Judge John Hodgman

Is Butter Pecan For Old People?

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Butter Pecan ice cream for old people? Or is it a flavor for all ages? It's time to clear the docket of all your coldest Ice Cream Queries. Is it o...

Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los Angeles

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dying to see Judge John Hodgman live? We have the episode for you! We’re flashing it back to our live show, ROAD COURT in Los Angeles. Join Judge Jo...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Members Only May Mailbag! This month, our favorite nostalgic commercials, the correct way to organize bookshelves with a partner, go-to summe...

Flush to Judgement (Rerun)

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly rea...

Docket Clearing with Rachel Reid

20 May 2026

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Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week with guest star Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers romance novel se...

Trivial Law-Suit

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Grayson have a weekly movie night with their friend group. When the movie ends, the group watches odd videos they discover on the internet. Th...

Asparagus Plea Live in Portland

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is giving a "bouquet of asparagus" the same as giving a bouquet of flowers? How much screen time is too much on a flight? Is quiche good? All this and...

Pace Dismissed

29 Apr 2026

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KLAXON! KLAXON! It’s the MaxFunDrive!  The best time of year for you to become a Maximum Fun member! Memberships start at just $5 a month, which gi...

TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the Munchies

27 Apr 2026

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KLAXON! KLAXON! It’s the MaxFunDrive! Join us now at maximumfun.org/joinjjho! And if you are already a member, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO KEEP JJH...

Criminal In Tent

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

KLAXON! KLAXON! It's the MaxFunDrive!  The best time of year for you to become a Maximum Fun member! Memberships start at just $5 a month, which give...

Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters...

Captain Do Not Disturb

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket! Is your husband allowed to text you during the workday? Is your sister lying about a honeydew allergy? What is the corr...

Requesting an Immediate Hinge Junction

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie brings the case against her husband, Lee. They live in one half of a duplex. It’s a side-by-side, two-family home in New Orleans that’s ...

Pain and Suffer Ring

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David sets a phone alarm for all of his tasks. Not a reminder. An alarm. In the clock app. His sister and coworker, Lisa, is tired of hearing these al...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the March Members Only Mailbag! What is the deal with carbonated lemonade?! Is it acceptable to serve at a party? Or should the host be ...

Power of My Turny

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Garrett and Kara like to play board games together. Early in their relationship, they agreed to one rule: They will not harm each other’s gameplay. ...

Juggernaut, Lest Ye Be Judged

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patty loves the X-MEN. A lot. His mom, Cordelia, says that Patty turns every conversation into an X-MEN “lore dump.” She wants him to scale back o...

Justice Delayed

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you sent us a case about Pokémon Go in 2016, stay in line! You know the saying, "Justice delayed is justice denied." We attempt to clear the docke...

Suing, and a Mistrial

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike brings the case against his coworker Brooke. Brooke wants to play baseball with her colleagues in a casual, recreational setting. She would love ...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag February 2026

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How late is too late to do household projects like hanging a sheet of drywall? The J Squad discusses this and much more in this month's Members Only M...

Body-ody-ody of Evidence

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andy brings the case against his fiancé Kevin, aka World Famous Drag Queen Monét X Change. Andy says he met Monét outside of RuPaul's DragCon in Ne...

Not in My Fur-isdiction

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michele brings the case against her husband, Nate. Michele and Nate are living the childfree dream: three cats, two dogs, and a Subaru Baja. They have...

States Rights... and States Left

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie wants Brandon to admit that she’s lived in 11 states, damnit, and not deny her lived experience! Brandon counters with the fact that Japan...

Let Them Eat Case at SF Sketchfest

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What a time we had at SF Sketchfest! In Swift Justice, we have cases about Breathe Right Nasal Strips (not sponsored!), pie recipes, and the Court's f...

No Running Backsies

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn tackle a dispute about Fantasy Football! Litigants (and spouses) Kristen and Tom play in the sam...

Post-Holiday Leftovers

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got some leftovers from the holidays. Let’s pull them out of the fridge and answer them once and for all! Is a French dip REALLY a dip? How ...

