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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!
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Episodes
- Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew LynchJun 5, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minGo Fact Yourself has a step-by-step plan for entertaining trivia! Stacy Keanan from “Step By Step” and “My Two Dads” competes against comedian Drew Lynch to answer questions about sports they watch and TV they don’t!
- Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan CarlosMay 15, 2026 · 1 hrGo Fact Yourself is ready to burst with trivia! Actor Erinn Hayes from “It’s Not Like That,” takes on writer Jordan Carlos to talk about the adventures of film and investments!
- Ep. 192.99: Best of NonagenariansMay 8, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minIt’s all about the 90s – but not the 1990s; this episode of Go Fact Yourself is all about experts over the AGE of 90! Guests like Bill Kurtis from Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and Tim Russ from “Star Trek: Voyager” answer trivia before they’re paired with an older generation of experts.
- Ep. 192.75: Final Update on #MaxFunDrive + GFY Extras preview!May 1, 2026 · 33 minWhen you become a member at maximumfun.org/joingofact, you get access to the MaxFun BoCo Library – thousands of hours of content from every show on the network, including Go Fact Yourself! This is a special preview of GFY Extras, the BoCo we add every month.
- Ep. 192.5: Update on #MaxFunDrive + BoCo preview!Apr 28, 2026 · 27 minWhen you become a member at maximumfun.org/joingofact, you get access to the MaxFun BoCo Library – thousands of hours of content from every show on the network, including Go Fact Yourself! This is a special preview of some of the episodes you’ll get to hear.
- Ep. 192: Listener Tournament Finals: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf (#MaxFunDrive!)Apr 24, 2026 · 1 hr 23 minHappy MaxFunDrive! Let’s celebrate our listeners who support our show with the finals of the GFYT 2025(ish) Listener Tournament! MaxFun members Claire Tobin and Kyle Ostendorf entered the tournament last year and now get the full celebrity guest experience. Listen to learn how YOU could be a guest!
- Ep. 191.5: GFY’s 2026 #MaxFunDrive Perks + Casters on Casters with J. Keith and Amber NashApr 20, 2026 · 33 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! NOW is the time to go to Maximumfun.org/joingofact to become a MaxFun Member – or to boost or upgrade your membership!
- Ep. 191.25: The 2026 MaxFunDrive Preview!Apr 18, 2026 · 13 minWe’re so close to the 2026 MaxFun Drive! J. Keith gives you a special look at what you can expect for the most important time of the year, including a special preview of our supersized Bonus Content episode!
- Ep. 191: Eric Winter & Dree HemingwayApr 3, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minIt’s a show worth drinking to on Go Fact Yourself! Eric Winter from “The Rookie” joins Dree Hemingway from “Love Story” to learn about why trivia is ALWAYS the most important element to a good time.
- Ep. 190: Seth Rudetsky & Julie KlausnerMar 20, 2026 · 1 hrFrom New York City, it’s Go Fact Yourself! Broadway savant Seth Rudetsky and actor-writer Julie Klausner sing and dance through a trivia contest to meet their idols.
- Ep. 189: Dorinda Medley & Jackie CoxMar 7, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minThis week, a massive reality TV crossover on Go Fact Yourself! Dorinda Medley from “The Traitors” faces Jackie Cox from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Plus, stories from even more TV shows that we can’t stop watching.
- Ep. 188: Matt Walsh & Kali ReisFeb 21, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minIt’s a knockout combination of trivia and HBO actors on Go Fact Yourself! Matt Walsh from “Veep” vs. boxer Kali Reis from “True Detective: Night Country.” They’ll answer questions about magical masks and punching peanuts!
- Ep. 187: Jay Mohr & Chase MastersonFeb 6, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minTriv, triv, triv, triv…! This episode of Go Fact Yourself will be stuck in your head for days! Chase Masterson from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” takes on Jay Mohr from “SNL” to answer questions about TV shows and all the ads in between them.
Ep. 187: Jay Mohr & Chase Masterson
- Ep. 186: Al Madrigal & Mary Lynn RajskubJan 17, 2026 · 55 minPolitics, high fashion, and trivia– it must be Go Fact Yourself! Al Madrigal from “The Daily Show” takes on Mary Lynn Rajskub from “North of North” to answer questions about the many forms of representation.
- Ep. 185.5: GFY in New York! And a special preview of our next episode…Jan 12, 2026 · 2 minGo Fact Yourself is coming to New York! J. Keith and Helen reveal the contestants – and provide a special preview of the upcoming podcast episode.
- Ep. 185: Paul Feig & Anjali BhimaniJan 2, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minRing in the new year with trivia… on Go Fact Yourself! Director Paul Feig and actor Anjali Bhimani compete to answer questions that are fun for the whole blended family.
