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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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Walter Koenig is an actor and pop culture icon, best known for originating the role of Pavel Chekov on Star Trek.
Jeff Zarrinnam is one of the owners and operators of Hollywood Distillery.
Thomas Jane is an actor known for roles that often require extensive training, including The Punisher and 61*. He learned to play baseball for 61* and was paid in an unusual way for his first film.
Grey DeLisle is a singer and voice actor whose characters appear in The Simpsons, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more. She has released the album The Grey Album and is known for her voice work and music.
Tom Papa is a comedian known for his podcast, radio show, and TV specials. These days, he may be even better known for his other passion: baking bread. He tells us how that started and how his family indulged his new hobby.
Rosalind Chao is an actor whose credits include 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' 'The Joy Luck Club,' and Netflix's 'The 3 Body Problem.' She was also featured in the most-watched episode of television ever, the series finale of M*A*S*H. She has expertise in Disneyland in the late 1980s, the TV show 'The White Lotus' Season 3, and snacks from Trader Joes.
Amy Hill is an accomplished actress known for her extensive career in film and television. She gained recognition for her roles in Disney's animated classic 'Lilo & Stitch' and has appeared in over 90 episodes of the rebooted series 'Magnum P.I.' Hill has a diverse background in performing arts and has made significant contributions to the representation of Asian American women in Hollywood.
Alec Mapa is a talented comedian and actor celebrated for his work in television and theater. He is known for portraying flamboyant characters and has made guest appearances on popular shows, including 'Rupaul's Drag Race' as a judge. Mapa often discusses his Filipino heritage and cultural superstitions in his performances, bringing humor and insight to his experiences.
Tim Russ is a director, musician, and actor, best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager. He has appeared in various roles across different editions of the Star Trek franchise. Tim's passion for astronomy and interest in alien invasion movies from the 1950s and 60s reflect his diverse talents and interests.
Amber Nelson is a comedian and podcast host known for her work on The Brighter Side, a podcast focused on finding optimism in troubling times, and Some Place Under Neith, which examines stories of missing women and children. Her expertise includes the TV show The Twilight Zone and Korn songs, as well as historical knowledge of World War I.

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Episodes

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0:00 58:16

Ep. 174: Steven Weber & Kiran Deol

Guests
Walter Koenig Jeff Zarrinnam
Keywords
trivia Star Trek Borscht Belt The Shawshank Redemption pickling fermenting gala ball vodka Joysuck Celebrity Jeopardy! arcane questions

Set a course for trivia! It’s time to boldly go… Fact Yourself!

Steven Weber is an actor with a storied career that includes TV shows like “Wings” and “Chicago Med.” He’ll tell us why he actually has trouble watching some of his earlier work… mainly due to vanity. Plus, he shares about why feels he should have won “Celebrity Jeopardy!”

Kiran Deol is a comedian. In her new special, “Joysuck,” she talks about life’s difficulties and how to find joy in spite of them. And then we’ll learn more about what she considers the ideal nap. 

Areas of Expertise:

Kiran: The IN-N-Out burgers menu, the movie The Shawshank Redemption, and types of vodka.

Steven: The original “Star Trek” TV Series, Borscht Belt hotels, comedians and singers, and the book The Grapes of Wrath.

What’s the Difference: Pickle Ball

What’s the difference between pickling and fermenting?

What’s the difference between a gala and a ball?

Guest Experts:

Jeff Zarrinnam: One of the owners and operators of Hollywood Distillery.

Walter Koenig: actor and pop culture icon who originated the role of Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek.”

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.

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0:00 59:11

Ep. 173: Thomas Jane & Grey DeLisle

Guests
Thomas Jane Grey DeLisle
Keywords
Thomas Jane Grey DeLisle The Punisher 61* voice acting The Simpsons Avatar: The Last Airbender The Grey Album UFOlogy J. Allen Hynek Close Encounters of the Third Kind absinthe genial congenial enemy nemesis

Kick off your shoes and play some trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!

Thomas Jane is an actor whose roles often required a lot of training. He’ll tell us how he got in shape for The Punisher, learned to play baseball for 61*, and more. Plus, we’ll learn about the unusual way he was paid for his very first film gig.

Grey Delisle is a singer and voice actor whose characters can be heard in everything from “The Simpsons” to “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” She’ll give us samples of some of her most well-known voices and tell us about her newest music album, The Grey Album.

Areas of Expertise:

Grey: The Carter Family, Robert Duvall, and Dr. Pepper.

