil massages VS mirror-scratched Urdu messages? Listen and find out!

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.

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.

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.

Happy National Trivia Day! Let’s celebrate with a collision of journalists who also host podcasts! Cara Santa Maria is the host of the podcast Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria. She’s also a science communicator and there’s a chance that her proficiency in STEM will lead her to victory in this trivia battle. Her opponent is Glen Weldon, panelist on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. He’s written the book on Batman and Superman (literally) but will that knowledge be enough to guide him to victory? In this episode, we’ll learn about fashion, drag queens and art with deceased creatures. What’s the difference: Top and Bottom What’s the difference between a shirt that is “button-up” and “button-down”? What’s the difference between “below” and “under”? Areas of Expertise Cara Santa Maria: Hold ‘em poker, the artist Christopher Marley and the Olive Garden menu. Glen Weldon: Wine tasting, Rupaul’s Drag Race and Catherine O’Hara. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Cara Santa Maria Glen Weldon With guest experts: Christopher Marley- international artist. Brian Firkus- actor, singer and embodiment of drag-queen Trixie Mattel. 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.

Nerdy media of the past and present collide on this edition of Go Fact Yourself! Lea Thompson is an actress, perhaps best known for her role in the classic Back to the Future series. But lately, she’s developed a reputation for losing reality TV competitions to such illustrious pop culture fixtures like Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong and Alfonso Ribiero. But she’s ready to end that trend on this show! Competing against Thompson is Sandeep Parikh, star of the series The Guild. Growing up, he worked really hard to learn about things that would help him fit in and make friends. Luckily, that helped him gain knowledge that could help him win today's game. In this episode, we’ll learn about classic Hollywood movies, baseball and the color green. What’s the difference: Green What’s the difference between “jealous” and “envious”? What’s the difference between a grove and an orchard? Areas of Expertise Sandeep Parikh: The Boston Red Sox, Hindu Mythology, and the film The Princess Bride. Lea Thompson: Roseville Pottery, designing houses and the film Harold and Maude. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Sandeep Parikh Lea Thompson With guest experts: Dan Shaughnessy, sports columnist for the Boston Globe. Ellen Greer, actress who’s appeared in more than 100 projects across movies, television and theater. 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 the very first couple-edition of Go Fact Yourself! Wil Wheaton is an actor, writer and geek-culture legend. He’s been in everything from Star Trek: The Next Generation where he starred as the character Wesley Crusher, to his YouTube series TableTop. He’s glad to come onto the show and answer trivia questions about his interests; but he also is eager to prove that he knows these subjects well enough to stump the hosts too. Competing against Wil is Anne Wheaton, author of the children’s book Piggy and Pug, which is as adorable as the title makes it sound. The book also reflects her background as an animal lover, which has shown in her professional life as well as her personal one. Anne also happens to be married to Wil. In this episode, we’ll learn about secrets from classic arcade games, musical theater and how Anne and Wil met and fell in love. What’s the difference: High or Low What’s the difference between “altitude” and “elevation”? What’s the difference between “less” and “fewer”? Areas of Expertise Anne Wheaton: 1980’s Arcade games, Atari 2600 video-games and puns. Wil Wheaton: 1980’s Arcade games, Atari 2600 and baking sourdough bread. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Wil Wheaton Anne Wheaton With guest experts: Gene Lewin, owner of Vintage Arcade Superstore. Owen Rubin, game designer who helped make classic arcade games for Atari. 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 Fact Yourself has returned to Los Angeles! Jordan Morris is a podcasting savant. For years he has endeared himself to listeners as one of the hosts of the Max Fun podcast Jordan, Jesse Go!. But these days, he’s getting more attention for the sci-fi/comedy show Bubble, which wrapped up its initial season (spoiler alert: he’s going to tease the future of the series in this episode). Completing our pair of podcasting guests is Alison Rosen, host of Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend. She’s also the author of the book Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me). She’s got a reputation of being very funny in her work, but also very warm in a way that encourages people to share personal insights with her. But that’s not what makes her successful. What is? Well… she’ll explain In this episode, we’ll learn about the Harlem Globetrotters, sweet treats and prehistoric poop. What’s the difference: Feast or Famine What’s the difference between “ice cream” and “gelato”? What’s the difference between “to deny” and “to deprive” when referring to food? Areas of Expertise Jordan Morris: The Simpsons, the La Brea Tar Pits, and the 90’s third-wave ska revival. Alison Rosen: In vitro fertilization, The Facts of Life, and analogies. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jordan Morris Alison Rosen With guest experts: Dr. Mairin Balisi, National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow. Gloria Loring, singer 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.

