Episode 040: Anthony Rapp & Jessica McKenna

==Description==
Cristela Alonzo is a comedian and former guest on Go Fact Yourself. This week, she’s stepping in as the co-host! Her new book “Music to My Years” will be out in October.
Jessica McKenna is known for the podcast “Off Book” where she and her co-host Zach Reino improvise a full musical with special guests… even if the guests aren’t totally aware of what’s going on when they first join the program. Jessica is also a voice-artist who’s cornered a very specific portrayal: scrappy ten-year-old boys. She’ll explain what’s behind her expertise.
Jessica will face off against someone who also knows a lot about musicals: actor Anthony Rapp. He was part of the original cast of Rent and now stars on the CBS show “Star Trek: Discovery.” You could say he’s a pretty accomplished guy, but he’ll tell us about his formative years where he got some unsolicited advice from legendary stage actor Yul Brynner.
The guests will also discuss American presidents, contemporary films and denim jackets.
==Rounds==
===What's the Difference?===
Pay me back! 
====Loan vs Lend ====
Loan is always a noun while lend is always a verb. However, times are changing and style guides are starting to accept loan as a verb. Loan can also be a verb but ONLY when referring to money. 
====Charge Card vs Credit Card ====
Technically, a charge card is a type of credit card, but the differences are that a charge card requires that you pay off your bill in full every month. A credit card allows you to carry a balance from month to month, paying interest on that balance. Another subtle difference is that charge cards have no pre-set spending limit, the issuer may have a secret number based on your credit risk, but when you get your statement, there is no agreed upon number as the limit, like there is on a credit card. 
Points at the end of this round: Anthony 0.5 | Jessica 0
===Trivia===
====Jessica McKenna ====
=====Topics=====
*American Presidents
*The Musical Hamilton
*Christmas and Christmas Movies
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint 	Point Stolen?
1	As shown in the musical, Alexandra Hamilton was the US's first secretary of what? 	Treasury 	Treasury 	None Taken 	
2	Finish this lyric from Hamilton about the federalist papers, "John Jay got sick after writing 5, James Madison wrote 29, Hamilton wrote..." 	the other 71! 	the other 51! 	None Taken 	
3	At what Broadway theatre did Hamilton open on August 6, 2015, where it still plays today? 	Richard Rodgers 	Richard Rodgers 	None Taken 	
4	The musical Hamilton is based on a book about the life of Alexander Hamilton. Who wrote that book and what is its title? 	The Life of Alexander Hamilton by Chernow	Alexander Hamilton by Chernow	As far as the title, the answer is contained in the question	Yes
5	Hamilton contains many references to hip-hop and to Broadway musicals. There is also a reference to an off-Broadway musical in the last line of the song "Say No To This." What off-Broadway musical does it reference?	The Last Five Years 	The Last Five Years 	None Taken 	
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: While Johnathan Groff originated the role of King George in Hamilton on Broadway, many notable actors have filled the role since. In fact, 3 of the actors who have taken on the role on Broadway have been nominated for Tony awards for other roles. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	Name the 3 actors who have played King George in Hamilton on Broadway who have won Tony awards for other roles.	Rory O'Malley (Book of Mormom) 	Rory O'Malley (Book of Mormom)
2	Name the 3 actors who have played King George in Hamilton on Broadway who have won Tony awards for other roles.	Andrew Rannells (Book of Mormon) 	Andrew Rannells (Book of Mormon, Falsettos)
3	Name the 3 actors who have played King George in Hamilton on Broadway who have won Tony awards for other roles.	Brian d'Arcy James (nominated for being great)	Brian d'Arcy James (Sweet Smell of Success, Shrek, Something Rotten!)
Expert: Rory O'Malley; Tony nominated actor who has been on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton (and sweet angel according to Jessica) 
Points at the end of this round: Anthony 1.5 | Jessica 6 
====Anthony Rapp ====
=====Topics=====
*The Coen Brothers Movies
*The Chicago Cubs Baseball Team from the Early 2000s to the Present
*The Mass Effect Video-Game Series
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	They are known as the Coen brothers, but what are their first names? 	Joel and Ethan 	Joel and Ethan 	None Taken
2	There are so many great lines from Coen brothers movies but this one about balloons is the favorite of your host J. Keith, "Hey, these blow up into funny shapes and all?" "Well no... unless round is funny." What movie is that from?	O Brother, Where Art Thou?	Raising Arizona 	None Taken
3	In The Hudsucker Proxy, a drawing of a circle is used to represent a toy (ya know, for kids), then it is used to represent another toy (ya know, for kids). What are these two real-life toys? 	Hula Hoop and Frisbee 	Hula Hoop and Frisbee	Both toys were originally made and trademarked by Wham-O
4	The Coen brothers like to work with a lot of the same actors, but with 7 films and counting, who has probably been in the most? 	Frances McDormand 	Frances McDormand 	Steve Buscemi and John Goodman have each been in 6 of their films, but SHE has been in 7
5	Most of the Coen brothers movies have been edited by the Coen brothers but credited to a pseudonym. Who is their fictional editor? 	Roderick Jaynes 	Roderick Jaynes 	None Available
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Some people have pointed out that the Coen brothers have lacked diversity in their casting. That may be true, but we can point to 2 movies in which they cast Korean-Americans in memorable roles. One in 1996 and one in 2013. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	Name these 2 movies and 1 of the actors OR name the 2 actors and 1 of the movies.	Fargo 	
* Fargo
* Inside Llewyn Davis
* Stephen Park 
* Helen Hong
2	Name these 2 movies and 1 of the actors OR name the 2 actors and 1 of the movies.	Being Llewyn Davis	
* Fargo
* Inside Llewyn Davis
* Stephen Park 
* Helen Hong
3	Name these 2 movies and 1 of the actors OR name the 2 actors and 1 of the movies.	Michael Lee 	
* Fargo
* Inside Llewyn Davis
* Stephen Park 
* Helen Hong
Experts: Stephen Park; actor who has appeared in many movies and TV including memorable roles in 2 movies directed by the Coen Brothers
*bonus expert Helen Hong who appeared in Inside Llewyn Davis 
Points at the end of this round: Anthony 7.5 | Jessica 6 
===Fast Facts===
# 	Guest 	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Jessica	Samsung makes cellphones. 	True 	True
2 	Anthony	Samsung makes a cellphone called "The Samsung iPhone." 	False 	False
3 	Jessica	Samsung makes more cellphones than Apple. 	True 	True
4 	Anthony	Samsung is based in Korea. 	True 	True
5 	Jessica	Samsung was named after a Korean guy named Samsung. 	True 	False
6 	Anthony	In Korean, Samsung means "4 stars." 	True 	False
7 	Jessica	In Korean, Samsung means "3 stars." 	True 	True
8 	Anthony	Samsung phones don't have Bluetooth technology. 	False 	False
9 	Jessica	Bluetooth technology is named after a Medieval, Scandinavian king.	True 	True
10	Anthony	That king was named Harald Bluetooth. 	False 	True
Points at the end of this round: Anthony 10.5 | Jessica 10 
Winner: Anthony Rapp 
==Promotions==
Find Jessica McKenna on Instagram @jessjessmckenna and listen to her podcast Off Book 
Find Anthony Rapp on Star Trek: Discovery and on twitter @albinokid and on Instagram @albinokid1026 
Find Rory O'Malley via his mom or follow him on Instagram @mrroryomalley 
Find Stephen Park in The French Dispatch 
Find Helen Hong @funnyhelenhong (cause some other biatch named Helen Hong stole her handles) 
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