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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Mar 27, 2013 • 1h 12min
Gas, Grass or Justice
Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat.
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Mar 20, 2013 • 1h 3min
Justice Abhors a Vacuum
Friends quarrel over a borrowed (and broken) shop vac and its more expensive replacement.
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Mar 13, 2013 • 40min
Courtlandia
Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out.
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Mar 6, 2013 • 51min
The Book Case
Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks?
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Feb 27, 2013 • 55min
Judge and Jewry
Rebecca brings the case against her sister Jessica -- do their Jewish roots make them PART JEWISH?
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Feb 20, 2013 • 51min
All Dogs Go to Trial
Coming to you live and direct from SF Sketchfest! Brianne, Zach and their dog Shilo go to trial. Plus a musical performance from John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and live snap judgments!
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Feb 13, 2013 • 51min
Possessions in Nine-Tenths of a Car
Andrea brings the case against her friend Joe -- she claims he's taking a minimalist lifestyle to an extreme degree. Must Joe acquire some creature comforts?
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Feb 6, 2013 • 51min
Bench Warrant
Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide?
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Jan 30, 2013 • 51min
Polly Wanna Justice?
Kim and her husband Chris co-habitate with a pet parrot. The bird adores Kim but behaves badly around her husband and son. How far should they go to accomodate the parrot?
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Jan 23, 2013 • 51min
Bleached and Mounted Bones of Contention
Nick and Sara are a married couple who disagree on interior design -- namely, should Nick be allowed to display a collection of bones and taxidermied animals within their home?
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