Afleveringen
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Youâre not hallucinating here â itâs a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
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 âHow to find the outdoorsâ all the way to learning how to camp. Sheâll also tell us about âTongue In Cheek,â her queer-focused open mic in Austin, Texas.
A.J. Jacobs is an author and puzzle podcaster. Most of his books center on his putting himself through elaborate and lengthy lifestyle experiments, like reading the entirety of the Encyclopedia Britannica or living in accordance with the bible. His latest book is entitled The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Manâs Humble Quest to Follow the Constitutionâs Original Meaning.
Areas of Expertise
Ivy: AAPI American history, ADHD, and edibles.
A.J.: Two-letter Scrabble words, the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and weird Victorian Jobs.
Whatâs the difference: Steeped in history
Whatâs the difference between steeping and brewing?
Whatâs the difference between ancient history and prehistory?
Experts:
Judge Reinhold: Actor, whose many iconic roles include playing Brad in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Amy Tan: Award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator, who wrote the novel and screenplay for The Joy Luck Club
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Weâre tearing the roof off a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Rose Abdoo is an actor you can see now in âHacksâ 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. Heâs most famous for being the sidekick to Conan OâBrien, a role that he learned to love when he realized that it could be anything that he wanted it to be. Andy can be heard on his podcast, âThe Three Questions.â
Tonya Mosley is the co-host of the legendary radio interview show âFresh Airâ along with Terry Gross. Sheâs interviewed a lot of people over the years and is happy to share a few tips (and confirm some rumors about Terry Gross). Tonya is also behind the true crime podcast âShe Has a Name,â which uses her investigative journalism skills to tell a story thatâs very personal.
Areas of Expertise
Andy: Pre-1980s soul and R&B music, professional wrestling in the 20th-century, and hot dogs.
Tonya: 1990s pop culture, the musical The Wiz, and homesteading.
Whatâs the difference: The Incredible, Edible Egg
Whatâs the difference between edible and eatable?
Whatâs the difference between an oval and an ellipse?
Experts:
AnaĂŻs and Jordanne Dervaes: co-founders Urban Homestead Institute in Pasadena.
George Clinton: Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who fronts and founded Parliament-Funkadelic.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Rose Abdoo
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Itâs 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 â or be a guest on the show? Make sure to support us in this yearâs MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/join
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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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 donât 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 yearâs MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/join
Appearing in this episode:
Listeners:
Steven Webster
Kristen Anderson
Giovanni Sanchez
Diana Hsu
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Just say yes to a preview of the members-exclusive BoCo from Go Fact Yourself!
In the full episodeâŠ
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 âThe Adventure Zoneâ podcast where he plays Dungeons and Dragons along with his sons. Clint will tell us what itâs like turning podcasting into a family business and what itâs like to turn an audio show into a graphic novel.
Ella McLeod is one of the hosts of âComfort Creatures,â an animal enthusiast podcast. But that doesnât mean that sheâs in love with every animal. For instance, sheâs not a fan of pigeons. Ella is the author of the upcoming book The Map that Led to You.
Areas of Expertise:
Clint: The musical Guys and Dolls, the TV show âStar Trek: The Animated Series,â and fantasy football.
Ella: Greek gods and goddesses, Shakespeareâs Romeo and Juliet and Taylor Swift.
Whatâs the difference: Everyday Grind
Whatâs the difference between every day and everyday?
Whatâs the difference between a cup and a mug?
Experts:
Trey Fanjoy: Award-winning director, whose work includes several music videos for Taylor Swift.
You can see a picture of Clint McElroy with Taylor Swift on our showpage at Maximumfun.org
Faith Prince: Actor, whose legendary performances include winning a Tony award for Guys and Dolls (And who loves Michael Jeterâs Tony Awards performance).
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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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! Weâve got more fun and surprises for you than ever before. Listen to the pledge breaks for details on all the exciting stuff. And thank you for your support!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Rich Permenter is a team leader at a large financial firm in Missouri. Heâll tell us how being a finalist in the Listener Tournament is the culmination of a lifelong love of trivia ⊠at least until he gets on âJeopardy!â. Rich was so dedicated to joining the podcast that he actually delayed a procedure for his son!
Ashley Pagnotta is a professor of physics and astronomy at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Her research focuses on the science behind exploding stars â which she says arenât a problem for us here on Earth. Ashley is currently on sabbatical working on a new project: Astronomer in Residence at the Grand Canyon!
Areas of Expertise
Ashley: The Killer Bâs of the 1990s Houston Astros, Formula One racing from 2018 to the present, and the movie Clueless.
