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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Jun 12, 2013 • 56min
Fitness for the Prosecution
The plaintiff, Melissa, wants her boyfriend Henry to participate in an obstacle course event with her best friends so they can share a bonding experience. Henry objects on numerous fronts!
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Jun 5, 2013 • 59min
Uniform Code of Podcast Justice
Paul brings the case against his friend Jeremy. Paul likes to wear jerseys and hats from his favorite team to sporting events, even when that team isn't playing in the game. Jeremy says that wearing the gear isn't in good taste. Who is right?
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May 29, 2013 • 50min
Court-o-Potty
Meg and Tony share a one-bathroom house in Portland. Should Meg be allowed a chamber pot for emergency situations? Only Judge John Hodgman can decide.
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May 22, 2013 • 44min
A Danderous Precedent
Should allergy-prone Mike get allergy shots so his family can indulge their love of fuzzy wuzzy pets?
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May 15, 2013 • 58min
Veranda Rights
What is the appropriate porch furniture of the day? Judge John Hodgman decides.
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May 8, 2013 • 60min
Seating Arraignment
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.
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May 1, 2013 • 1h 2min
A Room With a Feud
This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement?
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Apr 24, 2013 • 54min
Dischord is Now in Session
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.
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Apr 17, 2013 • 39min
Trivial Peer Suit
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?
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Apr 10, 2013 • 59min
To the Victor Goes the Spoiled
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?
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