In this episode, we learn about the time Jackie Kashian’s father hit on Maria Bamford. It was at Jackie’s wedding. To find out how Maria reacted, take a listen. Also, if anyone books a guest-starring role on NBC’s Speechless, John Ross Bowie will not only have your back, but he’ll show you where the craft service table is on set. Plus, if you ever wondered, “What’s it like growing up in the Theater District in New York?”, you’ll soon find out.

Do YOU Know the Difference?

Areas of Expertise John Ross Bowie: The West Wing, Stephen Sondheim and 1986 New York Mets

Jackie Kashian: Marvel Comics since 2004, romance novels, and chicken.

Appearing in this episode:

J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong John Ross Bowie Jackie Kashian

With guest experts: Former baseball player and current podcaster, Bobby Ojeda. Comic book writer, Mark Waid.

Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles.

Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell