Podcast appearances and mentions of Judge John Hodgman

American comedic court show podcast hosted by John Hodgman

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Latest podcast episodes about Judge John Hodgman

Judge John Hodgman
Breeches of Contract

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 66:39


Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby disagrees! She believes a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. It's science. But Mike says he's too tired in the morning to think about what to wear. One pair of pants is easy! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/TheRhubarbarian for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Persimmon to Approach the Branch

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 66:59


While on a drive, Vera wanted to stop and pick some persimmons from a random tree. Matt said NO! Since they don't know the tree owners, those persimmons are FORBIDDEN FRUIT. But Vera really wants those persimmons! They've been holding a grudge against Matt ever since. Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/yumdundundun for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
4K No Los Dos

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 67:19


Andrew loves his large television but Rachel hates it. She begged him to leave the behemoth behind before moving in together. However it's now the main TV in their home. Rachel loves living with Andrew. But she wants to evict his huge, eyesore of a television! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/Banjo_solo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2025

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:13


The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! Are the Hartford Whalers actually an extinct hockey team? Judge Hodgman refers to them that way, but Yael says the judge is WRONG! We hope you enjoy this short clip! For the entire episode, and the back catalog of ALL of our bonus episodes, join Maximum Fun at $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Cruel and Two Casserole Punishment Live in St. Paul

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 52:48


What should you do if the food at the neighborhood potluck is BAD? Plus cases about shorts in the winter, TV volume, and washing car mats in the dishwasher! All recorded LIVE at St. Paul, MN's beautiful Fitzgerald Theater!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/EddieRayDesign for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Costco Rope Drops

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 64:01


Are you at Costco first thing in the morning? If you are browsing a store with no intention to buy anything, does that still count as shopping? What are the unspoken rules of grocery store shopping? All this and more shopping-related cases as Judge John Hodgman clears the docket!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Objection D'Art

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 68:42


David is an art history professor. For the last year, he has been researching an early 20th-century American impressionist named Agnes Millen Richmond. He's started buying her paintings… and they're expensive. Susan says they have too many already! She says her husband is obsessed! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/OldTechNewSpecs for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Shelf Incrimination

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 70:38


Hayley can't wait to move in with Natasha this summer. But Hayley wants to limit how many books Natasha can bring to their new place. Specifically, Hayley wants to set the limit at… ZERO BOOKS.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/banjo_solo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun!  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
The Meeple's Court Live in Madison

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 69:37


Beth says that her friend, Aaron, "broke" their favorite board game by working too hard to "optimize gameplay." The way Aaron plays is just NO FUN, says Beth! But Aaron says that identifying systems IS fun! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus! Swift Justice cases about plant propagation containers and the pronunciation of the word, "hammock."We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/YouKnow4Kids for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag April 2025

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 4:44


The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! This month, the J Squad is talking about an airport dog for some reason. We hope you enjoy this short clip! For the entire episode, and the back catalog of ALL of our bonus episodes, join Maximum Fun at $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Baby Grand Jury

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 64:06


Lauren loved playing the piano as a child and regrets quitting. She wants to get a piano and start playing again. But John says pianos are too big and too loud. He thinks she should get a keyboard instead. Then Lauren can play in total silence with headphones on. This makes Lauren sad! Who's right? Who's wrong?Check out this episode on YouTube for Lauren and John's melodica/guitar performance! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/lexfri for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
Bouilla-biased

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 64:47


Daryl loves soup! But her husband, Adam, hates it. Daryl has stopped making soup at home and misses it. Adam says that he wants her to stop talking about soup in public. It makes him feel bad. Daryl just wants more soup in her life. Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/Mr-Duck1 for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

Judge John Hodgman
A Jewelry of Your Peers in Ann Arbor

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:56


Kalee and Nik both want their dad's cool ring in the shape of a lion's head. The problem? Their dad is still alive! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus, a woman who believes she is owed a cruise from her friend and a man who would like his good buddy to stop telling their coworkers he used to sleep without sheets on the bed! Recorded LIVE at the Ann Arbor District Library.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/taako-salad for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
"Hodgman's Hobos" w/ John Hodgman

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 20:41 Transcription Available


Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, actor, and host of the "Judge John Hodgman" podcast, John Hodgman! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
"Odd Hodgman Out" w/ John Hodgman

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 14:12 Transcription Available


Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, actor, and host of the "Judge John Hodgman" podcast, John Hodgman! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge John Hodgman
Statute of Imitations

