Wed, 13 April 2016
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket on free refills, open mics (or is it open MIKES?), canoe weekends and what to do if your friend recommends a book he hasn't actually read. |
Wed, 6 April 2016
Ty files suit against her partner Zach. Zach is obsessed with earning and using airline points and miles. Ty also likes to travel, but she wants to give up the crazy schemes and choose their vacation destinations and itineraries the "normal" way. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Wed, 30 March 2016
With expert witness Teresa McElroy of Shmanners! Bob brings the case against his fiancee Alessandra. They have a "no boring stories" policy when they are at home together. Now Alessandra wants an exception for stories about the workplace. Should they change the rules? Only one man can decide. |
Wed, 23 March 2016
With Special Expert Witness Alton Brown! Stephanie brings the case against her partner Jeff, who works as a chef. Jeff will often leave his smoky and bacon-y aprons and detritus in his car. Stephanie thinks that the car should remain neat and clean; Jeff says the mess is manageable, and comes with the job. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Wed, 16 March 2016
We premiere a new segment this week, Status Conference, plus a dad goes on trial. Marc brings the case against his wife Polly. They had a beloved dog who passed away several years ago. Marc would like to assemble and prepare a display of the skeleton in memory of their pet. Polly thinks this is weird and gross. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Wed, 9 March 2016
Judge Hodgman fills us in on the birthplace of Italian-American pizza, garbage and breezeways, the adventures of Alex Vennenzula, and more. |
Wed, 2 March 2016
Jeanna files suit against her husband Craig. She insists that Craig mishandles books, by dogearing the pages and using them as doorstops around the house. |
Wed, 24 February 2016
Must a stay-at-home dad be obliged to answer calls and texts? |
Wed, 17 February 2016
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse rule on toaster ovens, purchasing "singles" in card games and whether a couple should go for the animal trifecta - two puppies and a kitten. |
Wed, 10 February 2016
Dan files suit against his girlfriend Jessica. Jessica has a pair of low-grade prescription glasses. She prefers not to wear them, claiming they are not attractive. Dan says she's missing out on life by refusing to wear the glasses. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Wed, 3 February 2016
Should a globe-trotting pal be forced to come home every once in a while? |
Thu, 28 January 2016
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse address airplane etiquette, the importance of Hamilton, swear words and more! There's no explicit content in this one, but you may not want kids listening to it all the same. |
Wed, 20 January 2016
"Beyond a Reasonable Drought" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Weird Dad", taped in front of a live audience at SF Sketchfest 2016! Plus, Swift Justice and songs from special guest Thao Nguyen of Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Look out for Thao's new record and tourdates at the band's site. A MAN ALIVE is out March 4th! Please note that this week's episode includes bleeped swearing. |
Wed, 13 January 2016
Jesse brings the case against his dad, Joseph. Joseph insists that his children hire a mime for his funeral (when the time comes). Jesse insists that a funeral is a time for grieving, not miming. |
Thu, 7 January 2016
Judge Hodgman and Jesse clear the docket on shouting at drive thrus, ski trips, subway turtles and more, and also set the record straight on Sha-Na-Na. |
Wed, 30 December 2015
Blair brings the case against her husband Jon. In hot weather, Jon would like to wear one of his few treasured tank tops to cool off and feel the breeze. Blair thinks that tank tops on men look terrible and expose their sweaty arms to the masses. |
Thu, 24 December 2015
Simone brings the case against her husband, Julian. They're currently living abroad in Portugal, on the island of Madeira. They've enjoyed adapting to the customs of their new home, but Julian can't get used to their special built-in grill. Simone says they should do as the Portuguese do and figure out how to take advantage of this beautiful piece of equipment. Julian thinks they should just buy a hibachi. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Thu, 17 December 2015
Dramatic sneezing, toothpaste storage in the shower, ugly Christmas plates, and British vs. American PCs. Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear out the docket. |
