Judge John Hodgman

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!

Dan files suit against his girlfriend Jessica. Jessica has a pair of low-grade prescription glasses. She prefers not to wear them, claiming they are not attractive. Dan says she's missing out on life by refusing to wear the glasses. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should a globe-trotting pal be forced to come home every once in a while? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse address airplane etiquette, the importance of Hamilton, swear words and more! There's no explicit content in this one, but you may not want kids listening to it all the same. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

"Beyond a Reasonable Drought" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Weird Dad", taped in front of a live audience at SF Sketchfest 2016! Plus, Swift Justice and songs from special guest Thao Nguyen of Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Look out for Thao's new record and tourdates at the band's site. A MAN ALIVE is out March 4th! Please note that this week's episode includes bleeped swearing. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!