Judge John Hodgman

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 the...

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 @jud...

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 ....

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...

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 bonu...

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  @ju...

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  Yo...

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 us...

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...

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 Insta...

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-fille...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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. Membe...

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 ...

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...

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/sjha...

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...

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 ac...

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 !

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 ey...

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 Joh...

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...