Judge John Hodgman
Episodes
Uniform Code of Podcast Justice
05 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Court-o-Potty
29 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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....
A Danderous Precedent
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Should allergy-prone Mike get allergy shots so his family can indulge their love of fuzzy wuzzy pets? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at ...
Veranda Rights
15 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the appropriate porch furniture of the day? Judge John Hodgman decides. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumf...
Seating Arraignment
08 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ch...
A Room With a Feud
01 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement? Judge John Hodgman...
Dischord is Now in Session
24 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan...
Trivial Peer Suit
17 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 Judg...
To the Victor Goes the Spoiled
10 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Birthday Suit
03 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Gas, Grass or Justice
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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. Judg...
Justice Abhors a Vacuum
20 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Courtlandia
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
The Book Case
06 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Judge and Jewry
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca brings the case against her sister Jessica -- do their Jewish roots make them PART JEWISH? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5...
All Dogs Go to Trial
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you live and direct from SF Sketchfest! Brianne, Zach and their dog Shilo go to trial. Plus a musical performance from John Darnielle of The...
Possessions in Nine-Tenths of a Car
13 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea brings the case against her friend Joe -- she claims he's taking a minimalist lifestyle to an extreme degree. Must Joe acquire some creature co...
Bench Warrant
06 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide? Judge John Hodgman is member-supporte...
Polly Wanna Justice?
30 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and her husband Chris co-habitate with a pet parrot. The bird adores Kim but behaves badly around her husband and son. How far should they go to a...
Bleached and Mounted Bones of Contention
23 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Sara are a married couple who disagree on interior design -- namely, should Nick be allowed to display a collection of bones and taxidermied ...
Rhapsody in Blue
16 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Please note: explicit language in this episode! Eric and Elizabeth are a married couple who make their living doing performances together. They disagr...
Grow v. Blade
09 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Kyra disagree - when is the time to cut their toddler's hair? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/j...
Coming Out of the Supply Closet
02 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Sara are co-workers, friends, and most recently, romantically entangled. They've kept their office romance a secret for months, and Ben says ...
The Chastity Bet
26 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Kenan made a gentlemen's agreement with several of their friends as teenagers regarding the advances of the opposite sex, but there's one th...
Away With the Manger
19 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa brings the case against her husband Jay. They've blended atheist, Jewish and Catholic traditions for their household, but they've reached an im...
Probable Claus
13 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Judge John Hodgman decides Santa's fate in a married couple's household. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/...
Thanks, But No Pranks
07 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and Wyatt are housemates, and their shared house was caught up in a prank war. Neighbors from each house on their street pulled pranks on one ...
The Statute of Physical Limitations
28 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Shumanay has a chronic illness that's limited her physical activity in the past, but she's recently been able to take up running. Now she has her hear...
Ipso Lacto
21 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Justin actively avoids dairy, claiming to HATE cheese, butter, and cream. His friend Angela is irritated by the avoidance, alleges that Justin has con...
Dog Duty
14 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe brings the case against her mom, Rochelle. They brought home a new puppy last summer and Zoe took the lead in training and caring for the dog unti...
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.: Live at WNYC's Greene Space
07 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our second live show at WNYC's Greene Space, with musical performances from Jean Grae, Mela Machinko and DJ Mr. Len. Please note: this week's episode ...
Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms: Live at WNYC's Greene Space
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week: a very special live edition of Judge John Hodgman from WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Featuring musical sets from Jonathan Coul...
Live Freon or Die
24 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week, daughter squares off against father in a temperature tiff! Olivia brings the case against her father Mike. Mike lives in Arizona where temp...
The Obligatory Name Drop
17 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Family-issued nicknames and a clash between two sisters! Evelyn hates the nickname that followed her into adulthood and demands that the family stop u...
Irre-console-able Differences
10 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica gave away most of her possessions when she left for the Peace Corps -- including a video game system that went to her sister Eden. The system ...
The Mother Tongue
03 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Y want to raise their children to be bilingual in English and in Y's native language, Vietnamese. Matthew's Vietnamese is pretty rusty, so...
Passing the Bar
26 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Erin brings the case against her co-worker Abby, whom she accuses of ducking out of pre-planned happy hour events. Judge John Hodgman is member-suppor...
Snooze Control
19 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work. Ben's partial to a gentle...
Cigarettiquette
12 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert...
The Split Screen Decision
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in enter...
Gavelbangers Ball
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been try...
