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March 7, 2025 58 mins

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 this recording! Sarah and her characters can be heard on her acclaimed podcast, “America, Who Hurt You?”

Areas of Expertise

Phil: Stanley Kubrick, Hollywood restaurants, and the TV show “The Odd Couple.”

Sarah: 1990s East Coast hip-hop, the origins of New York accents, and dating apps.

 

What’s the difference: Better Safe than Sorry

What’s the difference between a safe and a vault?

What’s the difference between to repent and to atone?

 

With Guest Experts:

Lowell Ganz: Oscar-nominated writer, who’s responsible for more episodes of “The Odd Couple” than anyone else. 

Adam Klugman: Collaborator and son of Jack Klugman, star of “The Odd Couple.”

Big Daddy Kane: Grammy-winning rapper and producer, known for his groundbreaking rhymes.

Spinderella: Grammy-winning DJ, rapper and producer, known for her work as a member of the group Salt-N-Pepa.

Hosts: 

J. Keith van Straaten

Helen Hong

Credits:

Theme Song by Jonathan Green.

Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.

Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.

Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia quiz – at laist.com/gofactyourself

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