Maria Bamford is a comedian, and star of the Netflix series Lady Dynamite. She’s normally not one for small talk, but this podcast has just the right amount of organized conversation to make her feel comfortable. Grant Imahara is a former member of the B-Team on Mythbusters, and can currently be seen on Netflix’s White Rabbit Project. He’s a HUGE robotics fan. Why? Two words: Star Wars. In this episode, we’ll get an answer to what happens when a bull is actually let loose in a china shop and learn about the robots Grant has created--including a BB-8 that he has at his shop. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between “magma” and a “lava”? What’s the difference between “baking” and “roasting?” Areas of Expertise Maria Bamford: 12 step programs, self-help and pug aging. Grant Imahara: Star Trek, X-Men comics and “La Di Da Di” by Doug E. Fresh. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Grant Imahara Maria Bamford With guest experts: Dr. Christine Dresser, pug breeder and health liason for the Pug Dog Club of America. Gabriel Koerner, digital effects artist who appeared in the documentaries Trekkies and Trekkies 2. 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.

Matt Besser is a comedian, actor, writer, director and founding member of The Upright Citizens Brigade. He also hosts the weekly podcast improv4humans. He tells J. Keith about the two word prompts he’s banned at shows (hint: one’s a type of fruit and the other is a type of animal), and how it came about that he’s featured on his very own Topps baseball card. Lyric Lewis is an actress and Groundlings Theater performer who’s perhaps best known for her role as Stef on NBC’s A.P. Bio. You may also recognize Lyric from Comedy Central’s Drunk History, and she tells us about an upcoming episode she did about “Cleopatra’s punk ass little sister”. In this episode, we’ll learn about how Matt adapted the visual format of improv to an audio-only medium, how Lyric used astrology to sort out potential dating prospects, and why Matt claims his memory is spotty, even though Lyric has a hard time believing him. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between “damping” and a “dampening”? What’s the difference between “club soda” and “seltzer?” Areas of Expertise Matt Besser: Arkansas cults, Arkansas Razorback football post-1978 and the film Repo Man Lyric Lewis: The film Jurassic Park, Greek mythology and astrology. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Matt Besser Lyric Lewis With guest experts: Debby Schriver, an author whose book Whispering in the Daylight: The Children of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries and their Journey to Freedom is about to become a documentary. Jody Duncan, the author of numerous books about the making of movies. 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.

Beer off: Angel City Brewery's SaazBerry vs. Samuel Adam's Octoberfest The crew discusses controversial officer shooting, a school in Georgia trying to bring back paddling, vampire facials and more. Mark subbed in again for Anthony. Thank you, Mark!

Glynn Washington is the host and creator of the public radio show Snap Judgment. Fun fact: He actually got his radio show started by winning a radio contest. Snap Judgment is all about “storytelling with a beat,” and, with a little help from Helen Hong, Glynn will explain why. Alison Becker is an actress who’s perhaps best known for playing Shauna Malwae-Tweep on Parks and Recreation (people still recognize her for it to this day). She’s also the star of the Max Fun Podcast Bubble. In this episode, we’ll learn about Glynn’s attitude towards producing quality stories, why puppets are a perfect way to combat social justice issues and Alison’s amazing moment where she made out with Jon Bon Jovi, one of her musical heroes. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “lake” and a “pond”? What’s the difference between an “arrowsmith” and a “fletcher?” Areas of Expertise Glynn Washington: The original Star Trek, the New King James Bible, Michael Jackson. Alison Becker: Divorce ranches, Seinfeld episodes, Bon Jovi. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Glynn Washington Alison Becker With guest experts: Jason E. Hill, Musician, puppeteer and former United Methodist Clergy. Theresa Iker, teacher of history at Stanford University. 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.

