The People’s Court Podcast

Episódios

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  'Bad Roommating' & 'Making a Bad Set of Chompers & 'The Show Must Go On' 15.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff used to be friends with the defendant, and they lived together. However, things spiraled out of control. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes her for utility bills, so she’s suing. The defendant says living with the plaintiff was intolerable. As far as the utility bills, the defendant argues she wasn’t living with the plaintiff at the time. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant, a dentist, for dentures. The dentures are way too big, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant argues the plaintiff never complained about the dentures until a year later. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant hired her to write and produce a skit for a fundraiser. However, the skit had been canceled, so the plaintiff is out money for a musician she hired and transportation costs and is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff’s skit was not viable for the event, and they told her that. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Selling a Hot Fridge' & 'Firing Up a Lawsuit' & 'Unfriend a Friend' 14.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiffs bought a refrigerator from the defendants. It turned out to be a piece of junk, so the plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendants insist the refrigerator worked just fine when the plaintiffs picked it up. Then, the plaintiff claims the defendants gave away her pottery items without her permission, so she’s suing. The defendants were asked to store the pottery equipment, but the plaintiff never picked it up, so they donated the items. Plus, the plaintiff has been friends with the defendant for years. The plaintiff registered a car for the defendant, but the defendant racked up tickets, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues this lawsuit is bogus and the plaintiff has no proof of anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'A Doggy Mishap' & 'Blurring The Issue' & 'Too Much For Glasses' 11.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendant’s dog mauled his, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the dog doesn’t even belong to him. Then, the plaintiff says her friend, the defendant, sold her a car. However, the defendant never gave the plaintiff the car, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant insists he used to date the plaintiff, and she's just bitter that they broke up. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s eyeglass store. The plaintiff believes the defendant overcharged him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues his services aren’t free, so he’s not refunding anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Providing a Poor Pole' & 'Rubbing a Guy The Wrong Way' & 'Lovin'em Leavin'em' 10.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff hired the defendant for pole dancing classes for a birthday party. However, the defendant was late and brought the wrong-sized pole, causing damages, so she's suing. The defendant insists she didn't cause any damages and she was very careful. Then, the plaintiff parked his car at the defendant's parking facility. When he went to retrieve it, the plaintiff claims his car had a bunch of damage, so he’s suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is lying, and he can't prove the scratch happened at his lot. Plus, the plaintiff used to date the defendant. The plaintiff allowed the defendant to use his credit card, but she never paid him back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the money was a gift. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Being a Real Smucker' & 'Being Bamboozled is Not Fun' & 'Give Me My Money, Now!' 09.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff says he was driving his car when the defendant punched his window and shattered it. The plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant claims the plaintiff bumped into her car. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant asked her to cash a money order for her. However, the money order was bad, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims she didn’t know it wasn’t legit. Plus, the plaintiffs say the defendant ripped them off in a real estate deal, so they’re suing. The defendant claims the plaintiffs gave him a deposit on a home, but they're trying to back out of the deal after all the work he has done. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Loathsome Landlording' & 'Some Brotherly Love' & 'Cutting Off a Cousin' 08.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff says her former landlords, the defendants, had her car illegally towed and kicked her out of the home, so she’s suing. The defendants claim the plaintiff was physically violent, and the town towed her car away. They believe they owe the plaintiff nothing. Then, the plaintiff claims he loaned the defendant money for moving costs. However, the defendant never paid back the loan, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is lying and that the money was a gift. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant invited her on a trip to Florida. The plaintiff claims the defendant kicked her off the trip and never refunded her money, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is the one who canceled on them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Shipping Out' & 'That's One Dangerous Dog' & 'The Sticky Fingered Valet' 07.09.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff said he and the defendant decided to live together. However, the defendant failed to pay rent, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims the plaintiff is the one who broke their lease, leaving him high and dry. The defendant is countersuing for the cost of finding a new home. Then, the plaintiff was out walking her dog when the defendant's unleashed dog attacked hers. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff's dog is the one who hurt hers. Plus, the plaintiff went to a restaurant and used valet. The attendant allegedly stole the plaintiff's laptop, so she's suing. The attendant argues the plaintiff is making this all up, so 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
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  'Get That Woman Out Of My House' & 'Being Lame' & 'Not Treating a Granny Right' 01.09.2026 44min

