Go Fact Yourself Creators & Guests

J. Keith van Straaten is an actor, host, and writer.

Helen Hong is a standup comedian, actress, director, and producer.

David Robert "Dave" Holmes is an American writer, producer, and television personality who gained national attention as the runner-up on MTV's first Wanna Be a VJ contest in 1998. He also hosts the Maximum Fun comedy quiz show International Waters.

Jim Newman is a director and co-creator of Go Fact Yourself.

Lisa Ann Walter is an actress, comedian, and television producer.

Keegan-Michael Key is an actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He starred in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele and co-starred in the USA Network comedy series Playing House.

Bruce Vilanch is a comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, he is a six-time Emmy Award-winner.

Alison Helene Becker is an American actress. She is best known for appearing in NBC's Parks and Recreation.

Jordan Morris is a comedy writer and podcast maker.

John Roderick is an American musician, writer, podcaster, and politician. He is currently the lead singer and guitarist in the band The Long Winters. He was formerly a touring member of the band Harvey Danger. He co-hosts the podcasts Roderick On The Line, Road Work, Omnibus and Friendly Fire.

Paul F. Tompkins is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He gained recognition for his work on the sketch comedy show Mr. Show with Bob and David and as a frequent guest on shows like Best Week Ever. Tompkins is also well-known for his extensive work in podcasting, including hosting The Pod F. Tompkast and co-hosting the popular Spontaneanation podcast. He has appeared in films like There Will Be Blood (2007) and television shows such as BoJack Horseman, where he voiced the character Mr. Peanutbutter.

Tom is an English and Theater major turned science communicator who studied Cognitive Science and Computer Science. Perhaps best known for doing a Roman Mars impression on My Brother My Brother and Me, he also makes music and video games and strange computer experiments out of New York City.

Guy Branum is a talented comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit and insightful humor. Branum was born in Yuba City, California, and has made significant contributions to comedy, including his work as a writer for "Chelsea Lately" and his appearances on "The Mindy Project" and "Last Comic Standing." He is the host of the popular podcast "Pop Rocket" and the author of the memoir "My Life as a Goddess" (2018). Branum's comedy often explores themes of identity, culture, and politics, delivered with a unique and engaging perspective. He continues to entertain and enlighten audiences with his distinct comedic voice.

Oscar Montoya is a podcast creator and host.

Lisa Klink is a TV writer.

Tre’vell Anderson is a journalist, social curator, and Director of Culture and Entertainment at Out magazine.

Manolo is an animator and comedian who took part in a guided meditation where he was supposed to meet with a spirit elder for life advice, but all the spirit elder said to him was, "work on your website" (I swear this is true). Also, just imagine how well the qualities of a comedian with a knowledge of joke writing and a unique point of view would mesh with an animator's strong knowledge of visual storytelling would be. Also he was born in Pennsylvania and has Filipino parents. As a comedian, he's a co-host/Jo Firestone sidekick on cult favorite podcast, Dr. Gameshow, of WFMU, Earwolf, and Maximum Fun fame. He also performed at some places like Gotham Comedy Club, UCB, Union Hall, Littlefield, and DaF Festival; and as an animator, his work has been featured on Vulture, Abrams, IFC, Comedy Central, New York Television Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and maybe others, who knows.

Sierra is a standup comedian/writer/actor and host of Stay Podsitive.