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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shares how she knew “Never Have I Ever” would be a hit! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Allan Havey To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @Maximum Fun @LAist 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mink Stole surprisea Roz Hernandez! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Roz Hernandez & Dana Gould Experts: Mink Stole & Lou Wagner To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lou Wagner shares important message about supporting public radio! Vote and tote people!! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Expert: Lou Wagner To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @npr.org @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dana Gould shares what it was like playing himself in “The Simpsons” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Dana Gould To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Roz Hernandez shares how she finds guests for her hilarious ghost hunting show, “The Haunted Doll” ! Hosts: J. Kieth van Straaten & Helen Hong To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Charnele Brown from “A Different World” surprises Jemele Hill! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Jemele Hill Expert: Charnele Brown To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Jemele Hill shares why she loves sports! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Jemele Hill & Nico Santos To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

ON THE RADIO THIS WEEKEND! @jonlovett vs @christinelakin is a great THROWBACK episode airing on @laistofficial 89.3 TODAY at 10a and 5p and Sun. at 8p PST! Listen to @wbezchicago TODAY at 1p CT! Hosts @jkeithv23.bsky.social 📷by @valada_photo. @maximumfun.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Nico Santos shares how his character Mateo in “Superstore” came to be! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Nico Santos & Jemele Hill To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we have canceled our show at @laworldcon this weekend. We hope to reschedule these fabulous guests in the future for our live show at @laistofficial studios. We apologize for any inconvenience. @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @maxfunhq

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Kira Kosarin shares why she loves the movie “Stick It” ! To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosts: @jkeithdotnet & @funnyhelenhong Guests: Kira Kosarin & Jay Chandrasekhar @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Trevor Cahill, 2016 World Series Champ, surprises Cubs fan Jay Chandrasekhar! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Vanessa Lengies and Jessica Bendinger surprise “Stick it” fan, Kira Kosarin! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

JOIN THE LIVE AUDIENCE on Sunday, August 16, 4p at the @laistofficial studios! ➡️@theadamarkin faces off with Laci Mosley! (@divalaci) Free tix: gofactyourpod.com Hosts: @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @maxfunhq @scamgoddesspod #pokerface #chicagohope @maximumfun.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Jay Chandrasekhar shares his experience throwing the first pitch for the Chicago Cubs! To listen to the whole episode you can find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Jay Chandrasekhar @maximumfun.org @laist.com 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Kira Kosarin shares how it feels working on “The Thundermans” reboot! Listen to the full episode at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Kira Kosarin & Jay Chandrasekhar @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

ADAM ARKIN! LACI MOSLEY! 🎉JOIN US LIVE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 4PM AT THE @laistofficial STUDIOS! @adamarkin and @divalaci will face off about topics they love! Tix: gofactyourpod.com Hosts @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @scamgoddess.bsky.social @lacimosleyfans #chicagohope #pokerface #adamarkin

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Otis Williams, a founding member of “The Temptations” shares the one song they will never take out of their set list! To hear the full episode go to gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Expert: Otis Williams @maximumfun.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Jon Dorenbos surprises Laura Dave with his superbowl ring! To hear the full episode listen at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Laura Dave Expert: Jon Dorenbos @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Laura Dave, New York Times best-selling author, shares how Jennifer Garner got her role in “The Last Thing He Told Me” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Laura Dave @maximumfun.org 📸: M.C. Valada Listen to the full episode at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

William Stanford Davis shares how his beloved character on “Abbott Elementary” became a series regular! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: William Stanford Davis & Laura Dave @maxfunhq @laistofficial @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

LIVE SHOW SUNDAY, JULY 26 at 4pm at @laistofficial studios! We welcome Allan Havey (Mad Men, The Paper) and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever, Freakier Friday). Gofactyourpod.com Hosts: @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong Guests: @maitreyiramakrishnan #allanhavey @maximumfun.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

LisaGay Hamilton shares what it was like working with Quentin Tarantino in “Jackie Brown”! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Meaghan Rath & Hrishikesh Hirway Experts: Zeke Smith & LisaGay Hamilton @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Zeke Smith shares his inspiring experience on “Survivor” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Hrishikesh Hirway & Meaghan Rath Experts: Zeke Smith & LisaGay Hamilton @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You don’t want to miss our next LIVE SHOW with @danagould and @rozhernandez July 17 at 7p at the beautiful @laistofficial studios in Pasadena! All are welcome! Tickets: gofactyourpod.com @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @maxfunhq @graphicsbygreg

