Best Alec Mapa Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 177: Brendan Hunt & Ashly Burch 1:06:26

6d ago1:06:26

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BELIEVE! In trivia! Brendan Hunt is best known as Coach Beard on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso.” He’ll tell us about how the show got started, why they decided to put out another season, and why fans always recognize him in airports. Ashly Burch is a well-known part of gaming culture. She’s voiced characters of such critically-acclaimed games like…

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Ep. 176: Jodie Sweetin & Marc Evan Jackson 1:04:38

20d ago1:04:38

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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 young age and how she revisited that time in her podcast, "How Rude Tanne…

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Ep. 175: Georgia Hardstark & Tim Bagley 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

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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 subject matter. She’ll explain. Tim Bagley is an actor, comedian, and writ…

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Ep. 174: Steven Weber & Kiran Deol 58:16

2M ago58:16

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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 about why feels he should have won “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Kiran Deol i…

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Ep. 173: Thomas Jane & Grey DeLisle 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Kick off your shoes and play some trivia on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Thomas Jane is an actor whose roles often required a lot of training. He’ll tell us how he got in shape for The Punisher, learned to play baseball for 61*, and more. Plus, we’ll learn about the unusual way he was paid for his very first film gig. Grey Delisle is a …

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Ep. 172: Tom Papa & Rosalind Chao 58:29

3M ago58:29

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It’s a silky-smooth brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Tom Papa is a comedian known for his podcast, radio show, and TV specials. These days, he may be even better known for his other passion: baking bread. He’ll tell us how that started and how his family indulged his new hobby. Rosalind Chao is an actor who’s appeared in everything from “Star…

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Ep. 171: Amy Hill & Alec Mapa 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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From Broadway to Beverly Hills, it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! Amy Hill is an actor with an extensive career, including roles in Lilo & Stitch and over 90 episodes of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.” She’ll tell us how she got that part and how it brought her closer to her daughter … literally. Alec Mapa is a comedian and actor, who often …

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Ep. 170: Tim Russ & Amber Nelson 57:56

4M ago57:56

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It’s a voyage of trivia on Go Fact Yourself! Tim Russ is a director, musician, and actor, perhaps best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on “Star Trek: Voyager.” He’s also appeared in other roles across different editions of the franchise – but it wasn’t until he attended a convention that he understood how dedicated the fanbase is. …

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Ep. 169: Betsy Brandt & Cirroc Lofton 57:50

4M ago57:50

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It’s a one-on-one trivia match between TV all stars! Betsy Brandt is best known as Marie on “Breaking Bad,” a role she reprised in the final episode of the series’ successor “Better Call Saul.” She’ll tell us why she was so dedicated to keeping her return a secret. Plus, why she wasn’t optimistic about “Breaking Bad” being a success. Cirroc Lofton …

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Ep. 168.99 What is GFY? A Public Radio pledge special! 34:36

4M ago34:36

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Thanks so much for your help during the #MaxFunDrive! J. Keith has some more details on the great things coming that YOU helped make happen! If you’re a member and want to get more podcast pins along and support a great cause, go to maximumfun.org/pinsale. Plus, enjoy a collection of some of our greatest moments from over the years that was recentl…

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Ep. 168.90 Bruce Vilanch and #MaxFunDrive Amnesty Weekend! 35:04

4M ago35:04

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. Help us make our goal to unlock even more gifts … for YOU! It’s only $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little b…

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Ep. 168.80 Helen & J. Keith as Guests?! Plus: Help us make our #MaxFunDrive goal! 26:21

4M ago26:21

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. Help us make our goal to unlock even more gifts … for YOU! It’s only $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little b…

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Ep. 168.75: A #MaxFunDrive Bonus! The Making of GFY 20:31

4M ago20:31

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. That contribution goes directly into making this show possible. In this special mini episode, J. Keith speaks with show dir…

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Ep. 168.5: New #MaxFunDrive Rewards! + BoCo Preview! Brea Grant, Alison Becker, Clint McElroy and more! 35:20