Due to a power outage at Angel City Brewery, our normally scheduled show was cancelled this month. But we've got two stories from our archive from Kevin McGeehan and Brittany Ross, as well as a never before heard story from Sam Hunter.

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.

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.

Jonathan Ames created several TV shows, including Bored to Death and Blunt Talk. He’s also the author of many books, including You Were Never Really Here, which was recently adapted into a movie. Janet Varney stars in the TV show Stan Against Evil and hosts of the podcast The JV Corner. In this episode, we’ll learn about Jonathan’s experience with having his book transformed into a movie and why, for all his literary expertise, he still has trouble pronouncing certain words. We’ll also hear more about Janet’s involvement at the annual Sketchfest and why she enjoys talking to women about their awkward teen years. And both Janet and Jonathan wonder what Jodie Foster is up to while they are on stage. Is she watching TV with someone while getting a nice neck massage? We may never learn the answer to that question. But GFY listeners will learn other things by listening to this episode. What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a “Presidential Pardon” and “Presidential Commutation”? What’s the difference between “Avenge” and “Revenge”? Areas of Expertise Jonathan Ames: 1990’s New Knicks, Detective Novels/Noir Literature and the works of Pema Chodron. Janet Varney: Jodie Foster movies from the 1970’s to the 1990’s, New York Times crossword puzzles, Alt. Rock 1990’s bands Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jonathan Ames Janet Varney With guest experts: Tom Nolan, crime novel reviewer for the Wall Street Journal and author of several books. Johnny Whitaker, actor who’s had roles in shows like Family Affair and General Hospital 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 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.

In this episode, we learn about the time Jackie Kashian’s father hit on Maria Bamford. It was at Jackie’s wedding. To find out how Maria reacted, take a listen. Also, if anyone books a guest-starring role on NBC’s Speechless, John Ross Bowie will not only have your back, but he’ll show you where the craft service table is on set. Plus, if you ever wondered, “What’s it like growing up in the Theater District in New York?”, you’ll soon find out. Do YOU Know the Difference? Areas of Expertise John Ross Bowie: The West Wing, Stephen Sondheim and 1986 New York Mets Jackie Kashian: Marvel Comics since 2004, romance novels, and chicken. Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong John Ross Bowie Jackie Kashian With guest experts: Former baseball player and current podcaster, Bobby Ojeda. Comic book writer, Mark Waid. 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

Recorded at Angel City Brewery in the Arts District of DTLA, head brewer Layton Cutler and brewer Tyler Thurman join us to discuss Tyler’s distaste for avocado, a dislike made worse by the fact that Angel City brews its own avocado beer every summer. For the tasting, raw avocado, Salt and Straw’s Avocado and Oaxacan Chocolate Fudge ice cream, and a homemade popsicle are served.

