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25/07/2016

Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 3: "The Thing That You Are Seeking Is Also Seeking You"

The author of BIG MAGIC helps a call center worker find a way to keep the creative spirit alive. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.

25/07/2016

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21 min
25/04/2018

Still Buffering: How to "Cool" Teen Apps

Teens these days are living their lives inside of their apps, and not the delicious kind that you eat before dinner, but the tech kind that live in their phones! So we're consulting the internets and finding what apps adults think teens are into and what apps other teens think teens are into to see who's actually right. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

25/04/2018

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1h 3m
16/08/2017

Sport Reform

Karen brings the case against her husband, Tom. Tom has been teaching their 8 year old son about faking injuries on the soccer field. Karen doesn't think this is okay but Tom says this is an accepted part of the game! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

16/08/2017

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53 min
13/04/2016

Jesse Finds a Crux

Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn clear out the docket on free refills, open mics (or is it open MIKES?), canoe weekends and what to do if your friend recommends a book he hasn't actually read. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

13/04/2016

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47 min
05/04/2017

Too Many Cooks Spoil the Borth

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are back in chambers this week to clear the docket! Guest Kurt Braunohler joins them to discuss cases regarding tacos, culture recommendations, a dispute against the Judge himself and more! Thank you to everyone who donated during the MaxFunDrive! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

05/04/2017

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39 min
22/05/2013

A Danderous Precedent

Should allergy-prone Mike get allergy shots so his family can indulge their love of fuzzy wuzzy pets? Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

22/05/2013

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44 min
04/10/2017

A Podcast for the Problemless

Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week! They clear the docket with Deputy Judge Jonathan Coulton. The team rules on disputes regarding flip flops, hotel toiletries, whistling and more. Plus, the judge makes a big announcement about future disputes, we hear a correction to the record from past guest John Darnielle, and we say a fond farewell to our summertime engineer, Joel Mann at WERU Community Radio. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

04/10/2017

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48 min
19 HR AGO

Still Buffering: America's Next Top Model

Is this THE cross-generational podcast? It is A cross-generational podcast. Sort of. Anyway we know our audience is concerned about Punch the Monkey and ANTM. We know that. So this is for you. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by http://nouvellas.bandcamp.com/">Nouvellas

19 hr ago

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54 min
25 FEB

Body-ody-ody of Evidence

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 first date didn’t happen for another few years. But for Andy, this meeting is a crucial part of their love story. The problem? Monét says that it NEVER HAPPENED. Who's right? BROOKLYN! Join Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn LIVE at The Bell House for NIGHT COURT (no, not that one)! Get your tickets here: Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7 Thanks to reddit user u/IronyMaiden_ for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Follow Judge John Hodgman on: YouTube: @judgejohnhodgmanpod Instagram: @judgejohnhodgman TikTok: @judgejohnhodgmanpod Bluesky: @judgejohnhodgman Reddit: r/maximumfun Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

25 Feb

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1 hr
11 JAN

Still Buffering: Heated Rivalry (2025)

We're really excited to learn about hockey from the hot new hockey show, Heated Rivalry. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by http://nouvellas.bandcamp.com/">Nouvellas

11 Jan

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52 min

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