Judge John Hodgman

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!

Ricardo brings the case against his girlfriend Paola. They both love to salsa dance, but Ricardo needs some work on technique. He'd like to perfect his skills out at the salsa clubs, but Paola says she'd rather teach him at home, where they can take it at their own pace. Where should they make their moves? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Doug brings the case against his best friend Ty. Ty insists on pronouncing foreign words with the proper accent when speaking in English. Doug says this is pretentious, and that Ty should just accept the common pronunciation of words when he's Stateside. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Gearhead Abraham brings the case against his sister Sonja: why won't she take his advice when buying a car? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is Anna a gaming addict? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Emily and Otto have a dispute about gift-giving - when is it required? Otto works long shifts in a remote location and says it's difficult to find time to buy traditional presents. Emily still wants him to recognize holidays and birthdays. Can the Judge resolve their problem at present? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Chad and Elizabeth like to challenge each other to the occasional friendly weight loss competition. But they differ on how to measure the losing winner. Can Judge Hodgman weigh the options? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A couple is split beween two coasts! Dan wants to move back to his home turf of Western Massachusetts, Jen wants to move to sunny LA. Guest bailiffed by Monte Belmonte! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

A couple disagrees on how to implement a response to tornado warnings near their home. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Ryan and Dan are role-playing friends with a disagreement - Ryan says Dan's risky gameplay is making it less fun for everyone. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Aaron wants to move his beloved refurbished egg pod chair into the home he shares with his wife, Kara. Kara objects to the outsized piece of furniture and says it needs to stay in storage until the time and place are right. 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!

Stephanie brings the case against her boyfriend, Dan. Her religious beliefs bar her from eating pork or keeping it in their shared home; she'd like Dan to follow the same restriction. He says that when he's away from the home, he'd like to be able to eat what he wants. Who is right? This week, with guest Judge Jesse Thorn and guest Bailiff Jordan Morris. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Andrea says her boyfriend Christopher doesn't shower or change his clothes often enough. Christopher says it's his aesthetic, he doesn't smell, and he's happy the way he is! This episode with Jesse Thorn on the Judge's bench! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Marcelo brings the case against his girlfriend, Sam. When Sam takes off early from a night out, Marcelo would like her to take a cab home. Sam thinks he's not respecting her ability to walk home smartly and safely. Who's right? Who's wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Jumi brings the case against her husband, Josh. Josh thinks they need a riding mower to tame their front and backyards. Jumi says the idea is absurd and impractical. 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!

Erin brings the case against her friend Ezra. Ezra hosts a "Bad Movie Night" at his house for their friends to watch movies, eat, and hang out. It's a popular event, but Erin says that Ezra could make the night way more fun if he just took a few of her suggestions. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

John brings the case against his girlfriend, Emily. She has a number of tattoos and wants her next tattooed piece to be on her wrist. John wants Emily to reconsider the tattoo's placement. Can the Judge resolve an issue that's needled them both? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!