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 87:30


Gaela and Cesca are identical twins. Gaela wants to pull some classic twin-switch pranks but Cesca thinks these types of pranks are hack! What does Judge John Hodgman think? With identical twin Expert Witnesses Jason Sklar and Randy Sklar! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
"Earbuses" w/ John Hodgman

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 19:32 Transcription Available


Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, actor, and host of the "Judge John Hodgman" podcast, John Hodgman! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge John Hodgman
TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Spring Break Party

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 5:40


It's been a long, dark, and cold winter. Judge John Hodgman is ready for SPRING BREAK! We want to share a few minutes from the Judge John Hodgman Spring Break Beach House so you can hear what a great time it is! Ben Harrison (Greatest Trek) has mixed some beautiful beachside cocktails to enjoy as they all discuss Spring Break shenanigans. Grab a refreshing beverage of your own and join us!If you are already a member, the full episode in audio and video is in your members only feed right now! If you're not a member yet, now is the best time to join! Just go to maximumfun.org/join. When you join at $5 a month or higher, you'll have immediate access to the full Spring Break Party episode, as well as everything on the bonus feed. Party on! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Judge John Hodgman
Juvenile Court is Back!

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 57:27


Juvenile Court is back in session with our Expert Juvenile, Scarlett Thorn! We hear cases from kids on playing video games with their podcaster dad, manga, tucked-in sweaters, Punch Buggy, and much more! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman for photos from this episode! Judge John Hodgman is audience supported! MaxFunDrive starts March 17! Join our members at maximumfun.org/join.

Judge John Hodgman
Facetime Served

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 65:27


Liam and Maya are long distance lovers. But Maya struggles with phone addiction. She installed a program to limit her screen time. But this bums Liam out! He wants to Facetime his partner without an annoying digital chaperone. Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman for that TikTok of Liam's cat and more exclusives!Thanks to reddit user u/banjo_solo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is audience supported! Join our members at maximumfun.org/join.

Judge John Hodgman
Gulpable Negligence

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 67:39


Carson has a stash of reusable water bottles next to his side of the bed. Each of them has water inside. But, Carson isn't drinking the water! Alana wants this old water to go. But Carson says that it is still drinkable! He'll drink it…eventually! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/banjo_solo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is audience supported! Join our members at maximumfun.org/join.

Doughboys
Chick-fil-A 2 with John Hodgman

Doughboys

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 142:07


John Hodgman (@johnhodgman, Judge John Hodgman) joins the 'boys to talk seafood, New England eats, and fried chicken before a review of Chick-fil-A. Plus, the debut of a new segment, Sherlock Crumbs.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.pitco.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-french-fries-as-the-ultimate-side-re-optimized/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cold-water-secret-making-waffle-140406249.htmlhttps://medium.com/pilot-island/waffle-vs-straight-cut-fries-65dfb7fe173chttps://www.businessinsider.com/chick-fil-a-history-and-facts-2016-1https://www.chick-fil-a.ca/en/stories/inside-chick-fil-a/what-to-know-about-our-waffle-potato-friesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge John Hodgman
Barking and Entering

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 65:50


David leaves the door open when he lets out his husky. David's roommate, Logan, says the heat kicks on, and his room becomes a sauna! Logan believes his human comfort is more important than dog comfort! Who's right, who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/Nixorbo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is audience supported! Join our members at maximumfun.org/join.

Judge John Hodgman
The Pegacorn Brief Live in Pittsburgh

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 53:53


Can unicorns have wings? Bay says, yes of course! But her dad, Michael, says horses with wings are a thing. Horses with horns are a thing. But unicorns with wings are not a thing! Who's right? Who's wrong? PLUS! A sun tea taste test and a dispute about gravy on sandwiches! All recorded in front a live audience at City Winery in Pittsburgh, PA!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/PieScuffle for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is audience supported! Join our members at maximumfun.org/join.

Judge John Hodgman
Live From Van Freaks Roadshow in Charlottesville, VA

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 64:48


A cursed ceramic pineapple possesses Judge John Hodgman's court this week! Live from the Van Freaks Roadshow in Charlottesville, recorded last year ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Plus, New York Times columnist, photographer, and cereal expert Jamelle Bouie joins us for Swift Justice and a special spooky cereal taste test!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit user u/TurduckenEverest for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin
JOHN HODGMAN: Seriously Funny, Part 1

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 23:48


Send us a textJohn Hodgman has made a wonderful career out of telling us things that are not true: as the “Resident Expert” and then “Deranged Millionaire” on The Daily Show and the author of three fun books of fake trivia.  His warm and clever wit are on display each week on the podcast Judge John Hodgman.  He is a thoughtful and compelling interview, especially when discussing his early influences, including the TV show Dr. Who, the writer Jorge Luis Borges and a Peter Cook/Dudley Moore comedy bit that “reshaped” his brain.  It all started in a Brookline, Massachusetts home where his parents allowed his creative side to flourish,  And it's never stopped.

