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't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!
Episodes
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...
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 ...
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...
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Bruce Vilanch was a guest on episode 124. Some guests struggle to give us thr...
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Go Fact Yourself takes a lot of work to put together, including crafting the ...
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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 sc...
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This is a bank of hundreds– maybe even thousands– of hours of bonus episodes from ever...
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Happy #MaxFunDrive! It’s trivia so fine it’ll blow your mind on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episode…
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Jerry O’Connell got his start as a child actor in the film Stand By Me. His acting career blossomed fr...
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Sam Gladston is a professional wrestler who performs for Superkick’d in Toronto. He’ll tell us how he got his ...
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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 inv...
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...
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.
It’s an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
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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 ...
We’ve cooked up some great trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
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In this episode…
Guests:
Ann-Margret is a Hollywood leg...
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Trivia is the “T” Word on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
In this episode…
Guests:
Cameron Esposito is...
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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)
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We’re firing up some star-studded trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!
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