Corn Husk Dolls and Pumpkinheads
Time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discuss card game etiquette, tea bags in the garbage disposal, taco night, hat problems, waking up one's significant other, and jorts. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
23 Syys 202044min
Fun With Words and Lexicographer Emily Brewster
Lexicographer Emily Brewster is back to settle some word related disputes! Word origins, uses, pronunciations, and much more!Emily's the host of Merriam-Webster's new podcast Word Matters. She and other Merriam-Webster editors challenge supposed grammar rules, uncover surprising word origins, and peek behind the curtain at the hidden weirdness of the English language. It's is available wherever you get podcasts.Here are the links Judge Hodgman mentioned this week:bit.ly/gogetemmegbit.ly/gogetemzachbit.ly/gogetemzachspal Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
16 Syys 202055min
Here's the Story
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week! They talk about pizza slices, coffee shop etiquette, asking about obvious injuries, bedroom furniture, and drinkware!Here are the links that Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse discussed:The Serious Eats list of regional pizza types: http://bit.ly/samiswrong"The Life and Death of Pizza and Pipes" from Taste CookingEvander Berry Wall"The Seven Things You're Not Supposed to Talk About" on This American Life: bit.ly/samisstillwrongbit.ly/GETYOURFRIENDSbit.ly/whendavecriesJesse on The Flop House to discuss CALL OF THE WILDPutThisOnShop.comAsk Food Historians SubredditMagnet Fishing Subreddit Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
9 Syys 202049min
Cobb Salad With Alan Ruck
It's time to clear the docket! This week, Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Veronica Mars Investigations) joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to discuss Alan Ruck, angry customer service letters, audiobooks, soap conservation, cemetery walks, anonymous letters, and more! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
2 Syys 202054min
Contempt of Torte
Matt files suit against his wife, Bryn. Bryn loves to bake cakes and Matt can't stop eating them. He would like her to bake fewer cakes or get them out of the house. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Huge thanks to Joel Mann at WERU for providing the Judge's summertime chambers again this year! You can find WERU on the airwaves at 89.9 FM in Midcoast, Downeast & Central Maine and on the web at WERU.org. They are currently running their Solar Powered Membership Drive to "Celebrate WERU’s fine programming and our solar-powered studio project at the same time!" If you have some cash to spare, visit WERU.org to give online!Thank you to Llama Mattingley for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
26 Elo 202055min
Neverlandmark Case
Jessie files suit against her husband, Ryan. During a past relationship, Ryan’s ex-girlfriend made him a Peter Pan themed painting and he still has it. Jessie wants to get rid of the painting, but Ryan can’t bring himself to do it. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Alex Butschli for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
19 Elo 202053min
The Shears Club
This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear the docket! They talk about electric vehicle obsession, using scissors to cut food, roads without sidewalks, betting against your preferred candidates, and grocery lists. Plus an update from Britton and Jackson from Episode 402: Double Histameanor! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
12 Elo 202050min
Animal Crossing Examination
Kelly brings the case against her wife, Maureen. They both play the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Kelly says that Maureen is adept at earning bells, which is the game’s currency. Kelly would like Maureen to share her profits, but Maureen is opposed. Who's right? Who's wrong?It's the final week of MaxFunDrive! Thank you so much to everyone who has become a member, boosted or upgraded their membership, remained a member, and spread the word! Every little bit helps and we are so appreciative of all of you. If you want to join the fun, visit maximumfun.org/join!Thank you to Briana O'Sullivan & Emily JoAnn Holasek for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
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