- Ep. 184: Loni Love & Nick ChoDec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minThis episode of Go Fact Yourself is a real thriller! Join comedian and TV host Loni Love and social media star (and “Your Korean Dad”) Nick Cho as they answer trivia about heroes and kings.
- Ep. 183: Christine Lakin & Jon LovettDec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minSet sail for trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Christine Lakin (of “Step By Step”) takes on Crooked Media co-founder Jon Lovett for boatloads of questions, comedy, and surprises!
- Ep. 182.1: A Quick Schedule Update from J. KeithDec 5, 2025 · 1 minJ. Keith provides an update on when you can expect new episodes of Go Fact Yourself. Plus, a reminder of some of the great gifts available now at MaxFunStore.com.
- Ep. 182: Lilan Bowden & A MartinezNov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minIt’s a home box office of trivia with Go Fact Yourself! NPR’s A Martinez and actor Lilan Bowden answer trivia and meet some binge-worthy experts. Plus, the return of former contestant Ashly Burch as co-host.
- Ep. 181.5: The Best of Politics SpecialNov 7, 2025 · 55 minIt’s time to go to the polls with Go Fact Yourself! It’s a collection of some of our favorite trivia segments that feature politicians as experts. Plus, contestants like Matt Rogers and Kitty Felde.
- Ep. 181: The 2024(ish) Listener Tournament Finals: Khalil Goodman & Kristen PilotteOct 17, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minIt all comes down to this. After a monthslong gauntlet where dozens of our beloved MaxFun members solved puzzles, answered questions, and looked fabulous… only two remain. Their final challenge: this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself, the finale of the 2024(ish) Listener Tournament. Listeners Khalil Goodman and Kristin Pilotte compete in trivia about the wonders of space and screen.
- Ep. 180.5: The Best of Hip-hop SpecialOct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minThe beat is fresh and so is the trivia on the Best of Hip-hop special of Go Fact Yourself! We’ve got a boxed set of our favorite rap trivia from over the years, including some amazing MCs and DJs as experts AND contestants!
- Ep. 180: Stephen Tobolowsky & Aparna NancherlaSep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 3 minConsider yourself at home – with trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned from Groundhog Day!) takes on comedian Aparna Nancherla with questions about creatures living under the ground and in the streets.
- Ep. 179: Cooper Barnes & Larissa FastHorseSep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 3 minIt’s a trivia dream come true on Go Fact Yourself! Actor Cooper Barnes and playwright Larissa FastHorse talk about toys, movies, music, and plays that make you never want to grow up.
- Ep. 178: Mimi Rogers & Matt RogersAug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 5 minIt’s a bouquet of trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Podcaster Matt Rogers and actor Mimi Rogers share laughs, flowers and the same last name.
- Ep. 177: Brendan Hunt & Ashly BurchAug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 6 minBELIEVE! In trivia! Emmy award-winning actors and producers Brendan Hunt and Ashley Burch answer questions about some beloved recreational activities.
- Ep. 176: Jodie Sweetin & Marc Evan JacksonJul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minWe ask the questions, you give the reply on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actors Jodie Sweetin from "Full House" and Marc Evan Jackson from "The Good Place" answer trivia with experts they’re sure to treasure.
- Ep. 175: Georgia Hardstark & Tim BagleyJul 4, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minGet lost in a world of trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Podcaster Georgia Hardstark and actor Tim Bagley let us rock them with questions in their favorite topics – and geek out with surprise experts!
- Ep. 174: Steven Weber & Kiran DeolJun 20, 2025 · 58 minSet a course for trivia! It’s time to boldly go… Fact Yourself! Actor Steven Weber and comedian Kiran Deol answer trivia about space and spirits.
- Ep. 173: Thomas Jane & Grey DeLisleJun 6, 2025 · 59 minKick off your shoes and play some trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Thomas Jane and singer and voice actor Grey DeLisle enjoy some close encounters with experts in the topics they love.
- Ep. 172: Tom Papa & Rosalind ChaoMay 17, 2025 · 58 minIt’s a silky-smooth new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Rosalind Chao and comedian Tom Papa answer exotic trivia and meet a pair of experts you’ll be grateful to hear from.
- Ep. 171: Amy Hill & Alec MapaMay 2, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minFrom Broadway to Beverly Hills, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Amy Hill and comedian Alec Mapa put their trivia prowess – and friendship – to the test!
- Ep. 170: Tim Russ & Amber NelsonApr 19, 2025 · 57 minIt’s a voyage of trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Tim Russ from “Star Trek: Voyager” takes on comedian Amber Nelson on a journey not only of sight and sound, but of mind!
- Ep. 169: Betsy Brandt & Cirroc LoftonApr 11, 2025 · 57 minIt’s a one-on-one trivia match between TV all-stars! Betsy Brandt from “Breaking Bad” takes on Cirroc Lofton from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” to answer questions about Russian plays and rushing the court!
