Go Fact Yourself

Ep. 170: Tim Russ & Amber Nelson


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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.

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