Judge John Hodgman

Comedic arbitration of absurd and everyday disputes submitted by listeners AI summary

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun Visit website › Comedy · EN · 837 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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What it is about

Have your real-life disputes settled in Fake Internet Court! Despite no legal background, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are the arbiters of justice that you need. No case is too big or too small. They judge them all! Is a hot dog a sandwich? When does a collection become a hoard? Is it ever ok to flush soup down a toilet? Only one can decide! Submit your dispute at maximumfun.org/jjho!

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2010

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-11 · 1 hr 14 min · Episode 800

    Alie loves Johnny so much, she wants to stay with him on the couch - even after she’s fallen asleep! Johnny says quality time involves TWO awake partners!

  2. 2026-11-04 · 1 hr 13 min · Episode 799

    Has anyone ever enjoyed Tom & Jerry? Should we stop asking if Goofy is a dog or a person? Is there any character more inane than Mickey Mouse?

  3. 2026-10-31 · 5 min · Episode 798

    Judge John Hodgman doesn't give advice on our show. He delivers justice. But in the Members Only Mailbag? All the advice our members desire!

  4. 2026-10-28 · 1 hr 18 min · Episode 797

    YIPPEE KIYAY, Judge John Lovers! A case about the movie DIE HARD. And NO, it’s not about whether or not DIE HARD is a Christmas movie!

  5. 2026-10-21 · 1 hr 14 min · Episode 796

    Are 12-foot skeletons played out? What makes a good Halloween costume? Are all scary movies fair game for Halloween movie nights? With guest Jordan Morris!

  6. 2026-10-14 · 56 min · Episode 795

    Is Hearst Castle good? Is nostalgia for local tv commercials ok? All this and more! PLUS a never-before-heard chat with Jamie Loftus about vegan hot dogs!

  7. 2026-10-07 · 1 hr 10 min · Episode 794

    Should Gen Z listen to more jazz? Tired of the one Android user in your group chat? All this and more as we clear the docket!

  8. 2026-09-30 · 1 hr 7 min · Episode 793

    Steve likes to give the dogs kibble as a treat on walks. Abbey says the extra kibble is making the dogs too chonky. She wants him to give peas a chance!

  9. 2026-09-25 · 4 min

    A new Members Only Mailbag episode! Here's a little bit from the full episode. For the rest, join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/joinjjho.

  10. 2026-09-23 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 792

    It’s time to clear the docket with a BRAND NEW GAVEL! Beautifully crafted at Offerman Woodshop, it’s the ideal accessory to dispense Fake Internet Justice!

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Publisher details

Owner
Jesse Thorn
Oldest episode in feed
11/2010 · over 16 years
Typical length
54 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords
information, knowledge, mac, more, pc, show, world, judge

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