Episodes 811
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (7,692)
Since Nov 2010
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Have your real-life disputes settled in Fake Internet Court! Despite no legal background, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are the arbiters of justice that you need. No case is too big or too small. They judge them all! Is a hot dog a sandwich? When does a collection become a hoard? Is it ever ok to flush soup down a toilet? Only one can decide! Submit your dispute at maximumfun.org/jjho!

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Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los Angeles

Jun 03, 2026 42m

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. Join Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn for the most…

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026

May 28, 2026 4m Bonus

It's the Members Only May Mailbag! This month, our favorite nostalgic commercials, the correct way to organize bookshelves with a partner, go-to summer jams and so much more in the mailbag!  Not a…

Flush to Judgment (Rerun)

May 27, 2026 59m

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?…

Docket Clearing with Rachel Reid

May 20, 2026 1h

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,…

Trivial Law-Suit

May 13, 2026 1h 19m

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…

Asparagus Plea Live in Portland

May 06, 2026 54m

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? All this and more, recorded live from Revolution Hall in…

Pace Dismissed

Apr 29, 2026 59m

KLAXON! KLAXON! It’s the MaxFunDrive!  The best time of year for you to become a Maximum Fun member! Memberships start at just $5 a month, which gives you access to our entire library of bonus…

TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the Munchies

Apr 27, 2026 6m Bonus

KLAXON! KLAXON! It’s the MaxFunDrive! Join us now at maximumfun.org/joinjjho! And if you are already a member, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO KEEP JJHO GOING! It's the middle of the MaxFunDrive! Have…

Criminal In Tent

Apr 22, 2026 1h 8m

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Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington

Apr 20, 2026 28m Bonus

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…

Captain Do Not Disturb

Apr 15, 2026 56m

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,…

Requesting an Immediate Hinge Junction

Apr 08, 2026 1h 10m

Stephanie brings the case against her husband, Lee. They live in one half of a duplex. It’s a side-by-side, two-family home in New Orleans that’s been in Lee’s family since the 70s. The other side is…

Pain and Suffer Ring

Apr 01, 2026 1h 10m

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! They are too disruptive. She wants him to…

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026

Mar 30, 2026 7m Bonus

It's time for the March Members Only Mailbag! What is the deal with carbonated lemonade?! Is it acceptable to serve at a party? Or should the host be more concerned with non-carbonated beverages for…

Power of My Turny

Mar 25, 2026 1h 7m

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…

Juggernaut, Lest Ye Be Judged

Mar 18, 2026 1h 5m

Patty loves the X-MEN. A lot. His mom, Cordelia, says that Patty turns every conversation into an X-MEN “lore dump.” She wants him to scale back on the X-MEN chat. But he wants to be…

Justice Delayed

Mar 11, 2026 1h 1m

If you sent us a case about Pokémon Go in 2016, stay in line! You know the saying, "Justice delayed is justice denied." We attempt to clear the docket of some of our oldest, unanswered disputes.…

Suing, and a Mistrial

Mar 04, 2026 1h 14m

Mike brings the case against his coworker Brooke. Brooke wants to play baseball with her colleagues in a casual, recreational setting. She would love Mike to be part of this group. But he won’t step…

TEASER: Members Only Mailbag February 2026

Feb 28, 2026 4m Bonus

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Body-ody-ody of Evidence

Feb 25, 2026 59m

Andy brings the case against his fiancé Kevin, aka World Famous Drag Queen Monét X Change. Andy says he met Monét outside of RuPaul's DragCon in New York City back in 2018. Andy was enchanted. Their…

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