Judge John Hodgman

Jessie files suit against her husband Carter. Carter says he grew up in a haunted house. But Jessie doesn’t believe him! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Steve Ciabattoni for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman . Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames .  --- Judge John Hodgman...

Mark and Hal host the Maximum Fun show WE GOT THIS , wherein they settle small debates. In 2018, they attempted to decide the Best Pretzel Shape but came to an impasse. Hal thinks that Mark was too unwilling to properly entertain a debate. Mark says that Hal betrayed the show’s core by removing the default pretzel shape from contention. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Dan Gualtieri for nami...

Kareena brings the case against her husband, Ian. The two of them would like to get a fish tank for their home. When they agreed on this, Kareena had a small tank in mind, with one or two fish. But, Ian says he will only accept a 35 gallon tank -- nothing less! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Nicole DuBow for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge Joh...

This week, we hear a dispute between two comedy writers: Andy Wood ( Bridgetown Comedy Festival , Probably Science podcast) and Chip Pope ( LOPEZ , It Happened in Hollywood podcast)! Andy brings the case against his friend, Chip. Andy accidentally backed into Chip's car, causing damage to the door. Andy agreed to fully cover the cost of the repair. But before Chip could get the door fixed, Chip wa...

It's time to clear the docket! Beard stubble, shower hair, Friendsgiving, sleeping while listening to podcasts, the difference between SUVs and trucks, and much much more!  Check out Ryan McDonough's (aka " Cuervo Man" ) film LAST NIGHT IN ROZZIE at lastnightinrozzie.com ! And check out Election Profit Makers, available where you get your podcasts! For more David Rees, take a look at Get Your War...

Summertime Funtime Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte joins Judge John Hodgman in saying goodbye to his New England Summer. It's the Judge's last day in his Summertime chambers with Joel Mann the Mole Mann at WERU Community Radio in Orland, Maine. The J Squad and Lil Monte clear the docket of the New England located disputes waiting for justice. Table manners, how to eat a burger, Massachusetts pronunci...

It's time to clear the docket! Mom jokes, room names, grungy jackets, family group texts, garden tending, and much 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 !

It's time to clear the docket and this week we are bringing back JUVENILE COURT! Disputes (mostly) from kids! Book care, door locks, pet hedgehogs, pet dogs, disc golf and more! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for our Judge John Hodgman Live Streaming Event with the London Podcast Festival! It’s happening on Thursday 09/09/2021 at 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET / 8:30pm BST. For more info and tickets, visit bit.l...

Film Fanatic Rick files suit against his wife, Nikki. Rick saves his Golden Age film viewing for his own time because Nikki is usually not interested. Together, the two of them tend to watch TV shows. But, Rick was shocked one day to find Nikki watching the 1963 film CHARADE without him, and asked that she save that movie for him. She doesn't think she should have had to stop watching it! Who's ri...

We are clearing the docket this week! Forest walking, Christmas related small talk, egg placement, condiments, and more! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for our Judge John Hodgman Live Streaming Event with the London Podcast Festival! It’s happening on Thursday 09/09/2021 at 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET / 8:30pm BST. For more info and tickets, click  here ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a m...

We are clearing the docket this week! Corn buttering, spider removal, microwave etiquette, beer gardens, and much more! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for our Judge John Hodgman Live Streaming Event with the London Podcast Festival! It’s happening on Thursday 09/09/2021 at 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET / 8:30pm BST. For more info and tickets, click  here ! --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a me...

Kathryn files suit against her friend, Jerome. Jerome commissioned Kathryn to paint large scale panels inspired by the Hubble telescope photos. She did, and he's thrilled with them except for one thing: She didn't sign her work! She says that's not her thing. But, even still, Jerome thinks she should sign the panels. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Elyse O'Neill for naming this week’s case!...

Time to clear the docket! Disputes about accepting rent from your parents, chocolate covered pretzels, classic movies, morning text message etiquette, sausages, and much more! Plus Joel Mann's entire Micky Dolenz story! --- 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 !

Time to clear that docket! Eyedrops in public, watching the Tour de France, mystery dog poop bags, gift card use, communal bookshelves, and much more! Plus an update from our favorite cryptocurrency miners, the C-Team! --- 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 !

Ben files suit against his friend and writing partner, Graham. The two of them agreed that if they were not hired on a writing staff by the end of 2020, they would get matching ear piercings. They did end up getting hired on a show, but their start date was at the very beginning of 2021. Graham believes that since they were offered the jobs in 2020, the spirit of the pact has been fulfilled. But B...

Big thanks to John Darnielle for his expertise on this week’s episode! The Mountain Goats' latest album "Dark in Here" is OUT NOW on Merge Records .  Click  HERE  to read Jesse Raub’s 3,333 word essay about Michael Anthony! Thank you to Adam Capybara, Mike Kennedy, and Chris Rini for suggesting this week’s title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like  Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We reg...

Rudy , of RUDY'S PLACE , returns to Judge John Hodgman's court and brings his wife, Mary, with him! Rudy can’t stand glitter. He says that Mary keeps bringing it into the house and would like her to stop. Mary says that Rudy needs to find a better way to cope. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae! The Rudy's Place theme song: Lyrics written by Judge Hodgman, performed by Jonathan...

We are going back to the beginning of the JJHo inbox to find some DOCKET DEEP CUTS! Cases from 2010! The best fast food burgers, cats looking for milk, free-will arguments, ramen, and much more! Plus the FIRST EVER Judge Wrong Hodgman letter (™ Lela)! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Doughboys podcast French Fries cold-frying technique from America's Test Kitchen Dick's Drive-In French Fries...

Clearing the docket! Ordering tea at a beer garden, sending your published book to a literary idol, nicknames, artificial plants, and the return of our new segment RUDY'S PLACE! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:  Lunenburg Pudding Be Scared of Everything by Peter Counter "All of the birds died in 1986 due to Reagan killing them and replacing them with spies that are now watching us. The birds work...

Time to clear the docket! Answering your door to unexpected visitors, lotion hands attacks, naming a camper, fresh air, pronouncing the word "album" differently, and more! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: City Willie on Instagram Archie Was Here on Instagram Axolotl Twins on Instagram --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships...

It's time to clear the docket! How does a pile of lettuce become a salad? Plus, kitchen congregating, tapping dirty spoons on another person's face, covering your partner's eyes during gross movie scenes, and a new JJHo segment: RUDY'S PLACE! --- 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 !

It's time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse talk about wedding gifts, computer voices, splitting burritos, the Godfather theme, plus an audio letter from a kid! And much more! If you want to remix litigant Jim's robot voice with a track from "Sports" by Huey Lewis and the News, here's the clip !  LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: RiYL : A weekly podcast where Brian Heater talks t...

Patrick brings the case against his dad, Rudy. Rudy says he has a billion dollar idea for an app. Patrick says this app will never work! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Jen Cunningham for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman  on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions there. --- Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Beco...

Casey files suit against his friend, Sean. They go to baseball games together a lot. Casey says that Sean’s antics at the games cause great stress. One of the more appalling antics, says Casey, is the time Sean brought his own hot dogs into the stadium. Sean says that he is well within his rights to do this. Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Marley Jay for naming this week’s case! To suggest...

We're right in the middle of the Max Fun Drive!  Right now is the best time to support all of the Max Fun podcasts you love by starting a monthly membership or upgrading your existing one! We've bleeped the expletives in this episode, but some material might not be suitable for children. We've got something special interrupting your feed today… in 2018, Jordan Morris and John Hodgman recorded an e...