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This week, it's all PAUL F. TOPICS with Paul F. Tompkins! We are so excited to celebrate the second week of MaxFunDrive with him, and clear the docket. Cases about missed live shows, dog friends, hats and style, and Philadelphia. IT’S MAXFUNDRIVE! TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JUST GO TO MAXIMUMFUN.ORG/JOIN https://maximumfun.org/join. We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/ironymaiden_ 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join http://maximumfun.org/join. Thank you to all of our members for supporting the show!
Trish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly reasonable way to dispose of soup! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/ironymaiden_ 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join http://maximumfun.org/join. Thank you to all of our members for supporting the show!
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What is the spirit of cricket? What IS cricket? Nate and Aatif disagree about a controversial move in the game. Who's right? Who's wrong? And who can explain how cricket works to this court? With Expert Witness Andy Zaltzman https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/! You can find Aatif https://twitter.com/aatifnawaz on BBC's Test Match Special https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrsl2, and Nate https://twitter.com/CricFanUSA over at EmergingCricket.com https://emergingcricket.com/! We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/shed1 for naming this week’s case: IT'S JUSTICE NOT CRICKET! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
A finger-licking case about licking fingers! Swift Justice disputes about driving, soda on the bedside table, and half-eaten olives! AND Deborah Miller from GBH's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisers/deborah-miller/! We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/dinosaur1972 for naming this week’s case: DROOL OF LAW! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
Tyler likes to make Top 5 lists about anything and everything. But Abby says his list-making is number one annoying, with a bullet. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/bobopolis5000 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
Laura says that her older sister, Liz, is a NERD! Liz says that she simply doesn't fit the criteria! Who's right? who's wrong? We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! And follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/GuitarJ1066 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
An unopened Christmas present from 1999 and a case about haunted houses with Expert Witness Travis McElroy! LIVE at the Lexington Opera House! First up is "Wrap Sheet!" Kathy gave her mom, Carol, a Christmas gift in 1999. Carol has still not opened it! Will she open it during this show? Then, "Working Pro Boo-No!" Adam wants his wife, Amanda, to come with him and the kids to a local haunted house. She says, "Absolutely not." We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit users u/wilcoxchatham and u/drewcifer27 for naming this week’s cases! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
How many book clubs are too many book clubs? Emily says she's just trying to keep busy. But her daughter, Hannah, wants her hard-working mom to her retirement rather than filling it with obligations. Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod and YouTube http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit user u/cabridges 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
Rae brings the case against their mom, Judy. Judy is adamant that you have to eat certain foods in certain orders. But Rae says her mom’s gut instinct is nothing but a bunch of *fart noises*. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/JennyNEway 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
Marti brings the case against her husband, Andrew. Andrew has created automated systems in their home, controlled by voice commands. Marti HATES IT. Andrew says that she just needs time to get used to the system. But, Marti just wants to live an analog lifestyle! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! Our show at SF Sketchfest is SATURDAY! See us at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24.
Curtis brings the case against his friend, Andy. Curtis and Andy are both passionate about the ice sport called curling. Andy quit their team last year. But he still watches Curtis play. And he offers his friend a lot of unsolicited advice. Curtis is annoyed. He asks the court to issue a gag order on backseat curling. Who’s right, who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
This episode was recorded LIVE at Liberty Hall in Dublin, Ireland! With two cases this week! Up first is GERMANSPRUDENCE. Andrea likes to listen to Deutschlandfunk public radio in the house. But her husband, Paul, likes to listen to comedy podcasts! Then, James brings his fiance, Paddy, before the Judge in OBJECTIONS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. When the two of them are driving somewhere they play a common car game in Ireland. But, James says that when Paddy is driving he has an unfair advantage when using his mirrors. Paddy says he to look in his mirrors to drive safely! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thanks to reddit users u/nobodynews and u/floofymonstercat for naming this week’s cases! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
It's a new year and it's time to clear the docket! This week, it's all about Magic: The Gathering. MTG enthusiast and Friend of the Court John Darnielle https://www.mountain-goats.com/ of the Mountain Goats joins us to adjudicate these cases! Huge thanks to John for joining us. Check out the Mountain Goats https://www.mountain-goats.com/' new album "Jenny From Thebes," which is out now on Merge Records. And see them on tour! Also, make sure to see US in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
It's the end of 2023 and the Judge John Hodgman team is having a little holiday party! Bailiff Jesse Thorn finally gets to try Pam from Seattle's famous Eggnog and Orange Soda. Pam gives us a new festive concoction to try. But not before trying some new to us recipes sent in by listeners! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Michele brings the case against her sister, Kristyn. Michele’s husband introduced a new tradition to their family’s Christmas morning. Michelle loves it. Kristyn thinks it’s silly. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/elouiseinmaine 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho! Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com https://maximumfun.org/vanfreaks/ for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/2!
Nicole brings the case against her partner, Scott. Nicole says that Scott razzes her too much because of her road trip snacking system. Scott says her messy snacks deserve to be razzed! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/jackalkaboom 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho! Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com https://maximumfun.org/vanfreaks/ for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!
Jeff brings the case against his wife, Jen. Their home came with a very unusual appliance. When they moved in, Jen gave Jeff one year to enjoy this device before removing it from the house. The year is now up, and Jeff wants to keep it. He says that this contraption is CENTERPIECE to the living room! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho! Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com https://maximumfun.org/vanfreaks/ for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!
