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Ep. 110: Alex Goldman & Liz Miele
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08/19/22 • 73 min
**Come see us LIVE in Las Vegas on August 21! Go to gofactyourpod.com/vegas for tickets!**
Prepare to run from the undead on this episode of Go Fact Yourself!
Alex Goldman just wrapped up eight years of hosting the podcast “Reply All.” Even though he’s naturally curious as a storyteller, he says he’s happy to finally have a break from the grind of his old show. Alex also has a lot of thoughts about how the culture of the internet has changed in the near-decade that he’s been podcasting and what his next project might be.
Liz Miele has been a comedian since she was 16. She says that the secret to going for the job at such an early age is not having friends. But she still had to deal with performing in a lot of venues that she wasn’t legally allowed to spend too much time in, like bars and strip clubs. Liz’s new special “The Ghost of Academic Future” will be available on September 6th, and her book Why Cats are A**holes is available now.
Our guests will compete to answer trivia about medicine, marathons and monsters.
What’s the Difference: Doctor Doctor!
What’s the difference between a doctor and a physician?
What’s the difference between a PhD student and PhD candidate?
Areas of Expertise:
Alex: The Evil Dead movie franchise, 90s indie rock in Southeastern Michigan, and early hip-hop.
Liz: Rom-coms with Meg Ryan, marathon running and training, and taking care of curly hair.
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Des Linden, two-time US Olympian, world-record holder in the 50k, and winner of the Boston Marathon.
Bruce Campbell, prolific actor, author and producer who played Ash in the Evil Dead franchise.
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.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Ep. 115: Rob Corddry & Mimi Pond
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11/04/22 • 72 min
** 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 Justice
What’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 tradecraft
Mimi: Mad Magazine, Patty Hearst and shopping at Costco.
Appearing in this episode:
With 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.
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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!
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Ep. 96: Kevin Allison & Parker Molloy
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01/07/22 • 74 min
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Kevin Allison is best known as creator and host of the podcast “RISK!” The show is all about encouraging people to tell stories that they never thought they’d share in public. He’ll tell us why people want to share some of their biggest secrets – and how more than one person’s secret involves cannibalism.
Parker Molloy is a writer, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast and more. But she’s also been described as “Everyone’s first Twitter follow.” She’ll tell us where that moniker came from and explain why she has so much love for her life in Chicago.
Our guests will answer questions about princes, new girls and boxers.
What’s the Difference: All Wet
What’s the difference between a liquid and a fluid?
What’s the difference between a submarine and a submersible?
Areas of Expertise:
Kevin: The Tao Te Ching, ADHD, and Prince’s House Party Playlist.
Parker: Musicians on the Saddle Creek Records label, Chicago Cubs baseball from 1991-2021, and U.S. Senate 2000-2021.
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Dave Finkel, executive producer and show-runner of the TV show “New Girl.”
Steve Welch, editor of the Prince episode of “New Girl.”
Senator Barbara Boxer, representing California in the United States Senate from 1993 to 2017.
Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun.
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
Vaccine-getting by YOU.
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Ep. 107: Richard Kind & Julia Longoria
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07/01/22 • 67 min
It’s OCD vs. DVD on a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
Richard Kind is an award-winning actor who’s appeared in movies, television and even on Broadway – but for a long time, he thought acting would be his extracurricular activity. He decided to try his hand at becoming a lawyer before a family friend finally convinced him to dip his toe into show business. That’s led to an extensive and memorable career – including an appearance on “Celebrity Jeopardy” that he’s still not over.
Julia Longoria is a reporter and an expert on audio storytelling. As host of the podcasts “The Experiment” and “More Perfect,” she’s produced tons of stories about the culture and politics of the United States. That includes what she considers one of the most significant parts of the country’s backstory: Spam. The next season of “More Perfect” will launch in 2023.
What’s the Difference: Friendship
What’s the difference between “amicable” and “amiable”?
What’s the difference between “aboard” and “onboard”?
Areas of Expertise:
Richard: “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Michael Connelly books, and the Second City comedy theater.
Julia: The TV show “Monk,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal life, and outside missteps in Miami.
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Jason Gray-Stanford, actor and podcaster who appeared in all eight seasons of “Monk.”
Larry Mathews, actor whose decades-long career includes playing Richard Petrie on “The Dick Van Dyke Show”
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.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
Continuing to be vigilant about COVID by YOU!
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Ep. 113: Amy Schneider & Brandon Blackwell
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10/07/22 • 73 min
What happens in Vegas will be recorded for a podcast – again! Once more, live from the Game Show Boot Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
Amy Schneider has a 40 game win streak on “Jeopardy!” It’s the second-longest streak in the history of the show; and yet, she and her classmates in 8th grade predicted she would go on to appear on the show. Amy will tell us everything that went into her time as a trivia champion, including perfecting her buzzer technique.
Brandon Blackwell is also a “Jeopardy!” winner. In fact, he’s competed in trivia all around the world. What’s the difference between winning a competition in the U.S. vs. winning one in the U.K.? It all comes down to the bottom line. Brandon will also tell us why understanding his physical limitations as a child led to his career in trivia.
Our guests will compete to answer trivia about graduate-level science and high school-era TV shows.
What’s the Difference: Betting the Farm
What’s the difference between betting and gambling?
What’s the difference between a farm and a ranch?
Areas of Expertise:
Amy: The book Moby Dick, the Dutch war for independence, and theTV show “Daria”
Brandon: The Periodic Table, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, and things Paulie Walnuts has said on the TV show “The Sopranos.”