Rich: The TV show âBoy Meets World,â 1980s baseball cards, and the band The Aquabats.
Whatâs the difference: A glimmer of hope
Whatâs the difference between to glimmer and to shimmer?
Whatâs the difference between a hope and an aspiration?
Experts:
Christian Jacobs: lead singer and founder of The Aquabats.
James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi: icons of auto racing and hosts of the Off Track with Hinch and Rossi podcast.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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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! Weâve got more fun and surprises for you than ever before. Listen to the pledge breaks for details on all the exciting stuff. And thank you for your support!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian, actor, and one of the hosts of Maximum Film!, which he and his co-hosts describe as âa movie podcast that isnât just a bunch of straight white dudes.â On the show, Ify prides himself on getting to express his unique taste in film, like his opinion that Pacific Rim is a perfect movie.
Laurie Kilmartin is a former writer for âConanâ and one half of the podcast The Jackie and Laurie Show. Every week they discuss the state of women in comedy with their peers. Even though the industry still has a long way to go, theyâre happy to report that things HAVE gotten better! Laurieâs new comedy special, âCis Woke Grief Slut,â is available now.
Areas of Expertise:
Ify: MTVâs âThe Challenge,â Black hockey players, and Godzilla.
Laurie: The TV show âThe Walking Dead,â Living British royals, and the Irish Republican army.
Whatâs the difference: Drilling for oil
Whatâs the difference between a drill sergeant and drill instructor?
Whatâs the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?
Experts:
Jordan Wiseley: Actor, athlete, and four-time champion of MTVâs âThe Challenge.â
Josh McDermitt: Actor, famous for portraying Eugene Porter on âThe Walking Dead.â
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If youâd like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join.
Weâre 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 âGo Fact Yourselfâ are joined by:
Danielle Radford - âTights and Fightsâ
John-Luke Roberts -âSound Heap with John-Luke Robertsâ
Brea Grant & Mallory OâMeara -âReading Glassesâ
If youâd like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show.
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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 â 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 treats coming for you in this yearâs drive â starting March 18!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Listener Lyn on Bill Kurtis and John Ullinskey from episode 44.
Listener Bobby on Adam Ferrara, Ethan Russell, and Glyn Johns from episode 95
GFY sound engineer Dave McKeever on Ed Saxon from episode 120
GFY Editor and Associate Producer Julian Burrell on Jordan Morris and Yeardley Smith from episode 56
Helen Hong on Ryan Kalil, Yeardley Smith, and Anthony Daniels from episode 75
J. Keith van Straaten on Xeni Jardin and Tommy Chong from episode 34
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Face front, true believers! Itâs 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, youâll hear from guests like John Hodgman and Jackie Kashian discussing characters like Spider-Man and the Legion of Super-Heroes.
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Jackie Kashian from episode 14
John Hodgman from episode 102
Dylan Brody from episode 38
Hal Lublin from episode 60
Myq Kaplan from episode 132
Experts:
Mark Waid: Comic book author whoâs written stories for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Boom Studios.
Paul Levitz: Eisner and Inkpot Award-winning writer and editor, who was president of DC Comics and wrote The Legion of Super-Heroes for over a decade.
Chris Claremont: New York Times bestselling author and writer of the bestselling comic book issue of all time.
Matt Forbeck: New York Times bestselling author whose books include Captain America: The Ultimate Guide to the First Avenger.
Marv Wolfman: Legendary and award-winning comic book author and editor, whose career includes creating the character Black Cat for Spider-Man.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Remember it, write it down, take a picture: itâs a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Krystina Arielle is a host and actor, currently fronting âStar Wars: The High Republic,â 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 âPrison Breakâ and âThe Walking Dead.â She recently launched Caliber Studios, a company devoted to creating podcasts. One of her first projects is her âPrison Breakâ rewatch series. Itâs a big step for Sarah, but not just because of the new business venture; itâs also one of the few times sheâs watched her own work.
Michael Yo is an emmy-nominated host, actor and comedian. His new special âI Never Thoughtâ is streaming on YouTube. Heâll tell us about how his comedy has evolved over the years and the impact that his jokes have had on his parents. You can hear Michael Yo almost every day on Sirius XM.
Areas of Expertise:
Sarah: The sonnets of Edna St. Vincent Millay, lyrics from Paul Simonâs Graceland album, and the movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Michael: The movie Friday, the movie Gladiator, the 2001 Miami Hurricanes championship football season.
Whatâs the Difference:
No Strings Attached
Whatâs the difference between twine and string?
