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Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Funmaximumfun.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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Episodes

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? --- 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 !

Jun 24, 201539 minEp. 214

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. --- 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 !

Jun 18, 201548 minEp. 213

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? --- 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 !...

Jun 11, 201548 minEp. 212

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! --- 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 !

Jun 04, 201536 minEp. 211

Reduce, Reuse, Accuse

How should a couple catch a recycling bin thief? --- 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 !

May 28, 201558 minEp. 210

The Downer Party

Is it possible to live a birthday-free life? Is it possible to acknowledge being another year older without all the birthday trappings? A couple brings their case before the judge. --- 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 !

May 20, 201559 minEp. 209

Judgin' Like It's 1992

Bailiff Jesse returns to the courtroom! Judge Hodgman rules on the Oxford comma, Hawaiian short pants, and tries not to hurt anyone's "Disney feelings". --- 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 !

May 13, 201537 minEp. 208

Kung Fu Fighting with Jean Grae

Guest Bailiff Jean Grae returns to help Judge Hodgman clear out the docket, ruling on teenage liars, snuggling with teddy bears, sopping up messes with toilet paper, and more. --- 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 !

May 06, 201559 minEp. 207

Sunrise Upset

Colin enjoys rising with the sun each day, but is it an impractical habit? Guest starring Jean Grae as the Bailiff! --- 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 !

Apr 29, 20151 hr 11 minEp. 206

The Defense Rests

When is it OK to leave your own party early and retire to bed? --- 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 !

Apr 22, 20151 hr 2 minEp. 205

Moon and Stars

Judge Hodgman rules on busted doors, schoolbus naming, and whether or not cereal is a soup. Plus a Hodgman Dubbel update! --- 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 !

Apr 16, 201545 minEp. 204

Schnapp Judgment

Is Jonas a snob for preferring more expensive liquor? --- 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 !

Apr 09, 20151 hrEp. 203

The Puck Stops Here

Should Scott get back out on the ice and play beer league hockey with his friend, or is he TOO OLD? --- 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 !

Apr 01, 20151 hr 1 minEp. 202

Habeas Spiritus

Should Anton give psychics a chance? This week, with expert witness Carrie Poppy of Oh No! Ross and Carrie! --- 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 !

Mar 26, 20151 hr 7 minEp. 201

Impersona Non Grata

A man starts a Hulk parody account of a friend on Twitter. Is it funny, unoriginal or just STRAIGHT UP IMPERSONATION? --- 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 !

Mar 18, 20151 hr 4 minEp. 200

Sweet Relish

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear out the docket with gusto, answering questions about pickle relish, Pee-wee, apartment tours, and the difference between Jim Varney and Verne Troyer. --- 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 !

Mar 11, 201546 minEp. 199

Bigfoot II

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse tackle the reuse of ziptop bags, sleeping in jeans, Luddites, and creative work in today's docket clearing. Plus, Judge Hodgman admits to some monstrous behavior. --- 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 !

Mar 04, 201553 minEp. 198

Legalhosen

How many socks is TOO many socks? --- 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 !

Feb 26, 20151 hr 3 minEp. 197

Spit Decision (Live from SF Sketchfest)

This week, our live show from SF Sketchfest, including "Justice in Thirty Minutes or Less", "Spit Decision" and music from John Vanderslice and A-1. --- 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 !

Feb 19, 20151 hr 25 minEp. 196

The Hodgman Dubbel

Judge Hodgman weighs in on loud popcorn eating, anniversaries, fedoras, and selects the best drawings of his proposed Double-Ended Unicycle. --- 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 !

Feb 11, 201547 minEp. 195

Mi Casa Es Shoeless Casa

A wife thinks her husband is too strict about their no-shoe policy inside the home. --- 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 !

Feb 05, 20151 hr 13 minEp. 194

The Grandfather Claws

Should an elderly cat be treated as a family member? --- 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 !

Jan 28, 201556 minEp. 193

Do You Want to Hoard Some Snowglobes?

A man wants to dedicate a room of his house to the movie Frozen; his husband objects. With special expert witnesses Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez! --- 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 !

Jan 21, 20151 hr 7 minEp. 192

The Secret Room of Chambers

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are rarin' to clear out the docket & follow up with the brothers from "Wake Me Up Before You Go, Bro"! --- 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 !

Jan 14, 201556 minEp. 191

Novus Annus, Novum Judicium

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse ring in the new year with some docket clearing. --- 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 !

Jan 08, 201533 minEp. 190

TL;DNR

A man suggested that his friend read a very long series of fantasy novels, but isn't satisfied with the pace of her reading. --- 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 31, 201446 minEp. 189

Pizza Parley

A man seeks to enforce a contract regarding pizza toppings. --- 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 24, 20141 hrEp. 188

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chambers

We address winter holiday disputes in this all-docket episode (with a special surprise appearance from a past guest). --- 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 17, 201455 minEp. 187

I Pledge a Grievance to the Flag

Should a couple install a sports team's flag outside their home? --- 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 11, 20141 hr 10 minEp. 186

Cease and De-Thrift

Should Alex relinquish his beloved "grandpa shoes", purchased secondhand? --- 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 03, 20141 hr 4 minEp. 185
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