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Jonathan Ames created several TV shows, including Bored to Death and Blunt Talk. He\u2019s also the author of many books, including You Were Never Really Here, which was recently adapted into a movie. Janet Varney stars in the TV show Stan Against Evil and hosts of the podcast The JV Corner. In this episode, we\u2019ll learn about Jonathan\u2019s experience with having his book transformed into a movie and why, for all his literary expertise, he still has trouble pronouncing certain words. We\u2019ll also hear more about Janet\u2019s involvement at the annual Sketchfest and why she enjoys talking to women about their awkward teen years. And both Janet and Jonathan wonder what Jodie Foster is up to while they are on stage. Is she watching TV with someone while getting a nice neck massage? We may never learn the answer to that question. But GFY listeners will learn other things by listening to this episode. What\u2019s the difference? What\u2019s the difference between a \u201cPresidential Pardon\u201d and \u201cPresidential Commutation\u201d? What\u2019s the difference between \u201cAvenge\u201d and \u201cRevenge\u201d? Areas of Expertise Jonathan Ames: 1990\u2019s New Knicks, Detective Novels/Noir Literature and the works of Pema Chodron. Janet Varney: Jodie Foster movies from the 1970\u2019s to the 1990\u2019s, New York Times crossword puzzles, Alt. Rock 1990\u2019s bands Appearing in this episode: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Jonathan Ames Janet Varney With guest experts: Tom Nolan, crime novel reviewer for the Wall Street Journal and author of several books. Johnny Whitaker, actor who\u2019s had roles in shows like Family Affair and General Hospital Go Fact Yourself is coming to New York for two live tapings on July 21st and 22nd at Caveat NYC! For information on guests and to buy tickets go to gofactyourpod.com. Go Fact Yourself was devised by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, and produced in collaboration with Maximum Fun. The show is recorded at the Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. Theme Song by Jonathan Green David McKeever is the Live Sound Engineer. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher The show is edited by Julian Burrell.