Whatâs the difference between attach and affix?
Experts:
Angela Means: Chef and actor, best known for her role as Felisha in the film Friday.
Stephan Elliott: Award-winning writer and director, whose work includes The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Krystina Arielle
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Trivia and podcasting are a love story for the ages on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
David Wilcox is an award-winning singer and songwriter, who happens to be one of J. Keithâs 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 â with surprising results. Davidâs album My Good Friends is available now.
Gretchen McCulloch is a bestselling author and award-winning linguist. How did she discover how much she loved linguistics? It all started with a stolen book⊠and ended with her writing her own book. Gretchen is the host of the podcast Lingthusiasm, where sheâs posed important questions to listeners like âIs frowning something you do with your forehead or your mouth?â
Areas of Expertise:
David: Donald Fagenâs album The Nightfly, model year changes on air-cooled Volkswagens from 1949 to 1973, and plumbing.
Gretchen: The YouTube show âThe Lizzie Bennet Diaries,â the musical SIX, and unexpected recipes that you can make with rhubarb.
Whatâs the Difference:
Birds of a Feather
Whatâs the difference between a nest and a roost?
Whatâs the difference between denizens and citizens?
Experts:
Will Lee: Grammy award-winning musician, whose thousands of album appearances include The Nightfly.
Ashley Clements: Award-winning actor, who starred in âThe Lizzie Bennet Diariesâ and hosts the YouTube show, âThe Look Back Diariesâ
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Show engineer is Dave McKeever.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Pod hearts a trivia show-la on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Billy Gardell is one of the stars of the CBS sitcom âBob Hearts Abishola.â Heâs had an extensive career across film and television, but people are always surprised to learn that heâs also a comedian. Heâll explain. Plus, heâll tell us all about his life-changing weight loss journey.
Gina Yashere is a comedian and writer who can also be seen on âBob Hearts Abishola.â She was one of its creative voices behind the scenes. Sheâll tell us about how she influenced the development of the show, including creating a role for herself.
Areas of Expertise:
Billy: The Pittsburgh Steelers, the TV show âThe Honeymooners,â and marriage
Gina: Pickleball, 1990s hip-hop, and elevators
Whatâs the Difference:
Snob Hearts Gorgonzola
What is the difference between a âsnobâ and an âelite"?
What is the difference between âgorgonzolaâ and âblue cheeseâ?
Experts:
Ahmad: Hip-Hop artist who earned a Gold Record for the song âBack in the Day.â
James Farrior: All pro linebacker, two-time Super Bowl champion, and member of the Pittsburgh Steelers hall of honor
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Itâs a hair-raising brand-new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Philip Bowen is a singer and songwriter. Many discovered him on the latest season of âAmericaâs Got Talent,â where he played a System of a Down cover on⊠the violin. Heâll explain why his biggest competition on the show wasnât from other musicians⊠but from dogs and children. Philipâs debut album âOld Kanawaâ is out now.
Nafis M. White is an interdisciplinary artist. Her main medium? Hair! Check out her complex works that are held together only by bobby pins. Sheâll tell us about how she considers the observerâs entire experience â including why the sounds, smells, and a place to sit. Nafisâs next exhibition will be in San Francisco at the Museum of the African Diaspora in March.
Areas of Expertise:
Philp: West Virginia University Mountaineers athletics, The Wheel of Time series, and coffee.
Nafis: Coach Prime Deion Sanders, Durand Bernarrâs Tiny Desk concert, and slime molds.
Whatâs the Difference:
Turf Tow
What is the difference between âturfâ and âlawn"?
What is the difference between âtowâ and âhaulâ?
Experts:
Jed Drenning and Owen Schmitt: Former West Virginia University athletes and hosts of the âIn the Gunâ podcast.
Durand Bernarr: Singer, songwriter, and producer.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Live Show Engineer is Jeremy Beavers
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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You canât handle this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
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 heâs voiced characters in everything from the Trolls movies to âHarley Quinnâ on HBO, heâs more than vindicated. Heâll tell us about how his work focuses on positive affirmations and why heâs so proud to be a dad.
Ever Carradine is an actor who has appeared in series like âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ and âCommander in Chief.â Acting is a family business for her; sheâs following in the footsteps of John, David, and Keith Carradine. Sheâll explain what it was like growing up on film sets and her new non-acting role at SAG-AFTRA.
Areas of Expertise:
Ron: 1990s professional wrestling, the TV show âI Love Lucy,â and marijuana strains.
