Judge Mathis Podcast

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• 'No Excuse for All the Abuse' & 'Repeat Cheater' & 'Suing on Principle' 02.06.2026 31мин

  First, The plaintiff says the defendant is her stepdaughter, and the co-defendant is her stepdaughter’s abusive boyfriend. She alleges the man even refused to sign their child’s birth certificate. She’s suing them for unpaid rent. The defendant admits the co-defendant is mentally abusive but says he’s only put his hands on her a few times. They’re countersuing for personal property. Then, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and they have a daughter, but she alleges he cheated on her with five different women, including one of her friends. She’s suing him for breach of contract. The defendant admits he cheated, but he denies owing his ex for anything. Plus, The plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for years and they used to be close. She says she loaned her friend some cash, and she did repay some of it, but the plaintiff is suing for the $50 balance due. The defendant says she is devastated that her friend is suing her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Driving Their Ex Crazy' & 'Going After the Husband’s Girlfriend' & 'Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot ' 29.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says he dated the defendant for 17 years but admits he cheated and had a child with another woman. He claims his ex is still obsessed with him, and he alleges she had a friend steal his car, so he’s suing to get it back. The defendant denies she’s obsessed and says she just wants a good relationship for the sake of their five children. She says women have slashed her tires because of him, and she owes him nothing. Then, The plaintiff is married to the defendant, but he then got with his girlfriend, the co-defendant, and began using meth. She’s suing them for unpaid loans. The defendants say the plaintiff has been harassing them, so they’re countersuing for emotional distress and defamation. Plus, The plaintiff says she and the defendant fell for each other fast and moved in together after a month. They then broke up, but the plaintiff is suing her ex for damaging her property after bringing another woman home. The defendant says the plaintiff was jealous of her sugar daddy. She claims her security deposit should cover any costs. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Dater in Denial' & 'No Respect' & 'Hustling a Sibling' 28.05.2026 40мин

  First, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and they lived together. She alleges she got a tattoo at his request and then found out another woman had the same one. She says he beat her when she confronted him, so she has a restraining order against him. She’s suing for property, a stolen check, and emotional distress. The defendant admits they dated but they weren’t exclusive. He denies the assault and says he owes nothing. Plus, The plaintiff says he adopted the defendant when he was 8 after the boy’s father was killed, and he raised him as his own. He claims the defendant and his wife are disrespectful, and he’s suing his son for personal property. The defendant says the plaintiff cheated on his mother and smokes near his kids, and his dog even bit one of the children. He claims the property was gift. Then, The plaintiff says he adopted the defendant when he was 8 after the boy’s father was killed, and he raised him as his own. He claims the defendant and his wife are disrespectful, and he’s suing his son for personal property. The defendant says the plaintiff cheated on his mother and smokes near his kids, and his dog even bit one of the children. He claims the property was gift. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Tired of the Yelling' & Much More 22.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says she’s known the defendant for 15 years, but the defendant is an alcoholic who once threatened her with a hammer. She’s suing because the defendant borrowed her car and damaged it. The defendant says the plaintiff is a promiscuous drunk who dumps her kids to go party. She’s countersuing for rent and because she thinks the plaintiff slashed her tires. And much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Lies Caught on Tape' & 'Dropping the Ball on Son’s Sports' & Much More 21.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff and her mother say the plaintiff dated the manipulative defendant, who posted a topless picture of her online after they broke up. They’re suing him for personal property and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff used to hang around with strippers and post naked pictures of herself, so they broke up. He’s countersuing for a bail bond and emotional distress. Plus, The plaintiff says she started dating the defendant at 14 and she had their son at 15. She says they were both unfaithful and eventually broke up. She’s suing her ex for breach of contract and emotional distress. The defendant and his wife say he loves his son, but the plaintiff stirs up trouble. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff says the defendant married his mother when he was a baby, so he was the only father he ever knew. He says growing up, they often had little money and he sometimes had to shower at the neighbors’ house when their water got shut off. He put his stepdad’s electric bill in his name, but the defendant didn’t pay it, so he’s suing. The defendant says he raised the plaintiff as best he could. He claims he asked the plaintiff to put the bill on a payment plan and he never did. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'High School Sweethearts Gone Wrong' & 'On the Outs with the In-Law' & Much More 20.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says the defendant was her high school sweetheart and they had twin boys together while they were teenagers. She’s suing her ex because he failed to repay her for a bail bond after he got arrested. The defendant says the plaintiff is a prostitute and unfit mother, and he denies owing her anything. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant has dated his sister for 12 years, but it’s a rocky relationship. He claims the defendant ran into his vehicle after he intervened in an altercation between the defendant and his sister, so he’s suing him for the car damages. The defendant says the plaintiff is a heavy drinker who stuck his nose where it didn’t belong. He insists the plaintiff should pay him for his car damages. More, The plaintiff says a guy sent him a naked picture of the defendant while they were dating and claimed she was having sex with him for pills. After he and the defendant had a threesome with his witness, they broke up. He’s suing her for car damages. The defendant says the plaintiff cheated with the witness, and she insists the plaintiff told her his insurance would cover the car damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Outed by a Family Member' & 'Dating His Bestie’s Ex' & Much More 19.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says the defendant is his cousin. They used to be close until his cousin outed him on social media before the plaintiff was ready to tell his family he’s gay. He’s suing for emotional distress and cable bill. The defendant says the plaintiff called CPS on her, so she’s countersuing for defamation. Then, The plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends since age 12, but then he started dating the defendant’s ex, so they don’t speak anymore. He’s suing his former friend for a loan. The defendant says he and the plaintiff were like brothers, but no more, since he began dating his ex while they all lived together. He insists the plaintiff is suing for more than he owes. Plus, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant for five years and they have two sons. She claims he was physically, mentally, and verbally abusive, but she was the one who got arrested when she called the police. She’s suing him for rent and emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff keeps calling police just to ruin his life. He’s countersuing for a security deposit and car damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• '2 Women, 1 Man, and Lots of Jealousy' & 'A Family of Fighters' & Much More 18.05.2026 33мин

