Go Fact Yourself

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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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#199
August 21 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 199: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill
It’s time to Go-Go Trivia with Go-Go Fact Yourself! Nico Santos from “Superstore” takes on journalist and sports podcaster Jemele Hill to answer questions from different worlds.
#198
August 7 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 198: Jay Chandrasekhar & Kira Kosarin
It’s some super trivia – on Go Fact Yourself! Jay Chadrasekhar from Super Troopers takes on Kira Kosarin from “The Thundermans” to answer some championship questions that really stick the landing.
#197
July 17 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep. 197: William Stanford Davis & Laura Dave
Trivia is like sunshine on a cloudy day – on Go Fact Yourself! William Stanford Davis from “Abbott Elementary” and bestselling author Laura Dave answer questions that will leave you flying high!
#196
July 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 196: Hrishikesh Hirway & Meaghan Rath
The trivia is ready to explode on Go Fact Yourself! Hrishikesh Hirway from the podcast Song Exploder battles Meaghan Rath from AMC’s “The Audacity” in a contest full of twists and turns where only one will be left standing… as champion!
#195
June 19 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 195: Timothy Simons & Vic Michaelis
It’s trivia with some Very Important People on Go Fact Yourself! Timothy Simons from “Nobody Wants This” and “Veep” takes on Vic Michaelis from Dropout TV. Get ready for surprise experts and a competition that really comes down to the wire!
#194
June 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 194: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch
Go 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!
#193
May 15 · 1 hr
Ep. 193: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos
Go 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!
May 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep. 192.99: Best of Nonagenarians
It’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.
May 1 · 33 min
Ep. 192.75: Final Update on #MaxFunDrive + GFY Extras preview!
When 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.
April 28 · 27 min
Ep. 192.5: Update on #MaxFunDrive + BoCo preview!
When 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.
#192
April 24 · 1 hr 23 min
Ep. 192: Listener Tournament Finals: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf (#MaxFunDrive!)
Happy 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!
April 20 · 33 min
Ep. 191.5: GFY’s 2026 #MaxFunDrive Perks + Casters on Casters with J. Keith and Amber Nash
Happy #MaxFunDrive! NOW is the time to go to Maximumfun.org/joingofact to become a MaxFun Member – or to boost or upgrade your membership!
April 18 · 13 min
Ep. 191.25: The 2026 MaxFunDrive Preview!
We’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!
#191
April 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 191: Eric Winter & Dree Hemingway
It’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.
#190
March 20 · 1 hr
Ep. 190: Seth Rudetsky & Julie Klausner
From 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.
#189
March 7 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 189: Dorinda Medley & Jackie Cox
This 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.
#188
February 21 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 188: Matt Walsh & Kali Reis
It’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!
#187
February 6 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 187: Jay Mohr & Chase Masterson
Triv, 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
#186
January 17 · 55 min
Ep. 186: Al Madrigal & Mary Lynn Rajskub
Politics, 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.
January 12 · 2 min
Ep. 185.5: GFY in New York! And a special preview of our next episode…
Go Fact Yourself is coming to New York! J. Keith and Helen reveal the contestants – and provide a special preview of the upcoming podcast episode.

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