Ep. 187: Jay Mohr & Chase Masterson

Episode notes

Triv, triv, triv, triv…! This episode of Go Fact Yourself will be stuck in your head for days!

Chase Masterson’s fans know her as Leeta from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” She’s deeply inspired by the imagined universe of the series – and the fans who embody its values. To that end, Chase works tirelessly at her non-profit aimed at ending bullying: The Heroic Journey.

Jay Mohr had been working in comedy for years when he landed his first movie: Jerry Maguire. But he’s still known for his great work in comedy (“SNL,” “Action”) … and as an impressionist. He’ll tell us about the secret to a great impression and what it was like to work with the celebrity he became famous for impersonating.

Areas of Expertise:

Chase: The best commercial jingles of the 1970s and 1980s, 1980s slang, and Word of the Year winners.

Jay: The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album, the TV show “Deadwood,” and 1990s Yankees World Series teams.

What’s the Difference: Chase and Jay

What’s the difference between to chase and to pursue?

What’s the difference between a bluejay and jaybird?

With Guest Experts:

Linda November: Cleo award-winning singer whose career includes many pop hits and even more popular jingles.

Jim Beaver: Actor, writer, and film historian whose career includes playing Whitney Ellsworth on “Deadwood.”

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.

Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.

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