Thu, 10 December 2015
When Hector wants to get a hold of his friend Molly, he'll send her repeated texts or emails, with just the word "hi" or an emoji. Molly says his digital poking has become a stressor in her life. Can Judge Hodgman help these pals resolve their dispute? |
Wed, 2 December 2015
Judge Hodgman's coda to the "A Hot Dog is Not a Sandwich" debate, plus rulings on wedding photography, urinating in public showers, pillow borrowing, and how to credit others' work on the internet. |
Wed, 25 November 2015
Laura has refused to play Mortal Kombat with her boyfriend Austin since he began doing extensive research and practice outside of their video game sessions. Should Austin come back down to her level so they can play a beloved game together? CAN he even do so? Guest Bailiffed by David Rees! |
Wed, 18 November 2015
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear out the docket, taking on the right way to share a suitcase, how to order at restaurants without infuriating your server, and "The Game". |
Wed, 11 November 2015
Guest Bailiff David Rees joins us to talk about whether or not a married couple should hire a housecleaner. GOING DEEP with David Rees returns for its second season tonight on the Esquire Network! |
Fri, 6 November 2015
Libby brings the case against her husband Aaron. Aaron is a minister by occupation, and thinks he should always be upfront about his job when meeting new people. Libby says he should play it cool till he gets to know them a bit better. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Thu, 29 October 2015
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Elliott Kalan of the Flop House clear out the docket, ruling on how to talk to a robot, the rights and privileges of toys, the appropriate way to introduce your kids to team sports, and more. |
Wed, 21 October 2015
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket, addressing issues of late-night hot tubbing, cuddling in theaters, rug placement and taking photos with Wayne Gretzky. |
Wed, 14 October 2015
Reed's dad Bruce has suffered some hearing loss - must he try hearing aids? How about an ear trumpet? Find out when Judge John Hodgman rules! |
Wed, 7 October 2015
Switcheroo week! One Bad Mother hosts Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn are guest hosting Judge John Hodgman this week. You'll find John Hodgman over at the RISK! podcast. Judge Biz and Bailiff Theresa decide: should a couple with a baby seek out other young parents? Or are their old (non-parent) friends sufficient? |
Wed, 30 September 2015
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins clear out the docket! |
Wed, 23 September 2015
Featuring Guest Bailiff Paul F. Tompkins! Siblings Rolland and Nyssa want to reboot the family Christmas. How should they go about it? |
Thu, 17 September 2015
Ted brings the case against his good friend Chris. They will make plans, but Chris will suddenly become unreachable when it comes time to meet up. Ted's calls and texts go unanswered. Ted says Chris needs to step up and let him know when his plans have changed. Chris says the plans weren't firm, so he's not entirely in the wrong. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide. |
Thu, 10 September 2015
Judge Hodgman and Guest Bailiff Jean Grae take on the proper way to do the YMCA dance, marriage proposals, and more. |
Wed, 2 September 2015
Two friends co-host a literary reading series as a labor of love. Should they begin to seek donations? |
Fri, 28 August 2015
Is fresh best? How often should pet-soiled sheets be washed? |
Wed, 19 August 2015
Listen in as Judge John rules on metal meat utensils, 40 year olds listening to EDM, Vlad the Impaler-based religions, and the proper order to listen to podcasts. This week with Bailiff Jesse Thorn! |
Wed, 12 August 2015
What's "public" and what's "private" space? A woman agrees to refrain from wearing a certain pair of shoes in public, but finds the terms unclear. |
Wed, 5 August 2015
Caroline brings the case against her husband Steve. They cannot agree -- how many TVs is TOO many? Caroline thinks it's best to minimize TV watching, and that a single TV is most appropriate. Steve says it can't hurt to have a few extra screens as long as you don't go overboard. Who's right? Who's wrong? Only one man can decide. |
Thu, 30 July 2015
Judge Hodgman is assisted by Summertime Bailiff Monte Belmonte, taking on questions of broccoli-chomping, accidental raccoonslaughter, game night disputes, and the best construction of jokes. |
Wed, 22 July 2015