  First, The plaintiff and her daughter say the daughter and and the defendant dated the same man. She alleges the defendant attacked her and damaged her mother’s car, so she’s suing. The defendant admits they were both dating the same man, but she alleges the plaintiff was jealous that he chose the defendant. She’s countersuing for car damages. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant is her brother, and their relationship is dysfunctional. She claims he once tried to choke her, and he brags about his drug use on social media. She’s suing him for stolen property. The defendant says the plaintiff is full of drama and alleges she used cocaine. He denies owing anything. More, The plaintiff says the defendant is his drama queen niece who once tried to scam an insurance company and now claims she is a rapper. He rented a car for her, but she let someone else drive it and wreck it, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff used to be her favorite uncle, but she alleges he uses her to have sex with her friends. She insists her ex wrecked the car, so the plaintiff should sue him. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'I Love You, but I’m Suing You' & 'Debts and Dirty Needles' & Much More 15.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says she fell in love with the defendant at first sight, even though she had a boyfriend. They went on to date and then have a child, which the defendant said looked too white to be his. She’s suing her ex for unpaid rent. The defendant says he saw the plaintiff messaging her ex, and so he is petitioning the court for a DNA test because the child in question had blue eyes and blond hair. He’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff says the defendant is her formerly drug-addicted cousin. She turned her life around, but the plaintiff is suing her for loans and emotional distress. The defendant admits her heroin use landed her in the hospital because of a nearly fatal leg infection from a dirty needle. She’s countersuing for harassment. Plus, The plaintiff says he comes from the streets and spent nine years in prison. Now the reverend has turned his life around and opened a music studio. He says he hired the defendant to work for him, but he’s suing because she allowed her nephew into his studio and he robbed him. The defendant says she was hired to work for the plaintiff, but she insists the plaintiff gave her nephew permission to be there. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Best Frenemies and Poor Priorities' & 'Who’s the Father? ' & Much More 14.05.2026 34мин

  First, The plaintiff says she and the defendant were close friends, and the defendant even confessed she had sex with men for money. She’s suing her former pal for the cost of a car and car rental. The defendant insists she never sold her body, and she’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff says she began dating the defendant after his child’s mother was murdered. They broke up over his drug use and his questioning the paternity of their daughter. She’s suing him for two loans and is petitioning the court for a DNA test. The defendant denies using drugs and claims the plaintiff cheats. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant has been doing her hair for years, but she stopped because the woman smokes and drinks on the job. She claims she had to go to the defendant to have her hair braided for a Rihanna concert, but she ended up with second-degree burns, so she’s suing. The defendant admits she saw two burns on the plaintiff’s back and offered to do her hair for free. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Shocking Paternity Results' & 'Staying Strong in Sobriety' & Much More 13.05.2026 40мин

