Can unicorns have wings? Bay says, yes of course! But her dad, Michael, says horses with wings are a thing. Horses with horns are a thing. But unicorns with wings are not a thing! Who's right? Who's wrong? PLUS! A sun tea taste test and a dispute about gravy on sandwiches! All recorded in front a live audience at City Winery in Pittsburgh, PA! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/PieScuffle for n...
Feb 12, 2025•54 min•Ep. 708
Should Eli continue to feed feral cats in her yard? Her partner, Becca, says, "NO!" Becca has pointed out that Eli is also keeping bird feeders in the yard. They think Eli has created a fertile hunting ground for these innocent birds. Eli says that she is making her yard even safer for the birds because she is keeping the feral cats fed! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps going up! Visit alotrolado....
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 707
Are guinea pigs good pets? Scarlett thinks so! They desperately want a guinea pig. But their wife, Morrigan, is opposed! She says that the couple's two dogs are more than enough pets for one home. Who's right? Who's wrong? Don't miss that classic Kasper Hauser sketch "Mundo de Perros!" Check it out at bit.ly/MUNDODEPERROS . Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps going up! Visit alotrolado.org/letsdosomething to do something help...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 706
Would you keep a creepy portrait of yourself as a baby? What if the painter of the portrait was a murderer? Recorded live at Sixth & I in Washington DC, Marty says, "Yes, of course!" But his wife, Sarah, wants to get rid of this creepy painting of her beloved husband. Who's right? Who's wrong? PLUS! Linda Holmes and Jean Grae return to the court to help adjudicate some Little Weirdsies! Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 705
We are starting the year by clearing the docket! How many dishtowels does one need in the kitchen? What is the correct pronunciation of aluminum? And can you buy books from [redacted] if your partner is a librarian? Let's discuss. Throughout the years, we've had many a weird dad come through this courtroom with their special systems for doing the dishes or maximizing solar power. It's a new year, so maybe it's time for some of these systems to be put to rest. Thank you to everyone who has reache...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 704
Can two frozen cranberry sauces with googly eyes be friends? How long should their freezer friendship last? Julia would like to evict them from her freezer. But her friend, Kristina, says that they have more life in them! Plus: cases about jump scares and Philadelphia transit. Recorded LIVE in Philadelphia! Tickets are still available for most of the West Coast Road Court dates. Go to maximumfun.org/events for links and more! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod!...
Jan 08, 2025•55 min•Ep. 703
Happy New Year from the J Squad! Our holiday gift to you is an episode fresh from the Members Only Mailbag! We are celebrating with our annual JJHo Office Holiday Party and trying some of our members' favorite holiday recipes. What are our favorite holiday traditions? How much candy do you need to decorate gingerbread houses? Is eggnog and orange soda really good? We will tell you! Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa's fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado flew past $25,...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 702
What a show, recorded LIVE at San Francisco Sketchfest! Should a medical doctor be responsible for diagnosing a friend's shingles in a non-clinical setting? James says no. But, Rob says yes, and he wants JUSTICE! What's more? Our litigants are James Reichmuth and Rob Baedeker from the hilarious sketch group Kasper Hauser ! Plus: Feliney Conviction! Should a couple include both of their cats in their annual cat calendar? Even if one of the cats is "not hot enough?" Tickets are still available for...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 701
Anne brings the case against her husband, Pete. They both love dressing up in costumes for their annual holiday card. This year, Pete wants to recreate an iconic photo of two famous musicians. This would require Pete to pose in the nude. Anne says NO THANK YOU. For some reason, she doesn’t want to send her mom a picture of her naked husband. We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/FortinbrasTheThird...
