Ep. 162: Marc Summers & Michaela Watkins

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We’re firing up some star-studded trivia on this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!

In this episode…

Guests:

Marc Summers is the original host of Nickelodeon’s hit game show “Double Dare.” He’ll tell us what it was like hosting the messiest show on television… as he was getting diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You can see Marc in the upcoming Hallmark movie Hannukah on the Rocks.

Michaela Watkins is an accomplished actor who’s expanded her talents into being an executive producer. What’s the biggest difference between the two crafts? The footwear! You can see Michaela in the upcoming film Suze.

Areas of Expertise

Marc: Johnny Carson, the TV show “Star Search,” and Comedy Magicians

Michaela: The film Bugsy Malone, the TV show “Sex and the City,” and pottery.

What’s the difference: Corn Flakes

What’s the difference between an ear of corn and a cob of corn?

What’s the difference between crispy and crunchy?

With guest experts:

Pam Aliaga: Exhibitions Manager for the American Museum of Ceramic Art

Reniel Del Rosario: Artist in Residence at the American Museum of Ceramic Art.

Sam Harris: Singer, theater actor, and original winner of “Star Search.”

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.

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