Judge John Hodgman

Should an elderly cat be treated as a family member? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A man wants to dedicate a room of his house to the movie Frozen; his husband objects. With special expert witnesses Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are rarin' to clear out the docket & follow up with the brothers from "Wake Me Up Before You Go, Bro"! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse ring in the new year with some docket clearing. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A man suggested that his friend read a very long series of fantasy novels, but isn't satisfied with the pace of her reading. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A man seeks to enforce a contract regarding pizza toppings. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

We address winter holiday disputes in this all-docket episode (with a special surprise appearance from a past guest). Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should a couple install a sports team's flag outside their home? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should Alex relinquish his beloved "grandpa shoes", purchased secondhand? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Two families live together in a communal household, but they have trouble explaining it outsiders. Should they pretend to be related, or be honest and embrace the weirdness? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Dale wants to build a camping trailer, but her husband Shawn objects. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear the docket (be forewarned: there's nightmare gerbil talk). Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should an ailing dog be given free reign when riding in the car? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Bailiff Jesse and Judge John Hodgman return to chambers to clear out the docket. WHERE CAN I SEE JUDGE HODGMAN IN REAL LIFE? Great question! Judge Hodgman is out on the road right now, touring the Midwest and Northeast United States! Chicago! Milwaukee! Akron! Hartford! and more. Find a tourdate in your area here!  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

  Will brings the case against his friend Moby. Moby has constructed a "friendship and acquaintance theory" that helps her navigate the relationships in her life. She's entirely upfront about which people in her life are acquaintances, and which are friends. She says it helps her maintain better relationships. Will thinks Moby has gone overboard with the theory, and it's alienating her from other people. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman clears the docket with some special guests from Song Exploder, The Memory Palace and My Brother, My Brother and Me in celebration of MaxFunWeek. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is a man entitled to a beard? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman & Bailiff Jesse clear the docket, read pedantic letters, and talk about starting a horror movie club. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Home renovation gone wrong (or has it?)! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Michelle's fiance is a prankster and has taken things too far! Will the judge crack down on the goofs? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!