Thomas: Pioneers of UFOlogy (specifically J. Allen Hynek), the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and absinthe. 

What’s the Difference: Frenemies

What’s the difference between genial and congenial?

What’s the difference between an enemy and a nemesis?

Guest Experts:

Carlene Carter: Grammy-nominated musician and third- generation member of the Carter family.

Cary Guffey: Former actor known for his childhood role in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 

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!

0:00 58:29

Ep. 172: Tom Papa & Rosalind Chao

Guests
Tom Papa Rosalind Chao
Keywords
baking bread Star Trek: The Next Generation The Joy Luck Club The 3 Body Problem Disneyland The White Lotus snacks from Trader Joes The Grateful Dead Godzilla Jersey Shore fabric softener silk vs satin cuddling vs snuggling

It’s a silky-smooth brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself

Tom Papa is a comedian known for his podcast, radio show, and TV specials. These days, he may be even better known for his other passion: baking bread. He’ll tell us how that started and how his family indulged his new hobby. 

Rosalind Chao is an actor who’s appeared in everything from “Star Trek: The Next Generation", The Joy Luck Club, and Netflix’s “The 3 Body Problem.” Before all that, she was on the most-watched episode of television ever – a little thing called the series finale of “M*A*S*H.””

Areas of Expertise:

Rosalind: Disneyland in the late 1980s, the TV show “The White Lotus” Season 3, and snacks from Trader Joe’s.

Tom: The band The Grateful Dead, Godzilla and the Jersey Shore.

What’s the Difference: Fabric Softener

What’s the difference between silk and satin?

What’s the difference between to cuddle and to snuggle?

Guest Experts:

Patravadi Mejudhon: Actor, playwright, and director, whose first Western role was in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”

Tom Constanten: Composer, musician, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a member of The Grateful Dead.

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!

0:00 1:02:12

Ep. 171: Amy Hill & Alec Mapa

Guests
Amy Hill Alec Mapa
Keywords
Amy Hill Alec Mapa Lilo & Stitch Magnum P.I. Rupaul's Drag Race Filipino superstitions The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Gypsy

From Broadway to Beverly Hills, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!

Amy Hill is an actor with an extensive career, including roles in Lilo & Stitch and over 90 episodes of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.” She’ll tell us how she got that part and how it brought her closer to her daughter … literally.

Alec Mapa is a comedian and actor, who often plays stereotypically flamboyant characters. He’ll explain why he actually doesn’t mind that, plus what it’s like being a guest judge on “Rupaul’s Drag Race.”

Our guest host this week is Mallory O’Meara, who was a contestant on episode 168.

Areas of Expertise:

Amy: Traveling alone, biographical documentaries, and the TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”

Alec: Filipino superstitions, The TV Show Drag Race Philippines and the musical Gypsy

What’s the Difference: Lethal Weapon

What’s the difference between something lethal and fatal?

What’s the difference between a gun and a firearm?

Guest Experts:

Alex Baskin: Executive Producer of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and host of the podcast, “Bravo’s Hot Mic

Lane Bradbury, Maureen Moore, Kate Reinders, and Leigh Ann Larkin: Actors whose careers include playing June in Broadway productions  of Gypsy from 1959-2008.

Hosts: 

J. Keith van Straaten

Mallory O’Meara

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!

0:00 57:56

Ep. 170: Tim Russ & Amber Nelson

Guests
Tim Russ Amber Nelson
Keywords
Tim Russ Amber Nelson trivia Star Trek astronomy The Twilight Zone World War II World War I Korn podcasts

It’s a voyage of trivia on Go Fact Yourself!

Tim Russ is a director, musician, and actor, perhaps best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on “Star Trek: Voyager.” He’s also appeared in other roles across different editions of the franchise – but it wasn’t until he attended a convention that he understood how dedicated the fanbase is. Plus: he’ll tell us how he explores the stars in real life!

Amber Nelson is a comedian who also hosts a number of podcasts. One, “The Brighter Side,” is all about finding optimism in troubling times (something that Amber never expected to work). Another, “Some Place Under Neith” examines stories of missing women and children.

Areas of Expertise:

Tim: Astronomy, Alien invasion movies of the 1950s and 60s, and World War II.

Amber: The TV show “The Twilight Zone,” Korn songs, and World War I.

What’s the Difference: Eye Spy

What’s the difference between a telescope and a spyglass?

What’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?

Guest Experts:

Marc Scott Zicree: Screenwriter, producer, and author of the book The Twilight Zone Companion. 

Jack Moran: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant in WWII.

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!

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