The Nominative Case
22 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr. Myxlptlk. Could Jordan's friends trick...
Probable Cos-Play
15 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation. Donald thinks Jessie should him and their son Jo...
The Golden State Debate
08 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles. Should Dan venture to LA or sta...
Night Food Court
01 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it. Judge John Hodgman is memb...
The Cluck Stops Here
25 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! ...
Call in the Family
18 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at...
Antisocial Networking
04 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend? How much texting is too muc...
Crumber vs. Crammer
27 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! ...
A Quashed Plot Never Spoils
20 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
BE WARNED: If you're sensitive to spoilers, be ready to turn down the volume! Andrew and Adam are roommates and avid media consumers. Andrew badgered ...
Nature Versus Nerd-ture
14 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kristina are a couple of admittedly nerdy people, and they disagree about where to send their future children for summer camp -- to nerd camp...
My Dinner with Ennui
06 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Holly and Todd are writing partners who meet at the same restaurants every week. Holly feels their habitual meals are stifling her creativity; Todd th...
Sibling Drivalry
31 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Luis insists his big sister Alejandra monopolizes the use of their shared vehicle. Alejandra says Luis refuses rides and then pouts. Who is right? Jud...
Chevy Case
23 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and his his girlfriend Hannah moved to Portland, Oregon last year and used Patrick's trusty Camaro to get there. Hannah has since bought Patri...
Spare the Hodg, Spoil the Child
16 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Gail believes she and her nephew Ray are similarly sensitive kindred spirits. As a loving aunt, she thinks she should be able to comfort Ray when he's...
Rashomom
02 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Rebekah, her mother Denise and grandmother Gloria have a case regarding memory -- specifically, is the memory of a child or an adult more reliable? ...
Judge John Hodgman 57: A Wing and A Player
25 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and Patrick have been best friends since high school. Michael likes to think of himself as Patrick's wingman, helping alert him to interested ...
Early Man
18 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Troy believes in never being late for an appointment, party, or movie -- but in striving to avoid tardiness, he's swung the other direction and arrive...
Battle Royale
11 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Leeman and his wife Rachel are American citizens who have immigrated to Toronto for school and work. They've become permanent Canadian residents, but ...
Die Flederhaus
04 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Two brothers, one dilapidated house, and a colony of bats - what could be more scary about this case? Noah and Adam have a bat problem, and they can't...
Cannery Row
28 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
THIS WEEK: Special Expert Witness Alton Brown! Ara and her mom Julia enjoy some mother-daughter bonding time while canning, but Ara insists on followi...
The Stick Shift Rift
21 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Is not knowing how to drive a manual transmission in this day and age A CRIME? That's the question for Cosmo and Jen, a married couple who own a manua...
The Wedding Clashers
22 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
John and Lindsay are a married couple with two weddings to attend on the same day -- John's childhood best friend's and Lindsay's cousin's. Which argu...
Double Dog Dare
08 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Marybeth and Paul are a couple of busy animal loving attorneys who already own a dog and a cat. Marybeth would like to add another dog to their family...
The Master's Disaster
25 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jason are a happily married couple with a scheduling conflict. Jason is in an intensive master's program and works a full-time job, which l...
The Wonderful, Terrible, Terrible Towel Trouble
12 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Bobby are dating and are both fans of Pittsburgh Steelers football. Katie says she was born into the Steelers Nation, while Bobby came to fa...
The Carry On Carryings On
04 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Blair and her sister Lisa are frequent flyers. Blair never checks her bags due to the inconvenience of it, opting instead to carry them on. Since ...
The Clap Trap
22 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Eric are longtime friends and sometime-bandmates. They disagree on one area of performance; should members of the band ever ask the audienc...
Apocalypse Row
15 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and her husband Phillip are planning for the future. A collapse of civilazation under the coming apocalypse to be exact. Carrie and "Sarge" are...
The Bedding Crasher
08 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
When is it appropriate to ask to crash at a friend's place? Should the practice be curtailed when one reaches a certain age or level of financial secu...
Triple Word Scorn
01 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Jessica are used to squaring off against one another when they play games like Scrabble & Hangman on their smartphones. In this episode of J...
Driving Miss Drowsy
23 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Austin brings the case against his good friend Ethan. A year ago, they drove cross-country from Santa Cruz, California to Brooklyn, New York. Austin s...
Out of REC-order
09 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Strife between two friends -- over DVR recordings. If Anthony requests that Joseph record television programs for him on his personal DVR, is he obl...
