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Go Fact Yourself

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

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 wh... more

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 h... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Gould
Emmy-winning writer/producer and comedian; host of Hanging with Dr. Z and Dana Gould Hour
Episode: Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Roz Hernandez
Comedian, host of Roz Hernandez, The Haunted Doll, and Ghosted by Roz Hernandez
Episode: Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Lou Wagner
Actor known for Lucius in Planet of the Apes; guest expert
Episode: Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Mink Stole
Actor and a Dreamlander; appeared in many John Waters films
Episode: Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Jemele Hill
Emmy-winning journalist, host of Flagrant and Funny and Spolitics
The Atlantic (contributor)
Episode: Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
Nico Santos
Actor known for Superstore; has varied work in film/TV
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Episode: Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
Charnele Brown
Singer, actress known for A Different World
Self
Episode: Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
Shuki Levy
Composer and producer of many theme songs
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Episode: Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
Trevor Cahill
All-star pitcher and World Series champion with the 2016 Chicago Cubs
Baseball, MLB
Episode: Ep. 198: Jay Chandrasekhar & Kira Kosarin

Hosts

J. Keith van Straaten
Host of Go Fact Yourself; engages in playful banter, steers game rounds and prompts expert discussions.
Helen Hong
Co-host and moderator; guides rounds, introduces experts, and adds witty commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Congratulations on 200 episodes!

    I have listened all 200 episodes of go fact yourself.

    I have been impressed since the very first episode and I continue to be impressed every episode!

    400 guests, 400 amazing experts.

    I’ve learned something in every episode.

    I’ve discovered things that I love now, that I never knew existed because of go fact yourself.

    My life is enriched for listening to the go fact yourself podcast!

    I highly recommend it to everybody.

    It’s such a fun podcast, their experts have come back to be guests on the sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob E Lee II
    United States14 days ago
  • Great show! Wonderful hosts and guests. It's always amazing to hear what the guest experts have to say and love how shocking the reveals always are.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Miker Frantes
    15 days ago
  • Fun and informative. And occasionally cutthroat!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DeeCarr
    16 days ago
  • Poor audio quality.

    The show seems fun. The audio is really bad. The host doesn’t know how to hold a mic near the speaker. It sounds like he is moving the mic away just as the guests begin speaking.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Duchessofawesome
    United States17 days ago
  • Wonderful Format

    I love this show. I’m ultra competitive and while I generally love quiz shows, I tend to not pay attention to the people and performances because I’m trying to get the answers right. For most of this show, it’s impossible for me to even guess at the answers, so I can sit back and enjoy the podcast for the people. And what lovely people they are. Being able to talk about things you enjoy brings out the best in so many. I also can’t forget to say that J.Keith and Helen are wonderful hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rae Harada
    Japan19 days ago

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

Some reviews note audio balance issues but still enjoy the content and guests.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and energy, and the guests' insights.
The show is described as fun, informative, and consistently entertaining with strong expert moments.
Several listeners wish for more frequent releases, showing strong audience engagement and devotion.
Fans appreciate the variety of topics and the live-audience feel that adds buzz to episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Q: The line I hate every ape I see from Chimpan A to Chimpan Z is from a Planet of the Apes musical in what animated TV series?
The Simpsons
Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Q: What nickname is used for the baseball-style positions of Hank Aaron and his brother?
Porkchops and T-Bone.
Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Q: What is the name of the podcast duo from Reality Gays that discussed love and/or a green card show focus?
Reality Gays focuses on 90-Day Fiancé and related shows.
Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Q: Which Dateline reporters were mentioned as on-air guests for the anniversary episode?
Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison.
Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Q: Which national park names does not appear in a National Park After Dark episode title?
Arches is the park that does not appear in an episode title according to the audience-posed multiple choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Go Fact Yourself

What is Go Fact Yourself about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Go Fact Yourself blends celebrity passion with trivia, pairing host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong as they explore what guests love—from sports, film, and music to niche hobbies—via a game-show format that balances personal storytelling with expert deep-dives. Across live-recorded episodes, listeners get rapid-fire rounds, themed expert clusters, and behind-the-scenes insights that reveal how talents from acting, writing, music, and sports think about their interests. The show's strength lies in its chemistry, the diverse roster of guests, and the way knowledgeable guests and on-stage experts illuminate topics with both humor and real facts, often creating memorable moments that feel accessible to a broad audience. Noteworthy ... more

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1. Dana Gould
2. Roz Hernandez
3. Lou Wagner
4. Mink Stole
5. Jemele Hill
6. Nico Santos
7. Charnele Brown
8. Shuki Levy

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