Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun
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Jul 25, 2025 • 3min

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag July 2025

Is taking off your shoes at home a mindful habit or a sign of being a monster? The hosts debate their amusing shoe etiquette and share their quirky home habits. Listeners will enjoy the laughter surrounding surprising opinions on outdoor dirt. Plus, there's a tempting offer for fans to unlock exclusive content with a membership. Dive into this whimsical world of everyday dilemmas!
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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 10min

Butt Pics and Smart Dogs with Janet Varney

Janet Varney, a talented comedian, actor, and podcaster, joins the discussion with delightful anecdotes. They tackle the question of whether it’s appropriate to showcase your own butt in the bathroom and dive into the ethics of switching seats at sporting events. The conversation takes a poignant turn as they address the realities of ICE raids, stressing the importance of community support for undocumented individuals. With humor, they also share pet stories and favorite comfort foods, blending laughter with meaningful topics.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 10min

Texas Hold'em in Contempt

Colin and Nik butt heads over their memories of Joey and his non-existent poker nights. The conversation dives into hilarious camp stories, nostalgic reflections on summer games, and the quirks of memory. They tackle identity mix-ups with humor and dissect a voice memo that questions the accuracy of recollections. Jokes fly about bachelor party gaming mishaps and they share insights on the impact of the podcasts they love. Finally, there's a cheerful nod to community events and quirky safety signs, wrapping up with lighthearted banter.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 1min

Justice is Blinds

A couple faces a humorous showdown over installing blinds in their new Maine home. While Kim fears nosy neighbors, Alex revels in sunlight-filled mornings. They reminisce about charming local memories, exploring the balance between privacy and nature. The debate continues with lighthearted discussions about home design aesthetics and alternative window treatments. Amid their banter, they emphasize the importance of compromise, then pivot to support a vital fundraising effort for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 21min

Judge John Hodgman Presents: Jordan, Jesse, Go! "Potions & Lotions, with Jason Mantzoukas"

Did you know that Bailiff Jesse Thorn hosts another comedy podcast? Jesse and his cohost Jordan Morris talk to a celebrity guest every week, and it's simultaneously absurd, vulgar, and heart-warming. We are excited to share this recent episode with guest Jason Mantzoukas! Give it a listen and subscribe!--On this week’s episode, we welcome back the one and only Jason Mantzoukas, back to chat his stint on Taskmaster (Season 19 out May 2nd!), shaving rules in baseball, and more!Taskmaster Season 19!Listen to How Did This Get Made?Big Mouth Season 8!Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic!Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah’ shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah’ mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse’s thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 3min

Kayfabeas Corpus Live in Turners Falls MA

Perry Von Vicious and Delmi Exo are professional wrestlers and good friends. Perry wants to meet Delmi in a singles match just once before he retires. But Delmi refuses to fight! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus Swift Justice: Should a man be stopped from getting his pilots license? Is it gross to blow your nose in a cloth napkin? And guest Monte Belmonte! Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/DrColossusOfRhodes for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun!   Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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Jun 27, 2025 • 3min

TEASER: June 2025 Members Only Mailbag

A neighbor has been calling your dog by the wrong name. You never corrected him. It's been years. Should you let him know your dog's actual name? Or let it go? This month's Members Only Mailbag explores this topic, and much more! Here's a sneak peek. If you want to hear the full episode, you have to be a member! Join for just $5 a month and get immediate access to the entire catalog of MaxFun bonus content! Just go to maximumfun.org/join. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 6min

Mayo it Please the Court

Brandon says that sauce is one of his major food groups. His wife, Jacqueline says the sauces take up too much fridge space! She wants to put away groceries without playing fridge Tetris. But Brandon just loves sauce! Who's right? Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/jiminycricket81 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 7min

Breeches of Contract

Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby disagrees! She believes a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. It’s science. But Mike says he’s too tired in the morning to think about what to wear. One pair of pants is easy! 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 user u/TheRhubarbarian for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 7min

Persimmon to Approach the Branch

While on a drive, Vera wanted to stop and pick some persimmons from a random tree. Matt said NO! Since they don’t know the tree owners, those persimmons are FORBIDDEN FRUIT. But Vera really wants those persimmons! They’ve been holding a grudge against Matt ever since. 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 user u/yumdundundun for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

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