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Go Fact Yourself

J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong

Booking Overview

A twice-monthly trivia game show focused on pop culture and specialized areas of expertise, featuring recognizable actors, comedians, musicians, authors, journalists, athletes, and credentialed guest experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch established public-facing professionals with distinctive expertise or strong entertainment, sports, literary, or media credentials; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly books notable personalities but also welcomes expert contributors.

Metrics

Episodes: 248

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 3.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pitch@maximumfun.org

hello@maximumfun.org

shows@maximumfun.org

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Host

J. Keith van Straaten - Comedian, writer, and television and podcast host known for entertainment-focused quiz and interview programs.

Helen Hong - Comedian, actor, and podcast host with extensive experience in television, film, and live performance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established actors, comedians, musicians, authors, journalists, athletes, filmmakers, and other public-facing professionals with a distinctive area of expertise; specialist guests generally have notable credits, awards, championship experience, or recognized cultural expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized film, television, music, literary, journalism, or sports credits, Award nominations or wins and major professional honors, Championships, Hall of Fame recognition, or record-setting careers, Creation of notable entertainment projects, books, or media work

Recent Guest Discussions

Larry Little - The Miami Dolphins And NFL History.

Marv Fleming - The Miami Dolphins And NFL History.

Lauren Landa - Attack On Titan And Voice Acting.

Bryce Papenbrook - Attack On Titan And Voice Acting.

Jessie James Grelle - Attack On Titan And Voice Acting.

Recent Topics

Games, Trivia, Film, TV, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Go Fact Yourself
:

Ep. 202: Laci Mosley & Adam Arkin

October 02, 2026

This trivia is no rip-off on Go Fact Yourself!Laci Mosley is the creator of “Scam Goddess” where she breaks down various cons and grifts from over the years. It started as an audio podcast and has now become a book, a TV show and a YouTube series. She’ll tell us about the expansion of her work and why she believes some scams can actually be good.Adam Arkin is a director and actor, perhaps best known for his years as a doctor on “Chicago Med.” He’ll tell us how shooting on-location led to some...

Ep. 201: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Allan Havey

September 18, 2026

The titans of trivia attack on Go Fact Yourself!Maitreyi Ramakrishnan earned a lot of fans for her starring role as Devi in the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever.” But it took her years before she finally got to hear from those fans. She’ll explain that, plus how she trained for her new Netflix movie, Best of the Best. Allan Havey is known for his roles as a tough boss on “Mad Men” and “The Paper.” In real life, he’s someone who cares deeply about helping the next generation of show busi...

Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez

September 04, 2026

Launch into a planet of trivia on Go Fact Yourself!Dana Gould is the creator of “Stan Against Evil,” a show known for its colorful dialogue. He’ll tell us how he pulled some of that dialogue directly from his family.Roz Hernandez is a comedian who explores allegedly-haunted locations for her YouTube channel. She’s even found a way to integrate that into her dating life. She’ll explain.Areas of Expertise:Dana: The 1960s, the TV show “Twin Peaks”, and all things Planet of the ApesRoz: The movie...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Go Fact Yourself
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How do I get in touch with Go Fact Yourself?

Go Fact Yourself is hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong. Its publicly listed emails are pitch@maximumfun.org, hello@maximumfun.org, and shows@maximumfun.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Go Fact Yourself?

The publicly listed emails for Go Fact Yourself: pitch@maximumfun.org, hello@maximumfun.org, and shows@maximumfun.org.

How many listeners does Go Fact Yourself have?

Podseeker estimates Go Fact Yourself reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Go Fact Yourself?

Go Fact Yourself typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established actors, comedians, musicians, authors, journalists, athletes, filmmakers, and other public-facing professionals with a distinctive area of expertise; specialist guests generally have notable credits, awards, championship experience, or recognized cultural expertise. Common among recent guests: Recognized film, television, music, literary, journalism, or sports credits; Award nominations or wins and major professional honors; Championships, Hall of Fame recognition, or record-setting careers. Recent guests include Larry Little, Marv Fleming, and Lauren Landa.

How hard is it to get booked on Go Fact Yourself?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Go Fact Yourself cover?

Recent episodes cover Games, Trivia, Film, TV, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pitch@maximumfun.org

hello@maximumfun.org

shows@maximumfun.org

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