My Legal Pony (RERUN)
This week we are revisiting an episode deep in the archives, fan favorite MY LEGAL PONY! Nancy brings the case against her friend Becky. They are both veterinarians. Nancy lives out in the country, and owns a herd of Shetland ponies. She says the ponies act as ponies do, and are perfectly fine just as they are. Becky says Nancy’s ponies are ill-mannered. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Make sure to stay tuned after the verdict for some updates on these ponies and their behavior. Click HERE to check out the evidence from this episode. Thanks to Alex Maeder for naming this week’s case! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
25 Maj 20221h 6min
Skip The Almonds, Flush The Toilet
It's time to clear the docket! Does one eat or drink soup? Should someone tell their student they look like Judge Hodgman? We rule on these disputes and also cases about toilet etiquette, Facetiming with one's partner over a meal, and hair styles! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
18 Maj 202259min
Huzzah the Ringer!
Huzzah! Our docket is full of Dungeons & Dragons disputes so we called upon D&D Expert Griffin McElroy (The Adventure Zone) to help us clear it! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
11 Maj 20221h 11min
Pleat Bargain
Ann-Elizabeth files suit against her wife, Tiffany. Ann-Elizabeth says that she doesn’t cook because she finds it too overwhelming. Tiffany says that because Ann-Elizabeth is such a talented seamstress, it’s surprising that she would have trouble with cooking. To Tiffany, the skills should be transferable. But Ann-Elizabeth says that’s not how it works! Who's right? Who's wrong?Make sure to check out Ann-Elizabeth and Tiffany's web show PHOOLE AND THE GANG for more from this delightful couple! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
4 Maj 20221h 6min
Sue Chef
Nathalie brings the case against her sister, Juliana. When they lived together last winter, they came up with a leftovers cooking challenge in order to limit their trips to the grocery store. Juliana thinks that Nathalie is too stingy with what they call “creativity points.” But Nathalie says that the challenge is more fun when it’s harder to get points. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
27 Apr 20221h
Mulch and Bison
It's time to clear the docket! As we venture out into the world a bit more, how should we be dressing? What makes a men's sandal a "dad sandal?" If one puts sunglasses on the brim of their hat, are they still "wearing" them? Does black go with everything? Should a college graduate's partner wear a tie to the graduation? Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn talk all about these fashion and style cases, and more! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
20 Apr 202259min
The Duality of Jean
Guest Bailiff Jean Grae returns to The Court to clear the docket! Spring is here. We've got (spring) cleaning disputes, cases about flowers, and seasonal allergy related sneezing! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
13 Apr 20221h 1min
Class Bee Spellony
Kendall brings the case against her husband, Dave. They share a New York Times Games account and cannot figure out how to play the Spelling Bee game together. Kendall wants the game to herself but Dave wants the option to play it too! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?Thank you to Twitter User @rmvance for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for naming opportunities: @JesseThorn & @Hodgman. Or keep track using the Twitter hashtag #JJHoCaseNames. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
6 Apr 20221h 6min
