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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

01:19:22

A Gift From JJHo!

Judge John Hodgman ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year from the J Squad! Our holiday gift to you is an episode fresh from the Members Only Mailbag! We are celebrating with our annual JJHo Office Holiday Party and trying some of our members' favorite holiday recipes. What are our favorite holiday traditions? How much candy do you need to decorate gingerbread houses? Is eggnog and orange soda really good? We will tell you!Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa's fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado flew past $25,000

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01:04:03

Medical Pal Practice at SF Sketchfest

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/12/25

What a show, recorded LIVE at San Francisco Sketchfest! Should a medical doctor be responsible for diagnosing a friend's shingles in a non-clinical setting? James says no. But, Rob says yes, and he wants JUSTICE! What's more? Our litigants are James Reichmuth and Rob Baedeker from the hilarious sketch group Kasper Hauser! Plus: Feliney Conviction! Should a couple include both of their cats in their annual cat calendar? Even if one of the cats is "not hot enough?"Tickets are still available for SF

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00:58:22

Aiding in a Bed-in

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/12/18

Anne brings the case against her husband, Pete. They both love dressing up in costumes for their annual holiday card. This year, Pete wants to recreate an iconic photo of two famous musicians. This would require Pete to pose in the nude. Anne says NO THANK YOU. For some reason, she doesn’t want to send her mom a picture of her naked husband.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/FortinbrasTheThird for

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01:04:08

I'll See You and Raise Your Right Hand

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/12/11

Poker is a beloved tradition in Joe's family. But Joe's fiancee, Julie, says that his family's poker variants are not real games! So, are Big Murph, Night Baseball, and Under Ten real? Or are Joe's family members making up games on the fly to get Julie's money? Only one can decide!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/Junk_Mutluck for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep

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01:09:41

Wet Suit

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/12/04

Jason and Miguel are surfing buddies in San Diego, California. Jason says that Miguel’s favorite surfing spot is BOGUS! It’s all party waves, full of jakes and groms. Jason doesn’t want to compete for sick waves. He just wants to ride! But Miguel says that the waves at his beach are the TASTIEST! Who's right? Who's wrong? And WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN?Check out this episode on YouTube for Judge Hodgman's Vincent D'onofrio story and for Bailiff Jesse Thorn's shocking story about his dad! We are also

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01:06:20

Extended Munching

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/11/27

It's time to clear the docket! Is it ok to say "jawn" if you live outside of Philly? Have you ever done the right thing only for it to go wrong? Popcorn: Yes or no? Judgments on all of this and MORE!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

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01:04:13

Episode 696: Road Court in New York City

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/11/20

Viola and Doug have been married for 17 years. Yet, Viola says Doug never proposed to her! How can that be? Plus, movie disputes with Dan McCoy and Stuart Wellington from The Flop House, a dispute about bulk toilet paper, and Social Media Manager Nattie Lopez has a case of her own about Pringles!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/lovegiblet for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future

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01:05:05

Squatters Rights

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/11/13

Diane brings the case against her husband, Will. Will grew up attending a summer camp deep in the Ontario wilderness, and last year: he bought it! Diane loves being a camp director and living off the grid except for one thing: the communal outhouse called THE FORT. Diane wants a proper toilet in their cabin, but Will says privacy is impractical! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit

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01:02:28

Motion to Adorn

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/11/06

Is it ok to buy home decor for friends? Anna says that Brannon’s apartment is boring. She wants to help him create a decorative vision for his home. But, Brannon is content. He wants Anna to accept the way his home looks, and to stop buying knick knacks for him!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/gts_84 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun

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01:04:48

Live From Van Freaks Roadshow in Charlottesville, VA

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/30

A cursed ceramic pineapple possesses Judge John Hodgman's court this week! Live from the Van Freaks Roadshow in Charlottesville, recorded last year ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Plus, New York Times columnist, photographer, and cereal expert Jamelle Bouie joins us for Swift Justice and a special spooky cereal taste test!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/TurduckenEverest for naming this week’s case! To suggest

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01:03:07

Junk, and this Quarterly

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/23

How many dog magazines are TOO MANY dog magazines to have stacked next to the toilet? Simon brings his wife, Liz, to court to find out! Simon says that Liz's stack of veterinary medical journals next to the toilet needs to GO. She says that she is going to read them... EVENTUALLY! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And if you listen on

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01:01:44

JJHO Presents: E Pluribus Motto!

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/22

John Hodgman has a new podcast with Janet Varney! Every episode they’ll showcase a new state and explore its iconography– especially its often complicated, pretentious and Latin motto.Their first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and territory in the United States is Connecticut. Why Connecticut first? They’ll explain.Hear more about its legendary rich, sandy loam, the grape-filled seal, and its many attempts to create a state motto that sticks.Plus, Janet speaks with Amy Holden Jones,

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01:01:54

Judicious Minds

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/16

Karen brings the case against her husband, Ryan. Ryan has a large piece of art that he would love to display in the living room. But Karen says it "stinks" and belongs in the dumpster. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman or visit the show page on the Maximum Fun website to look at this week's evidence.Thanks to reddit user u/mishnak for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future

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01:00:33

Knee High Crimes and Misdemeanors

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/09

Liana brings the case against her boyfriend, Charlie. Charlie can't stand Liana's system for sock storage. She says that she's been storing socks just fine until he came along! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Or check us out on MaximumFun.org!Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at

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00:50:57

Van Freaks Roadshow in Portland Maine

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/10/02

Whose phone number should go on a cat's collar? Should WERU's Program & Operations Director Joel Mann get a pool? These disputes and more! Recorded live in Portland, Maine. With the Night & Day Jazz Trio!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/KingStork for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!Judge John

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00:05:07

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag September 2024

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/09/27

The September Members Only Mailbag is in the Maximum Fun bonus feed! In this clip, Judge John Hodgman talks about his earliest experiences with a Tesla car. Why is the J Squad talking about Teslas? The answer may surprise you!!!For the full episode, check your members only bonus content feed! Not yet a member? It’s easy to become one! Go to maximumfun.org/join and become a member at $5 a month or higher.Don’t know how to access your bonus content? Click here for instructions! Judge John Hodgman:

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01:05:34

Alliums For Life

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/09/25

It's time to clear the docket! What is the worst way to describe eggs? Is menswear boring? Rulings on these cases and more. PLUS, Judge Hodgman's cat video dream comes true!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

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00:56:50

Van Freaks Roadshow in Durham

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/09/18

Should two tree-loving North Carolinans chop down their fig trees? Should one be allowed to brush their teeth in bed? These disputes and more! Recorded on our Van Freaks Roadshow tour in Durham!Should two tree-loving North Carolinans chop down their fig trees? Should one be allowed to brush their teeth in bed? These disputes and more! Recorded on our Van Freaks Roadshow tour in Durham!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on

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01:05:00

Mordor in the Court

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/09/11

Andrew wants to throw a birthday party for Bilbo Baggins from Lord of the Rings. His wife, Marie, says that he is welcome to throw this party. But, she won't be there! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/_magpie_ for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!Judge John Hodgman: Road

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00:59:06

(I Can't Get No) Legal Action

Judge John Hodgman ·

2024/09/04

Should a Rolling Stones cover band be ordered to play the hit song "Start Me Up?" Aaron brings his friend and bandmate Marcus to court to try! Aaron says it's a great song that would be fun to play. Marcus says it's overplayed! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/sjhamilton43 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun

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