Go Fact Yourself
MaximumFun.orgTwice 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyArts | |||
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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... more
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 ... more
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 Netfl... more
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 ... more
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This show has great energy. J Keith and Helen have such a good back and forth, and the guests are always interesting
Apple Podcasts5Admiral Potato
United Statesa month ago - AMAZING
Love love love this podcast! I have listened to it for years since the very beginning (back in the make them look dumb days)and look forward to each New show that makes my commute a whole lot more fun in Atlanta traffic! Keep up the amazing work!
Apple Podcasts5Tnev nerdUnited Statesa month ago - 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 Podcasts5Liz Science WizUnited States3 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 Podcasts5Kimster61United States3 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
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Apple Podcasts | #218 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Norway/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  Ireland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Sweden/Comedy |
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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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Go Fact Yourself launched 9 years ago and published 243 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Go Fact Yourself include:
1. Vic Michaelis
2. Timothy Simons
3. David Javerbaum
4. Sonja Sohn
5. Stacy Keanan
6. Drew Lynch
7. Dwight Freeney
8. Matt Marr
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