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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Car-edible Witness

Episode Date: December 13, 2023

Nicole brings the case against her partner, Scott. Nicole says that Scott razzes her too much because of her road trip snacking system. Scott says her...

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Convection Overturned

Episode Date: December 6, 2023

Jeff brings the case against his wife, Jen. Their home came with a very unusual appliance. When they moved in, Jen gave Jeff one year to enjoy this de...

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Personal Gingery Lawyer

Episode Date: November 29, 2023

Andrea brings the case against her lifelong friend Jennifer. For years they’ve had a holiday tradition of getting together to bake a gingerbread house...

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No Pun and Shut Case

Episode Date: November 22, 2023

Mary brings the case against her roommate Salma. They’re both fans of the card game called PUNDERDOME. But Mary says Salma is a cheater. When they pla...

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Live From Boston 2023

Episode Date: November 15, 2023

This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the Van Freaks Roadshow! All the way from The Wilbur in Boston, we have "Order in Decor!" and...

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Condiment Crimes

Episode Date: November 8, 2023

It's time to clear the docket and this week we are adjudicating CONDIMENT CRIMES! Is ketchup sweet? What foods are acceptable to eat with ketchup? Whi...

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You Can't Hurdle the Truth

Episode Date: November 1, 2023

Zack brings the case against his brother, Nick. Zack claims to have been a member of their high school track team. Nick says: IT NEVER HAPPENED! Who’s...

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Fearing the Shocket

Episode Date: October 25, 2023

Happy Spooky Season! This week, Paul F. Tompkins joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to talk Halloween disputes. How do you pronounce Reese's Pieces...

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Better Call Parasol

Episode Date: October 18, 2023

Abby files suit against her friend, Aidan. They belong to a secret online group dedicated to complaining about other passengers on the London Undergro...

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S'morder in the Court

Episode Date: October 11, 2023

Katherine brings the case against her husband, Lee. They like to go camping together. Katherine recently bought a new camping chair. But, Lee says the...

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Emotion to Dismiss

Episode Date: October 4, 2023

Spencer and his wife, India, say that they both tend to humanize the items in their home. But now they are paring down their belongings as they’re pla...

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Live From London 2023

Episode Date: September 27, 2023

This week's episode was recorded LIVE from the London Podcast Festival! First up is "Undergrounds for Dismissal." Mae likes to ride the bus. Paul like...

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Injunction Junction

Episode Date: September 13, 2023

Dan brings the case against his wife, Carrie. Dan wants to build a model railroad in a small switching layout that simulates a switchyard. This type o...

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Case: The Rainbow

Episode Date: September 6, 2023

Dave brings the case against his niece, Morgan. When Morgan was around 5 years old, she stole his special collection of red skittles. And ate them! Ev...

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No-Glow Contendere

Episode Date: August 30, 2023

Michelle brings the case against her husband, Rob. Rob is restoring an old grandfather clock to make it usable as a display case. Michelle would like...

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Statute of Lamentations

Episode Date: August 23, 2023

Martha brings the case against her husband, Doug. Doug is a retired high school theater teacher. His last production was canceled in 2020 due to the p...

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Diss Bard

Episode Date: August 16, 2023

Howie brings the case against Mark. The two of them worked at rival summer camps. When the two camps came together for a sports festival at Howie's ca...

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Per-roll Hearing

Episode Date: August 9, 2023

Jesse brings the case against her dad, Jim. They get together once a week to play Settlers of Catan. When the dice rolls start to favor Jesse, Jim acc...

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Criminal Elm-ement

Episode Date: August 2, 2023

Marya brings the case against her husband, Clark. Their family found and cared for a Spiny Elm caterpillar in their yard. When they collected neighbor...