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. She’ll explain. Tim Bagley is an actor, comedian, and writer, who’s earned critical praise (and Emmy buzz) for his performance in the HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere.” He’ll tell us about some of the emotional m...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 175
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 he should have won “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Kiran Deol is a comedian. In her new special, “Joysuck,” she talks about life’s difficulties and how to find joy in spite of them. And then we’ll learn more about...
Jun 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 174
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 paid for his very first film gig. Grey Delisle is a singer and voice actor whose characters can be heard in everything from “The Simpsons” to “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” She’ll give us samples of som...
Jun 06, 2025•59 min•Ep. 173
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 Chao is an actor who’s appeared in everything from “Star Trek: The Next Generation", The Joy Luck Club, and Netflix’s “The 3 Body Problem.” Before all that, she was on the most-watched episode of televisio...
May 17, 2025•58 min•Ep. 172
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 … literally. Alec Mapa is a comedian and actor, who often plays stereotypically flamboyant characters. He’ll explain why he actually doesn’t mind that, plus what it’s like being a guest judge on “Rupaul’...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 171
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 convention that he understood how dedicated the fanbase is. Plus: he’ll tell us how he explores the stars in real life! Amber Nelson is a comedian who also hosts a number of podcasts. One, “ The Brighter Side ,...
Apr 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 170
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 about “Breaking Bad” being a success. Cirroc Lofton played Jake Sisko on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” Even though he was a massive part of Star Trek, he never actually watched anything from the franchi...
Apr 11, 2025•58 min•Ep. 169
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 greatest moments from over the years that was recently part of a public radio pledge showcase. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jim Newman Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Sen...
Apr 04, 2025•35 min
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 $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little bit helps! Bruce Vilanch was a guest on episode 124 . Some guests struggle to give us three topics they love that they’re willing to be quizzed on. And...
Mar 29, 2025•35 min
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 $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little bit helps! Go Fact Yourself takes a lot of work to put together, including crafting the perfect quiz for our contestants. What would happen if we just ...
Mar 28, 2025•26 min
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 this special mini episode, J. Keith speaks with show director and Go Fact Yourself co-creator Jim Newman. Jim does a lot of work behind the scenes before the show has even started – booking guests for the s...
Mar 27, 2025•21 min
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 most popular gift of all: The Bonus Content Library. This is a bank of hundreds– maybe even thousands– of hours of bonus episodes from every show across the network. That includes Go Fact Yourself! In th...
Mar 24, 2025•35 min
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 Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Jerry O’Connell got his start as a child actor in the film Stand By Me. His acting career blossomed from there and continued for decades – but now he’s had a second...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 168
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 the MaxFun Drive, including how to get an autographed baseball card featuring the hosts! Plus, Ben Lindbergh from the " Effectively Wild " podcast joins J. Keith's search for a deep dive into very specific...
Mar 21, 2025•17 min
It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint Mc...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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! And we’ve got a couple of contestants who supported Go Fact Yourself in 2024! In this episode… Guests: Sam Gladston is a professional wrestler who performs for Superkick’d in Toronto. He’ll tell us how he got his start and how body building helped save his life. Noelle Sciar...
Mar 17, 2025•58 min
J. Keith and Helen provide some early details for the MaxFun Drive! Look forward to lots of new episodes in the podcast feed along with tons of contests and giveaways exclusively for those who support Go Fact Yourself. Starting March 17th, go to Maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member and support Go Fact Yourself.
Mar 14, 2025•1 min
We’re halfway to an EGOT on this brand new Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Phil Rosenthal is an Emmy-winning writer and producer, who went from producing and writing “Everybody Loves Raymond” to hosting “Somebody Feed Phil” – the Netflix series where he samples cuisine from around the world. He’ll tell us about some of his most memorable dishes. Sarah Jones is a Tony-winning actor and writer, whose celebrated solo shows involve playing multiple characters – some of whom show up in th...
Mar 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 167
Real celebrity trivia is CONFIRMED for Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Jennifer Tilly is an actor who’s dazzled in dozens of films, including her Oscar-nominated turn in Bullets Over Broadway. She’s also voiced characters in everything from the Chucky franchise to “Family Guy.” But the most difficult thing she’s ever done is appearing as herself on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” She’ll explain why, and tell us all about her championship poker skills. Adam Savage is best know...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 166
It’s a touchdown for trivia on Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Ryan Kalil and Yeardley Smith from episode 75 . Heidi Gardner from episode 80 . Meg Rowley and Moujan Zolfaghari from episode 99 . Keegan-Michael Key from episode 136 . Billy Gardell and Gina Yashere from episode 142 . Bobby Massie from episode 151 . Ann-Margret from episode 164 . With Guest Experts: Glover Quin : Former Pro-Bowl defensive back for the Detroit Lions. James Farrior : All-Pro linebacker, two-time Super Bowl...
Feb 07, 2025•52 min
It’s an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! **Come see us in SF Sketchfest in San Francisco! Sunday 1/19 at 4pm! Tickets at bit.ly/GFYSketchfest In this episode… Guests: Paula Poundstone is a comedian who’s the creative voice behind the podcast “ Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone .” You can also find her on tour throughout the next few months. How does she have time to do so much? It turns out she has a lot of time on her hands thanks to some advice from a plumber. Open Mike E...
Jan 17, 2025•58 min•Ep. 165
We’ve cooked up some great trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! *Listen to Bonus Content from this episode* We make a monthly GFY Extras episode with BoCo from all of our episodes – just for Maximum Fun members! Info at: maximumfun.org/howtoboco You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself In this episode… Guests: Ann-Margret is a Hollywood legend. She’s appeared in everything from Bye Bye Birdie to V...
Jan 03, 2025•59 min•Ep. 164
***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- Trivia is the “T” Word on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Cameron Esposito is a comedian who had a major revelation during the pand...
Dec 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 163
***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- We’re firing up some star-studded trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Marc Summers is the original host of Nickelodeon’s hit ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 162
***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- Let's nosh on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Barry Sonnenfeld is a legendary filmmaker, responsible for directing films like the Men ...
Nov 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 161
***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- Walk off with a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Josh McDermitt is an actor best known for his time playing Eugene on “The Walking Dead.”...
Nov 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 160
***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- Trivia is the sweetest thing on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Sherry Cola has appeared in shows like “Good Trouble” on Netflix and fi...
Oct 18, 2024•59 min•Ep. 159
At long last, the radio debut of Go Fact Yourself is upon us! On Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. Pacific, you can tune in to LAist 89.3 FM if you’re in the Los Angeles area; and if you’re anywhere else in the world, just go to LAist.com and click on the button at the top that says “Listen.” And while you’re listening, go to GoFactYourPod.com to chat along J. Keith, Helen, and other listeners to celebrate the big day. The episode will re-air Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific and Sunday at 8 p.m. Pacif...
Oct 11, 2024•6 min
Welcome, foolish mortals, to a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Aida Rodriguez is a comedian who’s known that she wanted to perform ever since she was doing Richard Pryor impressions as a child. You can stream her comedy special “ Fighting Words ” on Max, which features not just her jokes, but also an intimate look at her family. You can also find Aida on tour. Cory Doctorow is an author who was extremely busy during the height of the pandemic – he wrote a total o...
Oct 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 158
It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself that’s totally bossa nova! In this episode… Guests: Taran Killam was a six-year cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and has performed in more dramatic material like the film 12 Years a Slave . He also sang on Broadway as King George in Hamilton and won big as a contestant on “The Price is Right!” Jen Kober is a comedian and actor who’s been expanding into some really colorful fields: She appears on the “The Mandalorian,” and now performs as part of “...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 157
