Judge John Hodgman

A weekly podcast in which celebrity and Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman listens to real life disputes between friends, family, co-workers, lovers, dog-walkers, etc.

Latest Episodes

  • Veranda Rights

    Released 05.15.13

    What is the appropriate porch furniture of the day? Judge John Hodgman decides.

  • Seating Arraignment

    Released 05.08.13

    Chris brings the case against his sister-in-law, Jenna. For many years, their extended family has had kids and adults tables at holiday gatherings.

  • A Room With a Feud

    Released 05.01.13

    This week, with guest bailiff TOM SCHARPLING of The Best Show on WFMU. Should this couple attempt an unorthodox living arrangement?

  • Dischord is Now in Session

    Released 04.24.13

    Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key?

  • Trivial Peer Suit

    Released 04.17.13

    Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official!

  • To the Victor Goes the Spoiled

    Released 04.10.13

    With Expert Witness Alton Brown! Natalie brings the case against her husband Hugo. She wants to throw food away when she decides it's spoiled or too old. Hugo hates waste, and is aghast that Natalie throws away moldy but "perfectly usable" ...

  • The Birthday Suit

    Released 04.03.13

    Aldo brings the case against his partner Sean. They decided to plan trips for each other's birthdays, but make each destination a surprise.

  • Gas, Grass or Justice

    Released 03.27.13

    Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat.

  • Justice Abhors a Vacuum

    Released 03.20.13

    Friends quarrel over a borrowed (and broken) shop vac and its more expensive replacement.

  • Courtlandia

    Released 03.13.13

    Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out.

  • The Book Case

    Released 03.06.13

    Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks?

  • Judge and Jewry

    Released 02.27.13

    Rebecca brings the case against her sister Jessica -- do their Jewish roots make them PART JEWISH?

  • All Dogs Go to Trial

    Released 02.20.13

    Coming to you live and direct from SF Sketchfest! Brianne, Zach and their dog Shilo go to trial. Plus a musical performance from John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and live snap judgments!

  • Possessions in Nine-Tenths of a Car

    Released 02.13.13

    Andrea brings the case against her friend Joe -- she claims he's taking a minimalist lifestyle to an extreme degree.

  • Bench Warrant

    Released 02.06.13

    Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide?

  • Polly Wanna Justice?

    Released 01.30.13

    Kim and her husband Chris co-habitate with a pet parrot. The bird adores Kim but behaves badly around her husband and son.

  • Bleached and Mounted Bones of Contention

    Released 01.23.13

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  • Rhapsody in Blue

    Released 01.16.13

    <p>Please note: explicit language in this episode! Eric and Elizabeth are a married couple who make their living doing performances together.

  • Grow v. Blade

    Released 01.09.13

    <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="il">Brad</span> brings the case against his wife, <span class="il">Kyra</span>.

  • Coming Out of the Supply Closet

    Released 01.02.13

    Ben and Sara are co-workers, friends, and most recently, romantically entangled. They've kept their office romance a secret for months, and Ben says it's time to go public.

  • The Chastity Bet

    Released 12.26.12

    Jason and Kenan made a gentlemen's agreement with several of their friends as teenagers regarding the advances of the opposite sex, but there's one thing that was never clarified.

  • Away With the Manger

    Released 12.19.12

    Marisa brings the case against her husband Jay. They've blended atheist, Jewish and Catholic traditions for their household, but they've reached an impasse on holiday decorations.

  • Probable Claus

    Released 12.13.12

    Judge John Hodgman decides Santa's fate in a married couple's household.

  • Thanks, But No Pranks

    Released 12.07.12

    Patrick and Wyatt are housemates, and their shared house was caught up in a prank war. Neighbors from each house on their street pulled pranks on one another until one final act put Wyatt over the edge -- and he took to social media to put a stop to the p...

  • The Statute of Physical Limitations

    Released 11.28.12

    Shumanay has a chronic illness that's limited her physical activity in the past, but she's recently been able to take up running.

  • Ipso Lacto

    Released 11.21.12

    Justin actively avoids dairy, claiming to HATE cheese, butter, and cream. His friend Angela is irritated by the avoidance, alleges that Justin has consumed and enjoyed dairy in the past, and thinks he should own up.

  • Dog Duty

    Released 11.14.12

    Zoe brings the case against her mom, Rochelle. They brought home a new puppy last summer and Zoe took the lead in training and caring for the dog until she left for college.

  • A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.: Live at WNYC's Greene Space

    Released 11.07.12

    Our second live show at WNYC's Greene Space, with musical performances from Jean Grae, Mela Machinko and DJ Mr.

  • Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms: Live at WNYC's Greene Space

    Released 11.01.12

    This week: a very special live edition of Judge John Hodgman from WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.

  • Live Freon or Die

    Released 10.24.12

    This week, daughter squares off against father in a temperature tiff! Olivia brings the case against her father Mike.

  • The Obligatory Name Drop

    Released 10.17.12

    Family-issued nicknames and a clash between two sisters! Evelyn hates the nickname that followed her into adulthood and demands that the family stop using it, but Frances loves her sister Evie (and the ability to use the name as she sees fit!).

  • Irre-console-able Differences

    Released 10.10.12

    Jessica gave away most of her possessions when she left for the Peace Corps -- including a video game system that went to her sister Eden.

  • The Mother Tongue

    Released 10.03.12

    Matthew and Y want to raise their children to be bilingual in English and in Y's native language, Vietnamese.

  • Passing the Bar

    Released 09.26.12

    Erin brings the case against her co-worker Abby, whom she accuses of ducking out of pre-planned happy hour events.

  • Snooze Control

    Released 09.19.12

    Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work.

  • Cigarettiquette

    Released 09.12.12

    YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use.

  • The Split Screen Decision

    Released 09.06.12

    Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in entertainment.

  • Gavelbangers Ball

    Released 08.30.12

    THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been trying to sell her on his favorite metal bands to no avail.

  • The Nominative Case

    Released 08.22.12

    Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr.

  • Probable Cos-Play

    Released 08.15.12

    Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation.

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