Judge John Hodgman

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! F...

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?...

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 us...

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.reddi...

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...

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...

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!...

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 u...

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!  --- Jud...

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...

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/UsefulBis...

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...

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 ...

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 sugg...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Laura says that her older sister, Liz, is a NERD! Liz says that she simply doesn't fit the criteria! 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/GuitarJ1066 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at ma...

An unopened Christmas present from 1999 and a case about haunted houses with Expert Witness Travis McElroy! LIVE at the Lexington Opera House! First up is "Wrap Sheet!" Kathy gave her mom, Carol, a Christmas gift in 1999. Carol has still not opened it! Will she open it during this show? Then, "Working Pro Boo-No!" Adam wants his wife, Amanda, to come with him and the kids to a local haunted house....

How many book clubs are too many book clubs? Emily says she's just trying to keep busy. But her daughter, Hannah, wants her hard-working mom to enjoy her retirement rather than filling it with obligations. 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/cabridges for naming this week...

Rae brings the case against their mom, Judy. Judy is adamant that you have to eat certain foods in certain orders. But Rae says her mom’s gut instinct is nothing but a bunch of *fart noises*. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/JennyNEway 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...

Marti brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Andrew has created automated systems in their home, controlled by voice commands. Marti HATES IT. Andrew says that she just needs time to get used to the system. But, Marti just wants to live an analog lifestyle! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an...

Curtis brings the case against his friend, Andy. Curtis and Andy are both passionate about the ice sport called curling. Andy quit their team last year. But he still watches Curtis play. And he offers his friend a lot of unsolicited advice. Curtis is annoyed. He asks the court to issue a gag order on backseat curling. Who’s right, who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week’...

This episode was recorded LIVE at Liberty Hall in Dublin, Ireland! With two cases this week! Up first is GERMANSPRUDENCE. Andrea likes to listen to Deutschlandfunk public radio in the house. But her husband, Paul, likes to listen to comedy podcasts! Then, James brings his fiance, Paddy, before the Judge in OBJECTIONS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. When the two of them are driving somew...