Dec 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 700
Poker is a beloved tradition in Joe's family. But Joe's fiancee, Julie, says that his family's poker variants are not real games! So, are Big Murph, Night Baseball, and Under Ten real? Or are Joe's family members making up games on the fly to get Julie's money? Only one can decide! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/Junk_Mutluck for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episo...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 699
Jason and Miguel are surfing buddies in San Diego, California. Jason says that Miguel’s favorite surfing spot is BOGUS! It’s all party waves, full of jakes and groms. Jason doesn’t want to compete for sick waves. He just wants to ride! But Miguel says that the waves at his beach are the TASTIEST! Who's right? Who's wrong? And WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN? Check out this episode on YouTube for Judge Hodgman's Vincent D'onofrio story and for Bailiff Jesse Thorn's shocking story about his dad! We are...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 698
It's time to clear the docket! Is it ok to say "jawn" if you live outside of Philly? Have you ever done the right thing only for it to go wrong? Popcorn: Yes or no? Judgments on all of this and MORE! 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 !...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 697
Viola and Doug have been married for 17 years. Yet, Viola says Doug never proposed to her! How can that be? Plus, movie disputes with Dan McCoy and Stuart Wellington from The Flop House , a dispute about bulk toilet paper, and Social Media Manager Nattie Lopez has a case of her own about Pringles! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/lovegiblet for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 696
Diane brings the case against her husband, Will. Will grew up attending a summer camp deep in the Ontario wilderness, and last year: he bought it! Diane loves being a camp director and living off the grid except for one thing: the communal outhouse called THE FORT. Diane wants a proper toilet in their cabin, but Will says privacy is impractical! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to re...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 695
Is it ok to buy home decor for friends? Anna says that Brannon’s apartment is boring. She wants to help him create a decorative vision for his home. But, Brannon is content. He wants Anna to accept the way his home looks, and to stop buying knick knacks for him! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/gts_84 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Max...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 694
A cursed ceramic pineapple possesses Judge John Hodgman's court this week! Live from the Van Freaks Roadshow in Charlottesville, recorded last year ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Plus, New York Times columnist, photographer, and cereal expert Jamelle Bouie joins us for Swift Justice and a special spooky cereal taste test! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/TurduckenEverest for naming this week’s case! To ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 693
How many dog magazines are TOO MANY dog magazines to have stacked next to the toilet? Simon brings his wife, Liz, to court to find out! Simon says that Liz's stack of veterinary medical journals next to the toilet needs to GO. She says that she is going to read them... EVENTUALLY! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And if you listen on...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 692
John Hodgman has a new podcast with Janet Varney ! Every episode they’ll showcase a new state and explore its iconography– especially its often complicated, pretentious and Latin motto. Their first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and territory in the United States is Connecticut. Why Connecticut first? They’ll explain. Hear more about its legendary rich, sandy loam, the grape-filled seal, and its many attempts to create a state motto that sticks. Plus, Janet speaks with Amy Holde...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Karen brings the case against her husband, Ryan. Ryan has a large piece of art that he would love to display in the living room. But Karen says it "stinks" and belongs in the dumpster. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman or visit the show page on the Maximum Fun website to look at this week's evidence. Thanks to reddit user u/mishnak for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future e...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 691
Liana brings the case against her boyfriend, Charlie. Charlie can't stand Liana's system for sock storage. She says that she's been storing socks just fine until he came along! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Or check us out on MaximumFun.org ! 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 ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 690
Whose phone number should go on a cat's collar? Should WERU's Program & Operations Director Joel Mann get a pool? These disputes and more! Recorded live in Portland, Maine. With the Night & Day Jazz Trio! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit user u/KingStork 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 ! -...
Oct 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 689
The September Members Only Mailbag is in the Maximum Fun bonus feed! In this clip, Judge John Hodgman talks about his earliest experiences with a Tesla car. Why is the J Squad talking about Teslas? The answer may surprise you!!! 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 Ho...
Sep 27, 2024•5 min
It's time to clear the docket! What is the worst way to describe eggs? Is menswear boring? Rulings on these cases and more. PLUS, Judge Hodgman's cat video dream comes true! 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 !...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 688
Should two tree-loving North Carolinans chop down their fig trees? Should one be allowed to brush their teeth in bed? These disputes and more! Recorded on our Van Freaks Roadshow tour in Durham! Should two tree-loving North Carolinans chop down their fig trees? Should one be allowed to brush their teeth in bed? These disputes and more! Recorded on our Van Freaks Roadshow tour in Durham! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgma...
Sep 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 687
Andrew wants to throw a birthday party for Bilbo Baggins from Lord of the Rings . His wife, Marie, says that he is welcome to throw this party. But, she won't be there! 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/_magpie_ 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 Hodgm...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 686
Should a Rolling Stones cover band be ordered to play the hit song "Start Me Up?" Aaron brings his friend and bandmate Marcus to court to try! Aaron says it's a great song that would be fun to play. Marcus says it's overplayed! 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/sjhamilton43 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximu...
Sep 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 685
It's the beginning of a long holiday weekend here in the United States. Here's an extra episode for your travels! We are JUST about to hit the road on the Judge John Hodgman Road Court so we thought we'd share another great one from our last tour. This one was recorded LIVE in Atlanta on the Van Freaks Roadshow. A dispute about some old speakers, a case on middle names, and some wrestlers arguing about CHILI! Plus some house music from the Chuck Bryant Trio. If you enjoyed listening to this epis...
Aug 30, 2024•59 min
In the August Membo Mailbag, the J Squad guesses a little DC Comics trivia! Will they get the right answer? Why are they talking about DC trivia? You'll have to hear the entire episode to find out. 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! Beco...
Aug 30, 2024•4 min
Does GPS turn our brains to mush? Kris says yes! But her son, Ethan, wants her to start using it! 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 !
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 684
The Oakland Athletics are leaving Oakland. What is an A’s fan to do? Only one can decide. And this week, Judge John Hodgman recuses himself! We are on TikTok and YouTube ! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman . Thanks to reddit users u/DrColossusOfRhodes and u/Beejtronic 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! Be...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 683