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Dr. Eric Scerri, UCLA professor and author of the book The Periodic Table: Its Story and its Significance.
Susie Lewis, Co-creator of the MTV series “Daria”
Tracy Grandstaff, voice of Daria
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!
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Ep. 114: Clinton Kelly & Jackie Fabulous
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10/21/22 • 71 min
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 Dead
What’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 pornography
Appearing in this episode:
With 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!
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Ep. 111: Drew Carey & Yesika Salgado
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09/02/22 • 71 min
It’s time to have the time of your life on a brand new live-audience episode of Go Fact Yourself!
Drew Carey is no stranger to the world of game shows. In 2007 he became Bob Barkers’ successor as host of “The Price is Right.” He’ll tell us the special advice Bob gave him when he took over, and explain why he doesn’t expect to match the 50-year tenure of his predecessor. You can also hear Drew’s “Friday Night Freakout” weekly on Stevie Van Zandt’s Sirius XM channel “Little Steven’s Underground Garage.”
Yesika Salgado is a poet and activist, whose work has been featured in many publications. She also has a strong presence on social media. She’ll explain why she refers to her fans as “mangos” instead of “followers.” Plus, she’ll tell us about the secret science (and lack thereof) behind slam poetry.
This episode was produced in conjunction with KPCC and recorded live at the Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena.
Our guests will compete to answer trivia about dirty dancing to garage rock.
What’s the Difference: Home plate
What’s the difference between ceramic plates and porcelain plates?
What’s the difference between a “plate appearance” and an “at-bat” in baseball?
Areas of Expertise:
Drew: The movie The Producers, garage band rock, and Cleveland.
Yesika: The movie Dirty Dancing, the show “Sex in the City,” and Catholocism.
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Miranda Garrison, starred as Mrs. Pressman and worked as an assistant choreographer on Dirty Dancing.
Don Caverhill, rock musician, composer and producer – and original member of The Kingsmen.
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.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
Seeing our upcoming live show in LA by YOU!
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Ep. 149: Adam Felber & Jiaoying Summers
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05/03/24 • 75 min
It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episode...
Guests:
Adam Felber is a writer, co-host of the “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone” podcast, and frequent panelist on the NPR quiz show “Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” In contrast with other people who appear on that program, he actually doesn’t care that much about winning. He’ll explain. Plus, Adam tells us why he often has to explain to people that his weight loss journey was absolutely intentional.
Jiaoying Summers is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast “Tiger MILF,” which she uses to showcase the multifaceted personalities of Asian women. Jiaoying will explain why she was forced to join us remotely from Hawaii, and why it’s important to embrace sucking at comedy.
Areas of Expertise:
Jiaoying: The music of Janis Joplin, daily make-up in less than 10 minutes, and dealing with an Asian mom.
Adam: The book Infinite Jest, The Prince album Sign o’ the Times and the movie Groundhog Day.
What’s the difference: Student Counsel
What’s the difference between a pupil and a student?
What’s the difference between counseling and therapy?
Experts:
Dave Getz: Artist and drummer for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company
Michael &Laura Joplin: The siblings of Janis Joplin, and contributors to the book Janis Joplin: Days & Summers.
Stephen Tobolowsky: Actor, writer, and storyteller, whose numerous roles include playing Ned in Groundhog Day.
Hosts:
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!
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Ep. 112: James Holzhauer & Victoria Groce
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09/16/22 • 66 min
Viva Las Vegas! Live from the Game Show Boot Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
James Holzhauer is one of the all-time great “Jeopardy!” champions, racking up a 32-game win streak. It helped that he approached the game with his skills as a professional gambler. He’ll explain more about that and tell us about how he’s now banned from most casinos on the Las Vegas strip. You’ll also hear more about James’ charity work with Project 150 to help unhoused students in Las Vegas.
Victoria Groce is also a “Jeopardy!” champion and one of the only people whose trivia knowledge intimidates James. She’ll tell us about how her first day on “Jeopardy!” was part of a whirlwind of life changes that could only be fueled by tea and energy drinks. Plus we finally find where the worlds of trivia and knitting overlap
Our guests will compete to answer trivia about baseball, bargaining, and boys with violins.
What’s the Difference: Dealer’s Choice
What’s the difference between haggling and bargaining?
What’s the difference between a choice and a decision?
Areas of Expertise:
James: 1990s Major League Baseball, the NES game “Tecmo Super Bowl” and “The Simpsons” seasons one through eight.
Yesika: The movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, the musician Kishi Bashi, and celiac disease.
Appearing in this episode:
With guest experts:
Kishi Bashi, musician and subject of the film Omoiyari.
Greg Maddux, Hall-of-Fame baseball player, who led the MLB in wins and Cy Young Awards in the 1990s.
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!
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Ep. 118: Rose Abdoo & Ben Gleib
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01/06/23 • 67 min
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:
With 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!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Go Fact Yourself have?
Go Fact Yourself currently has 208 episodes available.
What topics does Go Fact Yourself cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcast, Podcasts, Quiz, Trivia, Arts and Game Show.
What is the most popular episode on Go Fact Yourself?
The episode title 'Ep. 110: Alex Goldman & Liz Miele' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Go Fact Yourself?
The average episode length on Go Fact Yourself is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Go Fact Yourself released?
Episodes of Go Fact Yourself are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Go Fact Yourself?
The first episode of Go Fact Yourself was released on Dec 8, 2017.
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