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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Holiday Leftovers

Episode Date: February 12, 2020

We're in the depths of winter and need some cheer to get us through the post-holiday season. So this week, we're going to clear the docket, which is c...

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Tattoos of Limitations

Episode Date: February 5, 2020

Misty files suit against her husband, Scott. Scott started getting tattoos in his mid-30s and now has tattoos covering his upper arms. Scott has inten...

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SerenDIPity

Episode Date: January 29, 2020

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket! They talk about heated cat beds, setting the table, morning...

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Live From Atlanta 2019

Episode Date: January 22, 2020

This week's episode was recorded LIVE in Atlanta Georgia at the Variety Playhouse in 2019. First up, "Clothing Arguments." Brian files suit against hi...

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German Engine Hearing

Episode Date: January 15, 2020

Bethany files suit against her husband Jeff. They have an old minivan that will need to be replaced soon. Bethany wants to buy her dream car-- a vinta...

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Edict of Worms

Episode Date: January 8, 2020

This week, Edict of Worms. Evan files suit against his wife Anne. Anne wants to get a vermicompost bin for their apartment. Evan claims the apartment...

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There is No Diner Jail

Episode Date: January 1, 2020

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket. We talk about winter holidays, slack emojis, Trichotilloman...

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Reheat Offender

Episode Date: December 11, 2019

This week, Reheat Offender. Brandy files suit against her husband Shaun. Brandy believes leftovers should be consumed in a particular order. Shaun doe...

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Tried Green Tomatoes

Episode Date: December 4, 2019

This week, Tried Green Tomatoes. Michael files suit against his friend and neighbor Sam. Michael is growing tomatoes on their shared rooftop and wants...

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Daylight Savings Crime

Episode Date: November 27, 2019

This week, Daylight Savings Crime. Kari files suit against her husband Joshua. Kari and Joshua had solar panels installed on their house in July of 20...

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Occam's Frasier

Episode Date: November 14, 2019

Emily files suit against her friend Aaron. Emily and Aaron are regulars at a bar which they affectionately refer to as their "Cheers." Recently they t...

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Right to Redress

Episode Date: November 6, 2019

This week: Right to Redress. Morgan files suit against her sister Sarah. Sarah is getting married in November and asked Morgan to be her maid of honor...

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Traffic Stopper

Episode Date: October 30, 2019

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket. They talk about pedestrian right-of-way, traffic stoppers,...

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You've Got Bail!

Episode Date: October 23, 2019

This week: You've Got Bail! Lillie files suit against her husband, Thaddeus. Thaddeus has had the same email address – Apemanson@ – for 18 years. He u...

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The Skeleton Brief

Episode Date: October 9, 2019

Kris files suit against his fiancee, Bonnie. Bonnie loves to decorate the home for the Fall season. Kris thinks she starts decorating too early in the...

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Snickerdoodiligence

Episode Date: October 2, 2019

Rachel files suit against her husband, Doug. Early in their marriage, she brought cookies to his family's Christmas Eve celebration. Doug and his brot...