Judge John Hodgman
John Hodgman and Maximum Fun
SummaryHave you ever wondered if it is socially acceptable to flush leftover soup down the toilet, or if a safety kiss before driving is a sweet tradition or a nagging chore? Welcome to Judge John Hodgman, the world’s most eccentric courtroom where the stakes are low but the rulings are final. Presided over by Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn, this show transforms the minor irritations and bizarre habits of everyday life into formal legal proceedings. Whether it is a couple squabbling over neighborhood etiquette and rotisserie chicken scraps, or a debate on whether moving house is a physical or emotional labor, no dispute is too trivial for this bench. Beyond the mock-judicial hilarity, the show functions as a deeply human look at our quirks. The hosts bridge the gap between comedy and philosophy, moving effortlessly from rigorous inquiries into ice cream etiquette to reflective, insightful conversations about nostalgia, parenthood, and the importance of community. Sometimes the court welcomes guests to help clear the docket or explore the nuances of pop culture, yet the heart of the show remains the listeners. It is a space where the bizarre becomes the standard, and the Judge’s thoughtful, witty, and occasionally stern wisdom helps us navigate the complexities of modern life. Tune in to find out if your own domestic habits hold up under the scrutiny of the law.
Updated Jul 5, 2026
Episodes
Crime and Bunishment and Mailbags
Is it animal cruelty to catch wild bunnies, and do you need permission to hang drywall at midnight?
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag June 2026
Does lowering a U-Haul loading deck actually save you one-third of the labor involved in moving?
Passover-ruled
A husband and wife face off over whether to move Jewish holiday dinners to weekends to accommodate family schedules.
Special Episode: JJHo Visits Tijuana with Al Otro Lado
Visit the U.S.-Mexico border to learn how Al Otro Lado provides legal aid and restores dignity to migrant families.
Pecks and Balances
A couple debates whether to revive their pre-drive tradition of a safety kiss before their first child arrives.
Is Butter Pecan For Old People?
A father’s fraudulent birthday dessert schemes and a couple’s dispute over ice cream sandwich finger-licking habits.
Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los Angeles
A couple seeks a ruling on whether to confront a friendly neighbor who keeps leaving rotisserie chicken on her lawn.
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026
Nostalgic local commercials trigger a deep dive into the strange, ornate history of Brooklyn's Grand Prospect Hall.
Flush to Judgment (Rerun)
Is it acceptable to dispose of leftover soup and liquid food waste by flushing it down the toilet?
Flush to Judgement (Rerun)
Is it acceptable to dispose of uneaten soup and other liquid food waste by flushing it down the toilet?
Docket Clearing with Rachel Reid
Bestselling hockey romance author Rachel Reid joins the court to settle literary disputes and decode relationship tropes.
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