The Abuse of Flower Power
02 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Not in MY backyard! Julienne and Emily are neighbors and romantically involved. Julienne has created a garden space but wants to add a particular fl...
Slash-Friction
26 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
What IS a horror movie? Bryan's list of 100 horror movies is all about content. His friend Jay says it's all about the audience's reaction. Who is the...
Pepperoni Pauper
19 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
A young couple battle embarrassing behavior and bags of trash in search of unpeeled prize tickets for a shot at redemption. And a free slice of pizza....
Panta-Lunacy
12 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Seth and Stephen are colleagues in a Broadway show. They bring a case of Lost and Found, Finders and Keepers, and Losers and Weepers. Judge John Hod...
Beard Science
28 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Guest bailiffed by ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper! Friends Mike, Mike and Dan seek a ruling on a modified but highly charged ga...
Unbanded Brothers
22 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers and bandmates Jack and Jeff bring this argument over tourdates, a wedding and being the boss of the band. Judge John Hodgman is member-suppo...
De Plane
31 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth and Melissa are good friends and enthusiastic travelers, who often journey together on planes and in cars across the country. While their t...
Hors d'oeuvres in the Court
19 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Mike's three children were enticed to try a foreign food -- bacon-wrapped scallops -- by an offer from their father of $5. However, Mike now claims th...
The Cow Beef
20 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ted brings this case against his father Paul, who has become obsessed with cows. Ted argues that his father's cow collection and his inclination to ...
Garbage Man and Wife
06 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Haughey of Metafilter and his wife Kay split household chores right down the middle, except when it comes to garbage duty. Does the person taki...
Ob-Law-Di, Ob-Law-Da
24 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Joe come before the court with a case about that famous rock band, The Beatles. Pat claims that The White Album is one of The Beatles' worst a...
Justice is Out There
17 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Randi and Chris were gifted Mulder and Scully action figures for Christmas, but differ on their purpose. Should they be kept in their original packagi...
The Battle of the Baton
10 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
When Jake listens to his favorite classical music, he finds himself conducting furiously and with abandon. His wife Erica, an accomplished concert m...
The Friendship Inquest
02 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Friends Adam and Will have a dispute about social networking. Is it Adam's responsibility as a young adult to get with the program and join the onli...
The Toot Dispute
25 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jason's mom argues that whenever he passes gas, he should proffer an "excuse me" to whomever is present (according to general social etiquette). Jas...
The Girlfriend and the Grasshopper
18 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff says his live-in girlfriend Courtney habitually hides food from him. Courtney admits that she's hidden food in the past, but only to save Jeff fr...
The Bedroom Three-way
11 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
College pals Corey, Tyler and Caitlyn are moving into a new apartment in the coming school year with three bedrooms: two small, one gloriously spaciou...
Arby's-tration
04 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Is it appropriate to ask a cab driver to take you through a drive-thru after a long night of drinking? Take a ride in the Justice Cab to find out. Jud...
Tips, Tricks and Justice
29 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by SPECIAL GUEST and EXPERT WITNESS Morgan Webb. John argues that using a strategy guide when playing a video game is...
You Say Tomato, I Say Justice
21 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We have a pronunciation problem. Matt brings the case against his friend Josh, who he argues pronounces a number of words incorrectly. Affectations, s...
An Appeel-ate Case Decision
14 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Friends (and Canadian barristers) Nick and Phil bring their fruit-based case before the Judge: which gentleman's technique for peeling a banana is cor...
The Ironman Trial-Athlon
06 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Should an endurance event enthusiast (and former couch potato) be allowed to participate in an Ironman Triathlon against the wishes of his wife? Judge...
The Colbert Rapport
01 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
When is it appropriate to request a photo with a celebrity seen in the wild? Andrew and Britt bring this case of a Hollywood party, Stephen Colbert...
Parents Just Don't Understand
16 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Should a father be able to compell his teenage daughter to watch classic films? Or does a 16-year-old deserve autonomy in her entertainment choices? J...
The Potluck Problem
09 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Two best friends disagree on the morality of the potluck. One says it's a great opportunity for everyone to pitch in. One says it's a sign of a host w...
Sesame Street Justice
02 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
A group of high school kids kidnapped their youth group leader's life-size Ernie doll as a prank, but he was stolen from them before his safe return. ...
Snob V. Slob
24 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
A fiancee demands that her sweetheart shape up and dress for a promotion, plus other clothing-related disputes. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported...