logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
1h 2m

Ep. 157: Taran Killam & Jen Kober

MaximumFun.org
About this episode

It’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself that’s totally bossa nova!

In this episode…

Guests:

Taran Killam was a six-year cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and has performed in more dramatic material like the film 12 Years a Slave. He also sang on Broadway as King George in Hamilton and won big as a contestant on “The Price is Right!”

Jen Kober is a comedian and actor who’s been expanding into some really colorful fields: She appears on the “The Mandalorian,” and now performs as part of “Mad Apple,” a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas. She’ll tell us more about those projects and how her upbringing in the South colors everything in her life. Check out Jen’s new stand-up special, “No Flies on Me.”

Areas of Expertise

Taran: Frank Capra, Batavia’s Graveyard, and The 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Jen: The TV show “Roseanne,” the Encyclopedia Brown book series, and political strategist Lee Atwater’s work from 1980 to 1991.

What’s the difference: Perfect pitch (or pitch perfect)

What’s the difference between perfect and flawless?

What’s the difference between pitch and tone?

With guest experts:

Bobby Herbeck: Film producer and screenwriter known for 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle film.

Robby Rist: Actor, whose work includes voicing Michaelangelo in all three Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle films. 

Michael Fishman: Actor, producer, and director, best known for playing D.J. in “Roseanne.”

Hosts: 

J. Keith van Straaten

Helen Hong

Credits:

Theme Song by Jonathan Green.

Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.

Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.

Seeing our next live-audience shows in LA by YOU!

Up next
Jul 18
Ep. 176: Jodie Sweetin & Marc Evan Jackson
We ask the questions, you give the reply on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Jodie Sweetin has been in show business for most of her life. She’s famous for her role as Stephanie Tanner on "Full House." She’ll tell us what it was like being on a major TV show at such a youn ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 4
Ep. 175: Georgia Hardstark & Tim Bagley
Get lost in a world of trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Georgia Hardstark is best known for her incredibly popular podcast “My Favorite Murder.” It’s a show all about true crime, but she and her co-host still manage to find a lot of humor and heart in their subje ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 20
Ep. 174: Steven Weber & Kiran Deol
Set a course for trivia! It’s time to boldly go… Fact Yourself!Steven Weber is an actor with a storied career that includes TV shows like “Wings” and “Chicago Med.” He’ll tell us why he actually has trouble watching some of his earlier work… mainly due to vanity. Plus, he shares ... Show More
58m 16s
Recommended Podcasts
Maximum Film!
MaximumFun.org
Jordan, Jesse, GO!
MaximumFun.org
Troubled Waters
MaximumFun.org
Dr. Gameshow
MaximumFun.org
Beef And Dairy Network
MaximumFun.org
One Bad Mother
MaximumFun.org
Heat Rocks
MaximumFun.org
Switchblade Sisters
MaximumFun.org
Bubble
MaximumFun.org
Pop Rocket
MaximumFun.org