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

Jesse Thorn is the host of the NPR show Bullseye, distributed to hundreds of radio stations; founder of the Maximum Fun podcast network; curator of the Put This On fashion website; and perhaps most importantly, serves as Bailiff Jesse on the podcast Judge John Hodgman, which has featured your host Paul on two occasions separated by about a decade. Jesse Thorn, Insta @jessethornveryfamous Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Baseball Instagram @baseballbydesign linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.

Judge John Hodgman
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag September 2024

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 5:07


The September Members Only Mailbag is in the Maximum Fun bonus feed! In this clip, Judge John Hodgman talks about his earliest experiences with a Tesla car. Why is the J Squad talking about Teslas? The answer may surprise you!!!For the full episode, check your members only bonus content feed! Not yet a member? It's easy to become one! Go to maximumfun.org/join and become a member at $5 a month or higher.Don't know how to access your bonus content? Click here for instructions! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court is happening NOW! Get your tickets at maximumfun.org/events.

Judge John Hodgman
Case at the Bat

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 65:38


The Oakland Athletics are leaving Oakland. What is an A's fan to do? Only one can decide. And this week, Judge John Hodgman recuses himself!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit users u/DrColossusOfRhodes and u/Beejtronic for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Judge John Hodgman: Road Court! Tickets are on sale NOW! For dates and more information, go to maximumfun.org/events.

Oh No, Ross and Carrie
The Communion Communion Bonbon Boncon

Oh No, Ross and Carrie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 92:09


Ross and Carrie commune with John Hodgman, author, actor, and host of Maximum Fun's own Judge John Hodgman, about all things Communion: the Whitley Strieber book, the Christopher Walken film, and the old-fashioned wine and wafer. Get in on the great debate over energy vampires vs. psychic vampires, relive childhood fears of aliens and exorcisms, learn more about the range of practices that fall under the banner of hypnosis, and find alternate ways to refer to “my wife”.Behind the scenes Communion video discussed in this conversation.John Hodgman's TED TalkJohn Hodgman's SubstackWe have social media: X! Facebook!

Judge John Hodgman
Cape Codable

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 52:21


Is it ok to take your home dishes on a camping trip? Is it ethical to shop at thrift stores if you can afford to buy new items? Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn answer these disputes and more this week, as they clear the docket! PLUS some Hot Actuary Gossip!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court! Tickets are on sale NOW! For dates and more information, go to maximumfun.org/events.

Sleeping with Celebrities
John Hodgman Attempts To Memorize All of Maine's Coastal Islands

Sleeping with Celebrities

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 72:13


Is this a feat that the beloved author, actor, and host of Maximum Fun's Judge John Hodgman can actually pull off? Well, no, probably not. There are over 4,600 such islands and he's only one mortal human. Come on. But will he make a pretty game attempt for a little while and invite you to join his efforts as you drift off to sleep? Oh yes. Oh absolutely yes. And together, we'll learn about geodesic domes along the way and that will be neat.Listen to Judge John Hodgman wherever fine pods are cast.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

The Roundtable
John Hodgman dons his comedy captain's hat for Solid Sound at MASS MoCA

The Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 25:02


John Hodgman is a writer, actor, and comedian who has forged what seems to be - or at least we hope is - a comfortable niche in the entertainment world. He is the host of the Judge John Hodgman podcast on the Maximum Fun network, the co-creator with David Rees of the animated series, DICKTOWN on FX/Hulu, and the author of the books: “The Areas of my Expertise,” “More Information than you Require,” “That is All”, “Vacationland,” and “Medallion Status.”For every Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA since the second Wilco curated wonder-weekend in 2011, Hodgman has curated the comedy portion of the festival and he joins us with a preview.