Probst-bate Court

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Annie brings the case against her friend, David. They belong to a Survivor Fantasy League of two people: Annie and David. Annie says David isn’t pla...

The Fight to Remain Silent

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does miming make for good podcasting? Walter thinks it might! Eileen is happy for any silence from Walter. She says he talks too much! Walter's talkin...

Oops! All Jello! JJHo Holiday Party 2025

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays from the JJHo team! It’s the MOST, wonderful tiiiime of the year: when Judge John Hodgman, Bailiff Jesse Thorn, and Producer Jennifer...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag December 2025

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a knuckle cracker? Or do you hate the sound? What other bodily functions make "fun" noises? The J Squad discusses this and much more in the la...

Snack Judgment with Michael Ian Black & Tom Cavanah

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket and offer some SNACK JUDGMENTS! Who better to offer expertise than the best snackologists in the biz, Michael Ian Black ...

I Declare a Hisstrial

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate wants to adopt another elderly snake to replace their deceased pet Ember, but Wes is hesitant to open his heart again to another senior snake ado...

Exposition is Nine Tenths of Guffaw

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holly brings the case against her mother, Joelle. Joelle can’t tell a story about her day to day without cracking herself up. When she’s giggling,...

An Undigested Bit of Beef LIVE in Brookline

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Experience the magic that is Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn LIVE in Brookline! In this episode of Road Court, the Judge decides how much o...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag November 2025

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you play Mancala? How satisfying are those little stones! The J Squad talks about Mancala, amongst MANY other topics, this month in the Members Onl...

Opening the Members Only Mailbag

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season has officially begun. Let's celebrate with some rollicking fun with the J Squad! That's right. We are opening the Members Only Mail...

Why Don't We Get Drunk and Sue LIVE at SF Sketchfest

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back at San Francisco Sketchfest! A case about a chest freezer, a classic Groundhog Day time loop with James and Rob from Kasper Hauser, and a ...

There Will Be French Toast With Nick Offerman

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket and Friend of the Court Nick Offerman(Parks and Recreation, Death By Lightning) is here to help! Should one bring a whol...

TEASER: October 2025 Members Only Mailbag

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are a little late getting October's Members Only Mailbag episode up, but it's here! Check your bonus feeds if you are a member. You won't want to m...

Shut Your Payhole

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Genevieve brings the case against her dad, Mike. He won't let her pay for him when they go out. If Genevieve does manage to pay, Mike keeps track so h...

Sole Benefishiary

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Melinda live on a sailing catamaran, but life at sea isn’t busy enough for Melinda. She wants a new hobby, and she wants that hobby to be f...

Bed, Bath, and Begone

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Seattle's Neptune Theatre: BED, BATH, AND BEGONE! Lindy is in her first year at college. Her dad, Clay, wants to redecorate her room but she...

Animal/Vegetable/Criminal

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brent brings the case against his wife, Maite. Maite likes to unwind by playing 20 Questions with Brent. But Brent doesn’t want to play the game wit...

Pro-Betamax Court

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tyler wants his wife, Abby, to keep all 450 of his physical movies when he dies. But, Abby isn’t a movie person and thinks his collection...

Nom de Broom Live in Vancouver

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, B.C., NOM DE BROOM: Taryn brings the case against their sister, Lauren. Taryn and Lauren are both practi...

TEASER: September 2025 Members Only Mailbag

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Maximum Fun member? Check your BoCo feed because there's a new Membo Mailbag episode in there! If not, here's a preview of this month's epis...

Running Gag Order

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colton brings the case against his friend, Chris, who loves to tell the same joke to his group of friends. Colton is TIRED OF IT. He says this joke co...

Comfort Feuds With Kenji López-Alt & Deb Perelman

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is nearly here and it's time to clear the docket! This week, we are talking to beloved food writers and chefs Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The...

I Was Dreaming When I Wrote This, So Sue Me if I Judge Too Fast LIVE in Portland, ME!

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should dream sequences be banned from fiction? Is it ok to work on needle crafts in bed? What is the human eye actually capable of seeing? Can one sit...

