Halloween Dad with Jordan MorrisOct 21, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minAre 12-foot skeletons played out? What makes a good Halloween costume? Are all scary movies fair game for Halloween movie nights? With guest Jordan Morris!PlayPlay Halloween Dad with Jordan Morris
Opening the Mailbag Fall 2026Oct 14, 2026 · 56 minIs Hearst Castle good? Is nostalgia for local tv commercials ok? All this and more! PLUS a never-before-heard chat with Jamie Loftus about vegan hot dogs!PlayPlay Opening the Mailbag Fall 2026
Jamaican Patties, Joey Pants, and JazzOct 7, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minShould Gen Z listen to more jazz? Tired of the one Android user in your group chat? All this and more as we clear the docket!PlayPlay Jamaican Patties, Joey Pants, and Jazz
Admiss-kibble EvidenceSep 30, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minSteve likes to give the dogs kibble as a treat on walks. Abbey says the extra kibble is making the dogs too chonky. She wants him to give peas a chance!PlayPlay Admiss-kibble Evidence
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag September 2026Sep 25, 2026 · 3 minA new Members Only Mailbag episode! Here's a little bit from the full episode. For the rest, join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/joinjjho.PlayPlay TEASER: Members Only Mailbag September 2026
A New Gavel For Judge HodgmanSep 23, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minIt’s time to clear the docket with a BRAND NEW GAVEL! Beautifully crafted at Offerman Woodshop, it’s the ideal accessory to dispense Fake Internet Justice!PlayPlay A New Gavel For Judge Hodgman
Prawn and OrderSep 16, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minAre shrimp pets? Sam says his shrimp aren’t pets because they are there to clean the fish tank. But Leora says they are pets!PlayPlay Prawn and Order
Lorelai-ing Under OathSep 9, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minDustin agreed to watch Gilmore Girls with Erin if she reads Wheel of Time. Ten years later, Dustin is all in on Stars Hollow, but Erin hasn’t read the book!PlayPlay Lorelai-ing Under Oath
Episode 789: Amicus BriefSep 2, 2026 · 52 minCasey is tired of Sean’s baseball game antics! Sean says that he's well within his rights to bring his own hot dogs or lie about his ticket for special beer!PlayPlay Episode 789: Amicus Brief
The Hot Dog-cketAug 26, 2026 · 1 hrWe have the Hot Dog Expert of all Hot Dog Experts in chambers with us to clear an ALL-HOT DOG DOCKET! That's right, we got JAMIE LOFTUS!PlayPlay The Hot Dog-cket
Night(shade) CourtAug 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minWhat is the best way to ripen a tomato? On the vine or picked early and finished in a paper bag? Married couple Gina and Jay disagree!PlayPlay Night(shade) Court
School House Dock-etAug 12, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minIt's time to go back to school! With Judge John Hodgman!PlayPlay School House Dock-et
Sheets and DesistAug 5, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minDan says his fiancée, Elissa, sleeps poorly and that her bedtime laptop use is to blame! But she says playing video games on her laptop HELPS her sleep!PlayPlay Sheets and Desist
Force MasseurJul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minIf you could have your own in-home massage chair, would you get one? Or are they just too impractical?PlayPlay Force Masseur
Exculpa-trophy EvidenceJul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minIf you win "Best Feature" at a film festival, but the festival doesn't give you a trophy, can you make your own trophy? Or is that too cringe?PlayPlay Exculpa-trophy Evidence
Road RulesJul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minVROOM VROOM! Buckle your seatbelts and pile in our station wagon, because this week’s episode is all about ROAD TRIPS!PlayPlay Road Rules
Counter ArgumentJul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minAndie is tired of James leaving breakable items in peril! James argues that saving a plate from crashing to the floor is the ULTIMATE thrill. Who's right?PlayPlay Counter Argument
Crime and Bunishment and MailbagsJul 1, 2026 · 58 minIt's summertime and we are opening the mailbag! Some of our greatest hits from the Members Only Mailbag, for all!PlayPlay Crime and Bunishment and Mailbags
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag June 2026Jun 30, 2026 · 5 minIt’s the Members Only May Mailbag! This month: the science of moving with a moving truck, cross-country tandem bike rides, and much more!PlayPlay TEASER: Members Only Mailbag June 2026
Passover-ruledJun 24, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minWhen a Jewish holiday falls in the middle of the week, Marc wants to host the family on a Saturday night instead. But his wife, Marianne, says it's not kosher!PlayPlay Passover-ruled
Special Episode: JJHo Visits Tijuana with Al Otro LadoJun 22, 2026 · 1 hr 31 minWe are excited to share our visit with Al Otro Lado in Tijuana. They do life-saving work for immigrants, refugees, and deportees on both sides of the border.PlayPlay Special Episode: JJHo Visits Tijuana with Al Otro Lado
Pecks and BalancesJun 17, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minSeatbelts? Check! Dogs secured? Check! A kiss for safety? Not so fast! Should a couple bring back their long-abandoned “safety kiss” on the road?PlayPlay Pecks and Balances
Is Butter Pecan For Old People?Jun 10, 2026 · 1 hrIs 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.PlayPlay Is Butter Pecan For Old People?
Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los AngelesJun 3, 2026 · 42 minDying 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.PlayPlay Lawn and Hors D’oeuvres Live in Los Angeles
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026May 28, 2026 · 4 minIt'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!PlayPlay TEASER: Members Only Mailbag May 2026
Flush to Judgment (Rerun)May 27, 2026 · 59 minTrish 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?PlayPlay Flush to Judgment (Rerun)
Docket Clearing with Rachel ReidMay 20, 2026 · 1 hrJudge 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?PlayPlay Docket Clearing with Rachel Reid
Trivial Law-SuitMay 13, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minBen 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?PlayPlay Trivial Law-Suit
Asparagus Plea Live in PortlandMay 6, 2026 · 54 minIs 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?PlayPlay Asparagus Plea Live in Portland
Pace DismissedApr 29, 2026 · 59 minLauren 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!PlayPlay Pace Dismissed
TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the MunchiesApr 27, 2026 · 6 minPopcorns, Crunchie Munchies, and PEANUT BUTTER MUNCHIES! What was good? What was a nightmare? Here’s a taste of our all-munchies bonus episode!PlayPlay TEASER: Judge John Hodgman Has the Munchies
Criminal In TentApr 22, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minBlair 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!PlayPlay Criminal In Tent
Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart WellingtonApr 20, 2026 · 28 minIt'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.PlayPlay Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington
Captain Do Not DisturbApr 15, 2026 · 56 minIt'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.PlayPlay Captain Do Not Disturb
Requesting an Immediate Hinge JunctionApr 8, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minOne house, one property owner, two side-by-side units. Should the family that owns the house install a door inside between the two units?PlayPlay Requesting an Immediate Hinge Junction
Pain and Suffer RingApr 1, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minDavid 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!PlayPlay Pain and Suffer Ring
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026Mar 30, 2026 · 7 minIt'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!PlayPlay TEASER: Members Only Mailbag March 2026
Power of My TurnyMar 25, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minIs avoiding aggressive, competitive board game play actually the key to a healthy relationship? Only one can decide!PlayPlay Power of My Turny
Juggernaut, Lest Ye Be JudgedMar 18, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minSo 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!PlayPlay Juggernaut, Lest Ye Be Judged
Justice DelayedMar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minIf 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.PlayPlay Justice Delayed
Suing, and a MistrialMar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minBaseball and softball. Brooke says they are essentially the same game. Her coworker Mike disagrees. Who's right?PlayPlay Suing, and a Mistrial
TEASER: Members Only Mailbag February 2026Feb 28, 2026 · 4 minWhen is it too late to hang a sheet of drywall real quick? All this and more in this month's members-only mailbag episode!PlayPlay TEASER: Members Only Mailbag February 2026
Body-ody-ody of EvidenceFeb 25, 2026 · 59 minAndy 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?PlayPlay Body-ody-ody of Evidence
Not in My Fur-isdictionFeb 18, 2026 · 56 minMichele 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.PlayPlay Not in My Fur-isdiction
States Rights... and States LeftFeb 11, 2026 · 1 hrStephanie wants Brandon to admit that she’s lived in 11 states, damnit, and not deny her lived experience!PlayPlay States Rights... and States Left
Let Them Eat Case at SF SketchfestFeb 4, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minBreathe Right Strips, pie recipes, Benihana, and a GUILLOTINE? Only at a JJHo live show!PlayPlay Let Them Eat Case at SF Sketchfest
No Running BacksiesJan 28, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minA dispute between spouses about a Fantasy Football trade that has already happened! What is there to adjudicate? Listen now and find out!PlayPlay No Running Backsies
Post-Holiday LeftoversJan 21, 2026 · 54 minWe’ve got some leftovers from the holidays. Let’s pull them out of the fridge and answer them once and for all!PlayPlay Post-Holiday Leftovers
Probst-bate CourtJan 14, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minAnnie says her friend, David, is withholding a point from her in their SURVIVOR Fantasy League. David says she doesn’t deserve the point!PlayPlay Probst-bate Court
The Fight to Remain SilentJan 7, 2026 · 48 minDoes miming make for good podcasting? Walter thinks it might! Eileen is happy for any silence from Walter. She says he talks too much!PlayPlay The Fight to Remain Silent