Go Fact Yourself

Jeff B. Davis, Vella Lovell, drinking, bar, Fernet-Branca, Beyoncé, Whose Line is it Anyway, Animal Control, Fox, Jason Hamilton, Buck Harder, Ashley Everett, J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong, Trivia, Game Show, Go Fact Yourself, Jim Newman, LAist, radio, Get in formation – and get information – on Go Fact Yourself! Vella Lovell has a big role on FOX’s “Animal Control.” She’ll tell us about what it’s like to work with Joel McHale and why having so many trained animals on the show might be a scam.Jeff B. Davis is part of the improv comedy show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” He’s helped translate it into a live-stage experience called “Whose Live Anyway?” Jeff tells us about why it’s such a joy to create spontaneous songs with Wayne Brady.Areas of Expertise:Jeff: The film Cabaret, the beverage Fernet-Branca, and potash miningVella: The Baby-Sitters Club book series, breakfast burritos in Los Angeles, and Beyoncé.What’s the Difference: Spaghetti WesternsWhat’s the difference between pasta and noodles?What’s the difference between a cowboy and a wrangler?With guest experts:Jason Hamilton: The key account manager for Fernet-Branca for all of Los Angeles.Buck Harder: A bartender for a decade at The Drawing Room in Los Angeles. Ashley Everett: Dancer and content creator, who worked with Beyoncé as her dance captain and in the “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” music video.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!It’s always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingofact

Trick or Trivia, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins! It’s the Best of Spooky Segments on Go Fact Yourself!Just in time for Halloween, we’ve scared up a gaggle of actors, authors, and musicians to answer questions about their favorite haunting subjects. That includes singer-songwriter Ricky Duran and his love of slasher movies; and author Mallory O’Meara and her obsession with werewolves.Plus, a creepy collection of experts that’s sure to bring chills! Listener beware: you’re in for a scare!In this episode:Laraine Newman and Louis Virtel from episode 17.Ricky Duran and Roxane Gay from episode 91.Alex Goldman and Liz Miele from episode 110.Cory Doctorow and Aida Rodriguez  from episode 158.Mallory O’Meara and Jerry O’Connell from episode 168.Loni Love from episode 184.With guest experts:Donnie Dunagan: U.S. Marine Corp Drill instructor, child actor in Universal horror movies, and the voice of Bambi. Heather Langenkamp: Award-winning actor and producer, whose many credits include playing the lead character in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Kat Cressida: Voice artist who’s worked on video games, movies, and TV shows … and in Disney’s The Haunted Mansion ride. Bruce Campbell: Prolific actor, author, and producer who played Ash in the Evil Dead franchise. David Naughton: Actor and singer, who starred in the film An American Werewolf in London. Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!It’s always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingofact

There’s no Go Fact Yourself today – but don’t panic!We have a really fun episode coming later this month – plus a bunch of live shows happening across the country that you can look forward to.Find them all at gofactyourself.net!Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!It’s always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingofact

This trivia is no rip-off on Go Fact Yourself!Laci Mosley is the creator of “Scam Goddess” where she breaks down various cons and grifts from over the years. It started as an audio podcast and has now become a book, a TV show and a YouTube series. She’ll tell us about the expansion of her work and why she believes some scams can actually be good.Adam Arkin is a director and actor, perhaps best known for his years as a doctor on “Chicago Med.” He’ll tell us how shooting on-location led to some really cool Chicago-based opportunities. Adam’s latest work “American Hostage” is available now. Areas of Expertise:Laci: “Love Island USA” season 8, Beyoncé, and all the ways AI has tricked consumers, business, celebrities, venture capitalists and investors. Adam: Stanley Kubrick movies, Japanese foods (especially sushi), and drums and percussion. What’s the Difference: Comic ConWhat’s the difference between a comic book and a graphic novel?What’s the difference between a conference and a convention?With Guest Experts:Dr. Safiya Noble: Director of the Center on Resilience & Digital Justice and Co-Director of the Minderoo Initiative on Tech & Power at UCLA Chef Derek Wilcox: First and only westerner to finish a seven-year apprenticeship at a traditional Japanese Kaiseke Restaurant and Executive Chef at Miura Beverly Hills.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!It’s always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingofact

The titans of trivia attack on Go Fact Yourself!Maitreyi Ramakrishnan earned a lot of fans for her starring role as Devi in the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever.” But it took her years before she finally got to hear from those fans. She’ll explain that, plus how she trained for her new Netflix movie, Best of the Best. Allan Havey is known for his roles as a tough boss on “Mad Men” and “The Paper.” In real life, he’s someone who cares deeply about helping the next generation of show business. He demonstrates that in his YouTube series that provides advice for stand-up comedians.Areas of Expertise:Allan: The Beatles’ White Album, the movie The 39 Steps, and the NFL Miami Dolphins.Maitreyi: The Animal Crossing videogame series, the TV show “Attack on Titan” (the American Dub), and crocheting. What’s the Difference: Keep It in Your PantsWhat’s the difference between pants and trousers?What’s the difference between being abstinent and celibate?With Guest Experts:Jessie James Grelle, Bryce Papenbrook, and Lauren Landa: Voice actors whose careers include voicing lead characters in the anime “Attack on Titan.”Marv Fleming and Larry Little: NFL legends and members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins who were undefeated Super Bowl Champions.Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!It’s always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingofact