The Obligatory Name Drop
Family-issued nicknames and a clash between two sisters! Evelyn hates the nickname that followed her into adulthood and demands that the family stop using it, but Frances loves her sister Evie (and the ability to use the name as she sees fit!). Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
17 Okt 201246min
Irre-console-able Differences
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 broke under Eden's care and she says she's not obligated to return a working system to Jessica. Is restitution due? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
10 Okt 201237min
The Mother Tongue
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 he thinks Y should teach him and their children at the same time. Y thinks that Matthew needs to study on his own until he can keep up. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
3 Okt 201247min
Passing the Bar
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-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
26 Sep 201242min
Snooze Control
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 wakeup and says his wife's approach stresses him out. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
19 Sep 201248min
Cigarettiquette
YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert brings the case against his friend Bradley, who's given up tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes. The electronic cigarettes are technically allowed where "real" smoking isn't -- so where is it "appropriate" to smoke them? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
12 Sep 201248min
The Split Screen Decision
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 entertainment. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
6 Sep 201249min
Gavelbangers Ball
THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been trying to sell her on his favorite metal bands to no avail. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
30 Aug 201256min