In this episode, J. Keith van Straaten is reunited on stage with fellow thespian Andrea Savage. You may recognize Savage from her starring role on TruTV’s I’m Sorry, and dozens of Angelenos will recognize her from a junior high production of a pirate musical, which also starred J. Keith himself. Alas, Fred Willard did not appear in that seminal musical. He was probably off filming This Is Spinal Tap or SCTV at that time. In any event, fate brought Andrea Savage and Fred Willard together to compete for trivia supremacy. Do YOU Know the Difference? What is the difference between a bagel and a bialy? What is the difference between theater that is off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway? Areas of Expertise Fred: WWII-era Baseball, '50s Rock & Roll, Silent film history Andrea: Little House on the Prairie, Playing Poker, Talking to your kids about beginning puberty Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Andrea Savage Fred Willard With guest experts: Alison Arngrim, the New York Times bestselling author and actress known for playing Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. Dr. Joe Price, Co-Director for The Institute for Baseball Studies at Whittier College. 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, actor and comedian Drew Droege faces off against Chelsey Crisp of “Fresh Off the Boat”. We learn lots of interesting facts about Drew and Chelsey in this episode. Chelsey, now a vegan, recalls what it was like eating leeches on Fear Factor. Before Drew began starring in the Charles Busch play Die, Mommie Die!, he was most recognized for his Chloe Sevigny videos. Ever wonder what it’s like to achieve a certain level of fame doing impressions of someone even more famous...and then run into that person at a party? Droege does. On Go Fact Yourself, it’s not uncommon for the guest experts to be as accomplished as our guests, and Chelsey and Drew were thrilled to meet their respective experts. In fact, one of our experts shares some news about a certain French Canadian chanteuse that’s never been revealed in public before. Do YOU Know the Difference? What is the difference between a AMIABLE and AMICABLE? What is the difference between REFUTE and REBUT? Areas of Expertise Chelsey’s Crisp: Celine Dion music, Vegan Food, and Self-tanning tips Drew Droege: 1970s Movies, Serial Killers, “Saturday Night Live” Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Chelsey Crisp, Drew Droege, With guest experts: Laraine Newman Songwriter Michael Jay 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

Who was the liar? Gary Buchler, Ravi Naidu, or Ruby Cooper? We'll be back in June - in the meantime, come to our live show at Angel City Brewery on May 27th! Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!

