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Saturday Night's Main Event was the start of an incredibly busy wrestling Summer. There wasn't much in terms of titles exchanging hands, but we did see the return of Bronson Reed for Seth Rollins' unnamed stable.Plus Cody Rhodes is back! And he set up a Money in the Bank match with him and Jey Uso vs. John Cena and Logan Paul.Rerun: The Rock's Entrance MusicIn 2017, we broke down all of The Rock's entrance music over the course of his career so far; everything from Rocky Maiavia to his final time as WWE champion. We replay this segment and also add in our thoughts on the new Final Boss music.The Three Count:Julian put over Nattie's birthday party.Danielle put over Bardcore wrestling.Lindsey put over Rhea in Stephanie's places. Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Julian BurrellProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Our beloved Open Mike Eagle rejoins the Tights and Fights family!Of course Mike's still busy watching a lot of wrestling. And because of that, he's noticed a number of shortcomings in WWE, specifically in the main event scene. He'll explain.Plus, he'll tell us more about what he thinks is missing from the John Cena heel turn and why he's so optimistic about Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman's connection. The Main Event: Theme SongsIt seems like people are more dissatisfied with wrestling entrance music than they have been in years. We'll explore why that is and listen to some of our favorite tracks of all time.The Three Count:Mike put over the art of selling.Danielle put over the Joe Hendry bit.Lindsey put over CM Punk getting sung to the ring. Hal put over Hamilton x Wrestling!Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Open Mike Eagle, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

Backlash is often regarded as the come-down show for WWE. There's plenty to criticize; why is Gunther taking on Pat McAfee on his road back to the World Heavyweight Championship picture? And why is WWE intent on protecting Pat McAfee as an in-ring performer?Let's not let that completely distract from the fun moments: Danielle gets to squee about Jeff Cobb fka Monster Matanza in her dearly departed Lucha Underground. And despite us being a little pessimistic going into it, John Cena vs. Randy Orton delivered a solid enough match for Randy's hometown crowd to get behind. Plus, raise a glass to the RAW women's division!The Three Count:Danielle put over RIP Sabu and his FUs .Julian put over Michin's suspect challenge. Hal put over a celebration of love.Hosted by Julian Burrell, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. 

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

Backlash weekend is upon us!Five matches doesn't inherently make for a light card, but there it is a problem when one of those matches features Pat McAfee. Between that, the women's tag title scene and maybe a few other things, there's reason for pessimism in WWE.But there's also a lot to enjoy– just take a look at Chelsea Green who hasn't let her title loss diminish her character in any way. Hopefully that continues!The Main Event: Seth Rollins as a Paul Heyman guy.Seth Rollins is one of the longest tenured stars in WWE. And after years of playing second fiddle to the likes of Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, he's got Bronn Breakker and Paul Heyman at his back to make him into the top guy.The Three Count:Danielle put over Dom-Dom hyping up the children.Julian put over Seth Rollins at the Met Gala. Hal put over Becky having jokes.Hosted by Julian Burrell, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

We've barely had time to breathe after WrestleMania but on we go to Backlash. There haven't been many matches announced, but things look really solid so far: Becky Lynch will go after Lyra Valkyria's Intercontinental Title and Drew McIntyre and LA Knight will go after Jacob Fatu's U.S. Title. And speaking of the U.S. Title— let's mourn Chelsea Green's championship run and hope that Zelina Vega can effectively pick up the baton.The Main Event: A primer on wrestlingThis conversation will be all about introducing newcomers to the world of pro wrestling– all the basic questions that you've ever been afraid to ask will be covered here so that you can mark out with the rest of us the next time wrestling's on TV.For further lessons, check out episode 269.The Three Count:Danielle put over Dom-Dom being Dom-Dom.Lindsey put over Cody Rhodes fighting for his life. Hal put over Dom-Dom being Dom-Dom x2.Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

The biggest weekend in wrestling has come and gone; and all anyone wants to talk about is how disappointed they were by that main event between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. And sure there's disappointment between that, The Rock's absence, and the Travis Scott of it all, there still was a lot of good too.New champions were crowned and we even had a really strong Monday Night RAW that could mean this slog we went through is only temporary.The Three Count:Danielle put over Steiner MathLindsey put over Nina Marie living the dream. Hal put over Karrion Kross.Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

It's the biggest weekend in wrestling at last!And while we'd love to express our full joy at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, there's no doubt that this build feels… a little weaker than the last few years. Maybe that's due to the fact that the show is later on the calendar than usual; maybe it's because WWE is focused on stars we're less invested in. In any case, it will be a big show that will draw a lot of attention and will, hopefully, over deliver. The Three Count:Danielle put over the Great-EST mash upLindsey put over wrestling treatsHal put over Becoming a Spectacle.Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

