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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Juris-diction

Episode Date: December 12, 2018

Melissa brings the case against her father, Mark. She complains that in classic weird-dad fashion, Mark intentionally mispronounces words and brand na...

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What An Age We Live In

Episode Date: December 5, 2018

This week, Judge John Hodgman clears the docket in his chambers with Bailiff Jesse Thorn! They talk about the "good spot" on the couch, the phrase "ca...

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Torch Reform

Episode Date: November 28, 2018

Spike brings the case against his wife, Ellie. Spike would like a kitchen blow torch but Ellie thinks it’s too dangerous! Who's right? Who's wrong? Th...

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Pizza is a Gift

Episode Date: November 21, 2018

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week so they can clear the docket! They talk about door knocking vs handle jiggling, f...

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Me-maw & Order

Episode Date: November 14, 2018

Julia brings the case against her mother, Donna. Growing up, Julia and her sister called their grandmother, "Mucca." But Donna believes it was origina...

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Verdict Through the Grapevine

Episode Date: November 7, 2018

Stephanie brings the case against her husband, Ross. There is a grapevine growing on the house and around their balcony. Stephanie believes it’s hazar...

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Cos-plagiarism

Episode Date: October 31, 2018

Samantha brings the case against her sister Vanessa. They regularly do cosplay and attend steampunk conventions together. Several cons ago, Vanessa ca...

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Slunch Buggy No Punch Backs

Episode Date: October 24, 2018

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week because the docket needs to be cleared! They discuss punching your fellow car pas...

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R and Arbitration

Episode Date: October 18, 2018

Jeff brings the case against his girlfriend, Diana. He prefers to travel without a plan, leaving plenty of room for spontaneous adventures. Diana pref...

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The JJHo Old Timey Newsreel

Episode Date: October 10, 2018

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week to clear the docket! They rule on disputes having to do with podcast listening sp...

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Remodel Behavior

Episode Date: October 3, 2018

Crystal brings the case against her husband Todd. She likes to do projects around their house. But she complains that when she's about halfway through...

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Classic Friendaround

Episode Date: September 19, 2018

Guest Bailiff Jean Grae returns to the court to help Judge John Hodgman clear the docket! They talk about party hosting responsibilities, dad jokes, p...

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Jerky Duty

Episode Date: September 12, 2018

Adara brings the case against her friend, Bobby. They host a radio show together and Bobby likes to do fake celebrity phone calls on air. Adara thinks...

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Don't Call the Next Witness

Episode Date: September 6, 2018

Kirya brings the case against her mother, Tanja. Tanja hates talking on the phone. She doesn’t even have a phone anymore. But, Kirya is worried about...

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Race Closed

Episode Date: August 30, 2018

Keri brings the case against their boyfriend, Jim. Jim plays and streams car racing simulators. He’s developed an audience and has a bit of a followin...

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Jerseyprudence

Episode Date: August 22, 2018

Andrew brings the case against his dad, George. Andrew would like for George to come see him in Queens more often. But George says it’s too much of a...

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Waffle House Arrest

Episode Date: August 16, 2018

Shenlyn brings the case against her husband, Martin. Shenlyn loves to go out for breakfast with family and friends, but Martin prefers breakfast at ho...

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Nein Tense of the Law

Episode Date: August 8, 2018

Colleen brings the case against her husband, Kevin. They send their kids to a German language immersion school. Kevin has begun taking German language...

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Swipe Right to Remain Silent

Episode Date: August 1, 2018

Phillip brings the case against his girlfriend, Rachel. The two of them met on a dating app. Rachel wants to tell people they met another way, but Phi...