Judge John Hodgman TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the Munchies
Apr 27, 2026
A MaxFunDrive teaser about testing late-night snack ideas from listeners. They riff on popcorn mix-ins, crunchy concoctions, and peanut butter creations. A daring PB and Marmite sandwich is made and tasted. The short piece teases member-only bonus content and the chaos of midnight munchies.
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Hosts Taste Peanut Butter Munchies Live
- John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn tasted late-night “munchies” snacks during MaxFunDrive as member-exclusive bonus content.
- They sampled peanut butter hot dog and a peanut butter with Marmite buttered sandwich, reacting live to flavors and textures.
Peanut Butter And Marmite Sandwich Reaction
- John Hodgman described and ate a peanut butter and Marmite sandwich prepared with buttered white bread in British style.
- He praised Marmite as umami-packed and enjoyed the combination, while Jesse found it intense and initially disliked it.
Why Marmite Polarizes Taste Buds
- Marmite is a concentrated yeast extract known for intense, salty umami and is traditionally served on buttered toast.
- John explains its brewing-byproduct origin and vitamin content, framing why it polarizes tastes.