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.
Episodes
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Jan 22, 2014 • 1h 11min
Father Gnaws Beast
Sisters file suit against their meat-loving dad.
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Jan 15, 2014 • 1h 13min
Namer vs. Namer
Josh brings the case against his wife Jackie. They each kept their respective surnames when they married, and now can't decide on a last name for their future children. Should the kids take their mom or dad's last name, combine them, or take on a brand new appellation? Only one man can decide.
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Jan 8, 2014 • 1h 9min
The Department of Corrections
Tom brings the case against his wife Kira. He says Kira is obsessed with proper grammar, and she comes across as a know-it-all when she corrects his speech. Kira says she prides herself on correct language usage, and that Tom should do the same. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Jan 1, 2014 • 1h 8min
Martial Law
Rodrigo brings the case against his friend and jiu jitsu classmate Matthew. Rodrigo claims Matthew has avoided taking the "No-Gi" classes at their Jiu Jitsu studio and needs to start challenging himself in his practice. Matthew says he's tried the classes but can't spend all his free time practicing. Is Matthew wimping out? Only one man can decide.
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Dec 24, 2013 • 1h 10min
Kitchen Loco Parentis
Should a toddler be let loose in a kitchen?
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Dec 18, 2013 • 37min
The Judge John Hodgman Holiday Special
Judge Hodgman is visited by the spirits of litigants past.
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Dec 11, 2013 • 1h 3min
Badgering the Waitress
Max says if he needs a server's attention, he's within his rights to flag someone down - but his friend Andy says he's going about it all wrong. Who's right?
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Dec 4, 2013 • 54min
Six Feet Plunder
A tale of Christmas tree liberation.
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Nov 27, 2013 • 50min
Case Your State
NOTE: This episode includes some bad language and M*ssholism. Sam brings the case against his longtime friend John. They both hail from cities in Massachusetts, but John says that Sam isn't "really" from Massachusetts -- he doesn't have the attitude and spirit. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide.
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Nov 22, 2013 • 1h 4min
Resisting a Rest
Juliet brings the case against her fiance, Tom. Tom is a "disc ultimate" enthusiast. He's sustained several injuries over the past few years playing the sport. Juliet says he should take a season to recover and prepare to play again. Tom says he's running out of time and needs to get back in the game.
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