- Ep. 168.99 What is GFY? A Public Radio pledge special!Apr 4, 2025 · 34 minThanks so much for your help during the #MaxFunDrive! J. Keith reminds you of some of the great things coming that YOU helped make happen. Plus, an explainer of our show, with some of our greatest moments, that you can share with a friend!
- Ep. 168.90 Bruce Vilanch and #MaxFunDrive Amnesty Weekend!Mar 29, 2025 · 35 minThe #MaxFunDrive is technically over – BUT you have one final weekend of amnesty to still support our goals and put us over the top (and get great thank-you gifts)!
To help encourage you, we got Bruce! Comedy icon Bruce Vilanch joins us to tell us about all the other topics he was willing to be quizzed on when he appeared with us in 2023. And there are a LOT of topics.
Support the efforts to make this show possible by going to maximumfun.org/join and selecting Go Fact Yourself as a show you listen to.
- Ep. 168.80 Helen & J. Keith as Guests?! Plus: Help us make our #MaxFunDrive goal!Mar 28, 2025 · 26 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! J. Keith and Helen are at last the contestants for a special quiz… sort of. Plus an update on our live shows and gifts YOU can get when you support GFY in the #MaxFunDrive. Support the efforts to make this show possible by going to maximumfun.org/join
- Ep. 168.75: A #MaxFunDrive Bonus! The Making of GFYMar 27, 2025 · 20 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! J. Keith sits down with show cocreator and director Jim Newman to discuss what goes into booking great guests for Go Fact Yourself – plus an update on our live shows and gifts YOU can get when you support GFY in the the #MaxFunDrive.
- Ep. 168.5: New #MaxFunDrive Rewards! + BoCo Preview! Brea Grant, Alison Becker, Clint McElroy and more!Mar 24, 2025 · 35 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! J. Keith and Helen announce some new *rewards* for supporting GFY, and preview a sample of the bonus content that every MaxFun Member gets access to. Exclusive full episodes, GFY extras, the original GFY pilot and MORE! Get your BoCo at maximumfun.org/join
- Ep. 168: Jerry O’Connell & Mallory O’MearaMar 21, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! It’s trivia so fine it’ll blow your mind on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor and TV host Jerry O’Connell and author and MaxFun podcaster Mallory O’Meara compete in a howlin’ good contest.
- 167.75: #MaxFunDrive update -- GFY Baseball Cards & Baseball TriviaMar 21, 2025 · 16 minJ. Keith and Helen share a few updates on the MaxFun Drive, including how to get a baseball card featuring the hosts! Plus, a deep dive into a massive piece of baseball trivia.
- J. Keith quizzes hosts in MFD Spring BreakMar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 19 minIt’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!
- Ep. 167.5: #MaxFunDrive special: GFY Listeners Sam Gladston vs Noelle SciariniMar 17, 2025 · 58 minHappy #MaxFunDrive! And we’ve got a couple of contestants who supported Go Fact Yourself in 2024! Professional wrestler and podcaster Sam Gladston competes against email marketing specialist Noelle Sciarini to play games and boldly go where no MaxFunMembers have gone before.
- #MaxFunDrive announcements!Mar 14, 2025 · 1 minJ. Keith and Helen provide some early details for the MaxFun Drive!
- Ep. 167: Phil Rosenthal & Sarah JonesMar 7, 2025 · 58 minWe’re halfway to an EGOT on this brand new Go Fact Yourself! Emmy-winner Phil Rosenthal and Tony-Winner Sarah Jones answer trivia questions about popular pairings on TV and in music.
- Ep. 166: Jennifer Tilly & Adam SavageFeb 21, 2025 · 1 hrReal celebrity trivia is CONFIRMED for Go Fact Yourself – Live from Sketchfest in San Francisco! “Mythbusters” host Adam Savage competes against actor and professional poker player Jennifer Tilly to answer questions about the fab four and fab noir.
- Ep. 165.5: Best of FootballFeb 7, 2025 · 52 minIt’s a touchdown for trivia on Go Fact Yourself! We’ve got a highlight reel of some of our favorite NFL trivia, guests, and experts from past shows – featuring an all-pro roster of contestants like Heidi Gardner, Ann-Margret and Keegan-Michael Key. Plus, huddle up with a bunch of surprise experts who are actual Super Bowl Champions.
- Ep. 165: Paula Poundstone & Open Mike EagleJan 17, 2025 · 57 minIt’s an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Paula Poundstone and rapper Open Mike Eagle answer trivia questions about heroes and villains of all shapes and sizes.
- Ep. 164: Ann-Margret & Antonio VillaraigosaJan 3, 2025 · 58 minWe’ve cooked up some great trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Hollywood icon Ann-Margret and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa kick off the new year by tackling some intense questions.
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