Go Fact Yourself

Happy #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

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Happy #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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

J. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

It’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!!

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Happy #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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

J. Keith and Helen provide some early details for the MaxFun Drive!

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

We’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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Real 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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself that’s totally bossa nova! Actors and comedians Taran Killam and Jen Kober compete to answer trivia questions full of ‘90s nostalgia.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

It’s a brand new joyful joyful episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Lisa Ann Walter and writer Tre’vell Anderson join us for questions about singing with your sisters and dancing with the stars.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

J. Keith shares an update on Go Fact Yourself's upcoming radio debut on NPR station LAist 89.3 -- plus a preview of our debut episode!

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

It’s trivia for the whole family on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Negin Farsad and journalist Shane O’Neil join us for questions about fictional families and modern legends.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

Go for gold with this Best of the Olympics special of Go Fact Yourself! This showcase of quizzes and questions all focus on the world games, and feature guests like Heidi Gardner, Denise Crosby, Erin Foley, Frank Turner, and more. Plus a full podium of female Olympians as experts!

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

We’ve got some killer trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Musician Frank Turner and comedian Rachel Feinstein answer questions about bloody good cities and bloody good self-care.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

We agree to rock! – Live from the inaugural Quiz Show Expo in Burbank, California, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor Joyce Bulifant and TV host Todd Newton answer trivia questions about personal mettle and personal metal.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Hey you guyyyyyyyys! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Blair Socci joins author and MaxFun host Alonso Duralde to answer trivia about the best snacks to pair with your favorite shows.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

It’s Friday night and the lights are on bright for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Carmen Lynch and NFL vet Bobby Massie answer trivia about a town, a team, and a dream to perform.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

Twivia is what bwings us togewer on a bwand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! “Jeopardy!” champion Buzzy Cohen competes against voice extraordinaire Debra Wilson to answer trivia about inconceivable body art.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Writer Adam Felber competes against comedian Jiaoying Summers to answer trivia that will always have a piece of your heart.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

You’re not hallucinating here – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian and actor Ivy Le competes with author and puzzler A.J. Jacobs to answer trivia about the joy of movies that we’re lucky to see.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

We’re tearing the roof off a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Iconic TV sidekick Andy Richter competes against Tonya Mosley, co-host of NPR’s “Fresh Air,” in trivia about music culture and Hügelkultur.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2024

It’s a #MaxFunDrive crossover! Go Fact Yourself host J. Keith van Straaten sat down with Andrew Reich of Dead Pilots Society. He and several other MaxFun hosts talked about scripts and ideas that went nowhere.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

Last year, we selected a few listeners to sit in on recordings of Go Fact Yourself! They got to see just how much work goes into a recording of the podcast and learned a lot along the way (but don’t tell anyone). And they seem to have enjoyed it! YOU can sit in on an upcoming episode too – listen for more info!

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

Just say yes to a preview of a members-exclusive edition of Go Fact Yourself! This is a look at our BoCo that is available now for MaxFun Members – but we also include some moments you can only hear here (Here-here!). It features MaxFun hosts Clint McElroy and Ella McLeod as they answer trivia about the magic of music in a variety of settings.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2024

As part of our celebration of the MaxFun Members who make Go Fact Yourself possible, we’ve invited our supporting listeners Rich Permenter and Ashley Pagnotta to join the podcast as the finalists of our second annual Listener Tournament.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2024

Happy #MaxFunDrive! In honor of the most important time of the year for Go Fact Yourself, we’re proud to welcome as guests two MaxFun hosts: Ify Nwadiwe from Maximum Film! and Laurie Kilmartin from The Jackie and Laurie Show. Plus… we’ve got lots of exciting announcements and gifts… for YOU!

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

In this special mini-episode, we look back on some of the first 144.74 episodes of Go Fact Yourself! Listeners and GFY staff discuss their favorite show moments through the years that showcased personal connections and dreams coming true.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2024

Face front, true believers! It’s the Best of Comic Books special from Go Fact Yourself! We’ll hear from a variety of guests and experts about superheroes (and supervillains) from across the Marvel and DC Universes.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

Remember it, write it down, take a picture: it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actor/Writer/Producer Sarah Wayne Callies and comedian Michael Yo answer trivia about movies that you can watch this Friday or any day.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2024

Trivia and podcasting are a love story for the ages on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Musician David Wilcox and linguist Gretchen McCulloch answer questions about entertainment that can’t be contained to one format.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

Pod hearts a trivia show-la on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Actors Billy Gardell and Gina Yashere from the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” answer trivia about sports and music from back in the day.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2024

It’s a hair-raising brand-new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Singer-songwriter Philip Bowen and visual artist Nafis M. White answer trivia about tiny desks and big football fields.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2024

You can’t handle this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Ron Funches and actor Ever Carradine answer trivia about a few good actors, TV shows, and movies.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2023

These fancy things will never come in between you and this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Yakov Smirnoff and writer Salamishah Tillet answer trivia about crazy-brilliant musicians and movies.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2023

You might as well jump into this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedian Mike Schmidt and actor Anna Camp join us to discuss West coast guitars and Southern belles.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

Look closely in the water and you’ll see a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedy legend Kathleen Madigan and musician Ron Pope answer trivia about myths and music.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2023

As the regular version of the podcast is edited down, some moments naturally get left on the cutting room floor. The only way to hear them is to be at the live show… or to be a MaxFun member and hear some in your bonus feeds!

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2023

Drop back and avoid the sack, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Comedy historians Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key compete to answer questions about hard-hitting action on the screen and on the field.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2023

Your trivia begins… now! It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Author Jason Pargin and comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson join our competition show to discuss their love of other competition shows.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2023