Judge John Hodgman

Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.

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April 24, 2024 65 mins

Expert Witness Paul Scheer weighs in: Should Thaddeus invest in new equipment to keep his cold plunge icy? Kelsey says it's not practical! Who's right? Who's wrong? 

Paul Scheer's book JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA is available for pre-order wherever you get books! And don't miss his podcast HOW DID THIS GET MADE!

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The Rollicking J Squad is back with monthly bonus episodes! Here's a teaser for our first ever Members Only Mailbag Episode. For access to the entire 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. 

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April 17, 2024 65 mins

Kasey says that he needs to buy a church and a bank. His cousin, Matthew, says that he needs to slow down and make a plan! Who's right? Who's wrong?

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Thanks to reddit users u/NicWester & u/FloofyMonsterCat for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximu...

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April 10, 2024 62 mins

Is THE BRADY BUNCH a classic sitcom? Robert says, yes of course it is! His friend, Karl says it's just not good enough to be considered classic! Neither of them will admit defeat. UNTIL TODAY. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who will have a sunshine day?

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Thanks to reddit user u/UsefulBiscotti9548 for naming this week’s case! To s...

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April 3, 2024 58 mins

Kurt Braunohler returns as we re-open Juvenile Court! Dads who gotta dance, siblings, and age minimums for William Friedkin's THE FRENCH CONNECTION!

Catch Kurt every week on The Bananas Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! He's also on instagram @kurtbraunohler.

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March 27, 2024 63 mins

This week, it's all PAUL F. TOPICS with Paul F. Tompkins! We are so excited to celebrate the second week of MaxFunDrive with him, and clear the docket. Cases about missed live shows, dog friends, hats and style, and Philadelphia.

It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, just go to maximumfun.org/join.

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March 20, 2024 60 mins

Trish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly reasonable way to dispose of soup! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Thanks to reddit user u/ironymaiden_ for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an e...

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Want to hear some of our new, members-only bonus episode, KINDING THEM WITH KINDNESS PART 2? Good news! Here's a clip. 

It's #MaxFunDrive! The best time of year to become a new or upgrading member of Maximum Fun! Every monthly member at the five dollar level or higher gets access to the entire network's exclusive members-only bonus content! 

We had such a fun time talking to Richard Kind last year for the bonus episode that we brough...

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March 13, 2024 68 mins

What is the spirit of cricket? What IS cricket? Nate and Aatif disagree about a controversial move in the game. Who's right? Who's wrong? And who can explain how cricket works to this court? With Expert Witness Andy Zaltzman

You can find Aatif on BBC's Test Match Special, and Nate over at EmergingCricket.com!

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March 6, 2024 58 mins

A finger-licking case about licking fingers! Swift Justice disputes about driving, soda on the bedside table, and half-eaten olives! AND Deborah Miller from GBH's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW!

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Thanks to reddit user u/dinosaur1972 for naming this week’s case: DROOL OF LAW! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Max...

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February 28, 2024 55 mins

Tyler likes to make Top 5 lists about anything and everything. But Abby says his list-making is number one annoying, with a bullet. Who's right? Who's wrong?

We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.

Thanks to reddit user u/bobopolis5000 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun....

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February 21, 2024 64 mins

Laura says that her older sister, Liz, is a NERD! Liz says that she simply doesn't fit the criteria! Who's right? who's wrong?

We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.

Thanks to reddit user u/GuitarJ1066 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!

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February 14, 2024 49 mins

An unopened Christmas present from 1999 and a case about haunted houses with Expert Witness Travis McElroy! LIVE at the Lexington Opera House! First up is "Wrap Sheet!" Kathy gave her mom, Carol, a Christmas gift in 1999. Carol has still not opened it! Will she open it during this show? Then, "Working Pro Boo-No!" Adam wants his wife, Amanda, to come with him and the kids to a local haunted house. She says, "Absolutely not." 

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February 7, 2024 64 mins

How many book clubs are too many book clubs? Emily says she's just trying to keep busy. But her daughter, Hannah, wants her hard-working mom to enjoy her retirement rather than filling it with obligations. Who's right? Who's wrong?

We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.

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January 31, 2024 64 mins

Rae brings the case against their mom, Judy. Judy is adamant that you have to eat certain foods in certain orders. But Rae says her mom’s gut instinct is nothing but a bunch of *fart noises*. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Thanks to reddit user u/JennyNEway 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!

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January 24, 2024 62 mins

Marti brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Andrew has created automated systems in their home, controlled by voice commands. Marti HATES IT. Andrew says that she just needs time to get used to the system. But, Marti just wants to live an analog lifestyle! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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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January 17, 2024 62 mins

Curtis brings the case against his friend, Andy. Curtis and Andy are both passionate about the ice sport called curling. Andy quit their team last year. But he still watches Curtis play. And he offers his friend a lot of unsolicited advice. Curtis is annoyed. He asks the court to issue a gag order on backseat curling. Who’s right, who’s wrong?

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January 10, 2024 63 mins

This episode was recorded LIVE at Liberty Hall in Dublin, Ireland! With two cases this week! Up first is GERMANSPRUDENCE. Andrea likes to listen to Deutschlandfunk public radio in the house. But her husband, Paul, likes to listen to comedy podcasts! Then, James brings his fiance, Paddy, before the Judge in OBJECTIONS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. When the two of them are driving somewhere they play a common car game in...

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January 3, 2024 57 mins

It's a new year and it's time to clear the docket! This week, it's all about Magic: The Gathering. MTG enthusiast and Friend of the Court John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats joins us to adjudicate these cases!

Huge thanks to John for joining us. Check out the Mountain Goats' new album "Jenny From Thebes," which is out now on Merge Records. And see them on tour! Also, make sure to see US in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest! We are goi...

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December 27, 2023 81 mins

It's the end of 2023 and the Judge John Hodgman team is having a little holiday party! Bailiff Jesse Thorn finally gets to try Pam from Seattle's famous Eggnog and Orange Soda. Pam gives us a new festive concoction to try. But not before trying some new to us recipes sent in by listeners!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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