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Judge John Hodgman

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Jul 21, 2021 • 57min

What Else Is There to Do?

Time to clear that docket! Eyedrops in public, watching the Tour de France, mystery dog poop bags, gift card use, communal bookshelves, and much more! Plus an update from our favorite cryptocurrency miners, the C-Team! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jul 15, 2021 • 53min

Right to a Fair Earring

Ben files suit against his friend and writing partner, Graham. The two of them agreed that if they were not hired on a writing staff by the end of 2020, they would get matching ear piercings. They did end up getting hired on a show, but their start date was at the very beginning of 2021. Graham believes that since they were offered the jobs in 2020, the spirit of the pact has been fulfilled. But Ben disagrees and believes that they need to follow through with the ear piercings!Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Summertime Funtime Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte!Thank you to Reid Hopkins 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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Jul 7, 2021 • 53min

Might As Well Judge (Rerun)

Big thanks to John Darnielle for his expertise on this week’s episode! The Mountain Goats' latest album "Dark in Here" is OUT NOW on Merge Records. Click HERE to read Jesse Raub’s 3,333 word essay about Michael Anthony!Thank you to Adam Capybara, Mike Kennedy, and Chris Rini for suggesting this week’s title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 1min

Citation For Glittering

Rudy, of RUDY'S PLACE, returns to Judge John Hodgman's court and brings his wife, Mary, with him! Rudy can’t stand glitter. He says that Mary keeps bringing it into the house and would like her to stop. Mary says that Rudy needs to find a better way to cope. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!The Rudy's Place theme song: Lyrics written by Judge Hodgman, performed by Jonathan Coulton.LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: bit.ly/dicktownMaximum Fun's I, Podius with John Hodgman, Elliott Kalan, and Jordan KauwlingElizabeth Glibert's Pilgrims and Stern MenJean on Instagram! Follow her @jeanniegrigioBlue Man GroupAdam Savage at tested.com Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jun 23, 2021 • 49min

Docket Deep Cuts

We are going back to the beginning of the JJHo inbox to find some DOCKET DEEP CUTS! Cases from 2010! The best fast food burgers, cats looking for milk, free-will arguments, ramen, and much more! Plus the FIRST EVER Judge Wrong Hodgman letter (™ Lela)!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Doughboys podcastFrench Fries cold-frying technique from America's Test KitchenDick's Drive-In French Fries techniqueRock, Rot & Rule by Scharpling & WursterEpisode 516: MAY IT PLEASE DESCARTESbit.ly/dicktownAnil Dash on TwitterFor Judge Hodgman's final thoughts on the hot dog sandwichness dispute, visit bit.ly/JJHOTDOG Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 56min

Hot Drink Legend

Clearing the docket! Ordering tea at a beer garden, sending your published book to a literary idol, nicknames, artificial plants, and the return of our new segment RUDY'S PLACE!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Lunenburg PuddingBe Scared of Everything by Peter Counter"All of the birds died in 1986 due to Reagan killing them and replacing them with spies that are now watching us. The birds work for the bourgeoisie.”Donwill, rapper and plant expertTanya Morgan's Bandcamp, where you can find the new single "A Whole Mood" featuring Jack Daveybit.ly/dicktownDead Eyes Podcast Episode 4: Any Questions?Pre-order Tom Scharpling's book, It Never Ends at TomWroteABook.com!Pre-order Jordan Morris' graphic novel Bubble through Book Soup in LA for a signed copy!Photos on the MaxFun subreddit of the gas station with the tank in Los Angeles Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jun 9, 2021 • 56min

The Mighty Eagle of Mid-Tier Comedy Performers

Time to clear the docket! Answering your door to unexpected visitors, lotion hands attacks, naming a camper, fresh air, pronouncing the word "album" differently, and more!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:City Willie on InstagramArchie Was Here on InstagramAxolotl Twins on Instagram Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Jun 2, 2021 • 43min

The Party Kitchen

It's time to clear the docket! How does a pile of lettuce become a salad? Plus, kitchen congregating, tapping dirty spoons on another person's face, covering your partner's eyes during gross movie scenes, and a new JJHo segment: RUDY'S PLACE! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 26, 2021 • 55min

Coke or Grain

It's time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse talk about wedding gifts, computer voices, splitting burritos, the Godfather theme, plus an audio letter from a kid! And much more!If you want to remix litigant Jim's robot voice with a track from "Sports" by Huey Lewis and the News, here's the clip! LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:RiYL: A weekly podcast where Brian Heater talks to cartoonists, artists, musicians, and other creatives!R. Michelson GalleriesThe Montague Bookmill's Lady Killigrew CafeWRSI the River, where you can find Monte Belmonte's show!Al Otro Lado: an organization that "provides holistic legal and humanitarian support to indigent refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the US and Tijuana through a multidisciplinary, client-centered, harm reduction-based practice."Episode 222: Eminent Toe-Main featuring Amy and Alexa who have just had a baby!Wine is Elegance by Vincent Price Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 19, 2021 • 54min

There's an APPellate Court For That

Patrick brings the case against his dad, Rudy. Rudy says he has a billion dollar idea for an app. Patrick says this app will never work! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Jen Cunningham 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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