Subpoena Royale

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phaea brings the case against her husband, Justin. Phaea says the 2006 James Bond movie CASINO ROYALE is a remake of the CASINO ROYALE from 1967. But ...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag August 2025

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this creature an ape or no? The J Squad isn't sure. They talk about this and much more on the August Members Only Mailbag episode! If you're a memb...

Probable Jaws

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you could fight a shark and win? Jessica thinks she can do it! But her friend, Natasha, says she can't! Natasha says Jessica can't even s...

The Rule of Make it Two

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket, and Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know) returns to the Court to help. Is it ok to take home keepsakes from hiking trai...

Dragonian Law

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erin and Bill threw a dragon-themed birthday party for their 1 year old. On the day of the event, Erin was horrified to see the menu that Bill put tog...

Klutz Action Lawsuit Live in Burlington

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian is a little clumsy. His wife, Lisa, wants him to be more careful! But if that's not possible, all she wants his for him to stop sending her pho...

Turtle Power of Attorney

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kaelyn brings the case against her husband, Adam. In their neighborhood in Virginia there is a roadside sign reminding drivers to SLOW DOWN! Adam says...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag July 2025

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you take off your shoes when you come home? Jesse has a system! Is he a monster? This month’s Members Only Mailbag dives into this, and so much m...

Butt Pics and Smart Dogs with Janet Varney

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket and Friend of the Court Janet Varney is here to help us! Is the bathroom a good place for a portrait of your own butt? I...

Texas Hold'em in Contempt

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colin and Nik play poker every month. Nik fondly remembers playing poker with Colin’s coworker, Joey. But here’s the kicker. Colin says Joey has n...

Justice is Blinds

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and his wife, Kim, recently bought a house in Maine. Kim wants to install blinds in the windows. Alex is opposed. He loves waking up to the sunli...

Judge John Hodgman Presents: Jordan, Jesse, Go! "Potions & Lotions, with Jason Mantzoukas"

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Bailiff Jesse Thorn hosts another comedy podcast? Jesse and his cohost Jordan Morris talk to a celebrity guest every week, and it's...

Kayfabeas Corpus Live in Turners Falls MA

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perry Von Vicious and Delmi Exo are professional wrestlers and good friends. Perry wants to meet Delmi in a singles match just once before he retires....

TEASER: June 2025 Members Only Mailbag

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A neighbor has been calling your dog by the wrong name. You never corrected him. It's been years. Should you let him know your dog's actual name? Or l...

Mayo it Please the Court

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon says that sauce is one of his major food groups. His wife, Jacqueline says the sauces take up too much fridge space! She wants to put away gro...

Breeches of Contract

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby disagrees! She believes a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. I...

Persimmon to Approach the Branch

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While on a drive, Vera wanted to stop and pick some persimmons from a random tree. Matt said NO! Since they don’t know the tree owners, those persim...

4K No Los Dos

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew loves his large television but Rachel hates it. She begged him to leave the behemoth behind before moving in together. However it’s now the m...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2025

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! Are the Hartford Whalers actually an extinct hockey team? Judge Hodgman...

Cruel and Two Casserole Punishment Live in St. Paul

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do if the food at the neighborhood potluck is BAD? Plus cases about shorts in the winter, TV volume, and washing car mats in the dishw...

Costco Rope Drops

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you at Costco first thing in the morning? If you are browsing a store with no intention to buy anything, does that still count as shopping? What a...

Objection D'Art

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David is an art history professor. For the last year, he has been researching an early 20th-century American impressionist named Agnes Millen Richmond...

Shelf Incrimination

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley can’t wait to move in with Natasha this summer. But Hayley wants to limit how many books Natasha can bring to their new place. Specifically, ...

The Meeple's Court Live in Madison

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beth says that her friend, Aaron, "broke" their favorite board game by working too hard to "optimize gameplay." The way Aaron plays is just NO FUN, sa...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag April 2025

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! This month, the J Squad is talking about an airport dog for some reason...

Baby Grand Jury

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren loved playing the piano as a child and regrets quitting. She wants to get a piano and start playing again. But John says pianos are too big and...

Bouilla-biased

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl loves soup! But her husband, Adam, hates it. Daryl has stopped making soup at home and misses it. Adam says that he wants her to stop talking ab...