Should Adrian be allowed to purchase an artisanal axe, flouting house rules about weapons? |
Wed, 15 July 2015
When someone posts something offensive or wrong on social media, should you call them out? |
Wed, 1 July 2015
That's my verdict, that's my ruling! Judge John Hodgman rules on dressing cats in shirts, obnoxious behavior at Mexican restaurants, and more. |
Wed, 24 June 2015
Judge Hodgman tells us what's wrong and what's right! Is ice cream actually "candy"? Should you go to your mom's 60th birthday party? Is it ok to leave used snot rags lying around? |
Wed, 17 June 2015
Aron and Molly's yard is littered with balls kicked over from the park next door. They can't agree on how best to return the balls and appease the kids. |
Thu, 11 June 2015
Parents listening with children, know that this case involves Santa Claus! Catch our drift? Andy brings the case against his wife Virginia. Andy wants to share the spirit of Christmas and Santa all year long. Virginia wants to restrict it to the holiday season. Who's right? Who's wrong? |
Wed, 3 June 2015
Judge Hodgman rules on indiscriminate hot-saucing, Vegas buffet etiquette, civic responsibility and more. Plus an update on the Brocavores from Episode 167! |
Wed, 27 May 2015
How should a couple catch a recycling bin thief? |
Wed, 20 May 2015
Is it possible to live a birthday-free life? Is it possible to acknowledge being another year older without all the birthday trappings? A couple brings their case before the judge. |
Wed, 13 May 2015
Bailiff Jesse returns to the courtroom! Judge Hodgman rules on the Oxford comma, Hawaiian short pants, and tries not to hurt anyone's "Disney feelings". |
Wed, 6 May 2015
Guest Bailiff Jean Grae returns to help Judge Hodgman clear out the docket, ruling on teenage liars, snuggling with teddy bears, sopping up messes with toilet paper, and more. |
Wed, 29 April 2015
Colin enjoys rising with the sun each day, but is it an impractical habit? Guest starring Jean Grae as the Bailiff! |
Wed, 22 April 2015
When is it OK to leave your own party early and retire to bed? |
Wed, 15 April 2015
Judge Hodgman rules on busted doors, schoolbus naming, and whether or not cereal is a soup. Plus a Hodgman Dubbel update! |
Thu, 9 April 2015
Is Jonas a snob for preferring more expensive liquor? |
Wed, 1 April 2015
Should Scott get back out on the ice and play beer league hockey with his friend, or is he TOO OLD? |
Wed, 25 March 2015
Should Anton give psychics a chance? This week, with expert witness Carrie Poppy of Oh No! Ross and Carrie! |
Wed, 18 March 2015
A man starts a Hulk parody account of a friend on Twitter. Is it funny, unoriginal or just STRAIGHT UP IMPERSONATION? |
Wed, 11 March 2015
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear out the docket with gusto, answering questions about pickle relish, Pee-wee, apartment tours, and the difference between Jim Varney and Verne Troyer. |
Wed, 4 March 2015
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse tackle the reuse of ziptop bags, sleeping in jeans, Luddites, and creative work in today's docket clearing. Plus, Judge Hodgman admits to some monstrous behavior. |
Wed, 25 February 2015
How many socks is TOO many socks? |
Wed, 18 February 2015
This week, our live show from SF Sketchfest, including "Justice in Thirty Minutes or Less", "Spit Decision" and music from John Vanderslice and A-1. |
Wed, 11 February 2015
Judge Hodgman weighs in on loud popcorn eating, anniversaries, fedoras, and selects the best drawings of his proposed Double-Ended Unicycle. |
Wed, 4 February 2015
A wife thinks her husband is too strict about their no-shoe policy inside the home. |
Wed, 28 January 2015
Should an elderly cat be treated as a family member? |
Wed, 21 January 2015
A man wants to dedicate a room of his house to the movie Frozen; his husband objects. With special expert witnesses Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez! |
Wed, 14 January 2015
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are rarin' to clear out the docket & follow up with the brothers from "Wake Me Up Before You Go, Bro"! |
Wed, 7 January 2015
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse ring in the new year with some docket clearing. |
Wed, 31 December 2014
A man suggested that his friend read a very long series of fantasy novels, but isn't satisfied with the pace of her reading. |
Wed, 24 December 2014
A man seeks to enforce a contract regarding pizza toppings. |
Wed, 17 December 2014
We address winter holiday disputes in this all-docket episode (with a special surprise appearance from a past guest). |
Wed, 10 December 2014
Should a couple install a sports team's flag outside their home? |
