Go Fact Yourself

Time to spread the love of sci-fi on a brand new episode of  Go Frak Yourself!Jason Kravits is an actor, singer and improviser who last appeared on episode 7 of Go Fact Yourself. This week, he saves the day, filling in as co-host in place of Helen Hong.Lisa Loeb is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who writes and performs music for both children and grown-ups. She often has concerts catering to both of her target audiences on the same day, but she’ll tell us how her music for kids is often the most popular song for adults! Plus: how her fandom of the character Hello Kitty led to some great opportunities. You can hear Lisa every day on her Sirius XM radio show, “Stay With Lisa Loeb.”Reggie Watts is a comedian, actor and musician. He just wrapped up an eight-year stint as the band leader on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” It’s a job that he really enjoyed, but he’ll explain why he made a point to stop coming to rehearsals. Reggie will also tell us about being a contestant on “Jeopardy!” and why he was more familiar with a famous parody version of the show prior to his appearance on the real thing. Reggie’s book, Great Falls: MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again, is available for preorder now.Areas of expertiseLisa: “Rupaul's Drag Race” (but not good with names). Strength training. Peanut butter.Reggie: Model railroading, The TV show “Battlestar Galactica.” Butt rock.What’s the difference: Sing for your SupperWhat’s the difference between a song and a ballad?What’s the difference between supper and dinner?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenJason KravitsReggie WattsLisa LoebWith guests expertsVal & Zach Fishbain: co-founders of the Los Angeles-based peanut butter company Spread The Love.Katee Sackhoff: actor who portrayed the character Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on “Battlestar Galactica.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Making sure you contact us if you were selected to listen to a Zoom show by YOU

