Welcome to the Judge John Hodgman podcast. I'm bailiff Jesse Thorne. This week, Power of My Turney.

Garrett brings the case against his wife, Kara. Garrett and Kara like to play board games together.

Early in their relationship, they agreed to one rule. They will not harm each other's gameplay. This way, they can keep their

game nights relaxed and friendly. But Kara wants to start playing more aggressively. She says a little

competition can be fun. Garrett is a conflict avoidant midwesterer. He wants to keep the peace. Who's right, who's

wrong? Only one can decide. Please rise as Judge John Hodgman enters the courtroom and presents an

obscure cultural reference. You see, there is no such thing as words with friends. There is only scrabble with enemies.

Bayel of Jesse Thorne, please swear the litigants in.

Garrett and Kara, please rise and raise your right hands. Do you swear to tell the truth,

the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So help you, God, or whatever.

I do. I do.

Do you swear to abide by Judge John Hodgman's ruling, despite the fact that I don't even,

I don't play any games at all because it only gets you in emotional trouble?

I do.

I suppose.

Judge Hodgman, you may proceed.

Kara and Garrett, in Salt Lake City, you may be seated for an immediate summary judgment in one of yours favors.

Can either of you name the piece of culture that I referenced as I entered the courtroom?

We'll start with you, Garrett.

It's not ringing any bells for me, so I may go with my prepared response, which was Warren Peace.

Warren Peace. Who's that guy?

Some old Russian guy, I believe. Warren Peace. Have you heard? Warren Peace.

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