Tips, Tricks and Justice
In this episode, we are joined by SPECIAL GUEST and EXPERT WITNESS Morgan Webb. John argues that using a strategy guide when playing a video game is cheating, pure and simple. His friend Josef argues that while it provides an advantage, it's not out of line to use a guide and constitutes no cheating. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
29 Apr 201128min
You Say Tomato, I Say Justice
We have a pronunciation problem. Matt brings the case against his friend Josh, who he argues pronounces a number of words incorrectly. Affectations, shibboleths, and regionalisms: we've got it all. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
21 Apr 201129min
An Appeel-ate Case Decision
Friends (and Canadian barristers) Nick and Phil bring their fruit-based case before the Judge: which gentleman's technique for peeling a banana is correct? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
14 Apr 201129min
The Ironman Trial-Athlon
Should an endurance event enthusiast (and former couch potato) be allowed to participate in an Ironman Triathlon against the wishes of his wife? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
6 Apr 201131min
The Colbert Rapport
When is it appropriate to request a photo with a celebrity seen in the wild? Andrew and Britt bring this case of a Hollywood party, Stephen Colbert, and potential Facebook popularity before the judge. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
1 Apr 201131min
Parents Just Don't Understand
Should a father be able to compell his teenage daughter to watch classic films? Or does a 16-year-old deserve autonomy in her entertainment choices? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
16 Mars 201126min
The Potluck Problem
Two best friends disagree on the morality of the potluck. One says it's a great opportunity for everyone to pitch in. One says it's a sign of a host who's abdicated responsibility for the party. Only one man can decide who's right. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
9 Mars 201137min
Sesame Street Justice
A group of high school kids kidnapped their youth group leader's life-size Ernie doll as a prank, but he was stolen from them before his safe return. Can they be held responsible for Ernie's disappearance if they intended to return him? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
2 Mars 201129min