  First, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant for a year, but they broke up when she discovered he had gotten two other women pregnant. Then, a month later, she found out she was expecting his child. She’s suing him for child support. The defendant says he’s petitioning the court for a paternity test, and he’s countersuing for emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff says she was married to the defendant’s brother for 37 years, and they were both drug addicts. After he died, she lived with the defendant, who she claims assaulted her. She’s suing her sister-in-law for a loan, the assault, and the cost of a bedroom set. The defendant admits they had a fight, but she acted in self-defense. She’s countersuing for an illegal eviction and pain and suffering. Plus, The plaintiff says he dated the defendant, who was a heroin addict. He claims he tried to help him as best he could, but he’s suing his ex for attorney fees, the cost of a car, and rent. The defendant says their relationship was toxic since they both abused substances. He denies owing his ex for anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Blame It on the Alcohol' & 'Looking for DNA Answers' & Much More 12.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends. After they became roommates, the plaintiff says she realized the defendant was a heavy drinker who trashed her home and vandalized her car, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff used to bring random men home even though she had a boyfriend. She insists she never damaged the plaintiff’s car. Then, The plaintiff says she started dating the defendant at 15 and got pregnant at 19. She claims the defendant began denying paternity and left her to care for the child on her own, so she’s suing. The defendant says he petitioned the court for a DNA test because he claims the plaintiff cheated with his best friend. He insists he’ll care for his child if he’s the father. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, but she became addicted to pain pills, heroin, and meth after having surgery. She’s desperate to get her child some help, and she’s suing her for loans, breach of contract, and emotional distress. The defendant admits she became addicted to pain meds, but she insists her mother is suing for more than she owes. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Surprise for Deadbeat Dad' & 'Trashing the Neighbors' & Much More 11.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says he’s legally married to the defendant, but they’ve been separated for years. They have one child, and the defendant became pregnant again and said it was his child and then denied that. He’s petitioning for a DNA test and suing for emotional distress. The defendant says the plaintiff was abusive and a deadbeat dad. She’s countersuing for emotional distress Then, The plaintiff says the defendant has been her neighbor for 11 years, and they used to be friends. She claims the defendant is a cocaine user who had her falsely arrested for threatening her daughter, but the case was dismissed when the daughter changed her story. She’s suing her former friend for attorney fees, emotional distress, and defamation. The defendant says she was forced to file a no-contact order because the plaintiff harassed her daughter. She’s countersuing for harassment. Plus, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant, but the defendant accused her of cheating. She alleges the defendant was actually the cheater, even though she told her she wanted to get married. She’s suing her ex for stolen money and a loan. The defendant says the plaintiff is delusional and denies they ever dated. She’s countersuing for harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Denying He’s the Dad' & 'Drugs Destroyed Mother-Daughter Relationship" & Much More 08.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant, who cheated constantly, even while she was pregnant. She says he has at least eight children, but he’s denying paternity of her child. She’s petitioning the court for a paternity test. The defendant admits he has eight kids, but he supports them all Then, The plaintiff says the defendant is her drug-addicted mother. She’s suing her for impound fees and the value of a watch. The defendant admits she made bad choices and became addicted to crack, but she’s struggling to get clean. She denies owing her daughter anything. Plus, The plaintiff says she dated the defendant and lived with him for three years. She alleges he was addicted to porn, so she moved out. She’s suing her ex for unpaid wages. The defendant says he wasn’t addicted to porn, but the plaintiff was addicted to sex. He claims she had him falsely arrested, and he’s countersuing for stolen money and rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Tired of the Lying' & 'Meth Mess' & Much More 07.05.2026 33мин

  First, The plaintiff says she was friends with the defendant, who she claims cheated on her husband and traveled to another state to take part in a threesome. The defendant called the plaintiff to come get her, so the plaintiff is suing her former friend for a towing fee, tire repair, gas, and tolls. The defendant denies cheating and insists she was with her married friends for a Bulls game. She claims she repaid the plaintiff already. Then, The plaintiff says she was a stripper and a meth user when she met the defendant, but they quit using drugs after they got married and went on to have a child. She’s suing her estranged husband for assault and property damage. The defendant says he got hooked on meth after his last appearance on “Judge Mathis.” He is petitioning the court for a DNA test because he has doubts about fathering the plaintiff’s child. Plus, The plaintiff says the defendant is her spoiled brat niece who always asks family members for help paying bills but then blows the money on partying. The plaintiff is suing because she got the defendant an apartment in her name, but she didn’t pay the rent. The defendant says she’s young and likes to party, but she claims her aunt is suing prematurely. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Generations of Drug Use' & 'He’s Got Daddy Issues' & Much More 06.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, who has 10 children. She claims one of the children was born with cocaine in her system, so all the children were taken away. She’s suing her daughter for the balance due on a car. The defendant says her mother sold her to the neighborhood drug dealer and age 12 and she ended up getting pregnant. She’s countersuing for a down payment and pain and suffering. Then, The plaintiff says she fell madly in love with the defendant when she met him, and she got pregnant three weeks after they got married. She later discovered he was an alcoholic with a gambling problem. She’s suing her now-ex for unpaid alimony and stolen money. The defendant says the plaintiff was lazy and refused to work or clean the house. He’s countersuing for stolen money and a DNA test for the child. Plus, The plaintiff and his girlfriend say the plaintiff met the defendant in prison. They were friends until the defendant tried to split up the plaintiff and his girlfriend. He says he lived with the defendant but was kicked out, so now he’s suing for the value of his property. The defendant says he helped the plaintiff get clean from drugs, and he alleges the plaintiff threatened to blow up his home. He’s countersuing for property damage. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• "Dealing with an Addicted Ex" & Much More 05.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff says he has a teen daughter with the defendant, but the defendant hasn’t seen her in years because she is a heroin addict. He got custody and is suing his ex for child support. The defendant says she was overprescribed by her doctor, which led to her addiction. She claims the only reason she hasn’t seen her child is because the plaintiff won’t allow it. Then, The plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say the husband used to date the defendant and she cheated on him with multiple men right in their home. He says he has doubts about their daughter’s paternity and is seeking a DNA test. They’re also suing for property and emotional distress. The defendant insists she never cheated and claims he’s the cheater and he even punched her in the face. She’s countersuing for rent. Plus, The plaintiffs, a husband and wife, say the husband used to date the defendant and she cheated on him with multiple men right in their home. He says he has doubts about their daughter’s paternity and is seeking a DNA test. They’re also suing for property and emotional distress. The defendant insists she never cheated and claims he’s the cheater and he even punched her in the face. She’s countersuing for rent. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Searching for the Dad She Never Knew' & Much More 04.05.2026 40мин

