Judge John Hodgman

Is Butter Pecan ice cream for old people? Or is it a flavor for all ages? It's time to clear the docket of all your coldest Ice Cream Queries.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2026

Dying to see Judge John Hodgman live? We have the episode for you! We’re flashing it back to our live show, ROAD COURT in Los Angeles.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

It's time for the May Members Only Mailbag! Best nostalgic local TV commercials, the correct way to organize bookshelves with a partner, go-to summer jams and so much more!

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Trish flushes soup down the toilet! But her friend, Marlow, wants to stop Trish from ever flushing food ever again. Trish says this is a perfectly reasonable way to dispose of soup! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week with guest star Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers romance novel series that spawned the viral television sensation, HEATED RIVALRY! What’s a better trope, friends to lovers or enemies to lovers? What’s the weirdest romance-novel trope she’s ever read? And what’s a good entry-level romance novel to convince your judgemental book group?

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Ben and Grayson have a weekly movie night with their friend group. When the movie ends, the group watches odd videos they discover on the internet. This extra viewing has led both Ben and Grayson down a public television rabbit hole. Ben found the Pennsylvania public television game show THE PENNSYLVANIA GAME. He says it’s a perfect public television quiz show. But, Grayson says the game play in the Keystone State is weak. The Maine PBS show SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW MAINE is a much better game show. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Is giving a "bouquet of asparagus" the same as giving a bouquet of flowers? How much screen time is too much on a flight? Is quiche good?

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

Lauren is serious about getting her steps in. When it's too cold to walk outside, she does laps in the house. Lex says she is driving the family nuts!

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Popcorns, Crunchie Munchies, and PEANUT BUTTER MUNCHIES! What was good? What was a nightmare? Here’s a taste of our all-munchies bonus episode!

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

Blair and Kristen love to camp. Kristen says Blair's beloved canvas tent is too cumbersome! She'd like to try a nylon tent. But Blair will NOT sleep in nylon!

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. Jesse Thorn and Judge John Hodgman know a thing or two about podcasting, and in this very important podcasting event, they reveal ALL the tricks of the trade. They're joined by podcasting veterans Stuart Wellington & Dan McCoy (The Flop House). It goes without saying these four gentlemen have a very funny, and delightful, conversation. But they also get vulnerable. What does that mean? You'll have to listen to find out! If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited by Marissa Flaxbart and Produced by Jennifer Marmor for Maximum Fun.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

It's time to clear the docket! Is your husband allowed to text you during the workday? Is your sister lying about a honeydew allergy? What is the correct number of lamps? All this and much more, including the best diss we ever heard yelled at a parade.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

One house, one property owner, two side-by-side units. Should the family that owns the house install a door inside between the two units?

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026

David sets a phone alarm for all of his tasks. Not a reminder. An alarm. In the clock app. His sister and coworker, Lisa, is tired of hearing these alarms!

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

It's time for the March Members Only Mailbag! What is the deal with carbonated lemonade?! For the full episode, check out the members-only bonus content feed!

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Is avoiding aggressive, competitive board game play actually the key to a healthy relationship? Only one can decide!

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

So your adult child is lore dumping about X-MEN. You love your kid, but you can't care this much about these mutants. What should you do? Only one can decide!

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

If you sent us a case about Pokémon Go in 2016, stay in line! We attempt to clear the docket of some of our oldest, unanswered disputes.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

Baseball and softball. Brooke says they are essentially the same game. Her coworker Mike disagrees. Who's right?

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

When is it too late to hang a sheet of drywall real quick? All this and more in this month's members-only mailbag episode!

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2026

Andy says he and his fiancé Monét X Change have an adorable meet-cute story. But Monét says that this meet-cute is meet-fake: it DIDN’T HAPPEN. Who's right?

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

Michele and Nate are living a life free of children, and full of vehicles and pets. Michele says they should embrace pet maximalism. Nate's not sure about it.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

Stephanie wants Brandon to admit that she’s lived in 11 states, damnit, and not deny her lived experience!

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2026

Breathe Right Strips, pie recipes, Benihana, and a GUILLOTINE? Only at a JJHo live show!

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

A dispute between spouses about a Fantasy Football trade that has already happened! What is there to adjudicate? Listen now and find out!

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

We’ve got some leftovers from the holidays. Let’s pull them out of the fridge and answer them once and for all!

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

Annie says her friend, David, is withholding a point from her in their SURVIVOR Fantasy League. David says she doesn’t deserve the point!

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Does miming make for good podcasting? Walter thinks it might! Eileen is happy for any silence from Walter. She says he talks too much!

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

It’s the MOST, wonderful tiiiime of the year: when the J Squad tries your…favorite? Classic? UNREPEATABLE, jiggly family holiday recipes!

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Which bodily functions make “fun” noises? The J Squad discusses this and much more in the last Members Only Mailbag of 2025!

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

It's time to clear the docket and offer some SNACK JUDGMENTS! Who better to offer expertise than Michael Ian Black and Tom Cavanagh of MIKE AND TOM EAT SNACKS!

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

Kate wants to adopt another elderly snake to replace their deceased pet Ember, but Wes is hesitant to open his heart again to another senior snake adoption.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Holly's mom, Joelle, can't tell a story about her day-to-day without dissolving into laughter. Joelle says she can't help it! Holly says STOP LAUGHING!

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Are you a Bronze Hotdog or a Scrooge? Does A CHRISTMAS CAROL have too many ghosts?

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

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