Is it ok to take your home dishes on a camping trip? Is it ethical to shop at thrift stores if you can afford to buy new items? Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn answer these disputes and more this week, as they clear the docket! PLUS some Hot Actuary Gossip! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships st...
Aug 14, 2024•52 min•Ep. 682
Is it best to watch your movie collection in alphabetical order? Should you laugh while you record home videos? What is the REAL difference between a kitchen towel and a bathroom towel? All of these disputes and more, this week recorded LIVE in Austin on the Van Freaks Roadshow! With special guest Aaron Franklin ! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/westvultures for naming this week’s case! To s...
Aug 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 681
Maddi hates to sleep with the door open. But her boyfriend, Matt, says he's tired of their cat screaming on either side of the closed door! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/Shot_Tomorrow7663 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 ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-support...
Jul 31, 2024•58 min•Ep. 680
What movies do your families watch over and over again? The J Squad talks about their heavy rotation family movies in this clip from the July Membo Mailbag! For the full 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. Don’t know how to access your bonus content? Click here for instructions! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episo...
Jul 26, 2024•3 min
Would you lightly squish a pre-wrapped cookie to ensure it's worth buying? This is exactly what Cynthia wants her husband, Joel to do. But Joel refuses! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . 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 maximumfun.reddit.com ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-sup...
Jul 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 679
If you found mice in your toaster, would you ever replace it? Or simply throw it away and live toaster-less for the rest of your life? Would you lick a 50-year-old cured ham? Did a Red Sox fan curse the 2000 Presidential Election? Answers to these disputes and more recorded in front of a LIVE Washington DC audience on the Van Freaks Roadshow! With Leila Dunbar of GBH's Antiques Roadshow and Griffin & Rachel McElroy of the Wonderful podcast! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @j...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 678
Would you bring a freezer drawer to the local gelateria to maximize your home stock? Christina this is the perfect plan. Her fiance, Charlie, says there has to be a better way! Who's right? Who's wrong? With Summertime Fun Time Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Check out the evidence this week on this episode's page on the Maximum Fun website, or follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit users u/knumbknuts and u...
Jul 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 677
Stacey loves the reality show BELOW DECK. She says she would be a great stewardess on a luxury super-yacht and on the show. Her friend, Laura, says she can't handle it! So does Stacey's husband. And so does Stacey's own mom! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Check out the evidence from this one on the episode page on the Maximum Fun site , or follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/_magpie_ for naming this ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 676
June is ending but the Member Mailbag is still going! Judge Hodgman, Bailiff Jesse, and Producer Jennifer discuss a fantasy novel series that has caused a letter writer to go "feral." Will Judge Hodgman let this feral letter-writer spoil the ending of the latest installment for her husband? For the full 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. Don’t know how to access you...
Jun 28, 2024•6 min
Is it ever ok to take a photo of your friend's butt? Negin Farsad (Fake the Nation, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me) joins the judge's chambers to answer this dispute and help clear the docket! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . --- 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 26, 2024•54 min•Ep. 675
Your Song of the Summer 2024: Does it have to be from 2024? Or can it be a song from any year that you, personally, are digging during this summer? Suni says that the song should be from 2024. Her friend, Christian, disagrees. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/GreatMuppetKvetcher for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the ...
Jun 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 674
Is Christmas more goth than Halloween? Summer says yes. Charlotte says, "Of course it isn't." Who's right? Who's wrong? PASADENA GOTH CLUB tees are available at the MaxFunStore NOW! We have both the black and pastel version up for sale for a LIMITED TIME. Whichever shirt receives the most purchases will stay in the store indefinitely. The losing shirt goes away after 6/30! So if you want to make sure you get your favorite one, get it while you definitely can at MaxFunStore.com ! Check out the ev...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 673
What do you do when you find a spider in the house? Are bananas ever round? How do you deal with an outdoor cat taunting your indoor cat? Is Duck Duck Gray Duck a real game? Rulings on these disputes and more this week on the podcast! Recorded LIVE in St. Paul, MN at the Fitzgerald Theater. With special guest Kevin Murphy! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/humphrey_the_camel for naming this we...
Jun 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 672
As May comes to a close, the J Squad returns with a brand new Members Only Mailbag! In this teaser, you will hear one of many questions that John, Jesse, and Jennifer discuss. For the full 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. Don’t know how to access your bonus content? Click here for instructions! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock ...
May 30, 2024•2 min
Would you hide a speeding ticket from your spouse? That's what Aram did! He eventually confessed. But he won't tell his wife, Liz, which of their friends colluded with him to keep it a secret. Liz brings Aram to court to find the truth! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/REEGT for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maxi...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 671
Family photos as decor: Only for grandparents? Morgan says yes, but James says no! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/DrColossusOfRhodes 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 ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and...
May 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 670
Cutting donuts in half: Yes or no? The answer is tearing a family apart! Steven and sister-in-law Jess say there is nothing worse than a box of donut pieces. Joanna and brother-in-law Owen say that no one should be compelled to eat an entire donut! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/taako-salad for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 669
Is a square-shaped pizza considered pizza? Which part of Madison is the "east side" and which is "north?" Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Judge John Hodgman! LIVE IN MADISON! With Mr. Minion Shorts himself, Rob Thomas of the Capital Times ! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit users u/misfortunemachine and u/Seve_Almaty13 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a futur...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 668
Should Dorin have to join her pianist husband at his post-concert meet and greets? He says yes! She says she feels awkward! Who's right? Who's wrong? Here is a video of Hsiang playing "Serpent's Kiss" by William Bolcom. We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/Bentzsco 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.c...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 667
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 ! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/banjo_solo for naming this week’s case! To su...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 666
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. Don't know how to access your bonus content? Click here for instructions! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Member...
Apr 23, 2024•4 min
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? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . 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 maximumfun.reddit.com ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-suppor...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 665
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? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/UsefulBiscotti9548 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maxim...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 664
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 . We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships star...
Apr 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 663
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 . We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 662
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? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/ironymaiden_ 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 ! ---...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 661
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 brought him back for the 2024 bonus episode, KINDING THEM WITH KINDNESS...
Mar 18, 2024•9 min
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 ! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/shed1 for naming this week’s case: IT'S JUSTICE...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 660
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 ! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . 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 Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com ! --- Judge John...
Mar 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 659
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.reddit.com ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Beco...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 658
