Listener beware, you’re in for a scare -- It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Author and culture critic Roxane Gay and singer/songwriter Ricky Duran answer questions about childhood movies that could thrill, chill and delight!

Ep. 91: Roxane Gay & Ricky Duran

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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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.

Ep. 146.5 - Clint McElroy & Ella McLeod BoCo Preview! (#McsFunDrive)

As part of our celebration of the MaxFun Members who make Go Fact Yourself possible, we’ve invited our supporting listeners Rich Permenter and Ashley Pagnotta to join the podcast as the finalists of our second annual Listener Tournament.

Ep. 91: Roxane Gay & Ricky Duran

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