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

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Ep. 168.99 What is GFY? A Public Radio pledge special! 34:36

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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 Straaten Helen Hong Jim Newman Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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Ep. 168.90 Bruce Vilanch and #MaxFunDrive Amnesty Weekend! 35:04

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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 Vilanch 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 Straaten Helen Hong Jim Newman Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! And of course… maximumfun.org/join !!…

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Ep. 168.80 Helen & J. Keith as Guests?! Plus: Help us make our #MaxFunDrive goal! 26:21

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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 Straaten Helen Hong Jim Newman Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! And of course… maximumfun.org/join !!…

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Ep. 168.75: A #MaxFunDrive Bonus! The Making of GFY 20:31

πριν 11 μέρες20:31

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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 Straaten Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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Ep. 168.5: New #MaxFunDrive Rewards! + BoCo Preview! Brea Grant, Alison Becker, Clint McElroy and more! 35:20

πριν 13 μέρες35:20

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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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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Ep. 168: Jerry O’Connell & Mallory O’Meara 1:07:28

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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 Expertise Jerry: 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 Bank What’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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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167.75: #MaxFunDrive update -- GFY Baseball Cards & Baseball Trivia 16:54

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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. Or, prepay for the year and get a bonus reward! J. Keith and Helen share a few updates on the MaxFun Drive, including how to get an autographed baseball card featuring the hosts! Plus, Ben Lindbergh from the " Effectively Wild " podcast joins J. Keith's search for a deep dive into very specific baseball trivia that came out of one of our GFY quizzes. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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J. Keith quizzes hosts in MFD Spring Break 1:19:17

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It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.…

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Ep. 167.5: #MaxFunDrive special: GFY Listeners Sam Gladston vs Noelle Sciarini 58:04

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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 Expertise Sam: 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 Mistake What’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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!…

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#MaxFunDrive announcements! 1:25

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

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Ep. 167: Phil Rosenthal & Sarah Jones 58:17

πριν 30 μέρες58:17

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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 Expertise Phil: 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 Sorry What’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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows 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!…

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Ep. 166: Jennifer Tilly & Adam Savage 1:00:29

πριν 6 weeks1:00:29

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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 Expertise Jennifer: The Royal Family (especially Harry and Meghan), jewelry designers, and The Beatles. Adam: Raymond Chandler, juggling, and palindromes. What’s the difference: Dish the Dirt What’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 Foundation Tal Bachman : Award-winning musician who co-hosts “The Musical Mystery Tour” on The Beatles channel on Sirius XM. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows 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)…

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Ep. 165.5: Best of Football 52:02

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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 Straaten Helen Hong Guest Co-host Moujan Zolfaghari Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows 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)…

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Ep. 165: Paula Poundstone & Open Mike Eagle 57:51

πριν 11 weeks57:51

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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/GFYSketchfest In 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 Expertise Paula: 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 Elders What’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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell . Seeing our next live-audience shows 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/howtoboco 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)…

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Ep. 164: Ann-Margret & Antonio Villaraigosa 58:36

πριν 13 weeks58:36