Judge John Hodgman

Leigh files suit against her son Duncan. Duncan is ready to take to the open road on a motorcycle. His parents aren't fans of the idea, and want him to wait until he's older and can shoulder the cost and risk on his own. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket on free refills, open mics (or is it open MIKES?), canoe weekends and what to do if your friend recommends a book he hasn't actually read. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Ty files suit against her partner Zach. Zach is obsessed with earning and using airline points and miles. Ty also likes to travel, but she wants to give up the crazy schemes and choose their vacation destinations and itineraries the "normal" way. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

With expert witness Teresa McElroy of Shmanners! Bob brings the case against his fiancee Alessandra. They have a "no boring stories" policy when they are at home together. Now Alessandra wants an exception for stories about the workplace. Should they change the rules? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

With Special Expert Witness Alton Brown! Stephanie brings the case against her partner Jeff, who works as a chef. Jeff will often leave his smoky and bacon-y aprons and detritus in his car. Stephanie thinks that the car should remain neat and clean; Jeff says the mess is manageable, and comes with the job. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

We premiere a new segment this week, Status Conference, plus a dad goes on trial. Marc brings the case against his wife Polly. They had a beloved dog who passed away several years ago. Marc would like to assemble and prepare a display of the skeleton in memory of their pet. Polly thinks this is weird and gross. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman fills us in on the birthplace of Italian-American pizza, garbage and breezeways, the adventures of Alex Vennenzula, and more. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Jeanna files suit against her husband Craig. She insists that Craig mishandles books, by dogearing the pages and using them as doorstops around the house.  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Must a stay-at-home dad be obliged to answer calls and texts? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse rule on toaster ovens, purchasing "singles" in card games and whether a couple should go for the animal trifecta - two puppies and a kitten. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!