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Dowager Mayor

FromJudge John Hodgman

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Sep 11, 2019

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This week on Judge John Hodgman, it's time to clear the docket! Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are in chambers to discuss new neighbor etiquette, peanut butter storage, phone battery monitoring and more! Plus, the Judge catches up with a high school friend and helps him with a dispute!

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Sep 11, 2019

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John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.

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The Split Screen Decision: 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. by Judge John Hodgman
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Probable Cos-Play: Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation. Donald thinks Jessie should him and their son Josh in costume; Jessie thinks she's doing enough simply by attending. Who is right? This week: guest... by Judge John Hodgman
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Snooze Control: Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work. Ben's partial to a gentle wakeup and says his wife's approach stresses him out. Who is right? by Judge John Hodgman
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The Cluck Stops Here: Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs. by Judge John Hodgman
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Grow v. Blade: Brad and Kyra disagree - when is the time to cut their toddler's hair? by Judge John Hodgman
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The Mother Tongue: Matthew and Y want to raise their children to be bilingual in English and in Y's native language, Vietnamese. Matthew's Vietnamese is pretty rusty, so he thinks Y should teach him and their children at the same time. Y thinks that Matthew needs to... by Judge John Hodgman
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The Golden State Debate: Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles. Should Dan venture to LA or stay put? Only one man can decide. by Judge John Hodgman
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Passing the Bar: Erin brings the case against her co-worker Abby, whom she accuses of ducking out of pre-planned happy hour events. by Judge John Hodgman
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Gavelbangers Ball: 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. by Judge John Hodgman
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Weight Weight... Don't Judge Me!: Chad and Elizabeth like to challenge each other to the occasional friendly weight loss competition. But they differ on how to measure the losing winner. Can Judge Hodgman weigh the options? by Judge John Hodgman
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Cigarettiquette: YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert brings the case against his friend Bradley, who's given up tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes. The... by Judge John Hodgman
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Antisocial Networking: Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend? How much texting is too much? Only one man can decide! by Judge John Hodgman
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Justice Abhors a Vacuum: Friends quarrel over a borrowed (and broken) shop vac and its more expensive replacement. by Judge John Hodgman
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The Nominative Case: Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr. Myxlptlk. Could Jordan's friends trick him into say his own name backwards? namdgoH nhoJ egduJ rules! by Judge John Hodgman
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Night Food Court: Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it. by Judge John Hodgman
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Probable Claus: Judge John Hodgman decides Santa's fate in a married couple's household. by Judge John Hodgman
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The Statute of Physical Limitations: Shumanay has a chronic illness that's limited her physical activity in the past, but she's recently been able to take up running. Now she has her heart set on an endurance race to take full advantage of her newfound abilities. Her husband Jon objects... by Judge John Hodgman
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Live Freon or Die: This week, daughter squares off against father in a temperature tiff! Olivia brings the case against her father Mike. Mike lives in Arizona where temperatures often soar, and he drives a car without air conditioning. Olivia believes this is a health... by Judge John Hodgman
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Bleached and Mounted Bones of Contention: Nick and Sara are a married couple who disagree on interior design -- namely, should Nick be allowed to display a collection of bones and taxidermied animals within their home? by Judge John Hodgman
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All Dogs Go to Trial: 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! by Judge John Hodgman
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The Book Case: 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? by Judge John Hodgman
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Call in the Family: Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails. by Judge John Hodgman
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Irre-console-able Differences: 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 system broke under Eden's care and she says she's not obligated to return a working system to Jessica. Is... by Judge John Hodgman
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Ipso Lacto: 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. Who is right in this food fight? by Judge John Hodgman
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Thanks, But No Pranks: 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... by Judge John Hodgman
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Trivial Peer Suit: Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official! His teammate Claire begs to differ. Can the Judge resolve this trivial dispute? by Judge John Hodgman
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Dog Duty: 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. Now Zoe is thousands of miles away, but wants to retain her say in the... by Judge John Hodgman
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The Chastity Bet: 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. Who can help them find the solution? None other than Judge John Hodgman. by Judge John Hodgman
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