Judge John Hodgman

Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work. Ben's partial to a gentle wakeup and says his wife's approach stresses him out. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert brings the case against his friend Bradley, who's given up tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes. The electronic cigarettes are technically allowed where "real" smoking isn't -- so where is it "appropriate" to smoke them? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in entertainment. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been trying to sell her on his favorite metal bands to no avail. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr. Myxlptlk. Could Jordan's friends trick him into say his own name backwards? namdgoH nhoJ egduJ rules! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation. Donald thinks Jessie should him and their son Josh in costume; Jessie thinks she's doing enough simply by attending. Who is right? This week: guest bailiffed by Monte Belmonte! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles. Should Dan venture to LA or stay put? Only one man can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend? How much texting is too much? Only one man can decide! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

BE WARNED: If you're sensitive to spoilers, be ready to turn down the volume! Andrew and Adam are roommates and avid media consumers. Andrew badgered Adam to start watching one of his own favorite shows, and Adam eventually gave in. However, Adam says an off-hand comment from Andrew -- spoiler alert! -- ruined one of the character's story arcs for his friend. Should Andrew be held responsible for ruining his friend's viewing experience? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Alex and Kristina are a couple of admittedly nerdy people, and they disagree about where to send their future children for summer camp -- to nerd camp to indulge in whatever geeky pursuits they desire, or to a typical summer camp to play Capture the Flag. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Holly and Todd are writing partners who meet at the same restaurants every week. Holly feels their habitual meals are stifling her creativity; Todd thinks it frees up his mind to focus on other things. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Luis insists his big sister Alejandra monopolizes the use of their shared vehicle. Alejandra says Luis refuses rides and then pouts. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Patrick and his his girlfriend Hannah moved to Portland, Oregon last year and used Patrick's trusty Camaro to get there. Hannah has since bought Patrick's car from him to use on her commute to work, and sees it as a strictly utilitarian possession – car washing is unnecessary. Patrick is rankled by her lack of care for the Camaro's appearance and thinks she should show some pride of ownership. Who is right? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Gail believes she and her nephew Ray are similarly sensitive kindred spirits. As a loving aunt, she thinks she should be able to comfort Ray when he's upset, even over rule-breaking, and help him handle his feelings. Her sister Aimee believes Gail is unnecessarily coddling Ray and encouraging him to become an overly emotional child. Who is right? Only Judge John Hodgman can decide! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Rebekah, her mother Denise and grandmother Gloria have a case regarding memory -- specifically, is the memory of a child or an adult more reliable?  Denise insists that a grey house stood next door to her childhood home; Gloria says that's simply not true, and that the house must be a figment of Denise's imagination. Rebekah's been dragged in to adjudicate their dispute before, but she's got issues of her own with her mom's recollections of past events.  Who is right, who is wrong, who can even remember? We turn to the man who never forgets, Judge John Hodgman, to decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Michael and Patrick have been best friends since high school. Michael likes to think of himself as Patrick's wingman, helping alert him to interested ladies when they're out together. Patrick thinks his friend lacks the subtlety to be a wingman and also misjudges politeness for romantic interest. Is Michael helping his friend find love and happiness, or is he steering him in the wrong direction? Only the Judge can decide. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!