cARTel has done many things in the almost-decade that they've been shaping the experiential arts scene in LA. They've hosted fort parties, galaxy art shows with Bill Nye, giant sponsored activations, and been served a cease and desist by Coachella. The latter comes midway through the story of one of the largest and longest running DIY festivals in SoCal, fka Brokechella. Now called BrokeLA, it opens next month and has partnered with Spaceland Presents and the Regent for Anna's first year as the company's CEO. We dive deep into such an evolution, and also nerd tf out on some permitting stuff. This episode is a creative producer's playground.   Permitting survey: bit.ly/permitsurvey http://www.wearecartel.org/ http://brokelafest.com/   11:40 - intro ends/interview begins   12:10 - How did you find your way into permitting?   13:15 - Intro to Anna    13:24 - Did you come from the aesthetic side?   14:10 - Anna talks about cARTel, acting, staging and then combining them together.   15:05 - Visual art    15:55 - Anna buying miller highlife at 19 and dropping the glass bottles from her balcony    16:15 - Anna talks about Theater and the US Davis theater and dance program http://arts.ucdavis.edu/theatre-and-dance   17:05 - Why didn't you go to Berkeley instead of UC Davis?   17:55 - Bay to LA hate   19:11 - How was it being in a college town?   20:02 - Do they have production classes at Davis? How did you find yourself on the production side?   20:50 - http://www.deafwest.org/   22:00 - https://www.broadway.com/shows/spring-awakening-dw/ http://time.com/4062110/spring-awakening-broadway-deaf-west/   23:45 - Anna talks about her intern work at Deaf West   24:00 - Switched at Birth  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1758772/   26:00 - Brokechella  https://www.instagram.com/brokelafest http://brokelafest.com   27:41 - Explain what Brokechella / Broke LA is   Check out what LA Weekly has to say about Brokechella:  http://www.laweekly.com/music/broke-la-announces-2017-lineup-with-james-supercave-crnkn-kyle-kinane-7956324   29:56 - Was cARTel still called cARTel at that point?   30:30 - https://www.instagram.com/neginsingh/   30:24 - In ten years what did you picture yourself to be doing?   31:14 - Was there a theater element in Broke Beast?    32:30 - Family Forest Theatrical Event  http://www.laweekly.com/arts/why-cartels-family-forest-theatrical-event-is-las-best-third-date-idea-2372736   34:56 - YOU ARE HERE ll: Shoot a Cop 2013   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0CkCcvorZ4&feature=youtu.be   36:47 - How as this presented? How many people made stuff?   37:38 - Anna talks about Brokechella becoming really successful    40:20 - Do you have specific strategies to be introspective and make sure year by year the event is being honest for the audience?   42:50 - Deviant art https://www.deviantart.com/   45:45 - Jacob talks about how he started as a YouTuber   46:29 - Listen to last seasons episode with Sarah Penna on business, and the economy of online content: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-r-t-artists-real-talk/id1159607075?mt=2&i=1000377753292   47:20 - How much has Brokechella grown?   47:30 - What was it at, at year three?   47:56 - When did you start implementing sponsors?    48:33 - Jacob talks about Think Tank being sponsored by Lagunitas and how much they support art events https://lagunitas.com/   49:54 - Anna talks about Lagunitas supporting Brokechella and affiliate shows 49:15 - What kind of questions do you ask vendors on your surveys?   52:28 - Anna talks about asking the musicians what it felt like on their stage and if the production team was responsive   53:40 - Break Bread recap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CillPgnnQdk   http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-break-bread-think-tank-photos-20160212-photogallery.html   http://diversionsla.com/think-tank-gallery-break-bread/   http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/02/break-bread-cake-room-scott-hove/   53:59 - Scott hove: http://cakefangs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotthove   Bakers Son: http://bakers-son.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bakersson   55:50 - Have you had big important people to the fest drop off because they expected it to go in a different direction?    58:59 - Anna talks about lighting installations    1:00:27 - When did you start to transition from purely collective to more corporate structure?    1:01:50 - Sexy Sax Man  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws   1:02:53 - Adopting a business structure   1:05:19 - Oakland Ghost Ship Fire http://www.nydailynews.com/news/oakland-ghost-ship-warehouse-deadly-fire-gallery-1.2901036   1:06:35 - Do you have different verticals or is it all one thing now called cARTel agency?   