  First, The plaintiff says her biological mother gave birth to her at age 17, and her mom’s foster family adopted her. She had heard a man with the defendant’s name might be her biological father, so she’s petitioning the court for a DNA test. The defendant says he was devastated that he didn’t know he might have a daughter, but he will consider the plaintiff his child no matter what the results say. Then, The plaintiff says he dated the defendant for a year, but it was hell because she constantly accused him of cheating, which he denies. He’s suing his ex for the cost of a car, a loan, and harassment. The defendant insists the plaintiff cheated, because she saw text messages. She’s countersuing for the cost of a car and emotional distress. Plus, The plaintiff says he and the defendant have been best friends for 20 years, but he’s suing him for the cost of watch repairs. The defendant says the plaintiff used to be a drug dealer and ended up in prison, so the defendant took him into his home. He denies owing anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'Vacationing with a Married Man' & 'Chronic Cheater' & Much More 01.05.2026 41мин

  First, The plaintiff dated the defendant, and after she caught him in bed with another woman, the plaintiff broke up with the defendant. She gave the defendant another chance, but then the plaintiff says a woman texted her a naked photo of the defendant and said they were having sex. The plaintiff claims her ex stole some of her money to gamble, so she is suing. The defendant claims he lost trust in the plaintiff, and he denies owing the plaintiff anything. Then, The plaintiff met the defendant in high school, but he was a bad boy who eventually dropped out after having a child. Years later, the plaintiff says the defendant turned his life around and became a pastor. However, the plaintiff is suing the defendant because she sent the defendant bus fare to attend her mother’s funeral, but the defendant failed to show up. The defendant insists he did everything he could to attend the funeral, and he’s countersuing for defamation of character. Plus, The plaintiff says when she started dating the defendant, she knew he was still married, but the defendant claimed he was getting a divorce. However, the plaintiff learned the defendant was trying to reconcile in his marriage. The plaintiff is suing the defendant because she alleges she paid for a trip that the defendant agreed to pay for, but he failed to do so. The defendant insists he never dated the plaintiff, and he believes she offered to pay for the trip. The defendant is countersuing for defamation of character and harassment. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 'A Not-So-Family Man' & 'The Nice Guy Act' & Much More 30.04.2026 33мин

  First, The plaintiff started dating the defendant after they met on social media. The plaintiff says she knew the defendant had a baby on the way and was living with the baby’s mother, but she didn’t know they were sharing a room. The plaintiff alleges she paid for a night out, and the defendant agreed to pay his portion, but he never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he was never in a committed relationship with the plaintiff, and he denies owing her anything. Then, The plaintiff hired the defendant to do some work around her home, and she says he seemed like a sweet guy. However, the plaintiff soon discovered the defendant was a con man with a criminal record. The plaintiff claims she paid the defendant to do a pressure washing job, but he didn’t complete the work, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff hit on him in front of his partner, and he believes the plaintiff is suing for more than he owes. Plus, The plaintiff was married to the defendant and things turned ugly when he was shot. He alleges while he was recovering, his ex-wife made fun of him, and that led him to cheat. After the divorce, the plaintiff says he was supposed to get a couch, but it was missing, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff blamed her for getting shot, and she’s countersuing for spousal support and pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices