Battle Royale
Leeman and his wife Rachel are American citizens who have immigrated to Toronto for school and work. They've become permanent Canadian residents, but Rachel wants to go whole hog and become citizens. Leeman finds the idea of swearing loyalty to the monarchy ideologically troubling. Should they form a united front and become citizens together? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
11 Apr 201241min
Die Flederhaus
Two brothers, one dilapidated house, and a colony of bats - what could be more scary about this case? Noah and Adam have a bat problem, and they can't agree on how to handle it. Should they run screaming, or man up when a bat comes their way? Only one man can decide! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
4 Apr 201247min
Cannery Row
THIS WEEK: Special Expert Witness Alton Brown! Ara and her mom Julia enjoy some mother-daughter bonding time while canning, but Ara insists on following USDA safety manuals, books, and other advice to make sure their canned goods are 100% safe. Julia says Ara's meticulous methods are driving her nuts, and they should rely on her own tried-and-true methods. WHO IS RIGHT? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
28 Mars 201244min
The Stick Shift Rift
Is not knowing how to drive a manual transmission in this day and age A CRIME? That's the question for Cosmo and Jen, a married couple who own a manual and an automatic car, respectively. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
21 Mars 201239min
The Wedding Clashers
John and Lindsay are a married couple with two weddings to attend on the same day -- John's childhood best friend's and Lindsay's cousin's. Which argument will win? Family obligations, long-seated freindship, the better party? Only Judge Hodgman can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
22 Feb 201238min
Double Dog Dare
Marybeth and Paul are a couple of busy animal loving attorneys who already own a dog and a cat. Marybeth would like to add another dog to their family to help their current toy schnauzer, Olive, relax. Paul argues that with their busy schedule, and the already antsy Olive, another dog would only exacerbate the situation. Can Judge Hodgman resolve the pair’s puppy problem? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
8 Feb 201240min
The Master's Disaster
Jessie and Jason are a happily married couple with a scheduling conflict. Jason is in an intensive master's program and works a full-time job, which leaves him with little to no time for household chores or time for his wife. Jason prefers to schedule his classes in sixteen-week blocks, leaving a "summer vacation" of sorts. His wife prefers that he space out his classes so that she has someone to compliment her changing hairstyles or fix a doorknob. Can Judge Hodgman find a suitable arrangement? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
25 Jan 201236min
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
