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!
Go Fact Yourself
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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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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Ep. 197: William Stanford Davis & Laura Dave
Host J. Keith van Straaten interviews actor William Stanford Davis and author Laura Dave as they tackle trivia questions and share insights.
July 3, 2026
Ep. 196: Hrishikesh Hirway & Meaghan Rath
Host J. Keith van Straaten interviews Hrishikesh Hirway and Meaghan Rath as they compete in a trivia battle filled with unexpected twists and turns.
June 19, 2026
Ep. 195: Timothy Simons & Vic Michaelis
Host J. Keith van Straaten interviews actors Timothy Simons and Vic Michaelis as they compete in a trivia challenge with surprise experts.
243 total episodes available with 51 transcripts
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