Judge John Hodgman

Chris brings the case against his sister-in-law, Jenna. For many years, their extended family has had kids and adults tables at holiday gatherings. Chris thinks that since the kids are all grown up, they should abandon the kids table. Jenna thinks the table should retain its sovereignty. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan Coulton and David Rees weigh in. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official! His teammate Claire begs to differ. Can the Judge resolve this trivial dispute? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

With Expert Witness Alton Brown! Natalie brings the case against her husband Hugo. She wants to throw food away when she decides it's spoiled or too old. Hugo hates waste, and is aghast that Natalie throws away moldy but "perfectly usable" items. Who is right? Who is wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Aldo brings the case against his partner Sean. They decided to plan trips for each other's birthdays, but make each destination a surprise. But the secrecy is making Aldo anxious, and now he wants to know where they're going! Should Sean reveal their itinerary, or must Aldo wait for his birthday surprise? This week, with Bailiff Jesse Thorn and Monte Belmonte! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Friends quarrel over a borrowed (and broken) shop vac and its more expensive replacement. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!