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Go Fact Yourself

Hosted by J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong

Go Fact Yourself, hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong, is a comedy game show recorded before a live audience in Los Angeles, where celebrities are quizzed on topics they claim expertise in. The show has 248 episodes, released twice a month, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. Real experts are on hand to correct the guests.

Why brands sponsor Go Fact Yourself

Live-audience celebrity trivia show with a 4.8 Apple rating and 875 ratings

  • Twice-monthly episodes with a median length of about 66 minutes give a predictable slot.
  • Guests from comedy, acting and music bring their own followings to each episode.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 across 875 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base.
Best forentertainment and streaming launcheslifestyle and beverage brands seeking comedy-led reach
Watch forAudience size is estimated; the show carries no visible sponsors, so ad integration is untested.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Celebrity Culture20%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Formats
game show, co-hosted banter, celebrity interview
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
60 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 875 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by a long-running show on a major network, a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a live audience.
Audience asks aboutWhich celebrity guests appear on the show?What topics are the guests quizzed on?When are the next live shows in New York or Los Angeles?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
MaximumFun.org
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the only named network is MaximumFun.org, the publisher, and the show's funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), but comedy guests with adult humor are likely; no specific title flags concerns.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 81 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

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…
Go Fact Yourself's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Go Fact Yourself

Go Fact Yourself is a comedy game show hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong, published by MaximumFun.org. Each episode is recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, where comedians, actors and musicians answer questions on subjects they claim to know well, with real experts on hand to correct them. The feed lists 248 episodes released semimonthly, with a median running time of about 66 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 875 ratings, a figure the Apple listing supplies. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to skew toward English-speaking adults in the United States, with the largest group aged 25 to 34. Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the rating count and the show's age and profile.

The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show is untested for host-read advertising. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a mid-roll spot would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Brands seeking comedy-led reach among adult listeners, particularly entertainment and lifestyle products, should consider it.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Go Fact Yourself can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Go Fact Yourself

How much does Go Fact Yourself charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625, using a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is Go Fact Yourself about?

Go Fact Yourself is a comedy game show where celebrities are quizzed on topics they claim expertise in, with real experts correcting the answers. It is hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong and recorded before a live audience in Los Angeles.

How do I contact Go Fact Yourself about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked contact to reach the producers about sponsorship.

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