We're back after a successful Max Fun Drive! And now the WrestleMania card has begun to take shape. We'll look into where things stand, what's really hitting and what they need to fix with one week to go. The Main Event: For this segment we're joined by TK Trinidad and Sarah The Rebel. We are so very close to WrestleMania weekend. And maybe you're getting ready to hit up Las Vegas so you can be part of WWE descending upon sin city. So we're going to give you a list of the places to visit, eat at, see or otherwise hit up between all the wrestling.The Three Count:Danielle put over the rainbow of wrestler tanning.Lindsey put over Bron Breakker's super spear.Hal put over BCW Pro Wrestling.Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

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

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

This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month goes so far and earns you great gifts. Including this pin that's available for those who contribute at least $10 a month!And yes, the rumors are true: If we reach 200 new uprading or boosting members for Tights and Fights, we will host a wrestling match live at MaxFun HQ! Plus, our friends Austin and Brenda have some stretch goals for their podcast that they're ready to share too. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do!In this episode: John Hodgman, Jean Grae, Janet Varney, and Julian Burrell MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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

This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month goes so far and earns you great gifts.It's the return of Dimitry Pompée from the “Eurovangelists” podcast. He's got an especially busy season supporting not one but TWO intense fandoms: Eurovision and wrestling.The Main Event: WrestleMania 13And in the spirit of the Drive and the heavy 90s theme, let's talk about a 90s wrestlemania. It's WrestleMania 13! A show with a very middling to bad card, but one match that has absolutely stood the test of time as an all time classic.Hosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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

This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month goes so far and earns you great gifts.Tights and Fights was recently invited to the Los Angeles premier of Queen of the Ring! On the red carpet the team spoke with a number of actors and wrestlers. In this episode:Emily Bett RickardsRJ CityHarley CameronRenee PaquetteKamilleFrancesca EastwoodNikki GarciaBrie GarciaSarayaSwerve StricklandAnthony BowensJohnny EliteHosted by Danielle Radford and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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

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

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

This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month helps goes so far and earns you great gifts.It's time for us to take a look at the biggest wrestling game of the year: WWE 2K25!It's a game so big that we're joined once again by Austin Taylor from the podcast Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries! We'll learn about the brand new Island area, why it's actually a really good thing that the game is more of an iteration of last year's game and some of the big changes that have been implemented for the women wrestlers.And we'll talk about some of our favorite retro wrestling games from over the years. Gotta love the 90s!Hosted by Danielle Radford and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month helps goes so far and earns you great gifts.We're joined once again by our pal Austin Taylor from the wonderful podcast Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries! He's also a massive childhood fan of wrestling– even though his mother refused to let him learn to flip a la Hardy BoyzMain Event: the 1990s WrestlingNaturally we have a big topic today in celebration of the year's Max Fun Drive theme: If you look at any of the Network's online presence you'll see a lot of 90s aesthetics. So what better time than now to recount some of our favorite wrestling moments from the 90s?Three CountAustin put over our first smelling of what the Rock was cookin'.Danielle put over an abundance of Curb Stomps.Lindsey put over Fat Toby.Hal put over Seth Rollins with the worst pull. Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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

