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Judge John Hodgman

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Jun 3, 2020 • 53min

The Sponge Leaver's Wife

It's time again to clear the docket! Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn talk about pens, wearing shorts in the winter, leaving the sponge in the sink, and group texts. Plus another dispute from Melissa of Episode 394: Juris-diction against her dad, Mark, aka The Zero Coke Guy. Also a note from Rob Riggle about putting on his pants AFTER his shoes and socks!If you want to know more about Zombo.com, as mentioned in the episode, check out Bailiff Jesse's audio essay about it from his show Bullseye With Jesse Thorn. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 27, 2020 • 1h 24min

Live From SF Sketchfest 2020

This week's episode was recorded LIVE in San Francisco! First up is "Night Night Court." Noah is an early-to-bed, early-to-rise guy. His husband Kayden is a night owl. Kayden often stays up until 3 or 4 in the morning playing video games and sleeps in late. Noah wants him to wake up earlier. Then there's SWIFT JUSTICE: Airport pickup methods, an accidentally matching couple, and then a litigant brings a plagiarism dispute against HIMSELF!BIG thanks to the SF audience for your contributions to the Homeless Youth Alliance. For more information on the fund in memory of Jesse's childhood friend, Evan Larsen, visit maximumfun.org/evan.Thank you to Mary Fahsbender Gottschalk 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. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 20, 2020 • 53min

Trash Action Lawsuit

Kelly brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Their next door neighbors tend to leave their garbage cans at the curb for a long time after the trash collectors come through. Andrew wants to bring the neighbor's cans back to the house for them, but Kelly thinks it's too passive-aggressive for him to do so. With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!Thank you to Logan Green 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. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 13, 2020 • 53min

Right of Shirts Refusal

Lana brings the case against her husband, Daniel. On their next family vacation, Lana wants her family of four to wear matching t-shirts. Daniel and the kids are opposed! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Megan Hodgkiss 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. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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May 6, 2020 • 55min

Licorice Adjacent Flavor

KLAXON! The Judge John Hodgman podcast has been nominated for a Webby and we need your help to win! You can vote at bit.ly/JJHOWEBBY!VOTING ENDS TOMORROW MAY 7 AT 11:59PM PT!Judge John Hodgman is in chambers this week with Bailiff Jesse Thorn to clear the docket! It's a docket full of culinary disputes, with guest expert J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, New York Times)! They talk about the opposite of savory, coffee diluting, root vegetables, recipe modifications, Polish street pizza, potatoes, cookies and more! PLUS we have a dispute from a listener against Kenji himself!Kenji's Bay Area restaurant WURSTHALL is currently preparing and delivering free meals to hospitals and community centers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. If you would like to donate towards these meals, visit toasttab.com/wursthall. Kenji also has a children's book coming out September 1. EVERY NIGHT IS PIZZA NIGHT is available for pre-order now! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Apr 29, 2020 • 42min

Garbagemas Eve

KLAXON! The Judge John Hodgman podcast has been nominated for a Webby and we need your help to win! You can vote at bit.ly/JJHOWEBBY!Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week! They discuss grocery delivery, keeping the shower curtain closed, garbage day, video games, and apologies to pets. Plus an update from Allison and Jeremy of Episode 412: AND BABY MAKES PLEA.As mentioned in this episode, to learn more about organizations helping to feed people during these hard times check out:Meals on WheelsEast Bay FeedERInvisible HandsAlso, make sure to check out Allison's comics at instagram.com/kickfeetcomics!If you want to take ten minutes to help us learn about who you are, visit maximumfun.org/adsurvey. This anonymous survey will help us keep the few ads we do run relevant to you, and will help some shows earn a little more money during this weird time. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 30min

Live From the Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn, NY

This week's episode was recorded LIVE in Brooklyn! First up is "Fragrant Abuse of the Law." Denise says that her husband, Jeremy, is a super-smeller. She complains that his super-smelling is too disruptive! Up next is Swift Justice, with cases about anniversaries, pies, and playlists.Thank you to Verity Jorgensen-Lane 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. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 28min

Live From Boston, MA at the Wilbur Theatre

This week's episode was recorded LIVE at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA! First case up is "Knit or Get Off the Pod." Kristen and Jess are two friends with a podcast, WWKD (Wine, Whine and Knit Day), in which they knit and chat about their lives. Jess has begun crocheting, however, and Kristen wants her to get back to knitting. Later up is Swift Justice with guest organist Josh Kantor. Swift judgments are issued on driving, grocery carts, and cell phones. Plus an update from Evan and Anne of Episode 448: Edict of Worms!Thank you to Tom McCaffrey 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. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Apr 8, 2020 • 42min

The Ballad of Silvia, Fernando, and the Cat

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week to clear the docket. They talk about putting on one's socks and shoes, speaking with family members in another room, cupcakes, the phrase "bull in a china shop," cat napping, and doctoral tams. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.
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Apr 1, 2020 • 49min

The Hammer of Distraction

It's time again to clear the docket! Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to discuss cases about wearing headphones to sleep, John Wick spoilers, peanut shell disposal, eating burgers with a knife and fork, and beverages in the bathroom. Plus a letter from a listener about asking "What did you do today?" instead of "How are you?" Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

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