Live From Turners Falls, MA 2016
"May It Please The Shorts" and "Amphibious Corpus," taped in front of a live audience at Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA during the 2016 Tour of Live Justice! Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn also catch up with friends of the court, Monte Belmonte and Emily Brewster! Plus, the return of Swift Justice and songs from Zara Bode of The Sweetback Sisters! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
28 Okt 20161h 32min
Pile of Pits
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are back from their tour and clearing the docket. They will rule on litterbugs, reimbursing family members and more. Plus, another edition of “Status Conference!” The Judge and Bailiff catch up with Becky and Nancy from Episode 166: My Legal Pony. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
19 Okt 201650min
Live from Portland, Maine 2016
"Text of Kin" and "Triple Word Scorn," taped in front of a live audience in Portland, ME during the 2016 Tour of Live Justice! Plus, Swift Justice and songs from Joel Mann and David Raitt! Thank you to Thomas Nohalty and Alison Kothe Nihlean for suggesting this week's titles! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
12 Okt 20161h 32min
Separation of Church and Date
Chris brings his girlfriend, Sandra, to court over their disagreement about what counts as going to church. He has agreed to attend church services with her a few times a year but thinks that going to weddings with specific religious elements should count. Sandra disagrees. Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Alex Pang for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put a call for submissions. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
5 Okt 201651min
Improvable Cause
Madeline files suit against her friend, Jason. They formed an improv group together and Madeline would love to perform a type of improv that is a little out of the box and not normally done in their hometown of Chicago. Jason insists that this form is silly and he is strongly opposed. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
29 Sep 201649min
Blind Justice
Judge John Hodgman is in chambers this week with his Summertime Funtime Tribunal! Monte Belmonte and Joel Mann help the judge rule on gum etiquette, condiment sharing, hot chocolate labeling and more! Plus a listener-provided explanation of Cincinnati style chili. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
21 Sep 201638min
Feast and Desist
Kandace brings the case against her fiance, Weston. For the last few years, the two of them have hosted their friends for an annual Thanksgiving-themed dinner party. This year, Weston would like for someone else to take charge. But Kandace loves to host and doesn’t want to give up control of the event. With Summertime Funtime Bailiff Monte Belmonte! Thanks Kimberly Mayhall for naming this week's episode! If you are in or near London, make sure to check out Judge John Hodgman, as well as other Maximum Fun shows Bullseye, International Waters and Beef & Dairy Network at the LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL September 22-26! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
14 Sep 201652min
Mommy Nearest
Julie is filing suit against her mother, Amy. Amy has begun attending the same gym and workout class as Julie. Julie, however, wishes for her exercise time to remain her own, free from her mother. With Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte! Thanks to Eric Rapp for naming this week's episode! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
8 Sep 201647min