Prepare to be properly whelmed by a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Ellen Acuario is known by many for her fearless and biting commentary on TikTok. Her presence on the app was a result of wanting to provide the perspective that she didn’t have as a child. She carried this energy into her first children’s book BE YOU: The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. Plus: here about how she met Helen Hong many years ago!Mike Pesca is an award-winning journalist who hosts the popular news podcast “The Gist,” which publishes new episodes every day. He’ll tell us how he finds the energy to make a constant stream of content and what changes he would make to NPR. We’ll also learn about how he and his wife helped a family of Ukrainian refugees. If you’d like to help out this family and learn more about their story, visit their GoFundMe page. Our guests will answer trivia about the many things we love about film.Areas of expertiseEllen: Tennis.The movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Steven Yeun.Mike: College nicknames and mascots. The movie Caddyshack. The International Criminal Court in The Hague.What’s the difference: All AloneWhat’s the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?What’s the difference between being lonely and being lonesome?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongEllen AcuarioMike PescaWith guests expertsKaren McCullah & Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith: The writing duo behind movies including The House Bunny, Legally Blonde, and 10 Things I Hate About You,.Larisa Oleynik: Actor whose work includes 10 Things I Hate About You.Michael O'Keefe: Actor who played Danny Noonan in Caddyshack.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Learn the ropes and brush up on your facts for this new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Cenk Uygur is the creator of the progressive news network The Young Turks. Before that, he was an on-camera personality for MSNBC. He’ll tell us how his old gig helped him understand why he needed to make a space for news and information. Plus we’ll learn why it took so long for him to finish his first book, and why he’s convinced that the United States is a progressive country. Niccole Thurman is known for her roles in comedy. Her latest work includes voicing several characters on the HBO series “Jellystone” and appearing on many episodes of “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper” – but she actually didn’t intentionally pursue comedy. She’ll explain that, plus tell us the odd circumstances that led her dog Izzy to join us on stage.Our guests will answer trivia about cows and snakes in the oddest of places.Areas of expertiseNiccole: The musician Hosier, facts about the Kansas City metro area, and predicting the outcome of true crime segments on “Dateline.”Cenk: 1980s WWF, fantasy football, and happiness.What’s the difference: Electric ToothbrushWhat’s the difference between something that is electric and something that is electrical?What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCenk UygurNiccole ThurmanWith guests expertsSly James: Former mayor of Kansas City.David Cook: Winner of the seventh season of “American Idol.”Jake “The Snake” Roberts: Former wrestler for the WWF throughout the 1980s, who currently appears on All Elite Wrestling. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Eat a tablet, pray for great music, and prepare to love this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!A.C. Newman is a founding member of the band The New Pornographers. The band’s newest album is Continue as a Guest, and A.C. will explain why the title was born from a sense of existential dread that he felt during the pandemic. We’ll also hear about a project from A.C. that failed to get off the ground: a broadway musical set in a gritty version of the Archie comics universe (years before “Riverdale” was ever a thing).Sukh Ojla is a comedian, playwright, and author. She got her start in comedy attending a free workshop. The twist? She thought that it was to work on her writing. She stuck with comedy and also eventually became a published author with her debut novel Sunny. The only downside is that she’s had to come to terms with the permanence of books compared to a stand-up set.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about companionship through music and books.Areas of expertiseA.C.: Marvel Legends action figures, the Paisley Underground, and SCTV (in particular, “5 Neat Guys”).Sukh: The movie Rocky IV, the book Eat, Pray, Love, and Greek deities.What’s the difference: Jagged Little Pill.What’s the difference between a claw and a talon?What’s the difference between a tablet and pill?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongA.C. NewmanSukh OjlaWith guests expertsSteve Wynn, of the band The Dream Syndicate.Michael Quercio, of the band The Three O’ClockDebbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, of the band The BanglesElizabeth Gilbert, author of many books including Eat, Pray, Love and founder of The Onward Book Club.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Thank you to all of our new, upgrading, and boosting MaxFun Members who contributed in the name of Go Fact Yourself! We’ll have more information on some special rewards YOU unlocked in this episode.Sing a song and survive at sea – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Bruce Vilanch is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and game show icon. He’ll tell us about what may be his greatest achievement yet: writing a new musical with Dolly Parton. Bruce is also happy to celebrate his career low-lights as well. He’s got an upcoming book about his work on The Star Wars Holiday Special.Josefina López is a playwright and screenwriter, perhaps best known for creating Real Women Have Curves. The play has always been a point of pride for her. For many Hispanic actors, it’s the first time they get to play roles that they can be proud of. Josefina also has a diplome de cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu in France. She’ll tell us about how she’ll combine her knowledge of food and plays in writing an upcoming musical.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about squares, shipwrecks, and Saigon.Areas of expertiseBruce: Classic cartoon characters, Jewish food, and the SS Andrea Doria.Josefina: Mexican muralists, the history of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, and the musical Miss Saigon.What’s the difference: It’s hip to be square.What’s the difference between rap and hip-hop?What’s the difference between a handkerchief and a pocket square?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongBruce VilanchJosefina LopezWith guests expertsMike Stoller: Member of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, known for co-writing hits like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” and more.Richard Maltby Jr., Tony award-winning theater director, producer and lyricist, who wrote the lyrics for the musical Miss Saigon. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month (or boost for as little as $1)  go to Maximumfun.org/join. (Make sure to select Go Fact Yourself as a podcast you support!)*NEW: If 100 people join, upgrade, or boost TODAY (3/31), we’ll add a Zoom hangout this weekend!*Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!We’ve entered the finale of the #MaxFunDrive!J. Keith and Helen celebrate the occasion with a live Twitter Spaces chat. They’ll take questions from listeners about what the future may hold for Go Fact Yourself. Plus, they’ll discuss the stretch goals that Go Fact Yourself listeners can look forward to as more sign up to support the podcast.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongTheme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month go to Maximumfun.org/join. Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!And… Join Helen & J. Keith on Twitter for an “Ask Us Anything” on Wednesday, March 29 at 1pm PT (4pm ET). @gofactyourpod It’s a beautiful day in the #MaxFunDrive – The latest edition of Go Fact Yourself!Get ready for the conclusion of our first-ever Listener Tournament, welcoming our two finalists to this special episode of the podcast.Lyn Fortman learned a lot about herself during the pandemic. After a great deal of introspection, she discovered more about her gender identity, that she’s happy to share in the hopes that it helps others along their journey. Lyn will tell us about her career as a corporate recruiter and why she’s proud to advocate for colon cancer screenings.Patrick Parker considers himself an all-purpose blerd (a portmanteau of “Black nerd”). If there’s something to be nerdy about– from comics, to RPGs, to pro-wrestling and more, chances are that he’s at least dabbled. Patrick will explain his goal to achieve his masters in social work, and why he so enjoys being a stay-at-home dad.Our guests will answer trivia questions about funny families and notable neighbors.Areas of ExpertiseLyn: The Crossfit Games, the comic strip For Better or For Worse, and Jimmy Pardo’s Never Not Funny podcast (seasons 14 to current).Patrick: The movie A Christmas Story, Black superheroes from Marvel Comics, and the TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”What’s the Difference: Minute MaidWhat’s the difference between being the adjectives “minute” and “miniature”?What’s the difference between a housekeeper and a cleaning person?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongLyn FortmanPatrick ParkerWith Guest ExpertsLynn Johnston: creator of the comic For Better or For Worse.David Newell: actor best known for his role as Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

