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Judge John Hodgman

Jerseyprudence

Judge John Hodgman

Jesse Thorn

Judge, Information, Show, Comedy, Justice, Kids & Family, Society & Culture, John Hodgman, Pc, Relationships, Jesse Thorn, John Hodgeman, More, Knowledge, Mac, World

4.87.9K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2018

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Andrew brings the case against his dad, George. Andrew would like for George to come see him in Queens more often. But George says it’s too much of a trek from where he lives in New Jersey. Thank you to Andrew Scales 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 there.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Judge John Hodgman Podcast.

0:04.4

I'm Baylif Jesse Thorn.

0:06.0

This week, Jersey prudence.

0:08.5

Andrew brings the case against his dad, George.

0:11.3

Andrew would like for George to come see him in Queens more often.

0:14.8

George says it's too much of a track from where he lives in New Jersey.

0:19.0

Who's right?

0:20.0

Who's wrong?

0:21.0

Only one man can decide.

0:22.4

Please rise as Judge John Hodgman enters the courtroom and presents an obscure cultural

0:28.1

reference.

0:31.4

I remember at 16 years old growing up in Queens, we were punks.

0:35.1

But hey, when we went to the podcast, we wore a shirt and a tie.

0:39.1

Similarly, I believe that to keep podcasts in existence, they're going to have to make

0:43.7

them an event, have a couch, a table, drinks or something.

0:47.4

Otherwise, there's no reason to get out of your bed.

0:49.4

Baylif Jesse Thorn, please swear them in.

0:52.0

Andrew, George, please rise and raise your right hand.

0:55.0

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you

0:58.8

God or whatever?

0:59.8

I do.

1:00.8

I do.

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