Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun

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!

Episodes

Blair and Kristen love to camp. Kristen says Blair's beloved canvas tent is too cumbersome! She'd like to try a nylon tent. But Blair will NOT sleep in nylon!

Apr 22

1 hr 24 min

Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. Jesse Thorn and Judge John Hodgman know a thing or two about podcasting, and in this very important podcasting event, they reveal ALL the tricks of the trade. They're joined by podcasting veterans Stuart Wellington & Dan McCoy (The Flop House). It goes without saying these four gentlemen have a very funny, and delightful, conversation. But they also get vulnerable. What does that mean? You'll have to listen to find out! If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited by Marissa Flaxbart and Produced by Jennifer Marmor for Maximum Fun.

Apr 20

28 min

Captain Do Not Disturb

It's time to clear the docket! Is your husband allowed to text you during the workday? Is your sister lying about a honeydew allergy? What is the correct number of lamps? All this and much more, including the best diss we ever heard yelled at a parade.

Apr 15

56 min

Requesting an Immediate Hinge Junction

One house, one property owner, two side-by-side units. Should the family that owns the house install a door inside between the two units?

Apr 8

1 hr 10 min

Pain and Suffer Ring

David sets a phone alarm for all of his tasks. Not a reminder. An alarm. In the clock app. His sister and coworker, Lisa, is tired of hearing these alarms!

Apr 1

1 hr 10 min

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026

It's time for the March Members Only Mailbag! What is the deal with carbonated lemonade?! For the full episode, check out the members-only bonus content feed!

Mar 30

7 min

Power of My Turny

Is avoiding aggressive, competitive board game play actually the key to a healthy relationship? Only one can decide!

Mar 25

1 hr 7 min

Juggernaut, Lest Ye Be Judged

So your adult child is lore dumping about X-MEN. You love your kid, but you can't care this much about these mutants. What should you do? Only one can decide!

Mar 18

1 hr 5 min

Justice Delayed

If you sent us a case about Pokémon Go in 2016, stay in line! We attempt to clear the docket of some of our oldest, unanswered disputes.

Mar 11

1 hr 1 min

Suing, and a Mistrial

Baseball and softball. Brooke says they are essentially the same game. Her coworker Mike disagrees. Who's right?

Mar 4

1 hr 14 min