PODCAST · comedy
Go Fact Yourself
by MaximumFun.org
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!
Episodes
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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…
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Ep. 201: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Allan Havey
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...
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Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Launch into a planet of trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Dana Gould is the creator of “Stan Against Evil,” a show known for its colorful dialogue. He’ll tell us how he pulled some of that dialogue directly from his family. Roz Hernandez is a comedian who explores allegedly-haunted locations for her...
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Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
It’s time to Go-Go Trivia with Go-Go Fact Yourself! Nico Santos is an actor who appeared in movies like Crazy Rich Asians and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. His big break was a major role as Mateo on the show “Superstore.” He’ll tell us about how his first time on set made him realize that he…
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Ep. 198: Jay Chandrasekhar & Kira Kosarin
It’s some super trivia – on Go Fact Yourself! Jay Chandrasekhar is an actor and director, known for his work in the Super Troopers movies. How does he get in character 25 years after the original film? He says it all comes down to facial hair. Super Troopers 3 is now in theaters. Kira Kosarin has...
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Ep. 197: William Stanford Davis & Laura Dave
Trivia is like sunshine on a cloudy day – on Go Fact Yourself! William Stanford Davis is an actor who plays Mr. Johnson, the enigmatic janitor on “Abbott Elementary.” He’ll tell us how the role is a culmination of a lifetime of acting and how he got the part by … dancing? Laura Dave is the author...
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Ep. 196: Hrishikesh Hirway & Meaghan Rath
The trivia is ready to explode on Go Fact Yourself! Hrishikesh Hirway is a songwriter. He’s also known for the podcast Song Exploder. He started the show as a way to explore his peers’ creative process and get over his writer’s block. He’ll tell us how years of conversations on the podcast led…
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Ep. 195: Timothy Simons & Vic Michaelis
It’s trivia with some Very Important People on Go Fact Yourself! For years Timothy Simons was known for playing the deeply unpleasant character Jonah Ryan on the HBO series “Veep.” He’ll tell us what it’s like to finally play a nice guy on the Netflix show “Nobody Wants This.” Tim can also be…
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Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Go Fact Yourself has a step-by-step plan for entertaining trivia! Stacy Keanan is best known for her work on the sitcoms “Step By Step” and “My Two Dads.” As part of her podcast, Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu, she’s watching the former show for the first time. She’ll tell us about that and…
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Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Go Fact Yourself is ready to burst with trivia! Erinn Hayes is an Emmy-nominated actor known for comedies like “Children’s Hospital” and dramas like “It’s Not Like That.” One of her favorite parts of her job is getting to work with great colleagues; and a lot of that started with performing…
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Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
It’s all about the 90s – but not the 1990s; this episode of Go Fact Yourself is all about experts over the AGE of 90! Plus, a special update from one of them about what happened as a result of appearing on our show! In this episode: Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky and Aparna Nancherla from episode…
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Ep. 192.75: Final Update on #MaxFunDrive + GFY Extras preview!
This show is powered by our beloved MaxFun Members! If you’d like to support this show – and earn great gifts in the process – go to Maximumfun.org/joingofact NOW until May 1st! You can contribute as little as $5 a month and win a chance to appear on the show! The #MaxFunDrive is entering its…
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Ep. 192.5: Update on #MaxFunDrive + BoCo preview!
This show is powered by our beloved MaxFun Members! If you’d like to support this show – and earn great gifts in the process – go to Maximumfun.org/joingofact NOW until May 1st! You can contribute as little as $5 a month and win a chance to appear on the show! The #MaxFunDrive is in full swing!…
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Ep. 192: Listener Tournament Finals: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf (#MaxFunDrive!)
This show is powered by our beloved MaxFun Members! If you’d like to support this show– and earn great gifts in the process– go to Maximumfun.org/joingofact NOW until May 1st! You can contribute as little as $5 a month and have a chance to appear on this show. Plus: Listen during this episode’s...
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Ep. 191.5: GFY’s 2026 #MaxFunDrive Perks + Casters on Casters with J. Keith and Amber Nash
Happy #MaxFunDrive! NOW is the time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to become a MaxFun Member – or to boost or upgrade your membership! We plan to make it worth your while… Our first 100 new members and first 100 boosting members get an exclusive perk – listen to find out… or just sign up now!...
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Ep. 191.25: The 2026 MaxFunDrive Preview!
