The Wonderful, Terrible, Terrible Towel Trouble
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 fandom while dating Katie. Their issue is the treatment of the team's signature "Terrible Towel". Katie says it should be treated with the utmost respect as an emblem of the team; Bobby says once it's purchased, you can do with it what you please, whether that's wiping chairs or your feet. Who is right, and who is wrong? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
12 Jan 201237min
The Carry On Carryings On
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 she’s only 5’1”, she often relies on the generosity of fellow passengers to help maneuver her bags into the overhead compartment. Her sister Lisa feels that Blair and people like her abuse the convenience of a carry-on -- in short, if you’re unable to completely manage your belongings on the plane, you should have to check them. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
4 Jan 201238min
The Clap Trap
Greg and Eric are longtime friends and sometime-bandmates. They disagree on one area of performance; should members of the band ever ask the audience to clap along to their music? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
22 Des 201145min
Apocalypse Row
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 at odds about where to best survive the end of days and bring the case to Judge John Hodgman. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
15 Des 201136min
The Bedding Crasher
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 security? Chris and Emily bring this case against their friend Pat. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
8 Des 201134min
Triple Word Scorn
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 Judge John Hodgman their rivalry spills into the courtroom as they litigate their literary license. Please use JUSTICE in a sentence! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
1 Des 201131min
Driving Miss Drowsy
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 says that during the trip, he experienced "car lag," a variant form of jetlag. Ethan says the very idea is absurd. The argument has driven a wedge into their friendship. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
23 Nov 201129min
Out of REC-order
Strife between two friends -- over DVR recordings. If Anthony requests that Joseph record television programs for him on his personal DVR, is he obligated to come over and watch them? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
9 Nov 201136min