We’ve got some new information on gifts and stretch goals for the #MaxFunDrive!To hear our BoCo episode – plus hundreds of hours of other bonus content – follow the instructions on this video.Plus, we’ll explain some new details about how YOU can be part of an episode of Go Fact Yourself and what attendees of our upcoming live show in Pasadena can look forward to.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenSarah RodenbaughTheme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month go to Maximumfun.org/join. Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!Welcome to the podcast, b****! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Griffin and Rachel McElroy are the married duo behind the MaxFun podcast “Wonderful!” where they showcase things that bring them joy. That sort of positivity is hard to maintain when the news cycle gets serious. But they try to always find room to talk about what makes Cheetos so great.Griffin is one third of The McElroy Brothers. Together they have made such popular podcasts as “My Brother, My Brother and Me,” and “The Adventure Zone.” Their latest in a series of graphic novels based on “The Adventure Zone” is entitled The Eleventh Hour and is available now.When she’s not podcasting, Rachel works in the grant writing business. She’ll tell us about why so many companies and people who apply for grants know they need money… even if they don’t understand what they need it for. Our guests will compete to answer trivia about TV shows featuring teenagers and time travel.Areas of ExpertiseGriffin: Pokémon, Singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, and the TV show “The O.C.”Rachel: St. Louis Blues hockey from 2019 to the present, 20th century American poetry, and the TV show “Quantum Leap”What’s the Difference: I Solemnly SwearWhat’s the difference between being honest and truthful?What’s the difference between a vow and an oath?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongGriffin McElroyRachel McElroyWith Guest ExpertsDeborah Pratt: writer, executive producer, and voice of Ziggy on “Quantum Leap”Melinda Clarke: actor and podcaster, who played Julie Cooper on “The O.C.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

MaxFun Members rejoice! Soon you’ll hear an exclusive MaxFun crossover episode of Go Fact Yourself that features jarrett hill from “FANTI” and Brea Grant from “Reading Glasses.”This mini-episode is a special preview of that show. Plus we’ll explain our schedule for the #MaxFunDrive and how YOU can get involved.To hear our complete BoCo episode – plus hundreds of hours of other bonus content – follow the instructions on this video.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen Hongjarrett hillBrea GrantWith Guest ExpertsRyka Aoki: Poet, composer, teacher and novelist (Light from Uncommon Stars), whose books have received several awards.(It’s a surprise!): A fabulous expert whom you’ll meet in the Bonus Content feed.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

It’s a brand new special mini-episode of Go Fact Yourself!Helen Hong delivers some stand-up comedy for our live audience in Las Vegas. Plus, she and J. Keith give you a rundown of the upcoming schedule changes in honor of the MaxFunDrive.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongTheme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

**Come see our live-audience show at the Center for Inquiry in Los Angeles on February 26! Info available now now!**Feel free to excuse yourself from the room so you can listen to a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Sean Patton works hard to stand out in the crowded field of stand-up comedy. His new special, “Number One,” is based on a routine that he performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With his latest work he strives to be two things: unexpected and honest. Sean will tell us how he achieves that and how he convinced comedian Michael Che to produce his special. Evette Dionne has written a lot about how fat-phobia shows up in modern society. She’ll explain how this shows up in the field of medicine and share some advice on how to avoid unhelpful doctors and medical practices. Plus she’ll tell us how a nerdy pun helped convince her to date her future husband. Our guests will answer trivia on the sound of music and the sound of bodily functions. Areas of Expertise:Sean: The band Rage Against the Machine, Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations, and flatulence etiquette.Evette: Romantic comedies, hip-hop from the 1990s and 2000s, and all things Beyonce.What’s the Difference: Helpful HintsWhat’s the difference between aiding and abetting? What’s the difference between a hint and a clue?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongSean PattonEvette DionneWith Guest ExpertsLizzie Post, author of the book Emily Post’s Etiquette – The Centennial Edition and host of the podcast “Awesome Etiquette.”Speech, rapper and founding member of the hip-hop group Arrested Development.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

