Go Fact Yourself

Feb 07 2025 193 ep. 65 mins 11.3k
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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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Ep. 165.5: Best of Football

Feb 07 2025 52 mins  
It’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 Eagle

Jan 17 2025 57 mins  
It’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 Villaraigosa

Jan 03 2025 58 mins  
We’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.

Ep. 163: Cameron Esposito & Chris Grace

Dec 20 2024 58 mins  
Trivia is the “T” Word on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Funny people Cameron Esposito and Chris Grace find out how it’s never not trivia when discussing your favorite shows.

Ep. 162: Marc Summers & Michaela Watkins

Dec 06 2024 61 mins  
We’re firing up some hand-crafted trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Original host of “Double Dare” Marc Summers and actor Michaela Watkins answer questions about shiny pots and shining stars!

Ep. 161: Barry Sonnenfeld & Jackie Tohn

Nov 15 2024 55 mins  
Let's nosh on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Legendary filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld and actor Jackie Tohn answer trivia about cold cuts and hot hits!

Ep. 160: Josh McDermitt & Sierra Katow

Nov 01 2024 57 mins  
Walk off with a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Josh McDermitt from the Walking Dead and comedian Sierra Katow join us for improbable trivia with impossibly great experts.

Ep. 159: Sherry Cola & Greg Proops

Oct 18 2024 58 mins  
Trivia is the sweetest thing on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Funny people Sherry Cola and Greg Proops compete to answer trivia about raunchy ladies and the 1980s!

Ep. 158.5: Big GFY Radio News and a Chance to Chat with Us!

Oct 10 2024 5 mins  
At long last, the radio debut of Go Fact Yourself is upon us! Find out how you can be a part of the show’s first day on LAist 89.3 on Saturday, October 12th.

Ep. 158: Aida Rodriguez & Cory Doctorow

Oct 04 2024 58 mins  
Welcome, foolish mortals, to a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Aida Rodriguez and author Cory Doctorow answer trivia about soulful music and mansions filled with souls.