Podcasts by Go Fact Yourself
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
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Ep. 70: Rachel Dratch & David Lindsay-Abaire from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.969241
Here’s the story… of a lovely podcast! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire takes on “Saturday Night Live” legend Rachel Dratch to discuss ...
ListenEp. 74: Cady Huffman & Jonah Ray from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.965866
Check in with your doctor and take a seat in the makeup chair, it’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Tony-winning Broadway star Cady Huffman faces off against comedian Jonah Ray to answer questio...
ListenEp. 76: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.964351
Sing a song, watch a movie and let it go on this brand new Go Fact Yourself! EGOT-winning songwriting pair Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez have a couples contest for questions on commercial...
ListenEp. 78: Heidi Gardner & Orlando Leyba from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.962559
Grab a roundtrip ticket and go for the gold, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! "Saturday Night Live's" Heidi Gardner and comedian Orlando Leyba answer trivia questions about ice skating...
ListenEp. 80: Dave Shumka & Laura House from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.961027
Whether you want to sing about Summer lovin’ or the Big Bang, we’ve got you covered on Go Fact Yourself! Dave Shumka from “Stop Podcasting Yourself” and Laura House from “Tiny Victories” compete on...
ListenEp. 82: Colt Cabana & Sukanya Krishnan from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.950794
Off the top rope for the three count fall, it’s the reigning defending champion of trivia: Go Fact Yourself! Professional wrestler Colt Cabana and TV host Sukanya Krishnan answer trivia about ‘80s ...
ListenEp. 84: Hari Sreenivasan & Jessica Yellin from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.949039
In space, no one can hear you trivia! This brand new Go Fact Yourself was recorded as part of Politifact’s “United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking.” News anchor Hari Sreenivasan faces...
ListenEp. 86: Trace Beaulieu & Jonatha Brooke from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.947436
Break out the hotdish -- it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this Minnesota edition of the show, residents Jonatha Brooke and Trace Beaulieu answer trivia about royalty, hot dogs and c...
ListenEp. 88: John Fugelsang & Thao Nguyen from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.945534
We’re getting the band back together and playing the hits on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Radio host John Fugelsang and musician Thao Nguyen join guest co-host Kitty Felde to talk about...
ListenEp. 90: Bridger Winegar & Ginny Hogan from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.943949
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here -- It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Writer-podcaster Bridger Winegar and writer-comedian Ginny Hogan answer trivia questions about great mu...
ListenEp. 92: Saladin Ahmed & Talia Lavin from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.941239
Practice that evil laugh -- it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Eisner award-winning comic book writer Saladin Ahmed and author Talia Lavin face off in a trivia battle about timeless nerd...
ListenEp. 94: Jaret Reddick & Molly Ball from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.939651
A 14-letter phrase for a trivia podcast: It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Musician Jaret Reddick and journalist Molly Ball answer trivia about comedy, crosswords, scents and censorship!
ListenEp. 96: Kevin Allison & Parker Molloy from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.937709
Vote YES for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Podcaster Kevin Allison and writer Parker Molloy answer trivia about princes, new girls and boxers.
ListenEp. 98: Simon Adler & Sophie Saint Thomas from 2022-02-22T08:16:54.935580
Hey! What a wonderful kind of day! To get along with a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Writer Sophie Saint Thomas and Radiolab’s Simon Adler answer questions about adult relationships and children...
ListenEp. 99: Meg Rowley & Wajahat Ali from 2022-02-18T19:30
It’s third down and goal to go for a trivia touchdown on Go Fact Yourself! Sports podcaster Meg Rowley joins author Wajahat Ali to talk about ball games both on the field and on the diamond.
ListenEp. 72: Rachel Dratch & David Lindsay-Abaire from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.589623
Here’s the story… of a lovely podcast! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire takes on “Saturday Night Live” legend Rachel Dratch to discuss ...
ListenEp. 76: Cady Huffman & Jonah Ray from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.585
Check in with your doctor and take a seat in the makeup chair, it’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Tony-winning Broadway star Cady Huffman faces off against comedian Jonah Ray to answer questio...