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hrishikesh Hirway shares how he got the opportunity to interview “U2” and other amazing artists on his podcast “Song Exploder” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Hrishikesh Hirway & Meaghan Rath @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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anutmo1962.bsky.social @anutmo1962.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

@gofactyourpod.bsky.social check out today’s NY Times crossword, 56 across 😁

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Jeopardy champions @brandon2.jpeg and @jeopardamy go head to head over trivia! Tune in @laistofficial 89.3 on Sat. at 10a & 5p and Sun. at 8p PST! In Chicago, listen to @wbezchicago at 1p CT! Check your local @npr stations! Hosts- @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong 📷 by @danavila #jeopardy

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Meaghan Rath shares why she loves “Survivor” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Meaghan Rath & Hrishikesh Hirway @maximumfun.org @laist.com 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Sonja Sohn shares how working on the series “The Wire” was her first TV gig! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Timothy Simons & Vic Michaelis Experts: Sonja Sohn & David Javerbaum @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

David Javerbaum, co-writer of the 2011 Tony awards opening number, surprises Vic Michaelis! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Vic Michaelis & Timothy Simons Experts: Sonja Sohn & David Javerbaum 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Timothy Simons shares his experience playing the role of Sasha in Netflix’s hit series, “Nobody Wants This”! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Timothy Simons & Vic Michaelis @laist.com @maximumfun.org @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Vic Michaelis shares the extensive makeup process guests go through on their show, “Very Important People”! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Vic Michaelis & Timothy Simons @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Dwight Freeney surprises Colts fan, Drew Lynch! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch Expert: Dwight Freeney @laist.com @maximumfun.org @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Matt Marr and Jake Anthony from “Reality Gays” share how their Opera background ties into their live shows! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Drew Lynch& Stacy Keanan Experts: Matt Marr & Jake Anthony 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Stacy Keanan shares what the court room is really like! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Stacy Keanan & Drew Lynch @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

LAURIE KILMARTIN vs IFY NWADIWE is sure to make you laugh! You can catch this episode on @laistofficial 89.3 on Saturdays at 10a and 5p. Sundays at 8p PST. In Chicago, listen to @wbezchicago Saturday at 1p CT.

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Drew Lynch shares his experience being one of the first “America’s Got Talent” contestants to receive the golden buzzer! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Drew Lynch & Stacy Keanan 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kathleen Turner shares her experience filming “Romancing The Stone” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Jordan Carlos & Erinn Hayes Experts: Dr. Anne Goldgar & Kathleen Turner 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Dr. Anne Goldgar shares her insight about Tulip Mania! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Jordan Carlos & Erinn Hayes Experts: Dr. Anne Goldgar & Kathleen Turner 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

ANOTHER LIVE SHOW THAT ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Sunday, May 31 at 6p at CENTER FOR INQUIRY WEST! @jaychandrasekhar goes head to head with @kirakosarin! TOPICS COMING SOON! Hosts: @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @graphicsbygreg

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Erinn Hayes shares how she found out she booked the part of Lori in “It’s Not Like That”! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Erinn Hayes & Jordan Carlos 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @wbez.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Jordan Carlos shares one of his top tips from his book “Chore Play” ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Jordan Carlos & Erinn Hayes 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

World War II Veteran Jack Moran shares what it was like being a part of the crossing of the Rhine river. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Jack Moran & Tim Russ 📸: M.C. Valada

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We are so excited to announce that Go Fact Yourself has been added to the weekend schedule on WBEZ 91.5 in Chicago! (The hometown of host J. Keith van Straaten!) Tune in to @wbezchicago on Saturdays at 1p CT for exciting episodes! Hosts: @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @laistofficial @maxfunhq

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Shani Wallis comes back to our show to share a very exciting update!!! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guest: Shani Wallis 📸: M.C. Valada @maximumfun.org @laist.com

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

All are invited to our next LIVE SHOW on May 17 at 4pm! Come enjoy the favorite topics of @thewilliamstanforddavis and @lauradaveauthor at the @laist.com studios! Free tix: gofactyourpod.com Hosts: @jkeithdotnet @funnyhelenhong @maximumfun.org

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE LIVE SHOW! @williamstafford.bsky.social vs @lauradaveauthor.bsky.social May 17, 4pm! MATINEE at @laist.com! Free tix: gofactyourpod.com

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