Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun•maximumfun.org

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!

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The Lovely Couple

A married couple disagrees: is physical attractiveness a component of romantic love? --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here !

Dec 08, 2010•26 min•Ep. 4

The Long-Necked Custody Battle

Best friends bought a robotic giraffe together in Japan. Now, with college (and their cohabitation) over, each wants the other to have it. --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here !

Nov 30, 2010•18 min•Ep. 3

Judge Hodgman: Tear Down That Wall

Foy argues that breaking the fourth wall ruins film and theater. His friend Matt disagrees. Only Judge John Hodgman can decide. --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here !

Nov 23, 2010•22 min•Ep. 2

Are Machine Guns Robots?

Two friends dispute whether machine guns are robots. --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here !

Nov 15, 2010•21 min•Ep. 1

Dish Soap or Hand Soap?

Judge Hodgman settles a marital dispute: should the kitchen sink dispense dish soap or hand soap? --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here !

Nov 08, 2010•14 min0

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