Ep. 202: Laci Mosley & Adam Arkin

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 Con What’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 Straaten Helen Hong Credits: 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