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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Shut Your Pie-Troll 2

Episode Date: June 26, 2013

Erin brings the case against her friend Ezra. Ezra hosts a "Bad Movie Night" at his house for their friends to watch movies, eat, and hang out. It's a...

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Permanent Record

Episode Date: June 19, 2013

John brings the case against his girlfriend, Emily. She has a number of tattoos and wants her next tattooed piece to be on her wrist. John wants Emily...

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Fitness for the Prosecution

Episode Date: June 12, 2013

The plaintiff, Melissa, wants her boyfriend Henry to participate in an obstacle course event with her best friends so they can share a bonding experie...

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Court-o-Potty

Episode Date: May 29, 2013

Meg and Tony share a one-bathroom house in Portland. Should Meg be allowed a chamber pot for emergency situations? Only Judge John Hodgman can decide....

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Seating Arraignment

Episode Date: May 8, 2013

Chris brings the case against his sister-in-law, Jenna. For many years, their extended family has had kids and adults tables at holiday gatherings. Ch...

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A Room With a Feud

Episode Date: May 1, 2013

This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement?

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Dischord is Now in Session

Episode Date: April 24, 2013

Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan...

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Trivial Peer Suit

Episode Date: April 17, 2013

Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official! His teammate Claire begs to differ. Can the Judg...

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The Birthday Suit

Episode Date: April 3, 2013

Aldo brings the case against his partner Sean. They decided to plan trips for each other's birthdays, but make each destination a surprise. But the se...

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Gas, Grass or Justice

Episode Date: March 27, 2013

Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat.

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The Book Case

Episode Date: March 6, 2013

Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks?

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Judge and Jewry

Episode Date: February 27, 2013

Rebecca brings the case against her sister Jessica -- do their Jewish roots make them PART JEWISH?

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All Dogs Go to Trial

Episode Date: February 20, 2013

Coming to you live and direct from SF Sketchfest! Brianne, Zach and their dog Shilo go to trial. Plus a musical performance from John Darnielle of The...