**Come see our live-audience show at KPCC’s Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena on February 11! Reserve your seats now!**Have an old friend for dinner and get ready for a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Brad Rutter has won more money on “Jeopardy!” than anyone in the history of the show, turning his knowledge into a trivia career, which includes ABC’s “The Chase.” What’s the secret to his trivia prowess? Turns out, it’s not studying! Brad will also tell us about how his career also led to becoming not-quite-best-friends with Catherine O’Hara.Muffy Marracco has also turned her trivia prowess into a career – now on GSN’s “Master Minds.” Despite her TV game show fame, when she’s recognized these days, it’s for her quizzes on TikTok. She’ll tell us about some of her adventures on TV and why trivia is one of the only things she’s truly competitive about. And be careful, she’s ready to shank!Our guests will answer trivia on movies about terror and teenagers. What’s the Difference: A Pair-a-"para"What’s the difference between paranormal and supernatural?What’s the difference between a paramedic and an EMT?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongBrad RutterMuffy MarraccoWith Guest ExpertsWiley Wiggins: Artist, designer, and actor, who appeared as Mitch in the film Dazed and Confused.Ed Saxon: Chair of USC’s graduate producing program who won a Best Picture Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

You’re on deep background for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Mike Doughty is a singer-songwriter who’s written music as a solo artist and with the band “Ghost of Vroom.” He finds it easier to start songs than to finish them; so as an incentive to do better, he promised one new song a week for fans who support him on Patreon. He’ll tell us about that and why he would like exactly $35 for his work (sort of) appearing on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.”Ting Lim is a Singaporean comedian based in Brisbane, Australia. She’s fallen in love with the area because of the landscape and the generosity of her Australian audiences. The kindness that she’s found in her new home is a far cry from her experience in Singapore; she’ll tell us about how she got in trouble with the justice system for the crime of littering.Our guests will answer trivia about freedom of the press and freedom of the whales.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongMike DoughtyTing LimWith Guest ExpertsJason James Richter, actor whose work includes starring in films in the Free Willy franchise.Dr. Malena Simon, senior scientist at the Greenland Climate Research CentreBob Woodward, associate editor of the Washington Post who reported on the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LAby YOU!

You might just make it after all! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Rose Abdoo is an actor who you can see now in HBO’s “Hacks” and Hulu’s “Reboot.” Her acting aspirations began in college – thanks to how much she hated waiting in lines to register for classes. She’ll explain. Plus we’ll learn more about how seriously Rose takes her characters, from their backstories to their outfits.Ben Gleib is a comedian who’s always looking for new ways to showcase himself. At the peak of the pandemic, he decided to create the world’s first virtual comedy venue at nowherecomedyclub.com. As much attention as that’s gotten him, he’s also got a secret talent that he’s equally proud of: being an expert at playing the kazoo. Ben’s new special is called “The Mad King.”Our guests will answer trivia about music, music and even more music!Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongRose AbdooBen GleibWith Guest Experts:Sonny Curtis, singer-songwriter, whose long career includes membership in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and writing and performing theme song to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”Paul Williams, Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer, singer, and actor who wrote the lyrics to the theme of “The Love Boat.”Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Places, everyone! It’s time to lift the curtain on the Best of Broadway special on Go Fact Yourself!We’ve recently brought the podcast back to live audiences for the first time in two years! To celebrate, we’ve put the spotlight on some of our favorite past guests who love musicals and stage performances that were meant for live audiences. That includes guests like actors Rachel Bloom, Jessica McKenna, Eliza Skinner– and more!Plus we’ve got an all-star cast of experts that includes Tony-winners, famed performers, and stand-out composers. Time to take the stage!Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJessica McKenna from Episode 40Rachel Bloom from Episode 59Jade Cata-Pretta from Episode 64Arden Myrin from Episode 65Eliza Skinner from episode 67With Guest ExpertsRory O’Malley, Tony Award-nominated actor who’s performed in the stage shows Hamilton and The Book of Mormon.Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, award-winning songwriters who’ve worked on Broadway and films, including Disney’s FrozenWilson Jermaine Heredia, Tony-winning actor from the musical RENTLee Wilkof, Actor and originator of the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.Michel Cerveris, actor, singer and guitarist who’s won two Tony Awards.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LAby YOU!

