Judge John Hodgman
675 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsJohn 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 [email protected]. THAT IS ALL.
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Episodes
The Burden of Goof
September 17, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBMichelle's fiance is a prankster and has taken things too far! Will the judge crack down on the goofs?
Failure to Appear
September 10, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAn American graduate student wants her dad to visit her in Norway, the land of trolls.
Unreasonable Scorch and Leisure
August 22, 2014 23:05 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBSteffen protests: too many pool parties!
Gross Misconduct
August 15, 2014 00:54 - 59 minutes - 57 MBA woman takes her mother to court over fingernail clipping in public.
Daily Security Beefing
August 06, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJake and Janey have taken safety measures to protect their home since a spate of break-ins have happened in their neighborhood. But they disagree about which measures are most effective.
The Leisure Suit
July 30, 2014 17:32 - 1 hour - 61 MBStacey brings the case against her boyfriend Greg. When they go on trips together, Greg likes to dawdle and take his time getting on the road. Stacey wants to get out bright and early.
Monte Belmonte Python
July 25, 2014 14:19 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBBeth loves animals and wants to get a pet snake, but her husband is opposed to slithery things.
Hunter-Gaveler
July 17, 2014 02:10 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBA couple plans to move out to the country, and can't agree on whether or not they should allow hunting on the new property.
Queasy Rider
July 09, 2014 18:39 - 1 hour - 69 MBBUZZ MARKETING BAN LIFTED: Katie wants her boyfriend Dallas to go on her favorite ride at Disneyland. With Special Expert Witness Mark Gagliardi!
Brocavore
July 02, 2014 20:56 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBTwo brothers have decided to live off the land for a year, but they can't agree on some of the tiny details of their plan.
My Legal Pony
June 25, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBecky says her friend Nancy's Shetland ponies are ill-mannered. Nancy disagrees and says they're perfect just as they are. Who's right?
Wake Me Up Before You Go, Bro
June 18, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBDeclan wants his older brother Taran to stop using him as his personal alarm clock.
O Brother, Where Parked Thou?
June 12, 2014 01:15 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBStephanie brings the case against her brother Mitch. They live at home with their parents and can't agree - who should get the coveted driveway spot and who should trudge through the mud to get to their car?
Backseat Jiver
June 04, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBZaki always controls the stereo on long car rides, and Michelle wants to get in on the action. Who gets to choose the audio playlist on a road trip, the driver or the passenger?
Laissez Hair
May 28, 2014 19:39 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBLeala's husband acts as her in-house hairdresser and helps her dye her hair each month. Now he wants to retire the gloves and send her to the salon.
Cold Case
May 22, 2014 17:27 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBShould a couple in Berlin install an air conditioner in their new apartment? Dominik enjoys the heat, while Laura prefers a cooler climate.
The French Correction
May 15, 2014 22:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBTwo Quebecers quarrel: should they speak English or French when they're out and about in their hometown of Montreal? With expert witness Jonathan Goldstein, host of CBC's WireTap!
The Waiting Game
May 08, 2014 00:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMollie says that her husband Geoff spends way too much time on his turns during board games, plotting the perfect move to crush his opponents. Should Geoff hurry up?
Tipping the Scales of Justice
April 30, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBMarika says her husband Joe's habit of tipping housekeeping and service workers with coins is rude and contrary to the spirit of the gesture. Joe says, as long as he's tipping, what's the problem?
Honey Don't
April 24, 2014 05:30 - 45 minutes - 43.4 MBLani says her husband Alistair insists on doing most of the household chores, and she appreciates his generous spirit. However, she says she's tired of having to ask him to take out the garbage when she could very well do it herself! Is Alistair TOO chivalrous?
Two's Company
April 16, 2014 11:00 - 50 minutes - 48.8 MBJudged by Guest Judge Jesse Thorn, and bailiffed by Jordan Morris! Margaret files suit against her male housemate and best friend, who's lied to his family about living with a woman. She wants him to come clean!
The Perp Walk
April 09, 2014 20:10 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBLisa says her boyfriend Mitch's jaywalking is irritating and downright dangerous. Mitch says it's a useful skill, to be honed and used when appropriate. Who's right?
Visitation Rights
April 02, 2014 21:53 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBA man insists that his best friend abandon his daily routine and small-town life and visit him in the city once in awhile.
God Save the Teen
March 26, 2014 15:24 - 1 hour - 90 MBCallum is a teenager obsessed with British culture, and wants to go to university abroad. His older brother wants him to reconsider.
Arraigning Cats and Dogs
March 19, 2014 09:30 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBA couple clash over getting a pet. She wants a dog, he wants a cat. Who RULES and who DROOLS?
