Judge John Hodgman

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!

The plaintiff, Melissa, wants her boyfriend Henry to participate in an obstacle course event with her best friends so they can share a bonding experience. Henry objects on numerous fronts! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Paul brings the case against his friend Jeremy. Paul likes to wear jerseys and hats from his favorite team to sporting events, even when that team isn't playing in the game. Jeremy says that wearing the gear isn't in good taste. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Meg and Tony share a one-bathroom house in Portland. Should Meg be allowed a chamber pot for emergency situations? Only Judge John Hodgman can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should allergy-prone Mike get allergy shots so his family can indulge their love of fuzzy wuzzy pets? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

What is the appropriate porch furniture of the day? Judge John Hodgman decides. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Chris brings the case against his sister-in-law, Jenna. For many years, their extended family has had kids and adults tables at holiday gatherings. Chris thinks that since the kids are all grown up, they should abandon the kids table. Jenna thinks the table should retain its sovereignty. 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!

This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan Coulton and David Rees weigh in. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official! His teammate Claire begs to differ. Can the Judge resolve this trivial dispute? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

With Expert Witness Alton Brown! Natalie brings the case against her husband Hugo. She wants to throw food away when she decides it's spoiled or too old. Hugo hates waste, and is aghast that Natalie throws away moldy but "perfectly usable" items. Who is right? Who is wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Aldo brings the case against his partner Sean. They decided to plan trips for each other's birthdays, but make each destination a surprise. But the secrecy is making Aldo anxious, and now he wants to know where they're going! Should Sean reveal their itinerary, or must Aldo wait for his birthday surprise? This week, with Bailiff Jesse Thorn and Monte Belmonte! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Friends quarrel over a borrowed (and broken) shop vac and its more expensive replacement. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Rebecca brings the case against her sister Jessica -- do their Jewish roots make them PART JEWISH? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Coming to you live and direct from SF Sketchfest! Brianne, Zach and their dog Shilo go to trial. Plus a musical performance from John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and live snap judgments! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Andrea brings the case against her friend Joe -- she claims he's taking a minimalist lifestyle to an extreme degree. Must Joe acquire some creature comforts? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!