Andrea brings the case against her lifelong friend Jennifer. For years they’ve had a holiday tradition of getting together to bake a gingerbread house. And for years, Andrea says that Jennifer messes it all up--WITH GINGERBREAD MISCHIEF! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/JustLooking0209 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! SF Sketchfest tickets are on sale now! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets at bit.ly/JJHOSF24 http://bit.ly/JJHOSF24. And send us your Bay Area cases at maximumfun.org/jjho http://maximumfun.org/jjho! Not in the Bay Area? It’s not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com https://maximumfun.org/vanfreaks/ for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!
Mary brings the case against her roommate Salma. They’re both fans of the card game called PUNDERDOME. But Mary says Salma is a cheater. When they play, Salma doesn’t make puns: just jokes. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With Expert Witness Jo Firestone https://www.jofirestone.com/ (Dr. Gameshow, Ziwe)! Check out her new novel Murder and Sex Island https://www.jofirestone.com/new-page and her new game Fruits https://www.jofirestone.com/fruits! 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 maximumfun.reddit.com http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! It's not too late to watch the VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW Grand Finale! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com https://maximumfun.org/vanfreaks/ for tickets and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!
This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the Van Freaks Roadshow! All the way from The Wilbur in Boston, we have "Order in Decor!" and Swift Justice! Plus GBH'S ANTIQUES ROADSHOW https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/ Executive Producer Marsha Bemko. And music from Laura Valk of Skout https://www.skoutmusic.com/ and Fenway Park's own Josh Kantor https://www.instagram.com/jtkantor/! LIKE THIS EPISODE? YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THE VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW STREAMING EVENT: From the Opera House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Premiering November 18 at 8pm ET! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT STAGEPILOT.COM/JJH http://stagepilot.com/jjh! 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/!
It's time to clear the docket and this week we are adjudicating CONDIMENT CRIMES! Is ketchup sweet? What foods are acceptable to eat with ketchup? Which condiment is the MAIN ONE? Condiment experts Nick Wiger and Amelia Marino from The Doughboys https://www.instagram.com/doughboyspodcast podcast join us to weigh in! The Van Freaks Roadshow has come to an end. But the fun's not over yet! We are excited to announce: THE VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW STREAMING EVENT: From the Opera House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Premiering November 18 at 8pm ET! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT STAGEPILOT.COM/JJH http://stagepilot.com/jjh!
Zack brings the case against his brother, Nick. Zack claims to have been a member of their high school track team. Nick says: IT NEVER HAPPENED! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW IS ON! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Happy Spooky Season! This week, Paul F. Tompkins joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to talk Halloween disputes. How do you pronounce Reese's Pieces? And why are the Judge, Bailiff, and Paul trapped in the studio with Spirit Halloween animatronics? And what does Aidan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aNV0zNIBkKE42qFmOZBlg from the Spirit Halloween Fan Wiki https://spirit-halloween.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Halloween_Wiki have to do with this? There's just one way to find out! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW IS ON! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Abby files suit against her friend, Aidan. They belong to a secret online group dedicated to complaining about other passengers on the London Underground. One major debate? Umbrellas! Aidan says bringing an umbrella on the train is unacceptable. Abby disagrees. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/KetchupLuv 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! Check out the evidence from this week on our instagram /instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW IS ON! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Katherine brings the case against her husband, Lee. They like to go camping together. Katherine recently bought a new camping chair. But, Lee says they bring too much stuff. There’s no room for this chair in their car! But, Katherine thinks that they can make it work. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/ToLiveAndBrianLA 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! Check out the evidence from this week's episode at instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman /instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman. JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW IS ON! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Spencer and his wife, India, say that they both tend to humanize the items in their home. But now they are paring down their belongings as they’re planning a big move. Spencer wants to get rid of a particular rug. But India doesn’t, because it has owls on it. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/w3H774m 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! Check out the evidence at instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman /instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW HAS BEGUN! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
This week's episode was recorded LIVE from the London Podcast Festival! First up is "Undergrounds for Dismissal." Mae likes to ride the bus. Paul likes to ride the tube. Then we hear from Tim and Belle about whether or not Belle can call herself a vegetarian if she eats an occasional steak. Finally, a case about "the best sandwich." Who's right? Who's wrong? With guests Benjamin Partridge (Beef & Dairy Network) and Emma-Lee Moss (fka Emmy the Great)! Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW HAS BEGUN! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Where's the beef? ONLINE! Taylor Lorenz https://www.taylorlorenz.com/ joins the Court this week to help clear the docket and talk about ONLINE BEEFS! Taylor is a tech journalist and author of the new book https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Extremely-Online/Taylor-Lorenz/9781982146863Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Jean Grae consult Taylor on all things online: talking back within local restaurant reviews, intentional mistakes to drive engagement, meeting your troll IRL, wiki editing, and much more! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW HAS BEGUN! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
Dan brings the case against his wife, Carrie. Dan wants to build a model railroad in a small switching layout that simulates a switchyard. This type of model railroad does not move in a loop. Carrie says that a model railroad is pointless if it doesn’t move in a loop! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/themadjuggler 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 http://maximumfun.reddit.com/! Check out the evidence at instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman /instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman! JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN’S VAN FREAKS ROADSHOW HAS BEGUN! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR LONDON https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/judge-john-hodgman-3/ THIS FRIDAY! FOR 30% OFF, USE CODE JUDGE2023 AT CHECKOUT! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com http://vanfreaksroadshow.com/ for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho https://maximumfun.org/jjho!
