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.
742 episodes transcribedA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.: Live at WNYC's Greene Space
Episode Date: November 7, 2012Our second live show at WNYC's Greene Space, with musical performances from Jean Grae, Mela Machinko and DJ Mr. Len. Please note: this week's episode...
Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms: Live at WNYC's Greene Space
Episode Date: November 1, 2012This week: a very special live edition of Judge John Hodgman from WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Featuring musical sets from Jonathan Coul...
Live Freon or Die
Episode Date: October 24, 2012This week, daughter squares off against father in a temperature tiff! Olivia brings the case against her father Mike. Mike lives in Arizona where temp...
The Obligatory Name Drop
Episode Date: October 17, 2012Family-issued nicknames and a clash between two sisters! Evelyn hates the nickname that followed her into adulthood and demands that the family stop u...
Irre-console-able Differences
Episode Date: October 10, 2012Jessica gave away most of her possessions when she left for the Peace Corps -- including a video game system that went to her sister Eden. The system...
The Mother Tongue
Episode Date: October 3, 2012Matthew and Y want to raise their children to be bilingual in English and in Y's native language, Vietnamese. Matthew's Vietnamese is pretty rusty, so...
Passing the Bar
Episode Date: September 26, 2012Erin brings the case against her co-worker Abby, whom she accuses of ducking out of pre-planned happy hour events.
Snooze Control
Episode Date: September 19, 2012Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work. Ben's partial to a gentle...
Cigarettiquette
Episode Date: September 12, 2012YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert...
The Split Screen Decision
Episode Date: September 6, 2012Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in enter...
Gavelbangers Ball
Episode Date: August 30, 2012THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been try...
The Nominative Case
Episode Date: August 22, 2012Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr. Myxlptlk. Could Jordan's friends trick...
Probable Cos-Play
Episode Date: August 15, 2012Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation. Donald thinks Jessie should him and their son Jo...
The Golden State Debate
Episode Date: August 8, 2012Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles. Should Dan venture to LA or sta...
Night Food Court
Episode Date: August 1, 2012Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it.
The Cluck Stops Here
Episode Date: July 25, 2012Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs.
Call in the Family
Episode Date: July 18, 2012Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails.
Antisocial Networking
Episode Date: July 4, 2012Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend? How much texting is too muc...
Crumber vs. Crammer
Episode Date: June 27, 2012Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here?