Judge John Hodgman

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...

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...

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  fo...

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,...

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 Griffi...

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 Max...

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...

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...

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...

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/Grea...

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 s...