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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Public Befriender

Episode Date: October 25, 2017

Heather brings the case against her husband, Larry. Heather says that when they are out running errands, Larry spends too much time chatting with whom...

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Pro Patink All the Way

Episode Date: October 18, 2017

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are back in chambers to clear the docket! They discuss cases about word pronunciation, sharing the road, st...

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Live From Brooklyn , NY 2017

Episode Date: September 27, 2017

"Statute of Imitations" and Swift Justice live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY! Plus, music from Carsie Blanton! Carsie's raising money on Kickstart...

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Planted Evidence

Episode Date: September 20, 2017

Max files suit against his mother, Mercedes. When Mercedes sees a plant she likes out in the world, she takes a clipping home to plant in her garden....

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He Bed, She Bed

Episode Date: September 6, 2017

Tom brings the case against his wife, Myranda. Myranda complains that Tom’s snoring and other nighttime habits keep her awake. She wants to start slee...

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Fudgie the Bail

Episode Date: August 30, 2017

Kate brings the case against her husband, Aaron. Aaron insists on baking cakes for every birthday party or special event. Kate would rather he focus h...

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Little Weirdsies

Episode Date: August 23, 2017

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear the docket, with the help of Guest Deputy Judge Linda Holmes (NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour...

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Sport Reform

Episode Date: August 16, 2017

Karen brings the case against her husband, Tom. Tom has been teaching their 8 year old son about faking injuries on the soccer field. Karen doesn't th...

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Nap Judgment

Episode Date: August 9, 2017

Ann files suit against her husband, Stephen. When they travel, Ann wants to keep a regular sleeping schedule to avoid grogginess. But, Stephen thinks...

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Burden of Pooch

Episode Date: August 3, 2017

Kate brings the case against her husband, Rob. Rob had a childhood dream of getting an Old English Sheepdog. Now they have one, and Kate says she is d...

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Buffalo Wild Writs

Episode Date: July 26, 2017

Rowena brings the case against her boss, Glen. When they travel for work, Glen likes to eat at the same chain restaurants. But, Rowena wants to branch...

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Might as Well Judge

Episode Date: July 6, 2017

Jackson brings the case against his friend, Jesse. They are at odds about the merits of Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony. Jesse insists Michael Antho...

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Common Law Carriage

Episode Date: June 28, 2017

Blythe brings the case against her boyfriend Mac. Mac thinks he should have free rein to borrow Blythe’s car. But Blythe wants him to ask for her perm...

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Innjustice

Episode Date: June 21, 2017

Luke brings the case against his fiancee, Quay. They are planning their destination wedding and have a limited number of on-site cabins available. Luk...

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Deep in the Misanthropy Hole

Episode Date: June 14, 2017

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn return to chambers this week to clear the docket. They discuss eggshell disposal, baseball team allegiance,...