Wed, 30 October 2019
This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket. They talk about pedestrian right-of-way, traffic stoppers, mail sorters, portable hot sauce, defunct hockey sports memorabilia, social media identity theft, mise en place etiquette, and more! -- SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST in APPLE PODCASTS or the RSS FEED
Direct download: Judge_John_Hodgman_Episode_439__Traffic_Stopper.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01pm PDT |
Wed, 23 October 2019
This week: You've Got Bail! Lillie files suit against her husband, Thaddeus. Thaddeus has had the same email address – Apemanson@ – for 18 years. He uses it for everything, including as his contact information for their kids’ schools. Lillie finds Thaddeus’ email address embarrassing and offensive and would like him to change it. Thaddeus would like to keep using his email address. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Thank you to Nathan Detweiler for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
Direct download: Judge_John_Hodgman_Episode_438__Youve_Got_Bail.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:25pm PDT |
Wed, 16 October 2019
This week, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers to clear the docket with special guest Paula Poundstone! You've heard Paula as a frequent guest on NPR’s weekly comedy news quiz, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me. She also hosts the Maximum Fun podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone with co-host Adam Felber. Paula P. joins us to promote her debut rap single: Not My Butterfinger. We talk candy bars, bathroom trash cans, etiquette for packing bags for airport flights, cell phone plans, and more!
Direct download: Judge_John_Hodgman_Episode_437__Stick_and_Move_and_No_New_Butterfinger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am PDT |
Wed, 9 October 2019
Kris files suit against his fiancee, Bonnie. Bonnie loves to decorate the home for the Fall season. Kris thinks she starts decorating too early in the year. But, Bonnie says she wants to enjoy her favorite time of year as much as possible. Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Susan Crum for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
Direct download: Judge_John_Hodgman_Episode_436__The_Skeleton_Brief.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:35am PDT |
Wed, 2 October 2019
Rachel files suit against her husband, Doug. Early in their marriage, she brought cookies to his family's Christmas Eve celebration. Doug and his brothers realized the cookies were similar to a beloved family recipe that had been lost to time. 20 years later, Doug and his brothers still refer to these cookies as their "Great Grandma Hebig's cookies." But, Rachel thinks she deserves the credit for cookies. Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Jeremy Frank for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
Direct download: 435_Judge_John_Hodgman_Episode_435__Snickerdoodiligence.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:53am PDT |