ListenEp. 78: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.582967
Sing a song, watch a movie and let it go on this brand new Go Fact Yourself! EGOT-winning songwriting pair Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez have a couples contest for questions on commercial...
ListenEp. 80: Heidi Gardner & Orlando Leyba from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.577555
Grab a roundtrip ticket and go for the gold, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! "Saturday Night Live's" Heidi Gardner and comedian Orlando Leyba answer trivia questions about ice skating...
ListenEp. 82: Dave Shumka & Laura House from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.573850
Whether you want to sing about Summer lovin’ or the Big Bang, we’ve got you covered on Go Fact Yourself! Dave Shumka from “Stop Podcasting Yourself” and Laura House from “Tiny Victories” compete on...
ListenEp. 85: Colt Cabana & Sukanya Krishnan from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.570222
Off the top rope for the three count fall, it’s the reigning defending champion of trivia: Go Fact Yourself! Professional wrestler Colt Cabana and TV host Sukanya Krishnan answer trivia about ‘80s ...
ListenEp. 87: Hari Sreenivasan & Jessica Yellin from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.568536
In space, no one can hear you trivia! This brand new Go Fact Yourself was recorded as part of Politifact’s “United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking.” News anchor Hari Sreenivasan faces...
ListenEp. 89: Trace Beaulieu & Jonatha Brooke from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.561316
Break out the hotdish -- it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this Minnesota edition of the show, residents Jonatha Brooke and Trace Beaulieu answer trivia about royalty, hot dogs and c...
ListenEp. 91: John Fugelsang & Thao Nguyen from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.558540
We’re getting the band back together and playing the hits on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Radio host John Fugelsang and musician Thao Nguyen join guest co-host Kitty Felde to talk about...
ListenEp. 93: Bridger Winegar & Ginny Hogan from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.554383
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here -- It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Writer-podcaster Bridger Winegar and writer-comedian Ginny Hogan answer trivia questions about great mu...
ListenEp. 95: Saladin Ahmed & Talia Lavin from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.552070
Practice that evil laugh -- it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Eisner award-winning comic book writer Saladin Ahmed and author Talia Lavin face off in a trivia battle about timeless nerd...
ListenEp. 97: Jaret Reddick & Molly Ball from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.546897
A 14-letter phrase for a trivia podcast: It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Musician Jaret Reddick and journalist Molly Ball answer trivia about comedy, crosswords, scents and censorship!
ListenEp. 99: Kevin Allison & Parker Molloy from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.497712
Vote YES for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Podcaster Kevin Allison and writer Parker Molloy answer trivia about princes, new girls and boxers.
ListenEp. 101: Simon Adler & Sophie Saint Thomas from 2022-02-16T23:47:52.489787
Hey! What a wonderful kind of day! To get along with a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Writer Sophie Saint Thomas and Radiolab’s Simon Adler answer questions about adult relationships and children...
ListenEp. 97: Hari Kondabolu & Sofie Hagen from 2022-01-21T20:30
It’s time to celebrate love, both true and tragic, on a brand new Go Fact Yourself! Comedians Hari Kondabolu and Sofie Hagen answer trivia about foreign languages, foreign audiences and inaccurate ...
ListenEp. 100: Hari Kondabolu & Sofie Hagen from 2022-01-21T20:30
It’s time to celebrate love, both true and tragic, on a brand new Go Fact Yourself! Comedians Hari Kondabolu and Sofie Hagen answer trivia about foreign languages, foreign audiences and inaccurate ...
ListenEp. 95: Adam Ferrara & Alicia Coppola from 2021-12-17T18:00
Stand en pointe and tune up that guitar – it’s a high-art filled episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Alicia Coppola and comedian Adam Ferrara compete for questions about classic dance, classic rock,...
ListenEp. 98: Adam Ferrara & Alicia Coppola from 2021-12-17T18:00
Stand en pointe and tune up that guitar – it’s a high-art filled episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Alicia Coppola and comedian Adam Ferrara compete for questions about classic dance, classic rock,...
ListenEp. 93: Jackson Galaxy & Shalewa Sharpe from 2021-11-19T20:08:41
We’re on our way to where the air is sweet -- a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! TV host and
“Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy takes on comedian Shalewa Sharpe to answer trivia about big cats, big bo...
