Judge John Hodgman
John Hodgman and Maximum Fun
John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.
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Sep 23, 2015 • 57min
Feliz Gravitas
Featuring Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins! Siblings Rolland and Nyssa want to reboot the family Christmas. How should they go about it?
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Sep 17, 2015 • 59min
No-show Contendere
Ted brings the case against his good friend Chris. They will make plans, but Chris will suddenly become unreachable when it comes time to meet up. Ted's calls and texts go unanswered. Ted says Chris needs to step up and let him know when his plans have changed. Chris says the plans weren't firm, so he's not entirely in the wrong. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Sep 10, 2015 • 43min
A Nothingburger Sort of Thing to Do
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Jean Grae take on the proper way to do the YMCA dance, marriage proposals, and more.
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Sep 2, 2015 • 50min
Go Set a Tip Jar
Two friends co-host a literary reading series as a labor of love. Should they begin to seek donations?
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Aug 29, 2015 • 44min
Justice De-furred
Is fresh best? How often should pet-soiled sheets be washed?
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Aug 20, 2015 • 44min
Waiting for the Drop
Listen in as Judge John rules on metal meat utensils, 40 year olds listening to EDM, Vlad the Impaler-based religions, and the proper order to listen to podcasts. This week with Bailiff Jesse Thorn!
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Aug 12, 2015 • 46min
Eminent Toe-main
What's "public" and what's "private" space? A woman agrees to refrain from wearing a certain pair of shoes in public, but finds the terms unclear.
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Aug 5, 2015 • 50min
I Want My nth TV
Caroline brings the case against her husband Steve. They cannot agree -- how many TVs is TOO many? Caroline thinks it's best to minimize TV watching, and that a single TV is most appropriate. Steve says it can't hurt to have a few extra screens as long as you don't go overboard. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Jul 30, 2015 • 34min
Good Time Summertime Docket Clearin'
Judge Hodgman is assisted by Summertime Bailiff Monte Belmonte, taking on questions of broccoli-chomping, accidental raccoonslaughter, game night disputes, and the best construction of jokes.
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Jul 22, 2015 • 49min
Axed and Answered
Should Adrian be allowed to purchase an artisanal axe, flouting house rules about weapons?
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