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Judge John Hodgman
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Jul 26, 2023
A son and his mother go to court over what to do with a dry cured ham from the 1960s. They discuss cultural references related to ham, unbox the terrifying ham, and talk about cozy home products. They explore the history and sentimental value of the ham, debate on eating it or giving it a proper burial, and touch on food contamination. They also mention their Europe tour, upcoming live shows, and a potential collaboration for a sandwich called the Judge Ham Hodgeman.
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- The judge rules that the ham cannot be eaten due to safety concerns and suggests either burying it with their dogs as a tribute or taking a road trip to return it to its place of purchase.
- The podcast explores the options of eating the ham or holding a burial ceremony for it in the family's pet cemetery, highlighting the sentimental value attached to the ham.
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The Mystery of the Basement Ham
Craig and his mother Betty have a dispute over a dry cured ham that has been hanging in their basement since the 1960s. Craig wants to either cook and eat it or give it a proper burial, while Betty wants to throw it away. The judge rules that the ham cannot be eaten due to safety concerns and suggests either burying it with their dogs as a tribute or taking a road trip to return it to its place of purchase. The decision is left to Betty to make.
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