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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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00:50:36

The Shears Club

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/08/12

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear the docket! They talk about electric vehicle obsession, using scissors to cut food, roads without sidewalks, betting against your preferred candidates, and grocery lists. Plus an update from Britton and Jackson from Episode 402: Double Histameanor!

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01:01:27

Animal Crossing Examination

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/08/05

Kelly brings the case against her wife, Maureen. They both play the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Kelly says that Maureen is adept at earning bells, which is the game’s currency. Kelly would like Maureen to share her profits, but Maureen is opposed. Who's right? Who's wrong?It's the final week of MaxFunDrive! Thank you so much to everyone who has become a member, boosted or upgraded their membership, remained a member, and spread the word! Every little bit helps and we are so

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00:59:15

Birthday Parties to the Dispute

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/07/29

Ann brings the case against her husband, Kevin. Ann says that Kevin is too judgmental about how she celebrates her birthday. He says that he doesn’t have a problem with birthday celebrations. He just thinks that her side of the family makes too big a deal out of them! Who's right? Who's wrong?MaxFunDrive is still plugging along! Thank you to ALL of our members for making this show possible. If you want to join them, visit maximumfun.org/join!Thank you to Rebe Staines for naming this week’s case! To

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01:04:15

Vampirical Evidence

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/07/22

Heather refuses to watch the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bethany says that since they love the show, they should watch the final season to fully appreciate it. Who's right? Who's wrong? With Expert Witness Jane Espenson!It's the second week of the MaxFunDrive! Thank you to all of our members for making this show possible. If you want to join them, visit maximumfun.org/join!Thank you to Kathleen O'Donnell for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge

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01:01:53

You Can't Acquit With Us

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/07/15

Stephanie files suit against her younger sister Ashley. As kids, they both created clubs with their friends and excluded each other. Stephanie believes that Ashley started her club first, excluding Stephanie and sparking this years' long dispute. Ashley disagrees. Stephanie would now like to be retroactively inducted into Ashley's childhood club. Who's right? Who's wrong? It's MaxFunDrive! Thank you to all of our members for continuing to keep the show going. If you'd like to become a member, or if

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00:59:23

Office Supply Caper

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/07/08

It's time to clear the docket! Guest Host David Rees and Judge John Hodgman discuss chocolate choices, book burning, ice cream scooping, bread heels, and pencils.Make sure you check out David and Judge Hodgman's new animated show DICKTOWN, which is part of FXX's CAKE, a short-form comedy block. It premieres Thursday July 9, 2020 and will be available the next day on FXX on Hulu. David has another show premiering on CAKE, and it's called MY NEW FIGHTING TECHNIQUE IS UNSTOPPABLE. And don't forget to

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00:51:30

Trash Can Detective

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/07/01

It's time to clear the docket! Guest Bailiff Tre'vell Anderson from FANTI joins the judge to discuss tickling, flatulence, dog walk conversation, stolen trash cans, loud neighbors, and strange apartment floor plans. Plus a letter from a listener about pies!Make sure to catch Tre'vell and their co-host Jarrett Hill every week on the podcast FANTI! Here is their Esquire piece on Pride, "Pride Has Always Been a Protest Against An Unjust System," that was discussed in the episode.

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00:51:29

Dance Dance Resolution

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/06/24

C.W. brings the case against his husband, Jeff. C.W. loves to dance and wishes that Jeff would dance with him once in a while. But Jeff doesn’t like dancing at all and refuses to join C.W., even when they are alone at home! Who's right? Who's wrong? With Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte!Thank you to Jill Graves 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.

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01:17:14

The Best of Weird Dads

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/06/17

This week on the podcast, we are taking a trip down memory lane. That’s right, it’s a clip show! We thought it would be a great time to revisit some of our favorite Weird Dads. You won’t want to miss this charming episode full of corny jokes, specific systems, and odd habits. If you want to listen to full length versions of these Weird Dad episodes here they are:Episode 32: The Cow BeefEpisode 244: Commedia della MorteEpisode 265: Dad NauseumEpisode 144: Father Gnaws BeastEpisode 394:

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00:58:34

Judge of Sandwich, Massachusetts

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/06/10

It's time for Summertime Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte! Monte joins Judge Hodgman to clear the docket. They talk about mayo and lettuce on hot sandwiches, stealing church wifi, loud laughing in public, 20 Questions, and a letter about books as devices.Here are some of the links and books mentioned in the episode:bit.ly/GETYOURFRIENDS75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justicebit.ly/JJHOTDOGThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThis Book Is Anti-Racist: 20