Sic Semper Dramatis
March 12, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWill wants his brother Andrew to stop making scenes and acting like a reality TV star in public. NOTE: Some occasional bad language in this episode.
J'accuzi
March 05, 2014 10:30 - 58 minutes - 55.1 MBChas wants to put in a pool at the family homestead, Corbin says it's a dangerous idea. Who's right?
Honk If You Love Justice
February 26, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWes claims his friend Adam is honk-happy.
Science Friction
February 19, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBShould our defendant give sci-fi a try? This week, with expert witness Jane Espenson (Buffy, Battlestar Galatica, Torchwood, Once Upon a Time)!
A Trial of Two Cities
February 12, 2014 20:31 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBPhiladelphia and Raleigh face off! Cousins Lara and Christine each claim her city is best. Who is RIGHT? We're joined by expert witness JON WURSTER of Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the late, great, BEST SHOW ON WFMU.
Command Quit
February 05, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBHas Quin gone overboard when it comes to playing video games?
Moped Operandi
January 29, 2014 18:23 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBShould Amanda live out her Roman Holiday dreams and buy a scooter?
Father Gnaws Beast
January 22, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBSisters file suit against their meat-loving dad.
Namer vs. Namer
January 15, 2014 20:28 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBJosh brings the case against his wife Jackie. They each kept their respective surnames when they married, and now can't decide on a last name for their future children. Should the kids take their mom or dad's last name, combine them, or take on a brand new appellation? Only one man can decide.
The Department of Corrections
January 08, 2014 18:38 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBTom brings the case against his wife Kira. He says Kira is obsessed with proper grammar, and she comes across as a know-it-all when she corrects his speech. Kira says she prides herself on correct language usage, and that Tom should do the same. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
Martial Law
January 01, 2014 10:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBRodrigo brings the case against his friend and jiu jitsu classmate Matthew. Rodrigo claims Matthew has avoided taking the "No-Gi" classes at their Jiu Jitsu studio and needs to start challenging himself in his practice. Matthew says he's tried the classes but can't spend all his free time practicing. Is Matthew wimping out? Only one man can decide.
Kitchen Loco Parentis
December 24, 2013 10:30 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBShould a toddler be let loose in a kitchen?
The Judge John Hodgman Holiday Special
December 18, 2013 11:30 - 37 minutes - 35.9 MBJudge Hodgman is visited by the spirits of litigants past.
Badgering the Waitress
December 11, 2013 12:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMax says if he needs a server's attention, he's within his rights to flag someone down - but his friend Andy says he's going about it all wrong. Who's right?
Six Feet Plunder
December 04, 2013 12:30 - 54 minutes - 52.1 MBA tale of Christmas tree liberation.
Case Your State
November 27, 2013 19:05 - 49 minutes - 47.5 MBNOTE: This episode includes some bad language and M*ssholism. Sam brings the case against his longtime friend John. They both hail from cities in Massachusetts, but John says that Sam isn't "really" from Massachusetts -- he doesn't have the attitude and spirit. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
Resisting a Rest
November 22, 2013 01:36 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJuliet brings the case against her fiance, Tom. Tom is a "disc ultimate" enthusiast. He's sustained several injuries over the past few years playing the sport. Juliet says he should take a season to recover and prepare to play again. Tom says he's running out of time and needs to get back in the game.
The Right to Remain Silent
November 13, 2013 10:30 - 58 minutes - 55.7 MBDoes teenage Sophie need a push from Dad to get over her shyness?
Exit Partay
October 30, 2013 19:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAn introvert and extrovert face off - who gets to decide when to leave the party?
Criminal In Tent
October 25, 2013 18:14 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBHow will these two young would-be homesteaders live? In a small wooden house, or a yurt?
May It Breeze the Court
October 16, 2013 17:55 - 57 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week: fan noise tears apart a marriage.
Strictly Courtroom
October 09, 2013 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBRicardo brings the case against his girlfriend Paola. They both love to salsa dance, but Ricardo needs some work on technique. He'd like to perfect his skills out at the salsa clubs, but Paola says she'd rather teach him at home, where they can take it at their own pace. Where should they make their moves? Only one man can decide.
Lingua Fracas
October 03, 2013 17:37 - 59 minutes - 55 MBDoug brings the case against his best friend Ty. Ty insists on pronouncing foreign words with the proper accent when speaking in English. Doug says this is pretentious, and that Ty should just accept the common pronunciation of words when he's Stateside.
Horseless Miscarriage of Justice
September 25, 2013 19:25 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBGearhead Abraham brings the case against his sister Sonja: why won't she take his advice when buying a car?