1:07:12 - Fort exhibit by cARTel (2011)   http://www.laweekly.com/arts/fort-exhibit-by-cartel-at-angel-city-brewing-brings-childhood-fort-building-fantasies-to-life-2371983   http://angelcitybrewery.com/beer/angel-city-lager/   1:09:24 - Galaxy: Science Art Party by cARTel (2012)   https://www.facebook.com/events/289051367880577/   https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/art/galaxy-science-art-party   1:10:40 - Do you enjoy absorbing the energy of the audience?   1:11:51 - Jacob talks about not being able to chill out at parties    1:13:43 - Oakland Warehouse safety coalition  https://www.facebook.com/OaktownWarehouseCoalition/   1:13:54 - https://vimeo.com/252652909   1:16:23 - Why do permitting at all?   1:20:45 - Los Angeles permitting being disparate    1:24:30 - Westminster** London permitting: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/events-and-filming   1:28:06 - Jacob talks about the cops coming in with squad cars and helicopters crashing an event   1:31:46 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/48319990/the-living-room-tour-bringing-theater-into-homes   http://laist.com/2012/09/25/cartels_living_room_tour_we_are_gathered_here.php   1:34:00 - Art Walk Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled   http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/art-walk-wrongful-death-lawsuit-settled/article_d81bdc70-bc4a-11e3-9828-0019bb2963f4.html   1:46:05 - https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/popsugar-x-freeform-mermaid-museum   1:46:09 - We couldn’t find any legit baby exorcisms :( please send them to us    1:46:53 - The Happy Place  https://www.happyplace.me/   Candytopia https://www.candytopia.com/   1:47:29 - Dino Nama: https://www.instagram.com/nunquamdormio   1:51:26 - Tommy Honton: http://tommyhonton.com/ http://themuseumofselfies.com/   Tune into A.R.T Artists Real Talk Episode 17 with Tommy Honton https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-r-t-artists-real-talk/id1159607075?mt=2&i=1000401724890   1:53:50 - Anna talks about an Immersive project that is in the works– challenging and inverting dreams   1:55:24 - Jacob touches on the theme park industry   1:58:51- Why haven’t you started working in the theme park industry?   2:01:16 - Meow Wolf https://meowwolf.com   Tune into A.R.T Artists Real Talk Episode 16 with Meow Wolf https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-r-t-artists-real-talk/id1159607075?mt=2&i=1000405182786   Afterlife with cARTel at Angel City Brewery http://photos.snapfiesta.com/Los-Angeles-Photo-Booth/AFTERLIFE-wcARTel-Angel-City/   2:03:28 - Sleep No More https://mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more/   02:05:00 - Cesar Hawas: https://www.instagram.com/cesarhawas/   Mckittrickhotel:  https://mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more/ https://mckittrickhotel.com/manderley-bar/ https://mckittrickhotel.com/the-heath/ https://mckittrickhotel.com/gallow-green/   Tune into A.R.T Artists Real Talk Episode 18 with Sleep No More https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-r-t-artists-real-talk/id1159607075?mt=2&i=1000402299664   2:07:15 - How do you make sure to stay true to learning experiences at your events while also focusing on getting the (at times) nearly impossible stuff done that it takes to throw a party? How do you make sure you have that content in there?   2:08:22 - http://www.boomtownbrew.com/   2:12:10 - Dinosaurus art event by cARTel  http://www.laweekly.com/arts/la-children-drew-imaginary-dinosaurs-then-artists-turned-them-into-awesome-installations-4388699   2:12:15 - Jacob touches on 939 Studio    2:12:55 - Ecoset: http://ecosetconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ecoset/ https://www.instagram.com/ecoset/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGpChIJblwmqAjMwd0yGPA   2:13:51- Burning Man https://burningman.org/   2:14:09 - Overnight festival at Joshua Tree https://www.bigfirefestival.com/ https://www.bigfirefestival.com/faq   2:16:34 - Anna talks about being involved with Burning Man and running shifts   2:16:55 - How does something like Burning Man exist?   2:17:03 - EDC https://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com/ https://twitter.com/EDC_LasVegas   2:22:07 - Stash House Escape House http://www.stashhou.se/   2:24:54 - Have you seen sphere? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120184/   2:25:46 - What do you want in the future for cARTel and Broke La?   2:27:43 - Anna touches on things she wants for the permitting world   2:29:56 - What should people look out for with Broke LA? Why should they go? How can they go?   http://brokelafest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brokelafest https://twitter.com/RegentTheaterLA   Where to by tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1651689?utm_medium=bks&q=6a6c5d00-2bdb-4ac0-a597-96db7c9990d1&p=b629ec49-919a-4622-997e-ac98b1986492&ts=1520976762&c=ticketfly&e=00827a&rt=Safetynet&h=f4bd62d6592781e38f911b53f08f7622   2:31:47 - What makes it different now that you have the Regent for a couple days?   2:33:32 - http://brokelafest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brokelafest http://www.wearecartel.org/   PERMITTING SURVEY: bit.ly/permitsurvey  