Cordon off the area, this an active trivia game show scene – on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Mike Petriello is a writer for MLB.com. He’s still buzzing from the fact that the baseball season happened – and that we got to see such a strong World Series match-up that included the sport’s newest villain. Mike will tell us how he’s made a career out of researching baseball statistics and analytics, and translating them into something that the average fan can understand. You can also hear Mike on the podcast “Ballpark Dimensions.”Abbi Crutchfield is an actor and comedian. She collaborated with her husband and fellow comedian Luke Thayer on the podcast “The Kid is in School,” where they celebrate the freedom to chat again without a child in their house. Speaking of chatting, Abbi has a lot of thoughts about  all of the changes going on at Twitter, an app that she’s called her “Disneyland.”Our guests will compete to answer trivia questions about the music and TV hits of the 1990s.What’s the Difference: StrainWhat’s the difference between force and pressure?What’s the difference between a colander and a strainer?Areas of Expertise:Mike: James Bond movies, the best rock records of 1996, and dead sports teams.Abbi: Nail polish, curly hair care, and the TV show “Murder She Wrote.”Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongMike PetrielloAbbi CrutchfieldWith guest experts:Louis Herthum, actor, whose career includes multiple roles in 25 episodes of “Murder She Wrote."Chris Ballew, lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America, and children’s music artist known as Casper Babypants.Greg Graffin, lead singer of Bad Religion and author of the new book Punk ParadoxGo Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Check out our NEW merch!Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Come to America and bring some new recipes with you – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Greg Wyshynski is the Senior NHL writer for ESPN. He writes about hockey after a lifetime of being a fan of the sport; as such, he’s seen it change a lot over the years. While he thinks making changes for player safety should always be applauded, there’s a part of him that will always miss the fights on the ice. You can find more of Greg’s thoughts on hockey on the podcast “Puck Soup.”Zainab Johnson is a comedian and actor. She can be seen on the Amazon Prime show “Upload,” where her character showcases the ability to succeed at some unorthodox sports. She’ll explain. Plus, she’ll tell us about the finer points of why getting booked in Hollywood hardly ever comes down to talent. Our guests will compete to answer trivia questions about diverse casts in movies and diverse dishes on cooking shows.What’s the Difference: Health FoodWhat’s the difference between healthy and healthful?What’s the difference between taste and a flavor?Areas of Expertise:Greg: The Food Network programming, Taco Bell, and the band The Smashing Pumpkins.Zainab: The movie Coming to America, Lauryn Hill’s song “The Ex-Factor,” and traditional American breakfast foods.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongGreg WyshynskiZainab JohnsonWith guest experts:John Landis, writer, producer and director of several films including Coming to America.Alton Brown, Best-selling author and Peabody-winning host of several shows on “The Food Network”Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

** Come see us record LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 6! **Avengers, Assemble – at the Center for Inquiry for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Rob Corddry is perhaps best known for “Childrens Hospital,” the comedy show that he created and starred in. It was so well-received, it earned him four Emmy awards. But his first Emmy award actually came years earlier as part of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”... sort of. He’ll tell us about that and explain the skills he’s gathered as an Eagle Scout. Mimi Pond learned to love drawing early on from her dad and from some of her favorite comics. That led to her creating the graphic memoirs Over Easy and The Customer is Always Wrong. She’ll tell us about why she doesn’t have much patience for stick figures, and discuss the magic of Oakland, California. Our guests will compete to answer trivia about comic book characters on the page and small screen. What’s the Difference: Hall of JusticeWhat’s the difference between a hallway and a corridor?What’s the difference between “illegal” and “unlawful”?Areas of Expertise:Rob: The TV show “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” the movie The Abyss, and CIA tradecraftMimi: Mad Magazine, Patty Hearst and shopping at Costco.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongRob CorddryMimi PondWith guest experts:Mark Evanier, blogger, comic book writer, and author of the book Mad Art : A Visual Celebration of the Art of Mad Magazine and the Idiots Who Create It Paperback.&Sergio Aragones, illustrator best known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and creating Groo The Wanderer.Jed Whedon & Jeffrey Bell, two of the showrunners for “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Pour yourself a cup of ambition – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Clinton Kelly is best known as one of the hosts of the TLC show “What Not to Wear.” For years he critiqued the outfits of others and helped them make better fashion choices. And even though he’s proud of the advice he’s given others, he says his attitude towards clothes has softened these days: If it feels good, wear it! He’ll also tell us about the process of writing his first novel. Jackie Fabulous is a comedian who got her big break on “America’s Got Talent.” Her performance was so impressive that it earned her a standing ovation and special show of affection from judge Simon Cowell. But she’ll tell us about how she still hasn’t earned praise from her entire family yet. Jackie is the host of the podcast “Relatable with Jackie Fabulous” and her stand-up special “Menoplause” is streaming now.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about music, movies, and musicians-turned-movie stars.What’s the Difference: Grateful DeadWhat’s the difference between “thankful” and “grateful”?What’s the difference between a corpse and a cadaver?Areas of Expertise:Jackie: Jennifer Lopez, early hip hop music, and immigration law.Clinton: The movie 9 to 5, dinner etiquette, and 1980s parody pornographyAppearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongClinton KellyJackie FabulousWith guest experts:Patricia Resnick, Tony and BAFTA award nominated writer, whose credits include writing the original screenplay for 9 to 5.Corey Rooney, Grammy-winning songwriter and music producer, whose work includes multiple hit records with Jennifer Lopez.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!