Ring the Bell; The #MaxFunDrive has officially begun! Now is the time to go to maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member! For as little as $5 a month, you can help support this show and get great gifts in the process.Emily Bett Rickards is the star of the new film Queen of the Ring. She plays Mildred Burke, one of the most influential wrestling icons of all time. The movie tells the story of Mildred as she achieved superstardom and paved the way for generations of women wrestlers to come.Emily tells us about her physical transformation to play Mildred, what it was like to learn so much about wrestling and why the role has affected her emotionally.Hosted by Danielle Radford, Hal Lublin and Julian BurrellProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed shirts at MaxFunStore.com.It was an Elimination Chamber event for the ages!The women's edition of the event started off with a wicked Jade Cargill heel run. Her attack on Naomi was sold BEAUTIFULLY by Bianca Belair, who eventually won the match and will wrestle for the World Title at Mania.Trishy Time was a fun way to keep the Canadians happy (necessary after they booed the national anthem).With how badly Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat each other, we have to wonder if this was just the first of two brawls between the two former besties– with the next one to come at WrestleMania.And the highlight of the night was the men's elimination chamber. With tons of rivalries playing out and all won by the beloved John Cena… put a pin in that. Main Event: John Cena turns heelAfter a brief stare down between Cena and Cody, The Rock came out to the ring to collect on his demand for the champion's soul. When Cody dropped an F Bomb to refuse, that would lead to one of WWE's biggest taboos: John Cena turning heel, kicking Cody right in the balls, smacking him bloody with the belt and aligning with the Final Boss… and Travis Scott.Three CountDanielle put over The Alliance For All Wrestling.Lindsey put over Jon Stewart x John Cena.Hal put over CM Punk cookin'. Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed shirts at MaxFunStore.com.Happy Elimination Chamber day!The team picks their favorite choices for winners on the big day as the WrestleMania card finally comes into focus.But there are actually a number of people that won't be involved in Saturday's show who really impressed us: R-Truth! Carmello Hayes! Louisiana Knight!But lest we forget that Seth Rollins is still a great talker and managed to insert himself into Cody Rhodes' business (more on that in just a minute).Main Event: Rocky wants your soulSince the Rock returned to WWE last year his biggest rival has been Cody Rhodes. And this week he finally returned to that story with a simple request for the WWE Champion.Three CountDanielle put over We Comin' for YOU.Lindsey put over Shane Hartline reveals.Hal put over Hogan troll. Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed shirts at MaxFunStore.com.The field for Elimination Chamber is officially set– and while everyone involved in both of the titular matches on both the men's and the women's sides is sure to put on a performance, we're torn on who we'd like to see win.And two of the people who we think would have been great in the chamber will be tied up: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will have their latest match – an unsanctioned match– at the upcoming PLE. Plus we'll dread the possibility of the end of Tiffy Time with Charlotte o'clock on the way. Main Event: Triple H's booking so farWe are now just over a year into the Triple H-era. Paul Levesque took over for creative duties full time after Vince McMahon was ousted once and for all. So we're taking a look back at the highs and lows of Triple H's booking.Three CountDanielle put over Toni Storm's eternal timelessness.Lindsey put over The Clovers on RAW.Hal put over Chelsea Green's decree. Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Hal LublinProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. A number of wrestlers have been released from their former places of employment. AEW's Miro, Ricky Starks and Malachi Black are gone; WWE's Sonya Deville, Authors of Pain, Paul Ellerig, Cedric Alexander, and Isla Dawn are gone.And while we know that Ricky Starks is NXT bound as of this past Tuesday, where does everyone else fit into the landscape?Plus, it's official: Jey Uso will face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Champion! Will this be his true solo ascension? And speaking of titles, we've got thoughts on where the men's and women's Intercontinental champions should go from here. The road to WrestleMania is here!Main Event: The 1999 Royal RumbleIn 1999 WWE was just beginning to achieve new heights in the attitude era. And that was fully on display with a Royal Rumble that showcased the best and worst that WWE had to offer at the time.Three CountJulian put over Gunther's jacket attack.Lindsey put over Seth trolling Hulk Hogan.Danielle put over Wrestling x Kendrick. Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and Julian BurrellProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

The Royal Rumble weekend is in the books!Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair stood tall above the rest and will have respective title matches at WrestleMania.Who's ready to see Jey Uso with a world championship? How can WWE thread the needle to keep one of their most popular stars in the good graces of fans?And while it's nice to see Charlotte return from injury, the crowd has already begun to boo her as of her first RAW back. What can be done to get her back on track?Plus we'll get into the title matches from the show, try to divine where John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins fit into WrestleMania and so much more.YEET!Three CountHal put over the great matches of The Usos vs. Harper and Rowan.Lindsey put over the lil' ladder.Danielle put over Chelsea Green with the B Rabbit ethos. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Happy Royal Rumble weekend!We've got to make some obligatory predictions for the official start to the road to WrestleMania.Then we welcome former WWE Champion Ettore “Big E” Ewen. It's been some time since we've seen him in a wrestling ring. But he's stayed extremely busy: You can catch him on the Peacock series “Laid” and on Netflix's “WWE RAW Classics.”He'll tell us about what it's been like transitioning from wrestling to acting, where he plans to pour his creative energy and why mental health advocacy is so important to him.Three CountHal put over Washington taking over The Hard Rock..Julian put over John Cena's goodbye gear.Danielle put over Dropout live at Madison Square Garden. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Hal, Danielle and Lindsey sit at the precipice of back-to-back weekends with big shows from WWE.There's titles on the line with  Jey Uso vs. Gunther for World Championship, Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title and Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the women's World title. But while the team has strong opinions about who will win, there are also a lot of questions about the overall direction of the stars.Plus: it's another reminder that we're due for another muppets x WWE crossover.The Main EventIt's back to back weekends of Saturday shows, so let's pre-game the one that happens on the day this episode drops: the second modern edition of Saturday Nights' Main Event. But we face an important question: In a world with more WWE shows than ever, how long until the novelty of Saturday night's main event wears off?Three CountHal put over Joe Hendry vs. John Cena.Lindsey put over Sheamus' first pilates class!Danielle put over Jordynne Grace's goodbye for TNA. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Join us on a brand new Tights and Fights where we shut out the darkness and celebrate a massive time for wrestling!RAW and Smackdown have not had a pair of shows on Netflix and the USA Network respectively. New champions have been crowned, Tribal Chiefs have been established and we even have welcomed the debut of stars.Danielle, Lindsey and producer Julian breakdown what we enjoyed and even look ahead to the rapidly approaching “Saturday Night's Main Event” and Royal Rumble events.Three CountJulian put over the thoughts of the absent Hal LublinLindsey put over Nikki Garcia on the Peacock series “The Traitors”Danielle put over Hulk Hogan getting an LA welcome. Hosted by Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

