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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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00:55:01

Send Podcasts, Lobster Roll

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/03/17

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear that docket! Does a 90s Subaru Impreza look like Christian Slater? Can an adult compel their parent to try guacamole? Plus saying good night, sleeping in separate rooms, a verdict from a beloved podcaster/bassoonist and 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 memberstories@maximumfun.org or call (323) 601-8719!Links

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00:57:21

Logging a Case in A-pellet Court

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/03/10

Luke files suit against his wife, Alaina. They live in an old, converted schoolhouse in Vermont and heat their home using a wood stove. Luke loves the wood stove, but Alaina would like to replace it with a stove that burns pellets instead. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Links discussed in this episode:Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars MyttingThe YouTube video from Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living about Wood Stoves vs Pellet StovesFREE SPIRITS, the

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01:00:23

The Crumble One

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/03/03

It's our final wintertime rollicking docket clearing episode! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse bid a farewell for now to Joel Mann the Mole Man, and his studio at WERU in Orland, Maine. They talk about ghosts, pineapple on pizza, valuable trading cards, Phish, and much more! Plus a 90 second episode of JJHo written by a neural network!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:George Saunders' new book A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and LifeSarah

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00:59:09

The J Squad and Lil Monte

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/02/24

It's Extra Bailiff Day with Summertime Fun Time Bailiff Monte Belmonte! In the winter! Monte joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse in chambers to discuss mini golf, joke origins, winter layering, local TV stations, child names, and the return of the hit segment DRACULA OR NO!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Spicy Pony Head by Kasper HauserDogsledder Blair Braverman's Twitter thread about suiting up for Winter weatherDana Hersey of Channel 38's The Movie LoftKOFY TV 20 San Francisco (stereo!)Monte's

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00:47:12

There's No Southwest in Space

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/02/17

The docket is full of cases and there is only one justice team to clear it! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss what counts as dating, duets, grand strategy space simulators, and much more!

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00:55:57

The Maine of Breakfast Cereals

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/02/10

We are continuing to clear the docket! Disputes about how to pronounce "vegan" and "drawer," when to clear the snow from the sidewalk, scheduling a Roomba, Cheez-Its vs Cheese Nips, and much more! Plus a new Dracula-related segment!As mentioned on the show, here's that video by Carlos Medina, "Are you a Drakula or no??":

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00:53:37

My Wife Likes it With Peaches

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/02/03

Judge Hodgman's chambers have been too rollicking! This episode, we are committed to less rollicking and more justice! We discuss kids' poop talk, abandoned laundry, half finished fruit, wedge salads, dead ends, and a ruling from Merriam-Webster on how many holes there are in a straw.

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00:52:43

Forensic Mom and Unnamed Creepout Boy

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/01/27

The rollicking times continue in the Court's Chambers as we clear the docket! The number of holes in a straw, homemade washcloths, Philadelphia sports fandom, Bioshock, and much more! Plus the possible conclusion of the segment CREEPY COOL BABIES and a brand new old timey ragtime tune!If you want to check out our pal Aidan's video response to JJHo Harvester of Souls chat, visit bit.ly/soulharvesternumberone. And make sure to listen to Friend of the Court Mark McConville's podcast MASCOTS!

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00:58:14

Willy and Nilly

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/01/20

We are clearing the docket this week with Friend of the Court Josh Gondelman! Scraping food scraps, kingmaking, office supply stealing, and much more! Plus more of the segment CREEPY COOL BABIES!Huge thanks to Josh for joining us this week! He's on Twitter @JoshGondelman. His podcast Make My Day is available wherever you listen to podcasts, and make sure to read his book of essays Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results!

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01:14:35

You Can't Stop Justice

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/01/13

It's our 500th episode! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss skipping TV intros, accidentally finding jewelry, an appeal about distaste for fruit, buy nothing groups on Facebook, and the premiere of a new mashup track called "Nub Court!" Plus we hear from the litigants from our first ever case on Jordan, Jesse, Go! "Is Chili a Soup?" and the brothers from Episode 165: Wake Me Up Before You Go Bro!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:Buy Justin and Sydnee McElroy's book, The Sawbones Book: The

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00:53:40

Maine's Holiday Boy

Judge John Hodgman ·

2021/01/06

Happy New Year! The rollicking times continue as we kick off the year with a docket clearing. Scattergories, dishwashing drain gunk, listening to podcasts during dinner, our proprietary segment Cool Babies, and more!