We’re so incredibly close to the 2026 MaxFunDrive on Go Fact Yourself! J. Keith gives you a quick rundown of what you can expect for the next two weeks. The most important thing is that YOU get involved! Bookmark Maximumfun.org/joingofact so you’ll be ready to become a MaxFun Member on April 20th...
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Ep. 191: Eric Winter & Dree Hemingway
It’s a show worth drinking to on Go Fact Yourself! Eric Winter plays Sergeant Tim Bradford on the ABC series “The Rookie.” The show has earned a very dedicated audience, especially with kids. How does he know for sure? He’s seen them dress up as his character for Halloween. Dree Hemingway is an...
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Ep. 190: Seth Rudetsky & Julie Klausner
From New York City, it’s Go Fact Yourself! Seth Rudetsky is a musician, author, and Broadway savant who hosts afternoon radio on Sirius XM’s On Broadway channel. He’ll tell us about his Broadway cruise and why he believes in spreading “Jewish joy” through his weekly Broadway Shabbat. Julie…
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Ep. 189: Dorinda Medley & Jackie Cox
This week, a massive reality TV crossover on Go Fact Yourself! Jackie Cox turned heads as the first drag queen of Iranian descent to compete on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” She’ll tell us why the show is nothing like an actual drag pageant and why drag is always political. Plus – what it’s like to act…
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Ep. 188: Matt Walsh & Kali Reis
It’s a knockout combination of trivia and HBO actors on Go Fact Yourself! Matt Walsh is best known for his role as Mike McClintock on “Veep,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy – twice! He’ll tell us how he developed that character and give us advice on how to improve our improv skills. Kali...
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Ep. 187: Jay Mohr & Chase Masterson
Triv, triv, triv, triv…! This episode of Go Fact Yourself will be stuck in your head for days! Chase Masterson’s fans know her as Leeta from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” She’s deeply inspired by the imagined universe of the series – and the fans who embody its values. To that end, Chase works...
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Ep. 186: Al Madrigal & Mary Lynn Rajskub
** Come see us record in New York! January 24 & 26! Tell everyone you know! ** Politics, high fashion, and trivia– it must be Go Fact Yourself! Ashly Burch is a YouTuber and voice actor, who was a recent guest on episode 177 of Go Fact Yourself. She joins us as guest co-host. Al Madrigal is an...
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Ep. 185.5: GFY in New York! And a special preview of our next episode…
Go Fact Yourself is coming to New York! On January 24, we’re joined by Jackie Cox and Dorinda Medley at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia theater at Symphony Space. On January 26th we’re joined by Julie Klausner and Seth Rudetsky at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Plus, this weekend is our episode…
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Ep. 185: Paul Feig & Anjali Bhimani
Ring in the New Year with trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Paul Feig is a director of comedies like Bridesmaides and thrillers like the newly released thriller The Housemaid. He’ll tell us why he gets a similar thrill from working in both genres. And we’ll learn more about where his acute sense of...
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Ep. 184: Loni Love & Nick Cho
This episode of Go Fact Yourself is a real thriller! Loni Love is an Emmy-winning TV host, known for her over 1000 episodes of the talk show “The Real.” You can see her host The Rose Parade this New Year’s Day. She’s had an interesting career that included a poor-performing stint as an engineer....
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Ep. 183: Christine Lakin & Jon Lovett
Set sail for Trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Christine Lakin is best known for her role as Alicia “Al” Lambert on the sitcom “Step By Step.” She’ll tell us about what it was like being the childhood crush of so many men and women. Plus, what it was like to “fall into” her work as an audiobook…
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Ep. 182.1: A Quick Schedule Update from J. Keith
Surprised that there’s no new episode of Go Fact Yourself today? Worry not! We’ve got new episodes coming back to back for the next two weeks. Plus, give the gift of GFY this holiday season! Check out our merch – including a holiday ornament – at MaxFunStore.com. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten...
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Ep. 182: Lilan Bowden & A Martinez
It’s a home box office of trivia with Go Fact Yourself! Ashly Burch is a YouTuber and comedian who was a recent guest on episode 177 of Go Fact Yourself. She joins us as co-host. Lilan Bowden is an actor, perhaps best known for her role in the Netflix series “Murderville.” She’s had an extensive...