Pizza Pod Party
John Hodgman, All Pizza Is Good

Pizza Pod Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 80:08


The guest is John Hodgman, there's pizza news, and the pizza topic is: "Is Chicago Thin Prohibition Pizza?"John Hodgman is a writer, actor, and podcast host. John was a contributor for the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He famously portrayed PC in the Mac/PC Apple ad campaign. John was the host of the 2009 Correspondents Dinner for President Barack Obama. He is the author of 2005's “The Areas of My Expertise”, 2008's “More Information Than You Require”, 2011's “That Is All”, 2017's “Vacationland”, and 2019's “Medallion Status”. He hosts the Judge John Hodgman podcast with our past guest, Jesse Thorn.John discusses loving Maine gas station pizza, he trolls NYC pizza, and his favorite New Haven spot is a place you don't know. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Kindred Spirits Book Club
Episode 46: Planning A Perfect Pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 55:13


Kindred Spirits Book Club is going on the road! Kelly and Ragon are joined by Brenna Clarke Gray to plan for their upcoming trip to Prince Edward Island. We discuss all things PEI, from the award-winning cheese at COWS Creamery to the cheesy souvenirs aimed at Anne of Green Gables tourists. Side chats include Brenna's survival guide for an academic conference and our ultimate road trip playlists.  Inspired By: Road trip entertainment! Ragon is inspired by Get Out The Map and Closer To Fine by Indigo Girls for road trip sing-a-longs and the podcast Girls Who Don't D&D. Kelly is inspired by Chicago by Sufjan Stevens and Chappell Roan for music and the podcast Judge John Hodgman. Brenna is inspired by PEI artists Lennie Gallant, Alvvays, and Two Hours Traffic for music and the podcast Stuff You Should Know. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media!  Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram. 

Judge John Hodgman
Van Freaks Roadshow in Madison

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 65:59


Is a square-shaped pizza considered pizza? Which part of Madison is the "east side" and which is "north?" Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Judge John Hodgman! LIVE IN MADISON! With Mr. Minion Shorts himself, Rob Thomas of the Capital Times!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.Thanks to reddit users u/misfortunemachine and u/Seve_Almaty13 for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!

One Bad Mother
Episode 541: What Made Me Think I Could Do This?!? with Jennifer Marmor

One Bad Mother

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 54:27


Will it ever end?! The demands. Not the podcast. Though it is ending. Judge John Hodgman producer Jennifer Marmor joins Biz to talk about sparkling water synchronicity, the finite limits of parental patience, and keeping the Woo alive.Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

108.9 The Hawk
A Moonman From Maine with John Hodgman

108.9 The Hawk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 59:10


It's The Geoff and Whisp Show's “SALUTE TO VAL VERDE SPACE HEROES!” Episode! And when you're referencing Val Verde space heroes, you know CHARLEY “CLUNK” BOTTOMS (JOHN HODGMAN - JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN, DICKTOWN, THE DAILY SHOW) is at the top of that list! Clunk tells the boys the secrets of space travel while promoting his new tell all book, “Moonman From Maine.” Art Spart explains why it's raining so hard and why CCR is to blame for the rain and traffic! Shartlesburg has a new mayor! And get a preview of the NEW ROCK 108.9 The Hawk will begin to play this week. Sponsored by: FARNSWORTH CHOCOLATE TURD VAL VERDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL And CHANNEL 8'S “WORM MASTER”  Listen to Judge John Hodgman here: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/judge-john-hodgman 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Listen. Subscribe. Tell your friends. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts   FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawk SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk https://www.tiktok.com/@1089thehawk https://bsky.app/profile/1089thehawk.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@1089thehawk The Hawk will be back next week with CHRIS GETHARD!!!

Judge John Hodgman
JJHO Office Holiday Party 2023

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 81:23 Very Popular


It's the end of 2023 and the Judge John Hodgman team is having a little holiday party! Bailiff Jesse Thorn finally gets to try Pam from Seattle's famous Eggnog and Orange Soda. Pam gives us a new festive concoction to try. But not before trying some new to us recipes sent in by listeners!HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jordan, Jesse, GO!
VR to ER Moments, with Dave Hill

Jordan, Jesse, GO!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 82:50


Jordan and Jesse are joined by the legendary writer, comedian, and BMX biker Dave Hill, who tells the boys about his tour with Tenacious D and his new book The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible Globe Crushing Hockey Odyssey.Watch the stream of Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow. Jordan wrote a brand new graphic novel called Youth Group which you can pre-order at Bookshop.org or, if you're in Copenhagen for whatever reason, pick it up at Faraos Cigarar!You can start a community, build a full website, make your products, and start your email marketing all for free when you sign up at podia.com/JJGO

Judge John Hodgman
You Can't Hurdle the Truth

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 51:46


Zack brings the case against his brother, Nick. Zack claims to have been a member of their high school track team. Nick says: IT NEVER HAPPENED! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/Junk_Mutluck for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is on! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Fearing the Shocket

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 59:14


Happy Spooky Season! This week, Paul F. Tompkins joins Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse to talk Halloween disputes. How do you pronounce Reese's Pieces? And why are the Judge, Bailiff, and Paul trapped in the studio with Spirit Halloween animatronics? And what does Aidan from the Spirit Halloween Fan Wiki have to do with this? There's just one way to find out!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is on! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho! 

