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Judge John Hodgman

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Dec 8, 2021 • 54min

Cuddle Formation

It's time to clear the docket! Gen X vs Zoomer text etiquette, cat names, backpack strap location, Jimmy Fallon, and jacket trades gone wrong. Plus we hear back with answers from our questions in Episode 543: The Veil of Honor!Get your tickets now for LIVE JUSTICE at SF Sketchfest! We'll be appearing on 1/22/22 at the Sydney Goldstein Theater, ready to bring back JUSTICE to the San Francisco Bay Area! You won't want to miss it. And if you have a case for the live show, please let us know! Submit your cases, big and small, to maximumfun.org/jjho or email hodgman@maximumfun.org. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Dec 1, 2021 • 55min

Judge, Jury, And Extra-Cushions-For-Her

Myles files suit against his wife, Isabel. Myles says that Isabel’s graduate school work takes up too much space in the living room. But, Isabel says that her setup is the most comfortable way to do her work. The living room is her space too! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @BenjaminWalkup for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames.Get your tickets for our return to San Francisco Sketchfest! We'll be bringing LIVE JUSTICE to the Bay Area on 1/22/22 at 7:30pm, at the Sydney Goldstein Theater! Tickets are available here! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 50min

Trialceratops

Keil files suit against his brother, Aaron, over a bet they made during their childhood. The Jurassic Park tagline is, “An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making.” Keil contends that the film took 65 million years to make, but Aaron disagrees. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @kswizzle13 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 49min

The Veil of Honor

It's time to clear the docket! When should one change the lint filter (aka lint screen)? Are raisins good? Should we be compelled to apologize for every fart, even if we are in a separate room from anyone who can hear it? Plus the return of THE GREAT LAKES BEACH REPORT! And much more! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 54min

Not Today, Satanbot

It's time to clear the docket! Stinky jeans, spaghetti sauce, meal beverages, metal inspired karaoke performances, and much more! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 56min

Fancy Ducks vs Fancy Geese

It's time to clear the docket! Bed time, snacking cheese cutting, fancy ducks and geese, dolphin butts, cats sleeping in closets, and much more! Plus an update on Episode 487: Brush with the Law! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 22min

Spooky Day, Spooky Night

It's time to clear the docket! Wearing sleep shorts out of the house, Christmas cookie types, bringing outside produce into restaurants, loud typing, and much more! Plus more letters from Emily and her sister Louisa from Juvenile Court, and an interview with Aidan, the co-owner of the Spirit Halloween Wiki! A perfect way to close our 2021 Spooky Season! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Oct 20, 2021 • 48min

Fright Court

Jessie files suit against her husband Carter. Carter says he grew up in a haunted house. But Jessie doesn’t believe him! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Steve Ciabattoni for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames.  Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 58min

Auntie Anne-icus Brief

Mark and Hal host the Maximum Fun show WE GOT THIS, wherein they settle small debates. In 2018, they attempted to decide the Best Pretzel Shape but came to an impasse. Hal thinks that Mark was too unwilling to properly entertain a debate. Mark says that Hal betrayed the show’s core by removing the default pretzel shape from contention. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Dan Gualtieri for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions there. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Oct 6, 2021 • 58min

Preliminary Herring

Kareena brings the case against her husband, Ian. The two of them would like to get a fish tank for their home. When they agreed on this, Kareena had a small tank in mind, with one or two fish. But, Ian says he will only accept a 35 gallon tank -- nothing less!Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Nicole DuBow for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions there. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

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