A Jewelry of Your Peers in Ann Arbor

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kalee and Nik both want their dad's cool ring in the shape of a lion's head. The problem? Their dad is still alive! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus, a ...

Time and Rubbishment

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trash pickup schedule in Nick and Michele’s neighborhood is confusing. No one knows when to bring their bins out! Nick wants to put an automated...

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2025

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! Not yet a member? Here's a taste of what you can expect from the J Squa...

TEASER: Lawn and Hors D'oeuvres Live in Los Angeles

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's another drop in the members-only bonus feed! Both on audio AND video! Here's a clip from Lawn and Hors D'oeuvres Live in Los Angeles! But what...

Statute of Imitations

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gaela and Cesca are identical twins. Gaela wants to pull some classic twin-switch pranks but Cesca thinks these types of pranks are hack! What does Ju...

Small Claymations Court

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian brings the case against his wife Cheri and their daughter Lauren. The family has a long-running joke where they declare who is the Gumby. That’...

TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Spring Break Party

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long, dark, and cold winter. Judge John Hodgman is ready for SPRING BREAK! We want to share a few minutes from the Judge John Hodgman Sp...

Juvenile Court is Back!

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Juvenile Court is back in session with our Expert Juvenile, Scarlett Thorn! We hear cases from kids on playing video games with their podcaster dad, m...

Facetime Served

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam and Maya are long distance lovers. But Maya struggles with phone addiction. She installed a program to limit her screen time. But this bums Liam ...

Gulpable Negligence

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carson has a stash of reusable water bottles next to his side of the bed. Each of them has water inside. But, Carson isn’t drinking the water! Alana...

Barking and Entering

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David leaves the door open when he lets out his husky. David's roommate, Logan, says the heat kicks on, and his room becomes a sauna! Logan believes h...

The Pegacorn Brief Live in Pittsburgh

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can unicorns have wings? Bay says, yes of course! But her dad, Michael, says horses with wings are a thing. Horses with horns are a thing. But unicorn...

Cease and Toxoplasmosist

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should Eli continue to feed feral cats in her yard? Her partner, Becca, says, "NO!" Becca has pointed out that Eli is also keeping bird feeders in the...

Cavy-at Emptor

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are guinea pigs good pets? Scarlett thinks so! They desperately want a guinea pig. But their wife, Morrigan, is opposed! She says that the couple's tw...

Until Death Drew You Art

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you keep a creepy portrait of yourself as a baby? What if the painter of the portrait was a murderer? Recorded live at Sixth & I in Washington D...

New Year, New Systems

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are starting the year by clearing the docket! How many dishtowels does one need in the kitchen? What is the correct pronunciation of aluminum? And ...

Ocean Spray-beus Corpus Live in Philadelphia

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can two frozen cranberry sauces with googly eyes be friends? How long should their freezer friendship last? Julia would like to evict them from her fr...

A Gift From JJHo!

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year from the J Squad! Our holiday gift to you is an episode fresh from the Members Only Mailbag! We are celebrating with our annual JJHo Of...

Medical Pal Practice at SF Sketchfest

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a show, recorded LIVE at San Francisco Sketchfest! Should a medical doctor be responsible for diagnosing a friend's shingles in a non-clinical se...

Aiding in a Bed-in

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anne brings the case against her husband, Pete. They both love dressing up in costumes for their annual holiday card. This year, Pete wants to recreat...

I'll See You and Raise Your Right Hand

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poker is a beloved tradition in Joe's family. But Joe's fiancee, Julie, says that his family's poker variants are not real games! So, are Big Murph, N...

Wet Suit

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Miguel are surfing buddies in San Diego, California. Jason says that Miguel’s favorite surfing spot is BOGUS! It’s all party waves, full...

Extended Munching

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to clear the docket! Is it ok to say "jawn" if you live outside of Philly? Have you ever done the right thing only for it to go wrong? Popco...

Road Court in New York City

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Viola and Doug have been married for 17 years. Yet, Viola says Doug never proposed to her! How can that be? Plus, movie disputes with Dan McCoy and St...