5M ago35:20

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. No matter what level you join, every MaxFun Member gets access to the most popular gift of all: The Bonus Content Library. …

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Ep. 168: Jerry O’Connell & Mallory O’Meara 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. Happy #MaxFunDrive! It’s trivia so fine it’ll blow your mind on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Jerry O’Connell…

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167.75: #MaxFunDrive update -- GFY Baseball Cards & Baseball Trivia 16:54

5M ago16:54

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. Or, prepay for the year and get a bonus reward! J. Keith and Helen share a few updates on the MaxFun Drive, including how to get an autographed b…

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J. Keith quizzes hosts in MFD Spring Break 1:19:17

5M ago1:19:17

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It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea…

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Ep. 167.5: #MaxFunDrive special: GFY Listeners Sam Gladston vs Noelle Sciarini 58:04

5M ago58:04

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This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 a month. Happy #MaxFunDrive! And we’ve got a couple of contestants who supported Go Fact Yourself in 2024! In this episode… Guests: Sam Gladston is a prof…

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#MaxFunDrive announcements! 1:25

5M ago1:25

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J. Keith and Helen provide some early details for the MaxFun Drive! Look forward to lots of new episodes in the podcast feed along with tons of contests and giveaways exclusively for those who support Go Fact Yourself. Starting March 17th, go to Maximumfun.org/jointo become a MaxFun Member and support Go Fact Yourself.…

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Ep. 167: Phil Rosenthal & Sarah Jones 58:17

5M ago58:17

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We’re halfway to an EGOT on this brand new Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Phil Rosenthal is an Emmy-winning writer and producer, who went from producing and writing “Everybody Loves Raymond” to hosting “Somebody Feed Phil” – the Netflix series where he samples cuisine from around the world. He’ll tell us about some of his most memorable…

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Ep. 166: Jennifer Tilly & Adam Savage 1:00:29

6M ago1:00:29

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Real celebrity trivia is CONFIRMED for Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Jennifer Tilly is an actor who’s dazzled in dozens of films, including her Oscar-nominated turn in Bullets Over Broadway. She’s also voiced characters in everything from the Chucky franchise to “Family Guy.” But the most difficult thing she’s ever done is appearing as…

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Ep. 165.5: Best of Football 52:02

6M ago52:02

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It’s a touchdown for trivia on Go Fact Yourself! In this episode… Guests: Ryan Kalil and Yeardley Smith from episode 75. Heidi Gardner from episode 80. Meg Rowley and Moujan Zolfaghari from episode 99. Keegan-Michael Key from episode 136. Billy Gardell and Gina Yashere from episode 142. Bobby Massie from episode 151. Ann-Margret from episode 164. W…

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Ep. 165: Paula Poundstone & Open Mike Eagle 57:51

7M ago57:51

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It’s an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! **Come see us in SF Sketchfest in San Francisco! Sunday 1/19 at 4pm! Tickets at bit.ly/GFYSketchfest In this episode… Guests: Paula Poundstone is a comedian who’s the creative voice behind the podcast “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.” You can also find her on tour throughout the next …

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Ep. 164: Ann-Margret & Antonio Villaraigosa 58:36

7M ago58:36

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We’ve cooked up some great trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! *Listen to Bonus Content from this episode* We make a monthly GFY Extras episode with BoCo from all of our episodes – just for Maximum Fun members! Info at: maximumfun.org/howtoboco You can also hear a different version of our episodes – and play a corresponding trivia…

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Ep. 163: Cameron Esposito & Chris Grace 58:46

8M ago58:46

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***Listen to GFY on the radio!*** You can now hear the show LIVE on the radio in the Los Angeles area on NPR station LAist 89.3 FM. You can also stream the show live around the world at LAist.com (Click the big “Listen” button at the top of the page.) Airtimes: Saturdays at 10am & 5pm. Sundays at 8pm. (All times Pacific) —-- Trivia is the “T” Word …

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