Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.

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Cat-or-Dogical Imperative

Episode Date: November 25, 2020

Alan files suit against his wife, Elaine. Alan thinks their cat, Muffin, needs a companion. He’d like to get another cat. Elaine, however, would prefe...

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Mr. Clicky Keys

Episode Date: November 18, 2020

This week, we're clearing the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss eating leftovers for lunch, picking up baby items with one's toes, cast...

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The Gentleman Leaf Thief

Episode Date: November 11, 2020

This week we have Friends of the Court Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark in chambers to help clear the docket! They talk about distances, leaf collecting, c...

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Die Flederhaus

Episode Date: November 4, 2020

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains an extremely brief mention of SARS and respiratory disease from 17:40-18:32.This week we are revisiting a court...

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An Ampersand-Lopez Goof Party

Episode Date: October 28, 2020

It's time to clear the docket! Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (FROZEN, COCO)  help with an important FROZEN 2 related dispute! Th...

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Mr. Commode's Wild Ride

Episode Date: October 21, 2020

Lauren files suit against her mother, Cheri. When Cheri dies, she says she would like her ashes flushed down a toilet at Disney World, so her remains...

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The Doctorow Doctrine

Episode Date: October 14, 2020

Cory Doctorow joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse as they clear the docket! They discuss splitting the internet bill, operating system updates, paja...

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Brush with the Law

Episode Date: October 7, 2020

Sheila files suit against her sister, Elyse. Sheila would like to paint the shed at their parents house. But Elyse doesn’t like the color scheme that...

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Tippecanoe and Zelda Too

Episode Date: September 30, 2020

Time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss buttered popcorn Jelly Bellys, kayaking with dogs, Bob Marley lyrics, Zelda, leaving...

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Here's the Story

Episode Date: September 9, 2020

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week! They talk about pizza slices, coffee shop etiquette, asking about obviou...

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Cobb Salad With Alan Ruck

Episode Date: September 2, 2020

It's time to clear the docket! This week, Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Veronica Mars Investigations) joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to disc...

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Contempt of Torte

Episode Date: August 26, 2020

Matt files suit against his wife, Bryn. Bryn loves to bake cakes and Matt can't stop eating them. He would like her to bake fewer cakes or get them ou...

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Neverlandmark Case

Episode Date: August 19, 2020

Jessie files suit against her husband, Ryan. During a past relationship, Ryan’s ex-girlfriend made him a Peter Pan themed painting and he still has it...

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The Shears Club

Episode Date: August 12, 2020

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear the docket! They talk about electric vehicle obsession, using scissors to cut food, roads...

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Animal Crossing Examination

Episode Date: August 5, 2020

Kelly brings the case against her wife, Maureen. They both play the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Kelly says that Maureen is adept at earn...

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Vampirical Evidence

Episode Date: July 22, 2020

Heather refuses to watch the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bethany says that since they love the show, they should watch the final season...

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You Can't Acquit With Us

Episode Date: July 15, 2020

Stephanie files suit against her younger sister Ashley. As kids, they both created clubs with their friends and excluded each other. Stephanie believe...