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Go Fact Yourself

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Go Fact Yourself
Maximum Fun
Max Fun Drive
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Comedy
Star Trek
Marvel Comics
Olympics
DC Comics
Trivia
90s Hip-Hop
Groundhog Day
Folk Music
Baseball
Real Housewives Of New York City
Spider-Man
Music Therapy
1990s Hip Hop
Los Angeles
Breaking Bad

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 ... more

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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;... more

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!

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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 o... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Carlos
Comedian, actor, writer; author of Choreplay
Choreplay / various TV credits
Episode: Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Erinn Hayes
Actress; known for Children's Hospital and It's Not Like That
Television/Film
Episode: Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Kathleen Turner
Actress; star of Romancing The Stone
Romancing The Stone
Episode: Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Dr. Anne Goldgar
Chair in European History at USC; author of Tulipmania
University of Southern California
Episode: Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Paul Dooley
Co-creator and writer of The Electric Company
The Electric Company (PBS)
Episode: Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
Bill Kurtis
Public radio/television journalist, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me host
NPR/Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
Episode: Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
John Ullinskey
Navy veteran, WWII, USS Arikara
Military
Episode: Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
Eddie Robinson
Oldest living Yankee, 98 at interview
Baseball
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Walter Koenig
Actor, Star Trek veteran, writer
Actor/Writer
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Hosts

J. Keith Van Straaten
Host of Go Fact Yourself; long-standing game-show host with comedy background
Helen Hong
Co-host and panel moderator, known for sharp improv and trivia facilitation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Love it!

    I love game shows. I love trivia. I love hearing people talk about what they love. It’s a win win win! Helen and J Keith are great hosts and I look forward to listening to the episodes as soon as they drop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Science Wiz
    United States2 months ago
  • One word….

    I don’t understand why this show is still having to raise money through the Max Fun Drive! I mean, from where I sit, this show should already be on a major network and have a movie made after it with Helen and J Keith as the stars! People! Get on the stick and start listening to this show. You can say “I knew them when“❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimster61
    United States2 months ago
  • I just love the unique, sometimes seemingly useless trivia that the show brings to light. Every episode is a gem, go listen now! Love from France

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JC
    2 months ago
  • Go Fact Yourself was my very first podcast I ever listened to and I found it in a list of brand new podcasts. Boy did I get lucky! This is such a wonderful show. The contestants are always interesting people and I just love hearing about topics they are interested in and why. I'm always excited to share the "What's the difference?" round questions with my friends, but the best part of the show is the experts they bring on to judge the Clusterfact™!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Albbi
    2 months ago
  • Finding out why my favorite people love what they love is awesome

    My sister recommended this show to me a few years ago and I like it so much that I went and listened to every single show from the beginning. In a world where it seems like everyone is yucking everyone else’s yum, Go Fact Yourself celebrates people who love movies, tv shows, music, performances, art, food, and all kinds of things. The guests are so interesting and so are the experts. <singsong-voice>Thank you J Keith and Helen!</singsong-voice>

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    naa_vurayav
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate live-audience energy and the deep dives into topics they love.
Guests are consistently interesting, with a strong mix of experts and celebs.
Format is engaging and educational, with humor that lands even on obscure topics.
Hosts have great chemistry and keep conversations lively.

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Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
Q: First, we want to know what is the commonly known name of the bloodiest battle of World War II that Winston Churchill referred to.
The Battle of the Bulge.
Ep. 192: Listener Tournament Finals: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf (#MaxFunDrive!)
Q: What was the other award-winning Broadway show that David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori had written before Kimberly Akimbo?
Shrek (the musical)
Ep. 183: Christine Lakin & Jon Lovett
Q: What is Christine Lakin's experience with her role in Step By Step?
Christine shares reflections on being a crush on the show and her kids' reactions to seeing the show.
Ep. 183: Christine Lakin & Jon Lovett
Q: Is it true that Jon Lovett wrote presidential speeches by winning a contest?
Jon clarifies that it was actually a sweepstakes, not a contest.
Ep. 182: Lilan Bowden & A Martinez
Q: Do you find your experience here in public radio is helping your curiosity?
Yes, having no public radio experience made me curious about everything.

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A biweekly, live-audience game show where celebrities compete in trivia and share why they love their chosen topics, often mixing personal storytelling with expert insights. The format combines topic-based rounds, rapid-fire bets, and deep dives into guests' passions (from Tulipmania to Romancing the Stone) with occasional promotional and audience interaction moments. A standout element is pairing well-known entertainers with real-world experts to illuminate arcane subjects, creating a playful, journalistically-light yet informative experience that appeals to trivia lovers and pop-culture fans alike.

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1. Jordan Carlos
2. Erinn Hayes
3. Kathleen Turner
4. Dr. Anne Goldgar
5. Paul Dooley
6. Bill Kurtis
7. John Ullinskey
8. Eddie Robinson

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