Ever wonder why the simple act of singing with someone feels good? Well, Science knows, and Science explains - in the form of our guest, USC research psychologist  Assal Habibi. Then we hit the road with driving instructor Josh Mendoza to find out if anyone will ever fully unravel the mystery of the four-way stop (SPOILER ALERT: No.). Also, Paula’s “balloon animals” and more theme songs - including one that touts Paula’s genius and talent, and Adam’s... attendance. House band Amber Wyman, bassoon Guests Dr. Assal Habibi Assistant Professor (Research) of Psychology, USC Twitter: @AssalHabibi FB: @AssalHabibi Website:  Assal Habibi Josh Mendoza Instructor, Melrose Driving School Twitter: @drivingschoolla IG: @melrosedrivingschool  FB:  @MelroseDrivingSchoolLosAngeles Website: MelroseDrivingSchool.com Amber Wyman Bassoon IG: @ajoy2urworld FB: @Amber Joy Wyman

Episode 12 Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone - Rock, and Rolling

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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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.

Ep. 148: Ivy Le & A.J. Jacobs

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.

Ep. 147: Andy Richter & Tonya Mosley

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.

Ep. 146.95 - J. Keith on Dead Pilots Society

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!

Ep. 146.75 - Listener Sit-In Reactions – BoCo Preview! (#MaxFunDrive)

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.

Episode 12 Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone - Rock, and Rolling

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