
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
It's another episode Go Fact Yourself recorded in New York!
Ophira Eisenberg is used to being on trivia shows as the host of NPR’s Ask Me Another. But here’s the thing: she doesn’t consider herself a trivia buff. Like, at all. That said, she’s chosen topics that she thoroughly understands… and most of them involve being a proud Canadian.
Charles Busch is a Tony-nominated actor, playwright, and drag legend. He’s the creator of the film and play Die, Mommie, Die!, which will soon be produced as a radio show. Even though he’s spent most of his professional career performing in women’s clothing, he still finds some of the clothes a bit uncomfortable… but that’s one of the best parts of being an actor.
In this episode, we’ll learn about street-building materials, fashion, and the undervalued cuisine of Canada.
What’s the difference: The streets of New York
What’s the difference between “cement” and “concrete”?
What’s the difference between a “freeway” and a “highway”?
Areas of Expertise:
Ophira Eisenberg: Canadian Geography, Canadian food, and the film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Charles Bush: Women’s fashion of 1930’s, The film Rosemary’s Baby, and Bette Davis
Appearing in this episode:
J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Ophira Eisenberg Charles Busch
With guest experts:
Marcel Simoneau, owner of the Brooklyn-based Canadian restaurant Up North.
Eugenia Paulicelli, professor and author of the book Fashion under Fascism.
Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at Caveat in New York City.
Theme Song by Jonathan Green Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.
4.8
809809 ratings
It's another episode Go Fact Yourself recorded in New York!
Ophira Eisenberg is used to being on trivia shows as the host of NPR’s Ask Me Another. But here’s the thing: she doesn’t consider herself a trivia buff. Like, at all. That said, she’s chosen topics that she thoroughly understands… and most of them involve being a proud Canadian.
Charles Busch is a Tony-nominated actor, playwright, and drag legend. He’s the creator of the film and play Die, Mommie, Die!, which will soon be produced as a radio show. Even though he’s spent most of his professional career performing in women’s clothing, he still finds some of the clothes a bit uncomfortable… but that’s one of the best parts of being an actor.
In this episode, we’ll learn about street-building materials, fashion, and the undervalued cuisine of Canada.
What’s the difference: The streets of New York
What’s the difference between “cement” and “concrete”?
What’s the difference between a “freeway” and a “highway”?
Areas of Expertise:
Ophira Eisenberg: Canadian Geography, Canadian food, and the film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Charles Bush: Women’s fashion of 1930’s, The film Rosemary’s Baby, and Bette Davis
Appearing in this episode:
J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Ophira Eisenberg Charles Busch
With guest experts:
Marcel Simoneau, owner of the Brooklyn-based Canadian restaurant Up North.
Eugenia Paulicelli, professor and author of the book Fashion under Fascism.
Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show was recorded at Caveat in New York City.
Theme Song by Jonathan Green Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.
2,602 Listeners
2,242 Listeners
38,602 Listeners
67 Listeners
3,336 Listeners
67 Listeners
10,919 Listeners
7,655 Listeners
1,813 Listeners
4,938 Listeners
14,759 Listeners
35,465 Listeners
1,101 Listeners
390 Listeners
1,272 Listeners
1,499 Listeners
809 Listeners
1,265 Listeners
1,075 Listeners
1,424 Listeners
3,244 Listeners
4,006 Listeners
423 Listeners
707 Listeners
812 Listeners
48 Listeners
54 Listeners
204 Listeners
37 Listeners
196 Listeners
9 Listeners
148 Listeners
46 Listeners
257 Listeners