Go Fact Yourself

Twivia is what bwings us togewer on a bwand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guest Co-host: Muffy Marracco is a renowned trivia expert, often seen on the Game Show Network. She also previously appeared on episode 120 of Go Fact Yourself. Guests: Buzzy Cohen is a “Jeopardy!” champion and “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions” champion. To what does he owe his success on the show? He...

It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Adam Felber is a writer, co-host of the “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone” podcast, and frequent panelist on the NPR quiz show “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” In contrast with other people who appear on that program, he actually doesn’t care that much about winning. He’ll explain. P...

You’re not hallucinating here – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Ivy Le is a comedian, actor, and the creator of the podcast FOGO- Fear of Going Outside . Ivy says she had to start from square one for the podcast: From Googling “How to find the outdoors” all the way to learning how to camp. She’ll also tell us about “Tongue In Cheek,” her queer-focused open mi...

We’re tearing the roof off a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Rose Abdoo is an actor you can see now in “Hacks” on Max! She was also on episode 118 of GFY, and tonight she returns as a guest co-host. Guests: Andy Richter is an actor and comedian. He’s most famous for being the sidekick to Conan O’Brien, a role that he learned to love when he realized that it could be anythin...

It’s a #MaxFunDrive crossover! Go Fact Yourself  host J. Keith van Straten sat down with the podcast Dead Pilots Society . He and fellow MaxFun hosts Jordan Morris and John Moe discuss unscripted pilots that went nowhere. To hear the full episode, go listen to the latest episode of Dead Pilots Society . Want to be a listener who gets to sit in – or be a guest on the show? Make sure to support us i...

Last year, we selected a few listeners to sit in on recordings of Go Fact Yourself ! They got to see just how much work goes into a recording of the podcast and learned a lot along the way (but don’t tell anyone). And they seem to have enjoyed it! Want to be a listener who gets to sit in? Make sure to support us in this year’s MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/join Appearing in this episode: Listeners:...

Just say yes to a preview of the members-exclusive BoCo from Go Fact Yourself ! In the full episode… Guests: Clint McElroy is a former radio broadcaster and the father of the McElroy podcast siblings Justin, Travis, and Griffin. Clint is one of the voices behind “ The Adventure Zone ” podcast where he plays Dungeons and Dragons along with his sons. Clint will tell us what it’s like turning podcast...

This episode is part of The #MaxFunDrive! If you love Go Fact Yourself , please go to Maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member, or to upgrade or boost your existing membership. For a monthly contribution as little as $5 a month, you have a direct hand in helping this show continue.  Plus, you have a chance to BE on the show! Happy #MaxFunDrive! We’ve got more fun and surprises for you than ev...

This episode is part of The #MaxFunDrive! If you love Go Fact Yourself, please go to Maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. For a monthly contribution as little as $5 a month, you have a direct hand in helping this show continue.  Plus, you have a chance to BE on the show! Happy #MaxFunDrive! We’ve got more fun and surprises for you than ever before. Listen to the pledge breaks for details...

This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join .  We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts. J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “ Go Fact Yourse...

In this special mini-episode, we look back on some of the first 144.74 episodes of Go Fact Yourself! As we approach the beginning of the #MaxFunDrive, listeners and GFY staff discuss some of their favorite moments through the years – everything from meeting iconic actors, to literally bowing before your heroes, to personal connections in times of trouble.  Plus, we preview some of the special trea...

Face front, true believers! It’s the Best of Comic Books special from Go Fact Yourself ! The superheroes of Marvel and DC comics are everywhere in pop culture, so it makes sense that a lot of our contestants over the years would choose them as their areas of expertise. In this omnibus collection, you’ll hear from guests like John Hodgman and Jackie Kashian discussing characters like Spider-Man and...

Remember it, write it down, take a picture: it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Krystina Arielle is a host and actor, currently fronting “Star Wars: The High Republic,” a multimedia series about stories from the franchise. She appeared on episode 105 of GFY and joins us today as guest co-host. Guests: Sarah Wayne Callies is an actor, perhaps best known for her roles in “...

Trivia and podcasting are a love story for the ages on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: David Wilcox is an award-winning singer and songwriter, who happens to be one of J. Keith’s very favorites. His lyrics showcase his passion for intense and often very personal storytelling, so personal that some people have commissioned him to write songs about their lives – wi...

Pod hearts a trivia show-la on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Billy Gardell is one of the stars of the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola.” He’s had an extensive career across film and television, but people are always surprised to learn that he’s also a comedian. He’ll explain. Plus, he’ll tell us all about his life-changing weight loss journey. Gina Yashere is a...

It’s a hair-raising brand-new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Philip Bowen is a singer and songwriter. Many discovered him on the latest season of “America’s Got Talent,” where he played a System of a Down cover on… the violin. He’ll explain why his biggest competition on the show wasn’t from other musicians… but from dogs and children. Philip’s debut album “ Old Kanawa ” is...

You can’t handle this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Ron Funches is a comedian and actor. Ron says that growing up, a lot of people used to make fun of his voice. But now that he’s voiced characters in everything from the Trolls movies to “Harley Quinn” on HBO, he’s more than vindicated. He’ll tell us about how his work focuses on positive affirmations and why he’...

These fancy things will never come in between you and this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, who made a name for himself after making Johnny Carson laugh on “The Tonight Show.” He’ll explain how he had to fight for the chance to be on the show and how he learned to make art in the face of tragedy. Salamishah Tillet is a scholar,...

You might as well jump into this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guest Co-host Niccole Thurman has appeared in shows like HBO’s “Jellystone” and “The Operation with Jordan Klepper” and has very particular criteria for her hotel rooms. Guests: Anna Camp is an actor, best known for her role in the Pitch Perfect movie series. She’ll tell us about some of her upcoming projects...

Look closely in the water and you’ll see a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Kathleen Madigan is a comedy icon. How did she get her start? By wanting to have a drink at a decent bar… that just happened to feature stand-up. She’ll tell us what it’s like to have such an extensive career and why throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs baseball game is so complicated....

As the regular version of the podcast is edited down, some moments naturally get left on the cutting room floor. The only way to hear them is to be at the live show… or to be a MaxFun member and hear some in your bonus feeds! We share a brief preview of what MaxFun members can hear right now in their Bonus Content feed! Not a member? Go to maximumfun.org/join and select “Go Fact Yourself” as a pod...

Drop back and avoid the sack, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Keegan-Michael Key is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning actor, writer, and prodcuer. Elle Key is an award winning film, television, and commercial director and producer.  The Keys are the authors of the new book The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor . Elle and...

Your trivia begins… now! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Jason Pargin is known by many for his presence on TikTok, and by many others as the author of the bestselling John Dies at the End book series. He tries to make sure that infrequent readers gain some joy through his books – whether that’s writing a funny title like Zoey Punches the Future in the D*** o...

Is you okay out there?! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself ! In this episode… Guests: Ed Begley, Jr. is a second-generation actor. Why did he decide to get into Hollywood? Because he wanted to do exactly what his dad did. Over the years he’s been nominated for an Emmy seven times, guested on game shows, and even had dinner with the Beatles. Ed’s memoir “ To The Temple of Tranquility… And...

After several “Best of” episodes focused on humans, we’re finally putting the spotlight where it belongs: on animals! This special episode is dedicated to those guests who chose cute critters as their area of expertise. That includes Monique Powell from the band Save Ferris, author Susan Orlean, comedy writer Jenny Jaffe and more! Plus, we have an ark full of experts that include scientists, veter...