  First, the plaintiff claims the defendant illegally sublet her apartment to a tenant who trashed and damaged the place, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff agreed to the roommate. The defendant believes that since she didn't cause the damage, she doesn't owe the plaintiff a dime. Then, the plaintiff bought a horse. However, the horse didn't look anything like the photo, and his hip was injured, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff agreed to buy the horse sight unseen. Additionally, the defendant argues the horse wasn't actually injured. He was just stiff from being on the road for so long. Plus, the plaintiff says the defendant, the father of her grandchildren, borrowed her car. However, the defendant allegedly damaged the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims he maintained the car just fine while he had it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Doggy Damage' & 'Hitting a Sour Note' & 'Being Unneighborly ' 31.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff claims the defendant's dog injured hers, so she's suing for missed work and vet bills. The defendant says he and the plaintiff agreed to split the vet bills because both their dogs were unleashed. The defendant doesn't believe he owes any more money. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant hired him to play in his band. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid him, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says everyone in the band volunteered to play for free. Plus, the plaintiff has lived in her apartment for 40 years. However, the defendant, her neighbor, has caused damage to her home, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is exaggerating the damages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Scooting The Issue' & 'Scalping a Customer' & 'Poor Pawning' 28.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff says the defendant's daughter crashed a scooter into her, causing injuries. The plaintiff is suing for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff walked into his daughter, and it was 100% the plaintiff's fault. Then, the plaintiffs purchased baseball game tickets from the defendant, but the barcodes were already used, and they couldn't get in. The plaintiffs are suing for a refund. The defendant insists he doesn't even sell tickets, and this lawsuit is bogus. The defendant is countersuing for slander. Plus, the plaintiff pawned his necklace at the defendant's shop. The defendant sold it right under his nose, so the plaintiff is suing for the value of the necklace. The defendant argues that the plaintiff didn't make any payments on his property, so he sold the necklace. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Letting a Lover Down' & 'Quitting on a Quilter ' & 'Causing a Lot of Smoke' 27.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff used to date the defendant. The plaintiff purchased an iPhone and ring for the defendant. After their breakup, the defendant said she'd return the ring and iPhone but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave her all sorts of gifts during their relationship. The defendant believes the plaintiff is just mad that they broke up. The defendant is countersuing for the deposit on the ring and defamation. Then, the plaintiff says she was hired by the defendant to make quilts. The defendant hasn't yet paid the plaintiff, so she's suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn't listen to his instructions, so he doesn't want the quilts and refuses to pay. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to install a chimney in his house. The chimney is in violation, and now the plaintiff has to pay for the proper certification, so he's suing. The defendant claims he told the plaintiff he would do the work, but the plaintiff had to get the proper permits and talk to an architect. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Weeding Out on a Landscaper' & 'Not Being a Friend Indeed' & 'Corrupting a Cover' 26.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff is a landscaper who did work for the defendant. He claims the defendant hasn’t paid him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job, so he doesn’t think he should pay. He’s countersuing for repair work needed. Then, the plaintiff and defendant used to be friends for 20 years. She let the defendant register a car in her name, but he racked up an immense amount of parking tickets. She’s suing for the cost of the tickets. The defendant argues he paid the tickets, and he thinks the plaintiff is suing him for what she actually owes in tickets. Plus, the plaintiff brings his tenant to court. He says the defendant sat on his hot tub cover and ruined it, so he’s suing for the cost of repairs. The defendant denies breaking the cover. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'A Road Rage' & 'Not Falling For It' & 'Fouling Up a Friend' 25.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff and defendant got into a fight when the plaintiff was driving them. She says the defendant hit her, grabbed the steering wheel, and they crashed. She’s suing for damages and personal injury. The defendant argues she never took the steering wheel and the car was just fine. Then, the plaintiff was walking his dog when the defendants’ dog lunged for his terrier. He says the other dog broke his dog’s leg. The defendants paid for the vet bills, but he’s suing for the cost of sunglasses and lost wages. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is extorting them. Plus, the plaintiff loaned the defendant money, and he got collateral in return. The defendant hasn’t repaid, so he’s suing. The defendant argues he told the plaintiff he could sell the collateral if he didn’t pay back in time. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Cover Up' & 'Leaving a Customer Old ' & 'Being Wooden' 24.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiffs bought a car from the defendant. They claim the defendant dismantled the check engine light to make it seem like it was usable. The car doesn’t work, so they’re suing for damages and their money back. The defendant argues they made a deal, and that’s that. Then, the plaintiff went to dinner at the defendant’s restaurant, and her expensive jacket was stolen. She’s suing for the cost of the jacket. The defendant argues he has a coat rack in the restaurant and it’s not his fault if something gets taken. