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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Aug 12, 2015 • 46min
Eminent Toe-main
What's "public" and what's "private" space? A woman agrees to refrain from wearing a certain pair of shoes in public, but finds the terms unclear.
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Aug 5, 2015 • 50min
I Want My nth TV
Caroline brings the case against her husband Steve. They cannot agree -- how many TVs is TOO many? Caroline thinks it's best to minimize TV watching, and that a single TV is most appropriate. Steve says it can't hurt to have a few extra screens as long as you don't go overboard. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Jul 30, 2015 • 34min
Good Time Summertime Docket Clearin'
Judge Hodgman is assisted by Summertime Bailiff Monte Belmonte, taking on questions of broccoli-chomping, accidental raccoonslaughter, game night disputes, and the best construction of jokes.
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Jul 22, 2015 • 49min
Axed and Answered
Should Adrian be allowed to purchase an artisanal axe, flouting house rules about weapons?
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Jul 15, 2015 • 1h
Troll-o Contendere
When someone posts something offensive or wrong on social media, should you call them out?
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Jul 2, 2015 • 46min
Battle of the Podcast Stars
That's my verdict, that's my ruling! Judge John Hodgman rules on dressing cats in shirts, obnoxious behavior at Mexican restaurants, and more.
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Jun 24, 2015 • 39min
An Alchemic Clark Bar of Delight
Judge Hodgman tells us what's wrong and what's right! Is ice cream actually "candy"? Should you go to your mom's 60th birthday party? Is it ok to leave used snot rags lying around?
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Jun 18, 2015 • 48min
Great Balls of Ire
Aron and Molly's yard is littered with balls kicked over from the park next door. They can't agree on how best to return the balls and appease the kids.
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Jun 11, 2015 • 48min
The Santa Suit
Parents listening with children, know that this case involves Santa Claus! Catch our drift? Andy brings the case against his wife Virginia. Andy wants to share the spirit of Christmas and Santa all year long. Virginia wants to restrict it to the holiday season. Who's right? Who's wrong?
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Jun 4, 2015 • 36min
Just the Two of Us
Judge Hodgman rules on indiscriminate hot-saucing, Vegas buffet etiquette, civic responsibility and more. Plus an update on the Brocavores from Episode 167!
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