Ever: 1990s supermodels, the film A Few Good Men, and the 2004 Boston Red Sox.
Whatâs the Difference:
Mary Lou
What is the difference between "happy" and "merry"?
What is the difference between a bathroom and a loo?
Experts:
Keith Thibodeaux: actor and musician who played âLittleâ Ricky Ricardo on âI Love Lucyâ
Kevin Pollak: award-winning actor and comedian, whose many TV shows and films include A Few Good Men.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Live Show Engineer is Dave McKeever.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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These fancy things will never come in between you and this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Guests:
Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, who made a name for himself after making Johnny Carson laugh on âThe Tonight Show.â Heâll 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, activist, curator, and writer, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her work in The New York Times. Sheâll tell us about what it was like to keep that honor a secret â even from her friends and family.
Areas of Expertise:
Salamishah: The Nadal/Federer tennis rivalry, the Donovan McNabb era of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Beyoncé/Rihanna.
Yakov: The Canary Islands, the science of love, and the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Whatâs the Difference:
Make Some Noise
What is the difference between sound editing and sound mixing?
What is the difference between a yell and a shout?
Experts:
Kuk Harrell and Tricky Stewart: Songwriters, producers and executives, whose multiple Grammy awards include hit songs with Beyoncé and Rihanna.
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa: Writer, producers, and directors of many TV shows and films, including Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Guest Live Show Engineer is Jeremy Beavers.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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You might as well jump into this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
Guest Co-host Niccole Thurman has appeared in shows like HBOâs âJellystoneâ and âThe Operation with Jordan Klepperâ 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. Sheâll tell us about some of her upcoming projects and the time that she helped out Morgan Freeman during a difficult moment behind the scenes.
Mike Schmidt is a comedian and host of the podcast âThe 40-Year-Old Boy.â Heâll tell us about how the show has evolved since it started more than 14 years ago. Plus, weâll learn why it took three chances before he finally got to appear on this show.Areas of Expertise:
Mike: The movie Reservoir Dogs, The Road Warriors wrestling team, and the band Van Halen
Anna: Southern cuisine, the play and movie A Streetcar Named Desire, and the TV show âVanderpump Rules.â
Whatâs the Difference:Cops and Robbers
What is the difference between a sheriff and chief of police?
What is the difference between a criminal and a crook
Experts:Greg Renoff: Author of the book Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal
Emily Mann & Daphne Rubin-Vega: Director and star, respectively, of the 2012 Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Niccole Thurman
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Live Show Engineer is Dave McKeever.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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Look closely in the water and youâll see a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
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. Sheâll tell us what itâs like to have such an extensive career and why throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs baseball game is so complicated. You can find Kathleen on tour.
Ron Pope is a singer-songwriter whose song, âA Drop in the Ocean,â has been streamed over one billion times and gone platinum. Heâll tell us how he found success with his music on TV and how he learned to write music in the midst of personal tragedies. Ronâs new album Inside Voices is available now.
Areas of Expertise:
Kathleen: The Loch Ness Monster, the convenience store chain Buc-cees and âOzarkâ the TV show vs. the real Ozarks.
Ron: The band Counting Crows, the TV show âYellowstoneâ and New Yorkâs best slice of pizza.
Whatâs the Difference:
Along Came a Spider and Sat Down Be-Cider
What is the difference between a spider and an arachnid?
What is the difference between apple cider and apple juice?
Experts:
Adrian Shine: Naturalist who has studied life in Loch Ness for over 50 years.
Steve Bowman: Founding member and drummer for Counting Crows.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Live Show Engineer is Dave McKeever.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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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!
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Drop back and avoid the sack, itâs a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episodeâŠ
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 Keegan will tell us about how the book was born from conversations they had as they geeked out about the âscienceâ of comedy, and how they documented the worldâs first recorded joke. Plus, Keegan tells us more about how his comic origin story came from seeing his dad laugh at Eddie Murphy.
Areas of Expertise
Keegan: The Matthew Stafford era of the Detroit Lions football team, New York City phrases & slang, and Jewish cooking.
Elle: Art, painting & colors, 1980s action movies, and Jewish cooking.
Whatâs the Difference
Affront and A-back
What is the difference between an affront and an offense?
What is the difference between spare ribs and baby back ribs?
Experts:
Glover Quin: Former Pro-Bowl defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
John Badham: Film director whose films include Saturday Night Fever and several 1980s action movies.
Hosts:
J. Keith van Straaten
Helen Hong
Credits:
Theme Song by Jonathan Green.
Live Show Engineer is Dave McKeever.
Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.
Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.
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