Judge John Hodgman

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! With Joel Mann [https://weru.org/] and his jazz group, The Night and Day Jazz Trio! 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 [http://alotrolado.org/letsdosomething]. We are on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod]! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman [http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman]! Thanks to reddit user u/TurduckenEverest 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 [http://reddit.com/r/maximumfun]!   Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join [maximumfun.org/join]!

Phaea brings the case against her husband, Justin. Phaea says the 2006 James Bond movie CASINO ROYALE is a remake of the CASINO ROYALE from 1967. But Justin says Phaea is wrong! Both CASINOS ROYALE are adaptations of the Ian Fleming novel from 1953. Justin says that aside from the source material, the two movies are completely unrelated. Phaea is not just shaken. Phaea’s stirred… to prove her husband wrong in internet court! With Expert Witness Matt Gourley [https://www.mattgourley.com/] (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, With Gourley and Rust, James Bonding) Who's right? Who's wrong? Unrelated to CASINO ROYALE, Phaea is a kid lit author with a new book out NOW! Get PRINCESS BATTLE ROYALE [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714837/princess-battle-royale-by-phaea-crede-illustrated-by-jen-hill/] wherever you get your books! 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 [http://alotrolado.org/letsdosomething]. We are on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod]! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman [http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman]! Thanks to reddit user u/Ok_Constant946 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 [http://reddit.com/r/maximumfun]! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join [maximumfun.org/join]!

Is this creature an ape or no? The J Squad isn't sure. They talk about this and much more on the August Members Only Mailbag episode! If you're a member, make sure you check your bonus feed now for the full episode. If you aren't a member, it's never to late! Join for just $5 a month and get immediate access to the entire catalog of MaxFun bonus content! Just go to maximumfun.org/join [https://maximumfun.org/join]. Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join [maximumfun.org/join]!

Do you think you could fight a shark and win? Jessica thinks she can do it! But her friend, Natasha, says she can't! Natasha says Jessica can't even swim! Jessica doesn't think her swimming abilities matter. Who's right?  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 [http://alotrolado.org/letsdosomething]. We are on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod]! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman [http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman]! Thanks to reddit user u/TheRhubarbarian 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 [http://reddit.com/r/maximumfun]! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join [maximumfun.org/join]!

It's time to clear the docket, and Chuck Bryant [http://www.instagram.com/chuckthepodcaster] (Stuff You Should Know [https://stuffyoushouldknow.com/]) returns to the Court to help. Is it ok to take home keepsakes from hiking trails? What if it's a cool rock? Should moviegoers be compelled to stay for post-credits scenes? Plus Judge Hodgman and Chuck Bryant try to guess listener-submitted OBSCURE CULTURAL REFERENCES! 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 [http://alotrolado.org/letsdosomething]. We are on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@judgejohnhodgmanpod]! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman [http://instagram.com/judgejohnhodgman]! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join [maximumfun.org/join]!