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00:52:50

The Sponge Leaver's Wife

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/06/03

It's time again to clear the docket! Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn talk about pens, wearing shorts in the winter, leaving the sponge in the sink, and group texts. Plus another dispute from Melissa of Episode 394: Juris-diction against her dad, Mark, aka The Zero Coke Guy. Also a note from Rob Riggle about putting on his pants AFTER his shoes and socks!If you want to know more about Zombo.com, as mentioned in the episode, check out Bailiff Jesse's audio essay about it from his show

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01:24:22

Live From SF Sketchfest 2020

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/05/27

This week's episode was recorded LIVE in San Francisco! First up is "Night Night Court." Noah is an early-to-bed, early-to-rise guy. His husband Kayden is a night owl. Kayden often stays up until 3 or 4 in the morning playing video games and sleeps in late. Noah wants him to wake up earlier. Then there's SWIFT JUSTICE: Airport pickup methods, an accidentally matching couple, and then a litigant brings a plagiarism dispute against HIMSELF!BIG thanks to the SF audience for your contributions to the

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00:53:18

Trash Action Lawsuit

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/05/20

Kelly brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Their next door neighbors tend to leave their garbage cans at the curb for a long time after the trash collectors come through. Andrew wants to bring the neighbor's cans back to the house for them, but Kelly thinks it's too passive-aggressive for him to do so. With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!Thank you to Logan Green 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

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00:52:43

Right of Shirts Refusal

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/05/13

Lana brings the case against her husband, Daniel. On their next family vacation, Lana wants her family of four to wear matching t-shirts. Daniel and the kids are opposed! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Megan Hodgkiss 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.

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00:55:12

Licorice Adjacent Flavor

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/05/06

KLAXON! The Judge John Hodgman podcast has been nominated for a Webby and we need your help to win! You can vote at bit.ly/JJHOWEBBY!VOTING ENDS TOMORROW MAY 7 AT 11:59PM PT!Judge John Hodgman is in chambers this week with Bailiff Jesse Thorn to clear the docket! It's a docket full of culinary disputes, with guest expert J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, New York Times)! They talk about the opposite of savory, coffee diluting, root vegetables, recipe modifications, Polish street pizza, potatoes,

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00:41:49

Garbagemas Eve

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/04/29

KLAXON! The Judge John Hodgman podcast has been nominated for a Webby and we need your help to win! You can vote at bit.ly/JJHOWEBBY!Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week! They discuss grocery delivery, keeping the shower curtain closed, garbage day, video games, and apologies to pets. Plus an update from Allison and Jeremy of Episode 412: AND BABY MAKES PLEA.As mentioned in this episode, to learn more about organizations helping to feed people during these hard

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01:30:22

Live From the Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn, NY

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/04/22

This week's episode was recorded LIVE in Brooklyn! First up is "Fragrant Abuse of the Law." Denise says that her husband, Jeremy, is a super-smeller. She complains that his super-smelling is too disruptive! Up next is Swift Justice, with cases about anniversaries, pies, and playlists.Thank you to Verity Jorgensen-Lane 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.

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01:28:00

Live From Boston, MA at the Wilbur Theatre

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/04/15

This week's episode was recorded LIVE at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA! First case up is "Knit or Get Off the Pod." Kristen and Jess are two friends with a podcast, WWKD (Wine, Whine and Knit Day), in which they knit and chat about their lives. Jess has begun crocheting, however, and Kristen wants her to get back to knitting. Later up is Swift Justice with guest organist Josh Kantor. Swift judgments are issued on driving, grocery carts, and cell phones. Plus an update from Evan and Anne of

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00:41:45

The Ballad of Silvia, Fernando, and the Cat

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/04/08

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week to clear the docket. They talk about putting on one's socks and shoes, speaking with family members in another room, cupcakes, the phrase "bull in a china shop," cat napping, and doctoral tams.

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00:48:47

The Hammer of Distraction

Judge John Hodgman ·

2020/04/01

It's time again to clear the docket! Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to discuss cases about wearing headphones to sleep, John Wick spoilers, peanut shell disposal, eating burgers with a knife and fork, and beverages in the bathroom. Plus a letter from a listener about asking "What did you do today?" instead of "How are you?"

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