Wed, 3 December 2014
Should Alex relinquish his beloved "grandpa shoes", purchased secondhand? |
Wed, 26 November 2014
Two families live together in a communal household, but they have trouble explaining it outsiders. Should they pretend to be related, or be honest and embrace the weirdness? |
Wed, 19 November 2014
Dale wants to build a camping trailer, but her husband Shawn objects. |
Wed, 12 November 2014
Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear the docket (be forewarned: there's nightmare gerbil talk). |
Wed, 5 November 2014
Should an ailing dog be given free reign when riding in the car? |
Wed, 29 October 2014
Bailiff Jesse and Judge John Hodgman return to chambers to clear out the docket. WHERE CAN I SEE JUDGE HODGMAN IN REAL LIFE? Great question! Judge Hodgman is out on the road right now, touring the Midwest and Northeast United States! Chicago! Milwaukee! Akron! Hartford! and more. |
Wed, 15 October 2014
Judge John Hodgman clears the docket with some special guests from Song Exploder, The Memory Palace and My Brother, My Brother and Me in celebration of MaxFunWeek. |
Wed, 8 October 2014
Is a man entitled to a beard? |
Wed, 1 October 2014
Judge Hodgman & Bailiff Jesse clear the docket, read pedantic letters, and talk about starting a horror movie club. |
Wed, 24 September 2014
Home renovation gone wrong (or has it?)! |
Wed, 17 September 2014
Michelle's fiance is a prankster and has taken things too far! Will the judge crack down on the goofs? |
Wed, 10 September 2014
An American graduate student wants her dad to visit her in Norway, the land of trolls. |
Fri, 22 August 2014
Steffen protests: too many pool parties! |
Thu, 14 August 2014
A woman takes her mother to court over fingernail clipping in public. |
Wed, 6 August 2014
Jake and Janey have taken safety measures to protect their home since a spate of break-ins have happened in their neighborhood. But they disagree about which measures are most effective. |
Wed, 30 July 2014
Stacey brings the case against her boyfriend Greg. When they go on trips together, Greg likes to dawdle and take his time getting on the road. Stacey wants to get out bright and early. |
Fri, 25 July 2014
Beth loves animals and wants to get a pet snake, but her husband is opposed to slithery things. |
Wed, 16 July 2014
A couple plans to move out to the country, and can't agree on whether or not they should allow hunting on the new property. |
Wed, 9 July 2014
BUZZ MARKETING BAN LIFTED: Katie wants her boyfriend Dallas to go on her favorite ride at Disneyland. With Special Expert Witness Mark Gagliardi! |
Wed, 2 July 2014
Two brothers have decided to live off the land for a year, but they can't agree on some of the tiny details of their plan. |
Wed, 25 June 2014
Becky says her friend Nancy's Shetland ponies are ill-mannered. Nancy disagrees and says they're perfect just as they are. Who's right? |
Wed, 18 June 2014
Declan wants his older brother Taran to stop using him as his personal alarm clock. |
Wed, 11 June 2014
Stephanie brings the case against her brother Mitch. They live at home with their parents and can't agree - who should get the coveted driveway spot and who should trudge through the mud to get to their car? |
Wed, 4 June 2014
Zaki always controls the stereo on long car rides, and Michelle wants to get in on the action. Who gets to choose the audio playlist on a road trip, the driver or the passenger? |
Wed, 28 May 2014
Leala's husband acts as her in-house hairdresser and helps her dye her hair each month. Now he wants to retire the gloves and send her to the salon. |
Thu, 22 May 2014
Should a couple in Berlin install an air conditioner in their new apartment? Dominik enjoys the heat, while Laura prefers a cooler climate. |
Thu, 15 May 2014
Two Quebecers quarrel: should they speak English or French when they're out and about in their hometown of Montreal? With expert witness Jonathan Goldstein, host of CBC's WireTap! |
Wed, 7 May 2014
Mollie says that her husband Geoff spends way too much time on his turns during board games, plotting the perfect move to crush his opponents. Should Geoff hurry up? |
Wed, 30 April 2014
Marika says her husband Joe's habit of tipping housekeeping and service workers with coins is rude and contrary to the spirit of the gesture. Joe says, as long as he's tipping, what's the problem? |
Wed, 23 April 2014
Lani says her husband Alistair insists on doing most of the household chores, and she appreciates his generous spirit. However, she says she's tired of having to ask him to take out the garbage when she could very well do it herself! Is Alistair TOO chivalrous? |