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Go Fact Yourself quiz for March 1

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March 1, 2025: Billy Gardell & Gina Yashere
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This week on Go Fact Yourself, we're joined by Billy Gardell and Gina Yashere to quiz each of them on a topic they know and love.

If you haven't listened to this week's show yet, and don't want to know what their topics are... Catch up now!

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March 1, 2025: Billy Gardell & Gina Yashere

Our guests this week are...

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Billy Gardell is one of the stars of the late CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola. He's had an extensive career across film and television, but people are always surprised to learn that he's also a comedian. He'll explain. Plus, he'll tell us all about his life-changing weight loss journey.

Gina Yashere is a comedian and writer who could also be seen on Bob Hearts Abishola. She was one of its creative voices behind the scenes. She'll tell us about how she influenced the development of the show, including creating a role for herself.


Billy - The Pittsburgh Steelers

Gina - 1990s hip hop

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