It's the inaugural episode of Go Fact Yourself!  Hosts J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong test whether comedians Jimmy Pardo ("Never Not Funny") and Beth Littleford ("Dog with a Blog")  are as smart as they think they are about topics they love. For Jimmy, it's 1980s music, the band Chicago and Post-90s Chicago White Sox, while Beth professes in-depth knowledge of old school funk music, artificial sweeteners and therapy. Beth and Jimmy may say they know about these subjects, but DO they? To find out, J. Keith and Helen enlist the help of actual experts, and pepper them with fascinating, but useless, trivia questions about things they might know and things they should know along the way.    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.     David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Christian Duenas.

The brothers talk the young USMNT roster and game vs Portugal – Youth soccer with two special guests – Adult soccer and the growing and important amateur or semi-pro game – And of course beer as both stay local with Jekyll Brewing & Angel City Brewery.

Way back in 1994, in Burlington, Vermont, a little brewery named Magic Hat sprung to life making what for many of its customers was the first “craft beer” they’d ever taste. One of its co-founders was Alan Newman, who became not only the entrepreneurial force behind the company, but the whimsical, hippie, bearded face of the brand itself.  By the time he’d gotten Magic Hat off the ground, he was already well on his way to being a serial entrepreneur, and after his frustrated departure from the brewery in 2010, as part of a private equity deal, he went on to be the strategic, creative and, again, somewhat-of-a-face for brands like Coney Island, Concrete Beach, the Traveler Shandy company, and Angel City Brewery. At the latter, he was working as part of the Alchemy & Science portfolio owned by Boston Beer. Indeed, he was working directly with Jim Koch. I worked alongside Alan and his team for a couple years as they built and re-positioned these brands, so part of today’s conversation will include a look back at some of the challenges and opportunities in that work from Alan’s perspective.  Now? He’s done. He’s walking away from the beer industry. Or so he says. I don’t exactly believe it. Alan has a funny way of always reeling himself back into the business. Alan and beer just can’t quite quit each other. And regardless of whether he comes back, or new ventures await, his perspective on what’s happening in our industry now is always fascinating and instructive for me because he was there in the room when so many decisions were made. Decisions like who will be defined as a “craft brewer” in the first place. And what’s the value of that definition? And then, of course, how so many of the challenges he faced with Magic Hat in the '90s are timeless for small brewers today. The more things change, the more they stay the same, as it were.  

Jordan and Jesse are joined live on stage from the Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles by Elliot Kalan from The Flophouse podcast and Open Mike Eagle from the Tights and Fights podcast.  Plus, bonus stand up sets from Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford.

Writer Linda Holmes and comedian Danielle Radford join Jordan while Jesse’s on vacation for a discussion of Linda’s time at the Television Critics Association press tour, Danielle’s story about getting hit by a bus and what Jordan is going to do with his time now that the show Jordan works on is ending. Action Items: • Break your NDA!  Call us at 206-984-4FUN and spill those legally bound secrets! • Get your "it me, i'm that" shirts!  ENDING Monday 7/31: bit.ly/itmeimthat • Get tickets for The Max Fun Beer Blast at Angel City Brewery in Downtown LA on August 12th!

Writer and host Kliph Nesteroff joins Jordan and Jesse as they take a break from their usual deep dive on philosophy to just have a fun chat.  They get into Kliph's interview with Michael Winslow, the bizarre world of Christian comedy, and Jordan delights everyone with the story of Teetsio, the world's smallest DJ.  Action Items: • Break your NDA!  Call us at 206-984-4FUN and spill those legally bound secrets! • Get your "it me, i'm that" shirts!  On sale for a limited time: bit.ly/itmeimthat • Get tickets for The Max Fun Beer Blast at Angel City Brewery in Downtown LA on August 12th!

