Judge John Hodgman

Declan wants his older brother Taran to stop using him as his personal alarm clock. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Stephanie brings the case against her brother Mitch. They live at home with their parents and can't agree - who should get the coveted driveway spot and who should trudge through the mud to get to their car? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Zaki always controls the stereo on long car rides, and Michelle wants to get in on the action. Who gets to choose the audio playlist on a road trip, the driver or the passenger? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Leala's husband acts as her in-house hairdresser and helps her dye her hair each month. Now he wants to retire the gloves and send her to the salon.  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should a couple in Berlin install an air conditioner in their new apartment? Dominik enjoys the heat, while Laura prefers a cooler climate.  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Two Quebecers quarrel: should they speak English or French when they're out and about in their hometown of Montreal? With expert witness Jonathan Goldstein, host of CBC's WireTap! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Mollie says that her husband Geoff spends way too much time on his turns during board games, plotting the perfect move to crush his opponents. Should Geoff hurry up? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Marika says her husband Joe's habit of tipping housekeeping and service workers with coins is rude and contrary to the spirit of the gesture. Joe says, as long as he's tipping, what's the problem? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Lani says her husband Alistair insists on doing most of the household chores, and she appreciates his generous spirit. However, she says she's tired of having to ask him to take out the garbage when she could very well do it herself! Is Alistair TOO chivalrous? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judged by Guest Judge Jesse Thorn, and bailiffed by Jordan Morris! Margaret files suit against her male housemate and best friend, who's lied to his family about living with a woman. She wants him to come clean! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Lisa says her boyfriend Mitch's jaywalking is irritating and downright dangerous. Mitch says it's a useful skill, to be honed and used when appropriate. Who's right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A man insists that his best friend abandon his daily routine and small-town life and visit him in the city once in awhile. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Callum is a teenager obsessed with British culture, and wants to go to university abroad. His older brother wants him to reconsider. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A couple clash over getting a pet. She wants a dog, he wants a cat. Who RULES and who DROOLS? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Will wants his brother Andrew to stop making scenes and acting like a reality TV star in public. NOTE: Some occasional bad language in this episode. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Chas wants to put in a pool at the family homestead, Corbin says it's a dangerous idea. Who's right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Wes claims his friend Adam is honk-happy. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should our defendant give sci-fi a try? This week, with expert witness Jane Espenson (Buffy, Battlestar Galatica, Torchwood, Once Upon a Time)! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Philadelphia and Raleigh face off! Cousins Lara and Christine each claim her city is best. Who is RIGHT? We're joined by expert witness JON WURSTER of Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the late, great, BEST SHOW ON WFMU. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Has Quin gone overboard when it comes to playing video games? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!