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to seal her windows with plywood because her house gets drafty in the winter. She learned the plaintiff was overcharging her, so she tried canceling the order. The plaintiff says the defendant wouldn’t give her the money back, so she’s suing. The defendant argues it’s not his fault she found someone else to do the work. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Being a Winner' & 'What Are Friends For?' & 'Don't Milk Me' 21.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff did secretarial work for the defendant. She says the defendant owes her backpay and repayment on a loan, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is only suing her because she’s out of work. Then, the plaintiff brings her co-worker to court. She says they used to be close friends, and the plaintiff loaned her money on several occasions. The defendant hasn’t repaid, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff never talked to her about repaying. Plus, the plaintiff went to visit his grandfather at a senior citizen’s center, and when he was there, someone backed their car into his. He says the defendant refuses to pay for the damages, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was parked illegally. He says he offered to pay for the broken taillight, but then the plaintiff came back with exorbitant estimates. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'A Real Two Timer' & 'Nickel and Diming a Niece' & 'Being a Rotten Renter' 20.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff and defendant used to be in a relationship. She says her ex-boyfriend won’t pay for the cost of a plane ticket to Jamaica and a car loan, so she’s suing. The defendant says he paid for most things when they dated, and she’s just upset that he’s dating someone new. He’s countersuing for the cost of an iPad. Then, the plaintiff brings her aunt to court. She purchased a car from the defendant, but she says her aunt tried getting the radio back and even took the lug nuts out of the tire. She’s suing for repairs and the cost of the car. The defendant argues they agreed on an as-is sale, so a deal is a deal. Plus, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant, and it turned into a disaster. He kicked the defendant out because she stopped paying rent. He says the defendant left the place a total mess, so he’s suing for damages, eviction fees, unpaid rent. The defendant claims she doesn’t owe because she believes it was a ploy to have a family member move in instead. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Not Providing a Pup' & 'Being a User' & 'What a Tower' 19.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiffs purchased a dog from the defendant, but they found out the puppy had died, so they're suing for a refund. The defendant admits one of the dogs died, but he insists he promised to give the plaintiffs another one. The defendant is countersuing for slander and emotional distress. Then, the plaintiff says her ex-boyfriend, the defendant, borrowed money from her. However, the defendant hasn't yet paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues he never asked for the loan. The plaintiff just gave it to him. Plus, the plaintiff was involved in a car accident, and the defendant's tow company went to retrieve her vehicle. The defendant didn't tow the vehicle to where she asked, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the cops told him to tow the truck to his shop. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Breaking it Off' & 'Fishy Paint Job' & 'Couching The Issue' 17.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff claims his ex-fiancée, the defendant, kicked him out of the house for no good reason. The plaintiff is suing the defendant for the cost of the engagement ring he gave her. The defendant insists the ring the plaintiff gave her was not an engagement ring, and she is not going to return it. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to paint his truck. However, the paint job was terrible, so the plaintiff is suing for the cost to redo the job. The defendant argues he painted the vehicle three times, and the plaintiff was still not happy. Plus, the plaintiff purchased a furniture set from the defendant, but it was a lemon. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant claims the plaintiff complained about a broken leg, so he replaced it. The defendant says the plaintiff called six months later about damage, but it was clear someone had jumped on it. The defendant believes the plaintiff caused the damage. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Stressing Out a Woman' & 'Being a Junky' 14.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff was at work and noticed her wallet was missing, and she suffered a panic attack as a result. The defendant's son stole it and played a trick on the plaintiff. Due to her panic attack, the plaintiff went to the hospital, so she's suing the defendant for medical bills. The defendant insists the plaintiff is exaggerating her panic attack. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to get rid of debris at his house. However, the defendant dumped junk on his yard and ran over his basketball hoop, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff ripped him off and didn't pay him. The defendant admits he accidentally ran over the hoop, but he wants his money. The defendant is countersuing for wages owed. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Cracking Up' & 'Pilfering Paintings' & 'Going Too Far With a Car' 13.08.2026 43min

  First, the plaintiff claims the defendant was with his ex-girlfriend and ran into the plaintiff's car during a fight. The plaintiff is suing for the damages. The defendant insists the plaintiff instigated the exchange by punching his car with his fist. Then, the plaintiff went to the defendant's art gallery to get his friend's artwork. However, the plaintiff says the artwork was missing, so the plaintiff is suing for its value. The defendant argues he doesn't know who the plaintiff is, but the artist passed away, and the artwork sold. Plus, the plaintiff claims the defendant, a car salesman, sold her a car. However, the vehicle is a lemon, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he told the plaintiff she could exchange the car. In fact, the defendant says the plaintiff still owes money on the vehicle. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices