Um, actually, one of the many fun shows on the fast-growing streaming platform Dropout, has released a trailer for its upcoming ninth season, featuring some exciting changes and plenty of new faces. Regular guest Ify Nwadiwe is the new host, replacing show creator Mike Trapp (as pictured in a Doctor who parody in the trailer). And former Polygon video producer Brian David Gilbert will be the show’s new fact-checker, replacing executive producer Michael Saltzman.
Um, actually is a pedantic trivia show where guests have to spot small inaccuracies in almost real bits of nerd trivia. Like it Danger!they have to formulate each answer in a certain way – starting with “Um, actually” – otherwise the answer doesn’t count.
This season’s guest stars featured in the trailer include Harvey Guillén (What we do in the shadows), Dante Basco (Hook, Avatar: The last airbender), Demi Adejuyigbe and drag queens Jujubee, Monét X Change, Trinity the Tuck and many more. Both Trapp and Saltzman are guests this season, so they won’t be far from the show.
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The trailer also shows off many Dropout regulars and even more Polygon connections than BDG: Former Galaxy brain host Jonah Ray and former Polygon entertainment reporter Karen Han appear, while Dropout regular Erika Ishii is seen in a certain famous T-shirt. We just love classic games!
While Um, actually is Dropout’s oldest ongoing series on the platform, starting in 2015. The streaming service is best known as the home of the popular gaming franchise Dimension 20, as well as game shows such as Make some noise And Game changer.
The first episode of Um, actually Season 9 premieres February 27 on Dropout. New episodes are released every other Tuesday.