John Hodgman Podcastleri

It's time to clear the docket! With the holiday season in full swing, we are tackling LEFTOVERS. What should one do with leftover Halloween candy? Are pumpkins acceptable to use as decor after Halloween? How does Tom Perrotta, the writer of the novel THE LEFTOVERS, enjoy his holiday leftovers? All this plus office breakfast burrito leftover policy,…

Rachel files suit against her parents, Rex and Patty. Rex insists that Patty pronounce certain words with a proper Philadelphia accent, and Patty goes along with it. Rachel thinks this needs to stop, especially since Patty is originally from New Jersey! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @lexfri for naming this week’s case! To sugg…

Tamar brings the case against her husband, Aslan. Aslan reads Homer’s The Odyssey to their three year old child at bedtime. Tamar claims that this bedtime routine is contributing to their son having nightmares. But Aslan says their son requests it! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @therealsobreiro for naming this week’s case! To …

Lilarose brings the case against her brother, Kumar. They disagree on the best method of making a pie crust. Lilarose believes it’s important to keep the ingredients in the freezer. But Kumar says that the fridge is just fine. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Plus expert testimony from J. Kenji López-Alt! Find his work at Serious Eats and on YouTube. More…

Spooky Season is here! We are in chambers this week to clear the docket and it's all Halloween! We talk about costumes, trick-or-treating, scaring kids, and much more! Plus we catch up with Friend of the Court and Spirit Halloween expert, Aidan Kaye!Judge John Hodgman, MaximumFun.org tarafından oluşturuldu

Brandi files suit against her husband, Greg. Greg’s birthday falls in August, but he would like to change it to October 17th. She wants to be able to celebrate on his actual date of birth! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @BenjaminAhr for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow us on Twitter for n…

Dan brings the case against his wife, Emily. When their kids are already in a bad mood, Dan believes this is a good time to deliver a piece of news that they may not want to hear. Emily disagrees with Dan’s method and would like him to stop doing it when she is with him. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @jack_mathews for naming t…

Steven brings the case against his wife, Carrie. Steven wants to take a family photo for a Christmas card. But, he wants to include a total stranger in the picture and provide no information or context in the card. Carrie thinks this is a terrible idea. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @TimmKinitz for naming this week’s case! To …

Alan brings the case against his wife, Tawni. Tawni has accumulated a lot of plants in their apartment. She says that some of the plants need to have grow lights in order to thrive. But, Alan does not like the lights. He would rather have plants that don’t need the lights. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @IronyMaiden for naming …

It’s time to clear the docket! Monte Belmonte and Joel Mann are back again to squeeze in one last summertime fun time! Disputes about oyster sauce, The Lion King, when to sing "Happy Birthday," and a sound in a song from the musical Hamilton. Plus much more!Judge John Hodgman, MaximumFun.org tarafından oluşturuldu

Becky files suit against her brother, Andrew. Sixteen years ago, they had a dispute over the correct answer in a game of Trivial Pursuit. Becky says that Andrew’s answer was wrong because it was not the exact same answer on the card. Andrew says that the spirit of the answer was the same. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Twitter User @Adilici…

It's time to clear the docket! Bailiff Jesse Thorn has the week off. Monte Belmonte and Joel Mann join Judge Hodgman to dispense New England Style Justice. Hosting gatherings with your spouse, silverware sorting, maple syrup, car navigation, and sleeping with the windows open during New England winters.…

Karen brings the case against her husband, Matt. Part of their property has a pasture that slopes downward. This creates a low spot that fills with a foot of water during certain times of the year. Karen calls this area the “frog bog.” Matt wants to fill it in, but Karen wants to leave the bog alone. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?…