Ep. 96: Jackson Galaxy & Shalewa Sharpe from 2021-11-19T20:08:41
We’re on our way to where the air is sweet -- a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! TV host and
“Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy takes on comedian Shalewa Sharpe to answer trivia about big cats, big bo...
Meet the Neighbors: Go Fact Yourself x Depresh Mode with John Moe from 2021-10-19T07:05
Go Fact Yourself and Depresh Mode got together to celebrate MaxFun Block Party! If you enjoyed this conversation we had with host John Moe, be sure to subscribe to Depresh Mode on maximumfun.org.
ListenEp. 91: Roxane Gay & Ricky Duran from 2021-10-15T07:00
Listener beware, you’re in for a scare -- It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Author and culture critic Roxane Gay and singer/songwriter Ricky Duran answer questions about childhood movie...
ListenEp. 94: Roxane Gay & Ricky Duran from 2021-10-15T07:00
Listener beware, you’re in for a scare -- It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Author and culture critic Roxane Gay and singer/songwriter Ricky Duran answer questions about childhood movie...
ListenEp. 89: Nina West & Brandon Collins from 2021-09-17T19:28:25
Grab your Batmobiles and thingamabobs, it’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Singer and drag performer Nina West takes on film critic Brandon Collins to answer questions about heroes from Disney,...
ListenEp. 92: Nina West & Brandon Collins from 2021-09-17T19:28:25
Grab your Batmobiles and thingamabobs, it’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Singer and drag performer Nina West takes on film critic Brandon Collins to answer questions about heroes from Disney,...
ListenEp. 87: Alison Leiby & Seán Devlin from 2021-08-20T17:30
Drop a dope beat and lock it in your pocket, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedians Alison Leiby and Seán Devlin answer trivia questions about freshwater mammals, fresh beats and a...
ListenEp. 90: Alison Leiby & Seán Devlin from 2021-08-20T17:30
Drop a dope beat and lock it in your pocket, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedians Alison Leiby and Seán Devlin answer trivia questions about freshwater mammals, fresh beats and a...
ListenEp. 85: David Pogue & Nancy Giles from 2021-07-16T20:30:41
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! “CBS Sunday Morning” regulars David Pogue and Nancy Giles go head to head and answer questions about their books, the magic...
ListenEp. 88: David Pogue & Nancy Giles from 2021-07-16T20:30:41
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! “CBS Sunday Morning” regulars David Pogue and Nancy Giles go head to head and answer questions about their books, the magic...
ListenEp. 83: Kate Mulvany & Josh Szeps from 2021-06-18T19:53:50
G’day all! It’s a brand new Australia edition of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Kate Mulvany and broadcaster Josh Szeps answer questions about childhood fandom turning into lifelong passion.
ListenEp. 86: Kate Mulvany & Josh Szeps from 2021-06-18T19:53:50
G’day all! It’s a brand new Australia edition of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Kate Mulvany and broadcaster Josh Szeps answer questions about childhood fandom turning into lifelong passion.
ListenEp. 84: Best of TV from 2021-05-21T19:40
Get settled on the couch and grab some snacks: it’s another “Best Of” edition of Go Fact Yourself! Guests Cristela Alonzo, Pete Holmes and more share their expertise about their favorite TV shows -...
ListenEp. 81.5: Best of TV from 2021-05-21T19:40
Get settled on the couch and grab some snacks: it’s another “Best Of” edition of Go Fact Yourself! Guests Cristela Alonzo, Pete Holmes and more share their expertise about their favorite TV shows -...
ListenEp. 83: Justin McElroy & Dr. Sydnee McElroy from 2021-05-14T20:30
It’s all about that classic trio of music, movies and medicine this week on Go Fact Yourself! Married podcasting couple Justin McElroy and Dr. Sydnee McElroy compete in our second Max Fun Drive edi...
ListenEp. 81: Justin McElroy & Dr. Sydnee McElroy from 2021-05-14T20:30
It’s all about that classic trio of music, movies and medicine this week on Go Fact Yourself! Married podcasting couple Justin McElroy and Dr. Sydnee McElroy compete in our second Max Fun Drive edi...
