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Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun

Have your real-life disputes settled in Fake Internet Court! Despite no legal background, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are the arbiters of justice that you need. No case is too big or too small. They judge them all! Is a hot dog a sandwich? When does a collection become a hoard? Is it ever ok to flush soup down a toilet? Only one can decide! Submit your dispute at maximumfun.org/jjho!

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All Episodes

00:46:10

The Full Micky

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/07/28

Time to clear the docket! Disputes about accepting rent from your parents, chocolate covered pretzels, classic movies, morning text message etiquette, sausages, and much more! Plus Joel Mann's entire Micky Dolenz story!

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00:56:53

What Else Is There to Do?

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/07/21

Time to clear that docket! Eyedrops in public, watching the Tour de France, mystery dog poop bags, gift card use, communal bookshelves, and much more! Plus an update from our favorite cryptocurrency miners, the C-Team!

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00:53:24

Right to a Fair Earring

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/07/15

Ben files suit against his friend and writing partner, Graham. The two of them agreed that if they were not hired on a writing staff by the end of 2020, they would get matching ear piercings. They did end up getting hired on a show, but their start date was at the very beginning of 2021. Graham believes that since they were offered the jobs in 2020, the spirit of the pact has been fulfilled. But Ben disagrees and believes that they need to follow through with the ear piercings!Who’s right? Who’s

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00:53:11

Might As Well Judge (Rerun)

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/07/07

Big thanks to John Darnielle for his expertise on this week’s episode! The Mountain Goats' latest album "Dark in Here" is OUT NOW on Merge Records. Click HERE to read Jesse Raub’s 3,333 word essay about Michael Anthony!Thank you to Adam Capybara, Mike Kennedy, and Chris Rini for suggesting this week’s title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.

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01:01:15

Citation For Glittering

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/06/30

Rudy, of RUDY'S PLACE, returns to Judge John Hodgman's court and brings his wife, Mary, with him! Rudy can’t stand glitter. He says that Mary keeps bringing it into the house and would like her to stop. Mary says that Rudy needs to find a better way to cope. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!The Rudy's Place theme song: Lyrics written by Judge Hodgman, performed by Jonathan Coulton.LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: bit.ly/dicktownMaximum Fun's I, Podius with John Hodgman, Elliott

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00:48:43

Docket Deep Cuts

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/06/23

We are going back to the beginning of the JJHo inbox to find some DOCKET DEEP CUTS! Cases from 2010! The best fast food burgers, cats looking for milk, free-will arguments, ramen, and much more! Plus the FIRST EVER Judge Wrong Hodgman letter (™ Lela)!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Doughboys podcastFrench Fries cold-frying technique from America's Test KitchenDick's Drive-In French Fries techniqueRock, Rot & Rule by Scharpling & WursterEpisode 516: MAY IT PLEASE DESCARTESbit.ly/dicktownAnil

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00:56:00

Hot Drink Legend

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/06/16

Clearing the docket! Ordering tea at a beer garden, sending your published book to a literary idol, nicknames, artificial plants, and the return of our new segment RUDY'S PLACE!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Lunenburg PuddingBe Scared of Everything by Peter Counter"All of the birds died in 1986 due to Reagan killing them and replacing them with spies that are now watching us. The birds work for the bourgeoisie.”Donwill, rapper and plant expertTanya Morgan's Bandcamp, where you can find the new

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00:56:25

The Mighty Eagle of Mid-Tier Comedy Performers

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/06/09

Time to clear the docket! Answering your door to unexpected visitors, lotion hands attacks, naming a camper, fresh air, pronouncing the word "album" differently, and more!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:City Willie on InstagramArchie Was Here on InstagramAxolotl Twins on Instagram

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00:43:05

The Party Kitchen

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/06/02

It's time to clear the docket! How does a pile of lettuce become a salad? Plus, kitchen congregating, tapping dirty spoons on another person's face, covering your partner's eyes during gross movie scenes, and a new JJHo segment: RUDY'S PLACE!