Judge John Hodgman
Better Call Parasol

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 59:41


Abby files suit against her friend, Aidan. They belong to a secret online group dedicated to complaining about other passengers on the London Underground. One major debate? Umbrellas! Aidan says bringing an umbrella on the train is unacceptable. Abby disagrees. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/KetchupLuv for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Check out the evidence from this week on our instagram!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is on! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Emotion to Dismiss

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 56:05


Spencer and his wife, India, say that they both tend to humanize the items in their home. But now they are paring down their belongings as they're planning a big move. Spencer wants to get rid of a particular rug. But India doesn't, because it has owls on it. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/w3H774m for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Check out the evidence at instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow has begun! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Live From London 2023

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 70:46


This week's episode was recorded LIVE from the London Podcast Festival! First up is "Undergrounds for Dismissal." Mae likes to ride the bus. Paul likes to ride the tube. Then we hear from Tim and Belle about whether or not Belle can call herself a vegetarian if she eats an occasional steak. Finally, a case about "the best sandwich." Who's right? Who's wrong? With guests Benjamin Partridge (Beef & Dairy Network) and Emma-Lee Moss (fka Emmy the Great)! Thanks to reddit user u/mkbecker for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow has begun! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Online Beefs With Taylor Lorenz

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 57:23


Where's the beef? ONLINE! Taylor Lorenz joins the Court this week to help clear the docket and talk about ONLINE BEEFS! Taylor is a tech journalist and author of the new book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet. Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Jean Grae consult Taylor on all things online: talking back within local restaurant reviews, intentional mistakes to drive engagement, meeting your troll IRL, wiki editing, and much more!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow has begun! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Injunction Junction

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 58:35


Dan brings the case against his wife, Carrie. Dan wants to build a model railroad in a small switching layout that simulates a switchyard. This type of model railroad does not move in a loop. Carrie says that a model railroad is pointless if it doesn't move in a loop! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thanks to reddit user u/themadjuggler for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Check out the evidence at instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow has begun! It's not too late to get your tickets for LONDON this FRIDAY! For 30% off, use code JUDGE2023 at checkout! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for ticket links, other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho! 

Judge John Hodgman
Case: The Rainbow

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 66:55


Dave brings the case against his niece, Morgan. When Morgan was around 5 years old, she stole his special collection of red skittles. And ate them! Even now, after 24 years, Dave is still mad. He demands restitution! But Morgan says: she was just a kid. Who's right? Who's wrong?Thanks to reddit users u/Ok-Professional-7569 & u/joftheinternet for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Check out evidence from the episode on the Judge John Hodgman page on the Maximum Fun website or at Instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman.Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is getting ready to hit the road! LONDON! For 30% off your tickets to see us at the London Podcast Festival, use code JUDGE2023 at checkout! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
No-Glow Contendere

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 59:31


Michelle brings the case against her husband, Rob. Rob is restoring an old grandfather clock to make it usable as a display case. Michelle would like to display her uranium glass collection in the clock under a blacklight. But Rob thinks adding a blacklight will look tacky. Who's right? Who's wrong? With Guest Bailiff Monte Belmonte!Thanks to reddit user u/TheGreyBrewer for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is getting ready to hit the road! LONDON! For 30% off your tickets to see us at the London Podcast Festival, use code JUDGE2023 at checkout! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for other dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!

Judge John Hodgman
Statute of Lamentations

Judge John Hodgman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 65:07


Martha brings the case against her husband, Doug. Doug is a retired high school theater teacher. His last production was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Three years later, he's still lamenting about how good the show would have been. Martha says it's time to move on! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thanks to reddit user u/skeewalker for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com! Check out evidence from the episode on the Judge John Hodgman page on the Maximum Fun website or at Instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman.Judge John Hodgman's Van Freaks Roadshow is getting ready to hit the road! Tickets are on sale now! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for dates, cities, and more information! And SUBMIT YOUR CASES along the tour route at maximumfun.org/jjho!