Judge John Hodgman

Do you play Mancala? How satisfying are those little stones! The J Squad talks about Mancala, amongst MANY other topics, this month in the Members Only Mailbag.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

The holiday season has officially begun. The J Squad is celebrating by opening the Members Only Mailbag and spreading some rollicking cheer!

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

We are back at San Francisco Sketchfest! A case about a chest freezer, a classic Groundhog Day time loop, and a dispute about Jimmy Buffett Trivia!

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Is ketchup good on French Toast? Nick Offerman is here to help clear the docket and answer this important question!

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Did you know there's a subreddit for people who like to pee in their sinks? Of course there is. The J Squad discusses it in the latest Members Only episode!

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Mike won't let his daughter, Genevieve, pay for him when they go out. But she wants to pick up the tab!

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Greg and Melinda live on a sailing catamaran. Melinda wants to learn how to fish. But Greg says fishing is boring and gross!

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Talking about poop at parties? Are all ketchups the same? When a kid goes to college, what should their parents do with their life-sized Oscar Isaac cutout?

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

Brent says his wife, Maite, is playing 20 Questions wrong. But Maite says that Brent's gameplay is too basic!

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

Tyler wants his wife, Abby, to keep all 450+ of his movies after he dies. But she’s not a movie person!

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

What is the best name for a curling broom? What about the best way to cut a sandwich in half? Answers to these questions and more, recorded LIVE IN VANCOUVER!

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

Are you a Maximum Fun member? Check your BoCo feed because there's a new Membo Mailbag episode in there! If not, here's a preview of this month's episode.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

Chris loves to tell the same joke to his group of friends. But his friend, Colton, is TIRED OF IT.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

Fall is nearly here and it’s time to clear the docket! This week, we are talking to Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman about COMFORT FOODS!

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Should dream sequences be banned from fiction? Is it ok to work on needle crafts in bed? What is the human eye actually capable of seeing? Can one sit nude on the sofa? All of these cases and more fun, recorded LIVE at The State Theater in Portland, Maine on the JJHO Road Court tour!

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Is CASINO ROYALE starring Daniel Craig a remake of the CASINO ROYALE from the 60s? A married couple disagrees! With Expert Witness Matt Gourley!

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Is the Demon of Hatred from the video game Sekiro an ape or no? The J Squad unpacks this and more!

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

Do you think you could fight a shark and win? Jessica thinks she can do it!

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

It's time to clear the docket, and Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know) returns to the Court to help.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Does potty humor belong on the menu for a kid's birthday? Erin says no. But her husband, Bill, says calling the fruit punch "Dragon Pee" is hilarious!

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Adrian is clumsy. His wife, Lisa, wants him to be more careful! Or at least for him to stop sending her photos of himself with bloody wounds!

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

You know those green signs with a figure reminding drivers to slow down? Is this figure a child or a turtle? Kaelyn and Adam disagree!

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Do you take off your shoes when you come home? Jesse has a system! Is he a monster?

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

It's time to clear the docket and Friend of the Court Janet Varney is here to help us! Cases on butt pics, assigned seating, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Colin and Nik play poker every month. Nik remembers playing poker with Colin’s coworker, Joey. Colin says Joey has never been to poker night! Who's right?

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Alex loves waking up to the sunlight. His wife, Kim, doesn't want anyone to see inside the house! She wants to install blinds, but Alex is opposed.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

JJHo Presents: Jordan Jesse Go! Bailiff Jesse Thorn's other comedy podcast that he hosts with Jordan Morris! Here, they talk to the hilarious Jason Mantzoukas!

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Perry Von Vicious wants to meet his wrestling buddy Delmi Exo in a singles match just once before he retires. But Delmi refuses to fight! Who's right? Who's wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

A neighbor has been calling your dog by the wrong name. You never corrected him. It's been years. Should you let him know your dog's actual name?

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Brandon says that sauce is one of his major food groups. His wife, Jacqueline says the sauces take up too much fridge space! She wants to put away groceries without playing fridge Tetris. But Brandon just loves sauce! Who's right?

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby says a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. It’s science.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Is a stranger's persimmon tree fair to pick? Or is it FORBIDDEN FRUIT? A couple disagrees and one of them believes they are owed some persimmons!

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Andrew loves his large television but Rachel hates it. She begged him to leave the behemoth behind before moving in together. However it’s now the main TV!

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Are the Hartford Whalers actually extinct? Or is Judge Hodgman wrong for referring to them in that way?

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

What should you do if the food at the neighborhood potluck is BAD? Plus cases about shorts in the winter, TV volume, and washing car mats in the dishwasher! All recorded LIVE at St. Paul, MN's beautiful Fitzgerald Theater!

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Are you at Costco first thing in the morning? If you are browsing a store with no intention to buy anything, does that still count as shopping? What are the unspoken rules with regards to grocery store shopping? All this and more shopping-related cases as Judge John Hodgman clears the docket!

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Susan says that her art historian husband, David, is too obsessed with an artist he's studying. She wants him to stop buying paintings!

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Hayley can’t wait to move in with Natasha this summer. But Hayley wants to limit how many books Natasha can bring to their new place. Specifically, Hayley wants to set the limit at… ZERO BOOKS.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Beth says that her friend, Aaron, works too hard to "optimize" board gameplay." It's just NO FUN, says Beth! But Aaron says that identifying systems IS fun!

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! This month, the J Squad is talking about an airport dog for some reason.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Lauren loved playing the piano as a child and regrets quitting. She wants to get a piano and start playing again. But John says pianos are too big and too loud. He thinks she should get a keyboard instead. Then Lauren can play in total silence with headphones on. This makes Lauren sad! Who's right? Who's wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Daryl loves soup! But she can't make it at home because her husband hates it and won't eat it. She misses soup!

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Kalee and Nik both want their dad's cool ring in the shape of a lion's head. The problem? Their dad is still alive! Who's right? Who's wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Nick wants to help his neighbors by putting a trash pickup sign in the front window. His wife, Michele, says NO! Who’s right? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae!

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! Not yet a member? Here's a taste of what you can expect from the J Squad!The new episode of the Members Only Mailbag is in the members-only bonus feed! Not yet a member? Here's a taste of what you can expect from the J Squad every month in the bonus content feed. For the entire episode, and the back catalog of ALL of our bonus episodes, join Maximum Fun at $5 a month. Your memberships are what make our show possible. They really do keep the lights on here at Maximum Fun and go towards paying the staff that puts all of your favorite shows together. We cannot make our show without our monthly members. So if you have joined Maximum Fun or upgraded your membership, we are so grateful to you. If you haven't yet, it's not too late! Check out everything you can get by becoming a member at maximumfun.org.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

There's another drop in the members-only bonus feed! Both on audio AND video! Here's a clip from Lawn and Hors D'oeuvres Live in Los Angeles!

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Gaela and Cesca are identical twins. Gaela wants to pull some classic twin-switch pranks. Cesca says these types of pranks are hack! With The Sklar Brothers!

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Who is the Gumby in Lauren's family? Her dad, Brian, says he is Gumby! Lauren and her mom, Cheri, say he's DEFINITELY Pokey!

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

It’s been a long, dark, and cold winter. Judge John Hodgman is ready for SPRING BREAK! Grab a refreshing beverage of your own and join us!

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Juvenile Court is back in session with our Expert Juvenile, Scarlett Thorn! We hear cases from kids on playing video games with their podcaster dad, manga, tucked-in sweaters, Punch Buggy, and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025