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00:53:10

A Rollicking Docket

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/12/30

It's the end of the year and we are clearing the docket! Fruit, fake accents, popcorn popping techniques, eating soup from the can, a clicky keyboard rave track, and a rollicking, good time!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:Questlove's Popcorn Seasoning Set for Williams SonomaQuestlove on InstagramThe Clicky Keyboard Rave Track by Chase Watkinsinstagram.com/josiemorway

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00:00:32

Taking This Week Off!

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/12/23

We are taking the week off! If you want to get into the holiday mood with some JUSTICE, we have a huge archive of holiday-related episodes for your enjoyment. Take a listen to one of these and have a great week! We'll be back next week with more justice!Episode 8: TO TREE OR NOT TO TREEEpisode 88: PROBABLE CLAUSEpisode 89: AWAY WITH THE MANGEREpisode 139: THE JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN HOLIDAY SPECIALEpisode 189: IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHAMBERSEpisode 214: THE SANTA SUITEpisode 228: FELIZ

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00:52:17

Grocery Store Quilts

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/12/16

There's more on the docket that needs to be cleared! Tucking in blankets whilst bedmaking, ice cream sandwich bread, Game of Thrones series finale thoughts, bagel consumption, and more! Plus toddler questions in a new segment and a farewell to Leafy, the leaf blower outside Jesse's house.Links discussed in the episode: Don’t Tell Ken Burns Quilts Are Quaint -- The New York TimesCable Car Bell Ringing Competition in San FranciscoVideo of Cable Car Bell Ringing contestantsThe Fandom Wiki Page for

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00:46:41

A Gallon of Scallops

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/12/09

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear the docket! Pet parents, "cheersing," tonic water, and the answer to the age old question, "Is butt leg?" Plus an off season appearance by Joel Mann, Program and Operations Manager at WERU Community Radio in Orland Maine, and some new drama with our old pandemic pal Leafie!Links discussed in the episode: CHiPS, the Park Slope organization that provides meals to hungry BrooklynitesLos Angeles Regional Food BankEmmaus Homeless Shelter in Ellsworth, MaineHOME in

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01:00:13

Jean's Heat Lamp Terrarium

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/12/02

The winter solstice is approaching and it's getting cold! We have a docket full of holiday and wintery disputes to clear. Luckily, we have guest Jean Grae in chambers with us to clear that docket. Nativity scene setups, colorful fiber optic Christmas trees, home heating, lottery scratch offs, and more!Here are the links discussed in the episode:Follow Jean Grae on Twitter, Instagram, and Bandcamp!The Kasper Hauser Comedy PodcastHammacher Schlemmer: play along with the Court and decide which of the

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00:49:29

Cat-or-Dogical Imperative

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/11/25

Alan files suit against his wife, Elaine. Alan thinks their cat, Muffin, needs a companion. He’d like to get another cat. Elaine, however, would prefer adding a dog to their family. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Links discussed in this episode:WendyCarlos.comThe clip of Wendy Carlos that served as backup Obscure Cultural ReferenceThank you to Andrew Eppler Zindell 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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00:46:08

Mr. Clicky Keys

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/11/18

This week, we're clearing the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss eating leftovers for lunch, picking up baby items with one's toes, cast iron pan hoards, and eating at morally questionable restaurants.LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The ad from 1984 that convinced a young Judge Hodgman to get a MacJudge Hodgman's appearance on Justin Long's podcast LIFE IS SHORTMarcella Hazan's bolognesebit.ly/CALLGEORGIA: Join Judge Hodgman via Zoom on November 22, making calls to Georgia voters for

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01:04:28

The Gentleman Leaf Thief

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/11/11

This week we have Friends of the Court Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark in chambers to help clear the docket! They talk about distances, leaf collecting, consuming blood, and snacking on leftovers. Plus a letter from a Gen Z listener about books!Josh and Chuck are the hosts of the smash hit podcast STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW! They are also the writers of the forthcoming book STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things. It will be released on November 24 but it's available for

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00:38:42

Die Flederhaus

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/11/04

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains an extremely brief mention of SARS and respiratory disease from 17:40-18:32.This week we are revisiting a courtroom classic with a rerun of the beloved BAT BROTHERS episode! Brothers Adam and Noah share a home bought out of foreclosure. They are slowly fixing up the house together and the monthly payment is cheap, but it comes at a cost: bats! The webbed-winged creatures seem to be entering the house through the cracks in the unfinished roof of the bathroom

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