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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Nov 6, 2015 • 51min
Shut Your Pious Hole
Libby brings the case against her husband Aaron. Aaron is a minister by occupation, and thinks he should always be upfront about his job when meeting new people. Libby says he should play it cool till he gets to know them a bit better. Who's right? Who's wrong?
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Oct 30, 2015 • 1h 4min
The Slight Freaks
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Elliott Kalan of the Flop House clear out the docket, ruling on how to talk to a robot, the rights and privileges of toys, the appropriate way to introduce your kids to team sports, and more.
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Oct 21, 2015 • 44min
Oh, Goodie
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket, addressing issues of late-night hot tubbing, cuddling in theaters, rug placement and taking photos with Wayne Gretzky.
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Oct 14, 2015 • 55min
The Hard of Hearing
Reed's dad Bruce has suffered some hearing loss - must he try hearing aids? How about an ear trumpet? Find out when Judge John Hodgman rules!
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Oct 7, 2015 • 51min
It May or May Not Take a Village
Switcheroo week! One Bad Mother hosts Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn are guest hosting Judge John Hodgman this week. You'll find John Hodgman over at the RISK! podcast. Judge Biz and Bailiff Theresa decide: should a couple with a baby seek out other young parents? Or are their old (non-parent) friends sufficient?
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Sep 30, 2015 • 49min
Rewind is a Sometimes Command
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins clear out the docket!
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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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