God bless us everyone! It's time to recast the Charles Dicken classic “A Christmas Carol” with professional wrestlers!We've got tons of options for our Ebenezer Scrooge, Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and more.Will Colt Cabana scowl his way into our hearts? Where does William Regal fit in for a production he seems born to contribute to? It's going to be a joy to discover!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the world!Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

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

Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Christmas shirts available in any color and flavor you'd like at Maxfunstore.com.Alonso Duralde is one of the hosts of the podcast Maximum Film, right here on the MaxFun Network. He also happens to be one of the biggest Christmas fanatics of all time.We decided there was no one better to discuss the closest thing we've ever gotten to a real holiday special from the WWE: That time Alberto Del Rio ran over Santa Claus. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Christmas shirts available in any color and flavor you'd like at Maxfunstore.com.There are only a few weeks left in the year, but WWE couldn't resist getting one last hit in: Saturday Night's Main Event!The team breaks down some of the biggest matches from the show, including a pair of really strong World championships and the coronation of the first ever women's United States Champion. Plus, thank you Cody Rhodes for reminding the world how good that winged eagle belt looks. The Main Event2025 will bring a lot of changes to wrestling, so it's time for us to look ahead with bright eyes at what awaits us in the new year.The Three CountDanielle put over Bret Hart the genie.Lindsey put over Cathy Kelly x Rhea Ripley. Hal put over Karrion Kross wanting a Turbo Man. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Christmas shirts available in any color and flavor you'd like at Maxfunstore.com.2024 was a big year for wrestling. Just look at the emotional moments: Cody Rhodes at last finished the story and ended Roman Reigns' historic title reign; Drew McIntyre had a blood feud for the ages; Toni Storm took the women's division in AEW to a new level.Plus we had Bobby Lashley and MVP establishing the Hurt Syndicate; Rhea Ripley taking her rightful place as a top babyface and somehow the Bloodline remains compelling after four years of story. In the first of two 2024/2025 episodes we breakdown some highlights!The Three CountDanielle put over Cody Rhodes not being mad, just disappointed.Lindsey put over DIY joining the naughty list. Hal put over Kevin Owens' plan coming together. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

It's a weekend of WAR on Tights and Fights!This is the SECOND of two episodes of Tights and Fights this week. If you want to hear about Danielle and Lindsey's visit to Netflix HQ to learn more about RAW's debut on the streaming service, check online or your podcast feed.In this episode we discuss Survivor Series War Games! A night of new champions and cage matches. So what do we think worked and what did we learn?Plus, we're so excited to finally see the introduction of the Women's US and Intercontinental Championships. We have some thoughts about who should hold them first. The Three CountDanielle put over the annual WWE East/West BowlLindsey put over another little moment on Survivor Series. Hal put over the WWE announce team at the top of their game. Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

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

It's a brand new streamable edition of Tights and Fights!Danielle and Lindsey were live at Netflix HQ to learn more about WWE's debut on the streaming platform.They tell all about the event from how it went to the wrestlers they met to the magical mouthwash filled bathrooms.Plus: you'll even get to hear a portion of the press conference that we got to sit in on! Michael Cole, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Nick Khan and others from Netflix will tell us what they expect when RAW premiers on January 6th.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook, BlueSky and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

John Hodgman has a new podcast with Janet Varney! Every episode they'll showcase a new state and explore its iconography– especially its often complicated, pretentious and Latin motto.Their first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and territory in the United States is Connecticut. Why Connecticut first? They'll explain.Hear more about its legendary rich, sandy loam, the grape-filled seal, and its many attempts to create a state motto that sticks.Plus, Janet speaks with Amy Holden Jones, creator of the film Mystic Pizza. Amy will tell us about how her movie was directly inspired by Connecticut… and give her own suggestions for a new state motto.SUBSCRIBE TO E PLURIBUS MOTTO HERE! Or search "E Pluribus Motto" on your podcast app of choice. Produced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.Find E Pluribus Motto on Instagram and TikTok.And send us a voice memo, message or photo about an upcoming state to Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.