ListenEp. 79: Lewis Black & Helen Zaltzman from 2021-04-16T18:00
Sing a Broadway hit from your favorite local landmark and get ready for the newest episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedy legend Lewis Black is joined by podcaster Helen Zaltzman to talk about big win...
ListenEp. 81: Lewis Black & Helen Zaltzman from 2021-04-16T18:00
Sing a Broadway hit from your favorite local landmark and get ready for the newest episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedy legend Lewis Black is joined by podcaster Helen Zaltzman to talk about big win...
ListenEp. 77: Jason Benetti & Liz Feldman from 2021-03-19T21:39:35
You’ve been served some out-of-the park trivia on the newest episode of Go Fact Yourself! Sportscaster Jason Benetti takes on Emmy-award winning writer Liz Feldman to answer questions about restaur...
ListenEp. 79: Jason Benetti & Liz Feldman from 2021-03-19T21:39:35
You’ve been served some out-of-the park trivia on the newest episode of Go Fact Yourself! Sportscaster Jason Benetti takes on Emmy-award winning writer Liz Feldman to answer questions about restaur...
ListenEp. 75: Yeardley Smith & Ryan Kalil from 2021-02-19T19:45
Head to Tosche station and make a stop at the royal palace, it's a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! “Simpsons” actor Yeardley Smith and retired pro football player Ryan Kalil answer trivia about th...
ListenEp. 75: Alice Ripley & Lee Wilkof from 2021-01-15T16:00
Set the kettle to a full boil and put on a quality flick! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Broadway veterans Alice Ripley and Lee Wilkof answer questions about high-quality tea, high-quality...
ListenEp. 73: Alice Ripley & Lee Wilkof from 2021-01-15T16:00
Set the kettle to a full boil and put on a quality flick! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Broadway veterans Alice Ripley and Lee Wilkof answer questions about high-quality tea, high-quality...
ListenEp. 74: Freddie Wong & Erin Foley from 2020-12-25T15:00
We’re down 40-Love, but we’re gonna turn this prison escape around! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Guest co-host Allie Goertz joins contestants Freddie Wong and Erin Foley in a show that w...
ListenEp. 72: Freddie Wong & Erin Foley from 2020-12-25T15:00
We’re down 40-Love, but we’re gonna turn this prison escape around! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Guest co-host Allie Goertz joins contestants Freddie Wong and Erin Foley in a show that w...
ListenEp. 73: Ben Feldman & Lauren Ash from 2020-12-18T17:00
Can we get a price check on podcasts? It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself -- featuring stars from the hit NBC sitcom “Superstore”! Actors Ben Feldman and Lauren Ash join us to talk about the joy...
ListenEp. 71: Ben Feldman & Lauren Ash from 2020-12-18T17:00
Can we get a price check on podcasts? It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself -- featuring stars from the hit NBC sitcom “Superstore”! Actors Ben Feldman and Lauren Ash join us to talk about the joy...
ListenEp. 69: Jim O’Heir&Dulcé Sloan from 2020-11-20T18:00
Do you hear the people sing? It’s another edition of Go Fact Yourself!
Jim O’Heir is best known for his role as Jerry/Larry/Terry/...
ListenEp. 71: Jim O’Heir & Dulcé Sloan from 2020-11-20T18:00
Do you hear the people sing? It’s another edition of Go Fact Yourself! Jim O’Heir of “Parks and Recreation” fame takes on Dulcé Sloan from “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” to answer questions abou...
ListenEp. 69: Jim O’Heir & Dulcé Sloan from 2020-11-20T18:00
Do you hear the people sing? It’s another edition of Go Fact Yourself! Jim O’Heir of “Parks and Recreation” fame takes on Dulcé Sloan from “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” to answer questions abou...
ListenEp. 69: Jim O’Heir&Dulcé Sloan from 2020-11-20T18:00
Do you hear the people sing? It’s another edition of Go Fact Yourself!
Jim O’Heir is best known for his role as Jerry/Larry/Terry/...
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