Judge John Hodgman Post-Holiday Leftovers
Jan 21, 2026
Delve into hilarious post-holiday disputes, like whether a French dip actually counts as a dip. Ponder when it’s socially acceptable to put up a Christmas tree—birthdays are a valid excuse! Discover the rules of wearing holiday-themed boxers, and how long you can keep drinking eggnog before it affects your love life. Plus, explore why zombies evoke real fears more than classic monsters. Join John and Jesse for a lively discussion filled with laughter and nostalgia!
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Katz's Gift Box Turns Into Meals
- Jesse Thorn received a Katz's Delicatessen gift box and made a meatless Reuben with pastrami, Swiss, rye, and Russian dressing.
- He praised Katz's reliability for gifts and enjoyed turning leftovers into grilled sandwiches and corned beef meals.
Prime Rib Leftovers Become Fondue
- John Hodgman cooked a prime rib for Christmas and had many leftovers that he dipped into store-bought fondue.
- He recommended cubed prime rib as an indulgent fondue dip alternative to bread or broccoli.
French Dip Is Not A Dip
- John Hodgman ruled that a French dip sandwich is not a "dip" because the "dip" in that name is a verb describing the action of dipping.
- He clarified that jus is the dipping component, and traditional dips are noun-based sauces like fondue or onion dip.
