Judge John Hodgman

Epizody

• Crime and Bunishment and Mailbags 01.07.2026 58min

  It's summertime and we are opening the mailbag! Some of our greatest hits from the Members Only Mailbag, for all!
• TEASER: Members Only Mailbag June 2026 30.06.2026 5min

  It’s the Members Only May Mailbag! This month: the science of moving with a moving truck, cross-country tandem bike rides, and much more!
• Passover-ruled 24.06.2026 1h 12min

  When a Jewish holiday falls in the middle of the week, Marc wants to host the family on a Saturday night instead. But his wife, Marianne, says it's not kosher!
• Special Episode: JJHo Visits Tijuana with Al Otro Lado 22.06.2026 1h 31min

  We are excited to share our visit with Al Otro Lado in Tijuana. They do life-saving work for immigrants, refugees, and deportees on both sides of the border.
• Pecks and Balances 17.06.2026 1h 14min

  Seatbelts? Check! Dogs secured? Check! A kiss for safety? Not so fast! Should a couple bring back their long-abandoned “safety kiss” on the road?
• Is Butter Pecan For Old People? 10.06.2026 1h

  Is Butter Pecan ice cream for old people? Or is it a flavor for all ages? It's time to clear the docket of all your coldest Ice Cream Queries.
• Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los Angeles 03.06.2026 42min

  Dying to see Judge John Hodgman live? We have the episode for you! We’re flashing it back to our live show, ROAD COURT in Los Angeles.
• TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026 28.05.2026 4min

  It's time for the May Members Only Mailbag! Best nostalgic local TV commercials, the correct way to organize bookshelves with a partner, go-to summer jams and so much more!
• Flush to Judgment (Rerun) 27.05.2026 59min

  Trish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly reasonable way to dispose of soup! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?
• Docket Clearing with Rachel Reid 20.05.2026 1h

  Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week with guest star Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers romance novel series that spawned the viral television sensation, HEATED RIVALRY! What’s a better trope, friends to lovers or enemies to lovers? What’s the weirdest romance-novel trope she’s ever read? And what’s a good entry-level romance novel to convince your judgemental book group?
• Trivial Law-Suit 13.05.2026 1h 19min

  Ben and Grayson have a weekly movie night with their friend group. When the movie ends, the group watches odd videos they discover on the internet. This extra viewing has led both Ben and Grayson down a public television rabbit hole. Ben found the Pennsylvania public television game show THE PENNSYLVANIA GAME. He says it’s a perfect public television quiz show. But, Grayson says the game play in the Keystone State is weak. The Maine PBS show SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW MAINE is a much better game show. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?
• Asparagus Plea Live in Portland 06.05.2026 54min

  Is giving a "bouquet of asparagus" the same as giving a bouquet of flowers? How much screen time is too much on a flight? Is quiche good?
• Pace Dismissed 29.04.2026 59min

  Lauren is serious about getting her steps in. When it's too cold to walk outside, she does laps in the house. Lex says she is driving the family nuts!
• TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the Munchies 27.04.2026 6min

  Popcorns, Crunchie Munchies, and PEANUT BUTTER MUNCHIES! What was good? What was a nightmare? Here’s a taste of our all-munchies bonus episode!
• Criminal In Tent 22.04.2026 1h 8min

  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!
• Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington 20.04.2026 28min

  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.
• Captain Do Not Disturb 15.04.2026 56min

  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.
• Requesting an Immediate Hinge Junction 08.04.2026 1h 10min

  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?
• Pain and Suffer Ring 01.04.2026 1h 10min

  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!
• TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026 30.03.2026 7min

  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!