Medical Pal Practice at SF Sketchfest
What a show, recorded LIVE at San Francisco Sketchfest! Should a medical doctor be responsible for diagnosing a friend's shingles in a non-clinical setting? James says no. But, Rob says yes, and he wants JUSTICE! What's more? Our litigants are James Reichmuth and Rob Baedeker from the hilarious sketch group Kasper Hauser! Plus: Feliney Conviction! Should a couple include both of their cats in their annual cat calendar? Even if one of the cats is "not hot enough?"Tickets are still available for SF Sketchfest 2025, along with most of our other West Coast Road Court dates. Go to maximumfun.org/events for more! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker and u/baltinerdist for naming this week’s cases! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
25 Dec 20241h 4min
Aiding in a Bed-in
Anne brings the case against her husband, Pete. They both love dressing up in costumes for their annual holiday card. This year, Pete wants to recreate an iconic photo of two famous musicians. This would require Pete to pose in the nude. Anne says NO THANK YOU. For some reason, she doesn’t want to send her mom a picture of her naked husband.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/FortinbrasTheThird 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!
18 Dec 202458min
I'll See You and Raise Your Right Hand
Poker is a beloved tradition in Joe's family. But Joe's fiancee, Julie, says that his family's poker variants are not real games! So, are Big Murph, Night Baseball, and Under Ten real? Or are Joe's family members making up games on the fly to get Julie's money? Only one can decide!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.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!
11 Dec 20241h 4min
Wet Suit
Jason and Miguel are surfing buddies in San Diego, California. Jason says that Miguel’s favorite surfing spot is BOGUS! It’s all party waves, full of jakes and groms. Jason doesn’t want to compete for sick waves. He just wants to ride! But Miguel says that the waves at his beach are the TASTIEST! Who's right? Who's wrong? And WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN?Check out this episode on YouTube for Judge Hodgman's Vincent D'onofrio story and for Bailiff Jesse Thorn's shocking story about his dad! We are also on TikTok @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.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 reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
4 Dec 20241h 9min
Extended Munching
It's time to clear the docket! Is it ok to say "jawn" if you live outside of Philly? Have you ever done the right thing only for it to go wrong? Popcorn: Yes or no? Judgments on all of this and MORE!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
27 Nov 20241h 6min
Road Court in New York City
Viola and Doug have been married for 17 years. Yet, Viola says Doug never proposed to her! How can that be? Plus, movie disputes with Dan McCoy and Stuart Wellington from The Flop House, a dispute about bulk toilet paper, and Social Media Manager Nattie Lopez has a case of her own about Pringles!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/lovegiblet 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!
20 Nov 20241h 4min
Squatters Rights
Diane brings the case against her husband, Will. Will grew up attending a summer camp deep in the Ontario wilderness, and last year: he bought it! Diane loves being a camp director and living off the grid except for one thing: the communal outhouse called THE FORT. Diane wants a proper toilet in their cabin, but Will says privacy is impractical! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/mister_sleepy 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!
13 Nov 20241h 5min
Motion to Adorn
Is it ok to buy home decor for friends? Anna says that Brannon’s apartment is boring. She wants to help him create a decorative vision for his home. But, Brannon is content. He wants Anna to accept the way his home looks, and to stop buying knick knacks for him!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/gts_84 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!
6 Nov 20241h 2min
