Judge of the Darned

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Judge of the Darned

FromJudge John Hodgman

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67 minutes

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Oct 26, 2022

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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!

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Oct 26, 2022

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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 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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The Obligatory Name Drop: 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!). Who is... 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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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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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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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 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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Crumber vs. Crammer: Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here? 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dischord is Now in Session: Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan Coulton and David Rees weigh in. by Judge John Hodgman
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.: Live at WNYC's Greene Space: Our second live show at WNYC's Greene Space, with musical performances from Jean Grae, Mela Machinko and DJ Mr. Len. Please note: this week's episode contains some explicit language. 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
48 min listen
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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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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Rhapsody in Blue: Please note: explicit language in this episode! Eric and Elizabeth are a married couple who make their living doing performances together. They disagree on when it's necessary and appropriate to use curse words in art. Elizabeth objects to their use,... by Judge John Hodgman
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Permanent Record: John brings the case against his girlfriend, Emily. She has a number of tattoos and wants her next tattooed piece to be on her wrist. John wants Emily to reconsider the tattoo's placement. Can the Judge resolve an issue that's needled them both? 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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Bench Warrant: Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide? by Judge John Hodgman
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Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms: Live at WNYC's Greene Space: This week: a very special live edition of Judge John Hodgman from WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Featuring musical sets from Jonathan Coulton! by Judge John Hodgman
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The Birthday Suit: Aldo brings the case against his partner Sean. They decided to plan trips for each other's birthdays, but make each destination a surprise. But the secrecy is making Aldo anxious, and now he wants to know where they're going! Should Sean reveal their... by Judge John Hodgman
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Gas, Grass or Justice: 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. by Judge John Hodgman
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