Judge John Hodgman

YIPPEE KIYAY, Judge John Lovers! Friends Katie and Mike have a dispute about the movie DIE HARD. And NO, it’s not about whether or not DIE HARD is a Christmas movie!
Katie maintains that it is completely unrealistic to expect that hero John McClane’s gun would remain strapped to his sweaty, bloody back - no matter how strong that holiday packing tape may be. Mike says it’s even MORE unrealistic to expect that the villainous Karl survived as long as he did. Will Katie’s gun evidence weigh more in her favor than Karl hanging from a chain and then reviving from the dead? Who’s right? Who’s wrong?
It’s that time of year! We’re looking for all of your Holiday-related disputes - AND RECIPES! That’s right, the Judge John Hodgman Holiday Office Party is back, and we’re counting on YOU to make it weirder than ever. Submit your most unhinged family recipes (photos appreciated) and your holiday disputes at maximumfun.org/jjho

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Are 12-foot skeletons played out? What should you do if you want to go wild with Halloween decorations but you live on a “lights out on Halloween” street? What makes a successful Halloween costume? Are all scary movies fair game for Halloween movie nights, or does the movie have to involve the holiday? Judge John Hodgman answers these questions and much more, with Bailiff Jesse Thorn and special guest Jordan Morris (Marvel’s The Amazing Venom, Free With Ads, Jordan Jesse Go)!
We’re always looking for disputes – especially from outside the non-nuclear family! Got (friendly) beef with a co-worker? Have an unresolved dispute from a housemate? A running argument within your group of friends? Submit yours here: maximumfun.org/jjho

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We have been having a rollicking, good time in the Members Only Mailbag! As an early Halloween treat, we want to share some of our favorite letters on the main feed. Nostalgia for local tv commercials, Hearst Castle, the origins of a catch phrase, and much more! PLUS a never-before-heard chat with past guest Jamie Loftus about vegan hot dogs!
And if you want to hear more of these gems, we have over two years of Membo Mailbag episodes to catch up on. Just join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/joinjjho!

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Is it ok to add your own items to someone else’s garage sale? Should you try to convince the one Android user in your group chat full of iPhones to make the switch? Does Gen Z need to listen to more jazz? All this and this week as we clear the docket!
We’re always looking for disputes - especially from outside the non-nuclear family! Got (friendly) beef with a co-worker? Have an unresolved dispute from a housemate? A running argument within your group of friends? Submit yours here: maximumfun.org/jjho

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When Steve takes the dogs on a walk, he loves to give them treats on the road. But Abbey says the dogs are getting too chonky. She wants Steve to give frozen peas a chance instead. Steve says: mushy, half frozen peas are NO TREAT. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?
Thank you to u/Tony486 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!

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