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!
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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Oct 21, 2015 • 44min
Oh, Goodie
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket, addressing issues of late-night hot tubbing, cuddling in theaters, rug placement and taking photos with Wayne Gretzky.
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Oct 14, 2015 • 55min
The Hard of Hearing
Reed's dad Bruce has suffered some hearing loss - must he try hearing aids? How about an ear trumpet? Find out when Judge John Hodgman rules!
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Oct 7, 2015 • 51min
It May or May Not Take a Village
Switcheroo week! One Bad Mother hosts Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn are guest hosting Judge John Hodgman this week. You'll find John Hodgman over at the RISK! podcast. Judge Biz and Bailiff Theresa decide: should a couple with a baby seek out other young parents? Or are their old (non-parent) friends sufficient?
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Sep 30, 2015 • 49min
Rewind is a Sometimes Command
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins clear out the docket!
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Sep 23, 2015 • 57min
Feliz Gravitas
Featuring Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins! Siblings Rolland and Nyssa want to reboot the family Christmas. How should they go about it?
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Sep 17, 2015 • 59min
No-show Contendere
Ted brings the case against his good friend Chris. They will make plans, but Chris will suddenly become unreachable when it comes time to meet up. Ted's calls and texts go unanswered. Ted says Chris needs to step up and let him know when his plans have changed. Chris says the plans weren't firm, so he's not entirely in the wrong. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Sep 10, 2015 • 43min
A Nothingburger Sort of Thing to Do
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Jean Grae take on the proper way to do the YMCA dance, marriage proposals, and more.
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Sep 2, 2015 • 50min
Go Set a Tip Jar
Two friends co-host a literary reading series as a labor of love. Should they begin to seek donations?
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Aug 29, 2015 • 44min
Justice De-furred
Is fresh best? How often should pet-soiled sheets be washed?
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Aug 20, 2015 • 44min
Waiting for the Drop
Listen in as Judge John rules on metal meat utensils, 40 year olds listening to EDM, Vlad the Impaler-based religions, and the proper order to listen to podcasts. This week with Bailiff Jesse Thorn!
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