Spellcast! The Get Along
It's a new year and it's time to clear the docket! This week, it's all about Magic: The Gathering. MTG enthusiast and Friend of the Court John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats joins us to adjudicate these cases!Huge thanks to John for joining us. Check out the Mountain Goats' new album "Jenny From Thebes," which is out now on Merge Records. And see them on tour! Also, make sure to see US in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
3 Jan 202457min
JJHO Office Holiday Party 2023
It's the end of 2023 and the Judge John Hodgman team is having a little holiday party! Bailiff Jesse Thorn finally gets to try Pam from Seattle's famous Eggnog and Orange Soda. Pam gives us a new festive concoction to try. But not before trying some new to us recipes sent in by listeners!HAPPY NEW YEAR! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
27 Des 20231h 21min
Clapital Offense
Michele brings the case against her sister, Kristyn. Michele’s husband introduced a new tradition to their family’s Christmas morning. Michelle loves it. Kristyn thinks it’s silly. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/elouiseinmaine for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho!Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Available until 1/2! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
20 Des 202357min
Car-edible Witness
Nicole brings the case against her partner, Scott. Nicole says that Scott razzes her too much because of her road trip snacking system. Scott says her messy snacks deserve to be razzed! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/jackalkaboom for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho!Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
13 Des 202351min
Convection Overturned
Jeff brings the case against his wife, Jen. Their home came with a very unusual appliance. When they moved in, Jen gave Jeff one year to enjoy this device before removing it from the house. The year is now up, and Jeff wants to keep it. He says that this contraption is CENTERPIECE to the living room! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho!Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
6 Des 202352min
Personal Gingery Lawyer
Andrea brings the case against her lifelong friend Jennifer. For years they’ve had a holiday tradition of getting together to bake a gingerbread house. And for years, Andrea says that Jennifer messes it all up--WITH GINGERBREAD MISCHIEF! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/JustLooking0209 for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho!Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
29 Nov 20231h
No Pun and Shut Case
Mary brings the case against her roommate Salma. They’re both fans of the card game called PUNDERDOME. But Mary says Salma is a cheater. When they play, Salma doesn’t make puns: just jokes. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?With Expert Witness Jo Firestone (Dr. Gameshow, Ziwe)! Check out her new novel Murder and Sex Island and her new game Fruits!Thanks to reddit user u/banjo-solo for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!It's not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
22 Nov 202356min
Live From Boston 2023
This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the Van Freaks Roadshow! All the way from The Wilbur in Boston, we have "Order in Decor!" and Swift Justice! Plus GBH'S ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Executive Producer Marsha Bemko. And music from Laura Valk of Skout and Fenway Park's own Josh Kantor!Like this episode? You won't want to miss THE VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW STREAMING EVENT: From the Opera House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Premiering November 18 at 8pm ET! Tickets are on sale NOW at stagepilot.com/jjh!Thanks to reddit user u/Junk_Mutluck for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
15 Nov 202358min
