# Helen Hong
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helen hong (Korean: 헬렌 홍; born July 7, 1985) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, director, and producer. She has appeared in such works as Jane the Virgin, Parks and Recreation, and the Coen Brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis. She has a regular spot on NPR's Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me and hosts a trivia podcast called Go Fact Yourself.
Wile E. vs. real coyotes: What's the science? (w/Looney Tunes Eric Bauza)
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For many, Wile E. Coyote is the only coyote we know. But how much is he like a real coyote? The answers may surprise you.
With Coyote vs. Acme finally out, comedian Helen Hong and wildlife biologist Miguel Ordeñana welcome iconic Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza back to Frame…
Ep. 200: Dana Gould & Roz Hernandez
Launch into a planet of trivia on Go Fact Yourself!
Dana Gould is the creator of “Stan Against Evil,” a show known for its colorful dialogue. He’ll tell us how he pulled some of that dialogue directly from his family.
Roz Hernandez is a comedian who explores allegedly-haunted locations for her YouT…
Who's the ass: us or donkeys? (w/ Bill & Ted's Alex Winter)
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Are donkeys really dumb, stubborn animals? Or did Aesop just give them that reputation? From ancient fables to Jackass, we take a look at how the donkey became the butt of the joke and why the joke may be on us.
Comedian Helen Hong and zoologist Jo Wimpenny welcome Alex Winter, kno…
Ep. 201: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Allan Havey
The titans of trivia attack on Go Fact Yourself!
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan earned a lot of fans for her starring role as Devi in the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever.” But it took her years before she finally got to hear from those fans. She’ll explain that, plus how she trained for her new Netflix mo…
The Secret of Success
Helen Hong (Family Switch, The Thundermans) stars in a tale with English, Welsh, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indian roots about how imagination and effort affect supply and demand. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
Ep. 23 Hes got you under his smell
In episode 23 of "The Perfect 10," Ralphie May and Lahna Turner wish everybody a happy freakin' New Year! Woohoo, 2013! They visit a hypnotist, Rich Guzzi,who put somebody under a magic spell with a fart and test comedian Helen Hong on her orgasm identification skills. The band of the week: Tristan…
What We’ve Gotten Right and Wrong About Bunnies
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What do Bugs Bunny, the Easter Bunny, Playboy, the Tortoise and the Hare, and pregnancy tests have in common?
More than you might think.
Helen Hong goes down the rabbit hole with Candace Frazee and Steve Lubansky, founders of The Bunny Museum, and wildlife biologist Miguel Ordeñana…
Ep. 202: Laci Mosley & Adam Arkin
This trivia is no rip-off on Go Fact Yourself!
Laci Mosley is the creator of “Scam Goddess” where she breaks down various cons and grifts from over the years. It started as an audio podcast and has now become a book, a TV show and a YouTube series. She’ll tell us about the expansion of her work and…
Sister Moms w/ Helen Hong
This week Helen Hong joins us on Tiger Mommy podcast! The girls (unfortunately for them but fortunately for comedy) run through a lot of their Asian mom trauma, East Asian beauty standards, and more. About Jiaoying Summers:Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian, actress, and socia…
Spiders: The Creepy, the Crazy & the Completely True
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Why can a tiny spider send an otherwise fearless person into a full-blown panic?
Little Miss Muffet was driven away by a spider. But Peter Parker got his Spiderman superpowers from one. Somewhere between the nursery rhyme and Marvel Comics, spiders became both creatures to fear …
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