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Ep. 181.5: The Best of Politics Special
It’s time to go to the polls with Go Fact Yourself! It’s a collection of some of our favorite trivia segments that feature politicians as experts. In this episode: Peter Sagal and Rebecca Makkai from ep. 45. Helen Zaltzman and Lewis Black from ep. 79. Antonio Villaraigosa from ep. 164. Kitty…
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Ep. 181: The 2024(ish) Listener Tournament Finals: Khalil Goodman & Kristen Pilotte
After an extensive competition amongst our MaxFun Members, it all culminates in the 2024(ish) Listener Tournament Finals – a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! (Do YOU want to be a guest on the show? Make sure to support us in the 2026 MaxFunDrive and stay tuned for our next Listener Tournament!)...
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Ep. 180.5: The Best of Hip-hop Special
The beat is fresh and so is the trivia on the Best of Hip-hop special of Go Fact Yourself! It’s a boxed set of our favorite rap trivia from over the years, including Hall of Fame MCs and DJs as experts. Appearing in this episode: Gina Yashere from ep. 142 Evette Dionne from ep. 121 Seán Devlin…
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Ep. 180: Stephen Tobolowsky & Aparna Nancherla
Consider yourself at home– with trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Stephen Tobolowsky is an actor, writer, and director. He’s perhaps best known for his role as Ned Ryerson from the classic film Groundhog Day. He’ll tell us about what it’s like being part of such an iconic movie – and how its fans keep...
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Ep. 179: Cooper Barnes & Larissa FastHorse
It’s a trivia dream come true on Go Fact Yourself! Cooper Barnes is an actor, best known as the superhero Captain Man in the Nickelodeon “Danger Force” franchise. He’ll tell us what it’s like to have kids as fans, and why portraying a superhero is harder than it looks. (Hint: It rhymes with...
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Ep. 178: Mimi Rogers & Matt Rogers
It’s a bouquet of trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Mimi Rogers is an actor – best known these days for her role in the Amazon series “Bosch.” She’s acted in that family of shows for ten years, but she’ll tell us about how her part was never supposed to last that long. Plus, Mimi reveals some secrets...
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Ep. 177: Brendan Hunt & Ashly Burch
BELIEVE! In trivia! Brendan Hunt is best known as Coach Beard on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso.” He’ll tell us about how the show got started, why they decided to put out another season, and why fans always recognize him in airports. Ashly Burch is a well-known part of gaming culture. She’s…
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Ep. 176: Jodie Sweetin & Marc Evan Jackson
We ask the questions, you give the reply on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Jodie Sweetin has been in show business for most of her life. She’s famous for her role as Stephanie Tanner on "Full House." She’ll tell us what it was like being on a major TV show at such a young age and how…
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Ep. 175: Georgia Hardstark & Tim Bagley
Get lost in a world of trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Georgia Hardstark is best known for her incredibly popular podcast “My Favorite Murder.” It’s a show all about true crime, but she and her co-host still manage to find a lot of humor and heart in their subject matter.…
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Ep. 174: Steven Weber & Kiran Deol
Set a course for trivia! It’s time to boldly go… Fact Yourself! Steven Weber is an actor with a storied career that includes TV shows like “Wings” and “Chicago Med.” He’ll tell us why he actually has trouble watching some of his earlier work… mainly due to vanity. Plus, he shares about why feels…
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Ep. 173: Thomas Jane & Grey DeLisle
Kick off your shoes and play some trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Thomas Jane is an actor whose roles often required a lot of training. He’ll tell us how he got in shape for The Punisher, learned to play baseball for 61*, and more. Plus, we’ll learn about the unusual way he was...
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Ep. 172: Tom Papa & Rosalind Chao
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…
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Ep. 171: Amy Hill & Alec Mapa
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 …...
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Ep. 170: Tim Russ & Amber Nelson
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...
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Ep. 169: Betsy Brandt & Cirroc Lofton
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...
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Ep. 168.99 What is GFY? A Public Radio pledge special!
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...
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Ep. 168.90 Bruce Vilanch and #MaxFunDrive Amnesty Weekend!
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...
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Ep. 168.80 Helen & J. Keith as Guests?! Plus: Help us make our #MaxFunDrive goal!
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...
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Ep. 168.75: A #MaxFunDrive Bonus! The Making of GFY
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…
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Ep. 168.5: New #MaxFunDrive Rewards! + BoCo Preview! Brea Grant, Alison Becker, Clint McElroy and more!
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...
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Ep. 168: Jerry O’Connell & Mallory O’Meara
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…
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167.75: #MaxFunDrive update -- GFY Baseball Cards & Baseball Trivia
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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