Episode 029: Scott Thompson & Jenny Yang

==Description==
It’s a collision of comedians on this episode of Go Fact Yourself!
Scott Thompson is known for being part of the famed comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. How did he become a part of such a well-regarded group of funny people? Let’s just say that it all started with a table full of donuts. He’ll explain the rest.
Scott faces off against comedian Jenny Yang. Growing up, she thought that she was destined for a career in political activism. But through a long road that included lobbying and poetry readings, she became a comedian and TV personality on the E! Network show “Busy Tonight”.
In this episode, we’ll learn about timeless movie stars, city planning and the expansive network of UCLA alumni.
==Rounds==
===What's the Difference?===
On the Water and Under the Ground 
====Cruise Ship vs Ocean Liner ====
*from listener Julian Burrell of Los Angeles, CA (also the editor of this podcast) 
An ocean liner is a passenger ship that is designed to begin and end journeys in different ports, from point A to point B. A cruise ship is a passenger ship that is designed to begin and end in the same port. Cruise ships are also lighter, lower in the water, and can have things like swimming pools. 
====Casket vs Coffin ====
Caskets are rectangular in shape. Coffins are hexagonal being narrow by the head, wide by the shoulders, then narrow by the feet. 
Points at the end of this round: Scott 0 | Jenny 0
===Trivia===
====Jenny Yang ====
=====Topics=====
* LA City Planning
* Social Justice Leaders
* Taiwanese Food
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint 	Point Stolen?
1	In 1915, the size of the city of Los Angeles nearly doubled when what area surrounded by mountains was annexed? 	San Gabriel Valley 	San Fernando Valley	None Taken 	
2	In the US, most of the land is used for agriculture, but in the city of Los Angeles, 56% of the land is used for what purpose? 	Housing 	Housing 	None Taken 	
3	Until 2014, LA's distinctive skyline had been majorly influenced by a requirement that all buildings taller than 75 feet have flat roofs. Why was this required? 	Helicopter clearance	Helicopters 	(Helen making helicopter sounds) 	
4	in 1913, a 250 mile long aqueduct was completed to transport water to the city of Los Angeles from the Owen's Valley located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Who designed this system.	Mulholland 	Mulholland 	There is a mountain road named for him and a David Lynch movie with that name.	
5	In recent years, LA homeowners on R1 and R2 parcels have a new option to add a unit to their property. What is the more colloquial term for this auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU)? 	Multipurpose 	Granny Flat 	None Available (would have been "I wanna live with my family!") 	Yes
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Los Angeles is known for its many freeways. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What was the first freeway built in LA? 	110 Freeway 	110 Freeway (aka Pasadena Freeway)
2	What was the most recent built in LA? 	105 	105 Freeway (Century Freeway)
3	Name one of the freeways that was proposed by the regional planning commission in 1947 but never built due to community opposition.	710 extension	710 extension, Beverly Hills Freeway, Laurel Canyon Freeway, LA River Freeway, The Slauson Freeway
Expert: Dylan Sittig; city planner who is the community liaison for the city of Los Angeles Department of City Planning 
Points at the end of this round: Scott 1 | Jenny 6 
====Scott Thompson ====
=====Topics=====
* James Dean
* The Show Keeping up with the Kardashians
* Condiments
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	Dean's most famous role was as a good looking jerk who plays by his own rules in a film that costarred Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, and Jim Backus. What was the name of that movie?	Rebel Without a Cause 	Rebel Without a Cause 	None Taken
2	What future politician starred on TV with Dean in the General Electric theatre production of The Dark Dark Hours? 	Ronald Reagan 	Ronald Reagan 	None Taken
3	James Dean died young, killed in a car accident when he was 24, what kind of car was he driving? 	Spyder 	1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 	None Taken
4	Dean received the first ever posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role of 1955 for which film? 	Giant 	East of Eden 	None Taken
5	Even though Dean only completed 3 films, 2 actors costarred with him in 2 of the films, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. Name the actors. 	Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood	Sal Mineo and Dennis Hopper	One of their names was mentioned in a previous question
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: Dean, of course, is known for being a movie legend, but before he hit the big screen, he hit the small screen. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	For what soft drink did James Dean do a TV commercial, his first on screen appearance?	Coca Cola 	Pepsi
2	What holiday was celebrated in the TV movie Hill Number One, his first speaking role? 	Thanksgiving 	Easter
3	What TV game show was Dean a stunt tester for? 	The Colgate-Palmolive Hour	Beat the Clock
Expert: Peter Winkler; Film historian and writer whose books include The Real James Dean: Intimate Memories from Those Who Knew Him Best. 
Points at the end of this round: Scott 5 | Jenny 6 
===Fast Facts===
# 	Guest	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Jenny	The Recording Industry Association of America tracks album sales and certifies gold records.	True 	True
2 	Scott	A platinum record signifies more album sales than a gold record. 	True 	True
3 	Jenny	A diamond record signifies more album sales than a platinum record. 	False 	True
4 	Scott	A titanium record signifies more album sales than a diamond record. 	False 	False
5 	Jenny	The first gold album certification was awarded to a movie soundtrack. 	True 	True
6 	Scott	It was the album of Guys and Dolls. 	True 	False
7 	Jenny	The Beatles have more gold records than any other artist. 	False 	False
8 	Scott	The Beatles have the second most gold records of any other artist. 	False 	False
9 	Jenny	There are gold and platinum certifications for sales of telephone ringtones. 	False 	True
10	Scott	The all time best selling ringtone is Lil' Wayne's Lollipop. 	False 	True
Points at the end of this round: Scott 8 | Jenny 9 
Winner: Jenny Yang 
==Promotions==
Find Jenny Yang at https://jennyyang.tv/ or on Instagram and Twitter @jennyyangtv and watch Busy Tonight on E! 
Find Scott Thompson @ScottThompson_ on Twitter or Instagram 
Find Dylan Sittig's work at https://planning.lacity.gov/ or on social media @planning4la 
Find Peter Winkler's books wherever you buy books 
 
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