Trent Bruce (Off the Ropes Comedy Show, Three Weavers Brewery) faces the host in a one-on-one steel cage Budds Battle to the death featuring 20 questions on the Superbowl of wrestling, Wrestlemania. Did you know there were 2 Canadian held Manias? Budds didn't. Learn about belts won, special matches, and a ton more tidbits from the square circle right smack dab in the middle of the last week on the Road to Wrestlemania 2017. Category Round: WWE Intercontinental Champions. Listeners Quiz prize:  Budds Headshot! Email ryan@ryanbudds.com with the three answers to enter.  Kevin Kellam: https://twitter.com/kevkellam Trent Bruce:  https://twitter.com/trentBruce FREE TRIAL of the WWE NETWORK:  http://www.wwe.com/wwenetwork Theme song by Frawsty: https://soundcloud.com/frawsty PARTY, EVENT, FUNDRAISER COMING UP? Book Budds for some trivia! Email ryan@ryanbudds.com for more details on how to make your event unique and fun. SEE BUDDS HEADLINE THE CHICAGO IMPROV SUN APR 23RD! TIX HERE: http://chicago.improv.com/comedian/tw-eventinfo/Ryan+Budds/7260465/ Hosted by Ryan Budds. For more info on all events check these sites: http://TriviaWithBudds.com http://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Twitter.com/ryanbudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds http://RyanBudds.com FULL SHOW NOTES by listener Ambery McGeachy:  Guest: Trent Bruce (0:08) Intro: (0:12) Wrestlemania Time (0:47) Trivia in the LA area (0:56) 1 on 1 cage match with Trent (1:53)  Trivia Hotline (2:16) Hotline question from Kevin Kellam from Chicago (2:13)  Find him on twitter @kevkellam Wrestlemania is a holiday to him. Went to Wrestlemania 22 at the All State Arena. What was the theme song for Wrestlemania 22? Big Time by Peter Gabriel (4:16) Wrestle Zone Radio podcast (4:34)  Not Ready for Broadcast podcast (4:40) Budds and Kevin went to Wrestlemania 28 with Kevin in Florida (5:33) Trent Bruce (5:56) Culver Cuty (6:16) Weed: Master P, Girl Scout Cookie (6:59) Beards: Loser has to shave their beard (jokes) (7:16) It's Wrestlemania week (8:17) Handwritten notes = suicide note  10 questions each (8:50) Works at Three Weavers Brewery in Inglewood (9:05) Breweries 2 year anniversary last fall (9:15) Good beer and community focus (9:31) Trent worked at Angel City Brewery which is where he and Budds met (10:26) Used to do a Comedy Show there: Pints and Puns at Angel City (10:45) Became an actual employee doing events. Beer nerd (13:20) Looks like an "elevated hipster" (14:55) Wrestling buddies when they met (15:26) Hosted Bingo together a few times (15:47) Off the Ropes Comedy Show (16:08) Did a character The Brewer for Dwayne the Rock Johnson YouTube channel try out. Cut a promo (talking shit) about opponent AJ Kirsch who played Broaeph Joe Brody: The Ultimate Bro, who won the contest (20:27) Hoodslam in Oakland (20:28) "GROW A BEARD. WRITE SHIT DOWN. DRINK GOOD BEER". ( my favorite thing) (21:16)  Trivia Showdown (22:52)  Trent and dad went to Wrestlemania for the first time last year as a present from mom (23:45) Going again this year (28:17) Went to 1st PWG show (30:47) People are mad the WWE supports Trump (31:41)  Trent is a huge Stone Cold fan (35:07) El Segundo Brewery Stone Cold Broken IPA (35:23)  Trent got one poured by Stone Cold himself who hangs out there often.  Categories with Budds (52:58) Intercontinental Champions  Budds wins (54:58)  Plugs (55:11)  Three Weavers Brewery  Twitter @trentbruce Trivia at Three Weavers a Trivia with Budds production. Monthly. Listener Quiz (56:38) Prize (57:19)  2010 Headshot of Budds 

An improvised series of monologues detailing the tragic events surrounding the deaths of the elderly owner of an antique store, a former champion basketball player and their bostonian tour guide. Featuring Ryan Kelly Coil: You can catch Ryan at his monthly improv/stand-up show at the Angel City Brewery on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 8pm. Also check out his improv team Summerland as they perform all around Los Angeles. With Byron Wu (Twitter: @thebyronwu) & Carl Powers (Twitter: @CarlPowers)

An improvised series of monologues describing the tragic deaths of a cellist gone solo, his old chamber orchestra conductor and the booker who brought them back together. Featuring Ryan Kelly Coil You can catch Ryan at his monthly improv/stand-up show at the Angel City Brewery on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 8pm. Also check out his improv team Summerland as they perform all around Los Angeles. With Byron Wu (Twitter: @thebyronwu) & Carl Powers (Twitter: @CarlPowers)

Tiger Moon and her tribe face off against the FBI. Adrian Lopez faces off alone against his inner demons. And Erick Barrientos faces off against suburban boredom.   Recorded live at Angel City Brewery. Music in this episode by Scott Bartenhagen.

Our first live performance will be July 19th at 8pm at Angel City Brewery. Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or RSS to stay tuned!

In this week's episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven head to the Art District in Downtown Los Angeles to visit Angel City Brewery. Join them as they sit down with Head Brewer Dieter Foerstner and Sales Director Ashley Todd. They get the opportunity to review 2 of Angel City's brews and discuss the history, the future, and everything in between regarding Angel City Brewery. You can't miss out on this episode!