Judge John Hodgman

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!

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!