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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Live show May 31 at 6p at CENTER FOR INQUIRY WEST!! @jaychandrasekhar vs @kirakosarin.bsky.social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jesse Thorn shares the importance of supporting the shows you love during the #maxfundrive ! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf Experts: David Lindsay-Abaire , Jeanine Tesori, & Jordan Morris @maximumfun.org @jordanjessego.bsky.social

David Lindsay-Abaire & Jeanine Tesori share how their award winning musical, Kimberly Akimbo, came to be! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Claire Tobin & Kyle Ostendorf Experts: David Lindsay-Abaire, Jeanine Tesori, Jesse Thorn, & Jordan Morris @maximumfun.org #maxfundrive