Filing For Skankruptcy
Chris brings the case against his friend and bandmate, Nat. Chris would like to incorporate some ska music into their band’s repertoire, but Nat is opposed! Who's right? Who's wrong? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!If you want to check out more of bandmate Ross' "Smash-ups," click here for his Bandcamp! Check out Jean's online vintage shop at instagram.com/bea22nyc!Thank you to Twitter User @sittingina_tree for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames.Make sure to check out our West Coast tour dates at bit.ly/JJHOWEST! And if you are in any of the cities on our route and have a dispute, please submit it at maximumfun.org/jjho! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
21 Joulu 20221h 8min
Case Sera, Sera
Gillian brings the case against her friend, Courtney. Sometimes Gillian will say that something was “meant to be.” Courtney bristles at this idea. Gillian wants Courtney to just let her believe what she wants. But Courtney doesn’t think that Gillian truly believes in destiny! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @WeHaveSnacks for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames.Make sure to check out our West Coast tour dates at bit.ly/JJHOWEST! Tickets for our Los Angeles show go on sale FRIDAY! And if you are in any of the cities on our route and have a dispute, please submit it at maximumfun.org/jjho! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
14 Joulu 20221h 4min
Sing the Wall Song
It's time to clear the docket! It's another edition of JUVENILE COURT with Guest Judge Oscar Thorn (age 9). Time travel artifacts, parents singing in public, swearing along to song lyrics, cat limits, banana bread, and text interpretation. Plus much more! Do parents understand? Oscar will be the judge!Judge John Hodgman is bringing LIVE JUSTICE back on the road!Sat 1/28/23 – Wheeler Theater in Port Townsend, WASun 1/29/23 – Neptune Theatre in SeattleTue 1/31/23 – Revolution Hall in Portland, ORThurs 2/2/23 – Gothic Theatre in Denver, COSat 2/4/23 – Sydney Goldstein Theatre at San Francisco Sketchfest We will also be adding a Los Angeles date to be announced soon! Tickets for SF Sketchfest are available now. General sale for tickets will start THIS FRIDAY, 12/9/22 but artist presale starts tomorrow, THURSDAY 12/8/22 at 10AM PST for Seattle, Portland, and Denver. Use the code ALLRISE for the presale! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
7 Joulu 202257min
Plea Cute
Jonathon brings the case against his wife, Kat. Jonathon believes that their first date was a post-class lunch in their college’s cafeteria. But, Kat says that lunch did not count as a date! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @aint_no_rule for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
30 Marras 20221h 7min
Hodgman's Desiccation Declaration
It's time to clear the docket! With the holiday season in full swing, we are tackling LEFTOVERS. What should one do with leftover Halloween candy? Are pumpkins acceptable to use as decor after Halloween? How does Tom Perrotta, the writer of the novel THE LEFTOVERS, enjoy his holiday leftovers? All this plus office breakfast burrito leftover policy, freezer technique, and much more! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
23 Marras 202252min
Jawn Order
Rachel files suit against her parents, Rex and Patty. Rex insists that Patty pronounce certain words with a proper Philadelphia accent, and Patty goes along with it. Rachel thinks this needs to stop, especially since Patty is originally from New Jersey! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @lexfri for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
16 Marras 202259min
Homer Confinement
Tamar brings the case against her husband, Aslan. Aslan reads Homer’s The Odyssey to their three year old child at bedtime. Tamar claims that this bedtime routine is contributing to their son having nightmares. But Aslan says their son requests it! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @therealsobreiro for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
9 Marras 20221h 7min
Crust-ody Hearing
Lilarose brings the case against her brother, Kumar. They disagree on the best method of making a pie crust. Lilarose believes it’s important to keep the ingredients in the freezer. But Kumar says that the fridge is just fine. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Plus expert testimony from J. Kenji López-Alt! Find his work at Serious Eats and on YouTube. More, including his books, at www.kenjilopezalt.com.Thank you to Twitter User @MeaghanLamothe for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
2 Marras 202258min
