Latest Hodgman Podcast Episodes
Property Cousins
Judge John Hodgman - April 17, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsKasey says that he needs to buy a church and a bank. His cousin, Matthew, says that he needs to slow down and make a plan! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit users u/NicWeste...
Court Martial, Martial, Martial!
Judge John Hodgman - April 10, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsIs THE BRADY BUNCH a classic sitcom? Robert says, yes of course it is! His friend, Karl says it's just not good enough to be considered classic! Neither of them will admit defeat. UNTIL TODAY. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who will have a sunshine day? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on bot...
Juvenile Court With Kurt Braunohler
Judge John Hodgman - April 03, 2024 15:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsKurt Braunohler returns as we re-open Juvenile Court! Dads who gotta dance, siblings, and age minimums for William Friedkin's THE FRENCH CONNECTION! Catch Kurt every week on The Bananas Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! He's also on instagram @kurtbraunohler. We are on TikTok and YouTube...
Paul F. Topics
Judge John Hodgman - March 27, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsThis week, it's all PAUL F. TOPICS with Paul F. Tompkins! We are so excited to celebrate the second week of MaxFunDrive with him, and clear the docket. Cases about missed live shows, dog friends, hats and style, and Philadelphia. It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, just go to maximumfun.org/...
Flush to Judgment
Judge John Hodgman - March 20, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsTrish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly reasonable way to dispose of soup! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Inst...
TEASER: Kinding Them With Kindness Part 2
Judge John Hodgman - March 18, 2024 20:02 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsWant to hear some of our new, members-only bonus episode, KINDING THEM WITH KINDNESS PART 2? Good news! Here's a clip. It's #MaxFunDrive! The best time of year to become a new or upgrading member of Maximum Fun! Every monthly member at the five dollar level or higher gets access to the entire ...
It's Justice Not Cricket
Judge John Hodgman - March 13, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsWhat is the spirit of cricket? What IS cricket? Nate and Aatif disagree about a controversial move in the game. Who's right? Who's wrong? And who can explain how cricket works to this court? With Expert Witness Andy Zaltzman! You can find Aatif on BBC's Test Match Special, and Nate over at Eme...
Van Freaks Roadshow Live in Chicago
Judge John Hodgman - March 06, 2024 16:01 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsA finger-licking case about licking fingers! Swift Justice disputes about driving, soda on the bedside table, and half-eaten olives! AND Deborah Miller from GBH's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. ...
Cease and De-List
Judge John Hodgman - February 28, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsTyler likes to make Top 5 lists about anything and everything. But Abby says his list-making is number one annoying, with a bullet. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit use...
Motion to Diss-sis
Judge John Hodgman - February 21, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsLaura says that her older sister, Liz, is a NERD! Liz says that she simply doesn't fit the criteria! Who's right? who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/GuitarJ1066 for naming this...
Live From Lexington
Judge John Hodgman - February 14, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsAn unopened Christmas present from 1999 and a case about haunted houses with Expert Witness Travis McElroy! LIVE at the Lexington Opera House! First up is "Wrap Sheet!" Kathy gave her mom, Carol, a Christmas gift in 1999. Carol has still not opened it! Will she open it during this show? Then, "W...
Reading is Fun-Defendant
Judge John Hodgman - February 07, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsHow many book clubs are too many book clubs? Emily says she's just trying to keep busy. But her daughter, Hannah, wants her hard-working mom to enjoy her retirement rather than filling it with obligations. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgm...
Chew Process
Judge John Hodgman - January 31, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsRae brings the case against their mom, Judy. Judy is adamant that you have to eat certain foods in certain orders. But Rae says her mom’s gut instinct is nothing but a bunch of *fart noises*. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/JennyNEway for naming this week’s case! To suggest a ...
Power Off Attorney
Judge John Hodgman - January 24, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsMarti brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Andrew has created automated systems in their home, controlled by voice commands. Marti HATES IT. Andrew says that she just needs time to get used to the system. But, Marti just wants to live an analog lifestyle! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank...
Obstruction of Just Ice
Judge John Hodgman - January 17, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsCurtis brings the case against his friend, Andy. Curtis and Andy are both passionate about the ice sport called curling. Andy quit their team last year. But he still watches Curtis play. And he offers his friend a lot of unsolicited advice. Curtis is annoyed. He asks the court to issue a gag ord...
Live From Dublin, Ireland
Judge John Hodgman - January 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsThis episode was recorded LIVE at Liberty Hall in Dublin, Ireland! With two cases this week! Up first is GERMANSPRUDENCE. Andrea likes to listen to Deutschlandfunk public radio in the house. But her husband, Paul, likes to listen to comedy podcasts! Then, James brings his fiance, Paddy, before t...
Spellcast! The Get Along
Judge John Hodgman - January 03, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsIt's a new year and it's time to clear the docket! This week, it's all about Magic: The Gathering. MTG enthusiast and Friend of the Court John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats joins us to adjudicate these cases! Huge thanks to John for joining us. Check out the Mountain Goats' new album "Jenny F...
JJHO Office Holiday Party 2023
Judge John Hodgman - December 27, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsIt's the end of 2023 and the Judge John Hodgman team is having a little holiday party! Bailiff Jesse Thorn finally gets to try Pam from Seattle's famous Eggnog and Orange Soda. Pam gives us a new festive concoction to try. But not before trying some new to us recipes sent in by listeners! HAPPY...
Clapital Offense
Judge John Hodgman - December 20, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsMichele brings the case against her sister, Kristyn. Michele’s husband introduced a new tradition to their family’s Christmas morning. Michelle loves it. Kristyn thinks it’s silly. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/elouiseinmaine for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title f...
Car-edible Witness
Judge John Hodgman - December 13, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsNicole 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 messy snacks deserve to be razzed! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/jackalkaboom for naming this week’s case! To suggest a titl...
Convection Overturned
Judge John Hodgman - December 06, 2023 17:01 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsJeff 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 device before removing it from the house. The year is now up, and Jeff wants to keep it. He says that this contraption is CENTERPIECE to the living ...
Personal Gingery Lawyer
Judge John Hodgman - November 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsAndrea brings the case against her lifelong friend Jennifer. For years they’ve had a holiday tradition of getting together to bake a gingerbread house. And for years, Andrea says that Jennifer messes it all up--WITH GINGERBREAD MISCHIEF! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/JustLoo...
No Pun and Shut Case
Judge John Hodgman - November 22, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsMary 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 play, Salma doesn’t make puns: just jokes. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Expert Witness Jo Firestone (Dr. Gameshow, Ziwe)! Check out her new novel ...
Live From Boston 2023
Judge John Hodgman - November 15, 2023 19:39 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsThis 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 Swift Justice! Plus GBH'S ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Executive Producer Marsha Bemko. And music from Laura Valk of Skout and Fenway Park's own Josh Kantor...
Condiment Crimes
Judge John Hodgman - November 08, 2023 18:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsIt'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? Which condiment is the MAIN ONE? Condiment experts Nick Wiger and Amelia Marino from The Doughboys podcast join us to weigh in! The Van Freaks Roads...
You Can't Hurdle the Truth
Judge John Hodgman - November 01, 2023 19:46 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsZack 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 right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/Junk_Mutluck for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on th...
Fearing the Shocket
Judge John Hodgman - October 25, 2023 18:41 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsHappy Spooky Season! This week, Paul F. Tompkins joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to talk Halloween disputes. How do you pronounce Reese's Pieces? And why are the Judge, Bailiff, and Paul trapped in the studio with Spirit Halloween animatronics? And what does Aidan from the Spirit Halloween...
Better Call Parasol
Judge John Hodgman - October 18, 2023 19:12 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsAbby files suit against her friend, Aidan. They belong to a secret online group dedicated to complaining about other passengers on the London Underground. One major debate? Umbrellas! Aidan says bringing an umbrella on the train is unacceptable. Abby disagrees. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks ...
S'morder in the Court
Judge John Hodgman - October 11, 2023 17:25 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsKatherine brings the case against her husband, Lee. They like to go camping together. Katherine recently bought a new camping chair. But, Lee says they bring too much stuff. There’s no room for this chair in their car! But, Katherine thinks that they can make it work. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? ...
Emotion to Dismiss
Judge John Hodgman - October 04, 2023 18:46 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratingsSpencer 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 planning a big move. Spencer wants to get rid of a particular rug. But India doesn’t, because it has owls on it. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to...
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