Judge John Hodgman

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!

Should Amanda live out her Roman Holiday dreams and buy a scooter? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Sisters file suit against their meat-loving dad. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Josh brings the case against his wife Jackie. They each kept their respective surnames when they married, and now can't decide on a last name for their future children. Should the kids take their mom or dad's last name, combine them, or take on a brand new appellation? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Tom brings the case against his wife Kira. He says Kira is obsessed with proper grammar, and she comes across as a know-it-all when she corrects his speech. Kira says she prides herself on correct language usage, and that Tom should do the same. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Rodrigo brings the case against his friend and jiu jitsu classmate Matthew. Rodrigo claims Matthew has avoided taking the "No-Gi" classes at their Jiu Jitsu studio and needs to start challenging himself in his practice. Matthew says he's tried the classes but can't spend all his free time practicing. Is Matthew wimping out? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should a toddler be let loose in a kitchen? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge Hodgman is visited by the spirits of litigants past. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Max says if he needs a server's attention, he's within his rights to flag someone down - but his friend Andy says he's going about it all wrong. Who's right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A tale of Christmas tree liberation. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

NOTE: This episode includes some bad language and M*ssholism. Sam brings the case against his longtime friend John. They both hail from cities in Massachusetts, but John says that Sam isn't "really" from Massachusetts -- he doesn't have the attitude and spirit. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Juliet brings the case against her fiance, Tom. Tom is a "disc ultimate" enthusiast. He's sustained several injuries over the past few years playing the sport. Juliet says he should take a season to recover and prepare to play again. Tom says he's running out of time and needs to get back in the game. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Does teenage Sophie need a push from Dad to get over her shyness? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

An introvert and extrovert face off - who gets to decide when to leave the party? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

How will these two young would-be homesteaders live? In a small wooden house, or a yurt? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

This week: fan noise tears apart a marriage. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!