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!
http://maximumfun.org/shows/go-fact-yourself
Bonus Ep. 31.5: opening for Judge John Hodgman
Our regularly scheduled episode has been moved to next week for the #MaxFunDrive. This mini-episode of Go Fact Yourself was recorded as part of a live open for Judge John Hodgman.
First, Bailiff Jesse Thorn gives a warm welcome to the audience.
Then J. Keith and Helen will share some laughs and get to know members of the crowd.
After that, the games begin: Two rounds of “What’s the Difference?” featuring the following topics:
What is the difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner?
What is the difference between a casket and a coffin?
Finally, we’ll finish with a round of Fast Facts!
Appearing in this episode:
J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong
Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun.
Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. The show is edited by Julian Burrell.