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00:54:59

Coke or Grain

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/05/26

It's time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse talk about wedding gifts, computer voices, splitting burritos, the Godfather theme, plus an audio letter from a kid! And much more!If you want to remix litigant Jim's robot voice with a track from "Sports" by Huey Lewis and the News, here's the clip! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:RiYL: A weekly podcast where Brian Heater talks to cartoonists, artists, musicians, and other creatives!R. Michelson GalleriesThe Montague Bookmill's Lady

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00:59:11

There's an APPellate Court For That

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/05/19

Patrick brings the case against his dad, Rudy. Rudy says he has a billion dollar idea for an app. Patrick says this app will never work! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Jen Cunningham for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions there.

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00:53:39

Amicus Beef

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/05/12

Casey files suit against his friend, Sean. They go to baseball games together a lot. Casey says that Sean’s antics at the games cause great stress. One of the more appalling antics, says Casey, is the time Sean brought his own hot dogs into the stadium. Sean says that he is well within his rights to do this. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Marley Jay for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for

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01:12:18

Shootin' the Bries - Episode 2

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/05/07

We're right in the middle of the Max Fun Drive! Right now is the best time to support all of the Max Fun podcasts you love by starting a monthly membership or upgrading your existing one!We've bleeped the expletives in this episode, but some material might not be suitable for children.We've got something special interrupting your feed today… in 2018, Jordan Morris and John Hodgman recorded an episode of a one-off podcast called Shootin' the Bries for the Max Fun Drive. The former cheesemongers are

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00:51:18

May it Please Descartes

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/05/05

KLAXON! It's the MaxFunDrive! The best time of year to show your support for what we do. Join us at MaximumFun.org/join! Drea brings the case against her husband, Morgan. Morgan believes that we are all living in a simulation. And he loves to talk about it. Drea disagrees and does not want to talk about this any longer. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Sean Flaherty for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out

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00:58:47

Peter Piper's Prerogative

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/04/28

It’s time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse talk about post-pandemic hugging, child-free adults dining at kids' pizza restaurants, central vacuum systems, artificial islands, Philadelphia accents, and much more! Plus the premiere of the song, "Gygax Departed," inspired by recent episode with guest Josh Gondelman, A Donut of One's Own.LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Visit bit.ly/gonegygaxgone for "Gygax Departed" by Mersona Non Grata

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00:47:59

This Illustrated Man

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/04/21

It's time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse talk about tattoos, chalkboards, dinner time, bad neighbors, jungle cats, and more! Plus a letter from a veterinarian about Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:"Danse Russe" by William Carlos WilliamsIt Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn

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01:11:53

A Donut of One's Own

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/04/14

Bailiff Jesse Thorn is out this week so Guest Bailiff (or new judge?) Josh Gondelman fills in! He and Judge Hodgman talk about shortcuts, donuts, fantasy realms, mad scientists, ice cream, and much more!Huge thanks to Josh for joining us! Make sure to check out his podcast Make My Day wherever you get podcasts. His delightful book of essays Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results wherever books are sold!

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01:04:11

What Half Man Wrought

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/04/07

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear the docket! They talk about Jeopardy, a joke from the movie Trading Places, stops on road trips, and a new segment "FRANKENSTEIN OR NO?" Plus Friend of the Court Elliott Kalan (The Flop House) calls in to help judge a case!MaxFunDrive is coming! Do you have a story about what JJHO means to you? We may feature your story in an upcoming episode. If you want to share, email memberstories@maximumfun.org or call (323) 601-8719!

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01:02:53

Litter Crime

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/03/31

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket. They discuss the rules of Rock, Paper, Scissors, Appalachian turns of phrase, and cooking. Plus, we seek a ruling from the Court's Official Automobile Expert Rhea Butcher. And a new segment: Juvenile Court!Links discussed in this episode:The instagram account for Chanell Crichlow (PitchBlak Brass Band), a Friend of the Court and amazing tuba playerThe live episode of JJHo featuring musical guest Jean Grae singing "Minnie

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01:09:09

My Own Avocado Creation

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/03/24

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are clearing the docket! They talk about how to pronounce the word "crayon," smart home assistants, naming a child after the month in which they are born, sleeping in outside clothes, and a letter from a child about making their own avocado toast! Plus a quick round of DRACULA OR NO? and much more!MaxFunDrive is coming! Do you have a story about what JJHO means to you? We may feature your story in an upcoming episode. If you want to share, email

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