Live from Portland, Maine 2016

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Live from Portland, Maine 2016

FromJudge John Hodgman

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Oct 12, 2016

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"Text of Kin" and "Triple Word Scorn," taped in front of a live audience in Portland, ME during the 2016 Tour of Live Justice! Plus, Swift Justice and songs from Joel Mann and David Raitt! Thank you to Thomas Nohalty and Alison Kothe Nihlean for suggesting this week's titles!

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Oct 12, 2016

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John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.

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Antisocial Networking: Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend? How much texting is too much? Only one man can decide! by Judge John Hodgman
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Night Food Court: Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it. by Judge John Hodgman
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Live Freon or Die: This week, daughter squares off against father in a temperature tiff! Olivia brings the case against her father Mike. Mike lives in Arizona where temperatures often soar, and he drives a car without air conditioning. Olivia believes this is a health... by Judge John Hodgman
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The Cluck Stops Here: Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs. by Judge John Hodgman
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Probable Cos-Play: Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation. Donald thinks Jessie should him and their son Josh in costume; Jessie thinks she's doing enough simply by attending. Who is right? This week: guest... by Judge John Hodgman
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Ipso Lacto: Justin actively avoids dairy, claiming to HATE cheese, butter, and cream. His friend Angela is irritated by the avoidance, alleges that Justin has consumed and enjoyed dairy in the past, and thinks he should own up. Who is right in this food fight? by Judge John Hodgman
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The Split Screen Decision: Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in entertainment. by Judge John Hodgman
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The Nominative Case: Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr. Myxlptlk. Could Jordan's friends trick him into say his own name backwards? namdgoH nhoJ egduJ rules! by Judge John Hodgman
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Call in the Family: Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails. by Judge John Hodgman
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Passing the Bar: Erin brings the case against her co-worker Abby, whom she accuses of ducking out of pre-planned happy hour events. by Judge John Hodgman
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Probable Claus: Judge John Hodgman decides Santa's fate in a married couple's household. by Judge John Hodgman
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Snooze Control: Ben brings the case against his wife Jenna, who insists on wringing every last bit of sleep she can before arising for work. Ben's partial to a gentle wakeup and says his wife's approach stresses him out. Who is right? by Judge John Hodgman
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Gavelbangers Ball: THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been trying to sell her on his favorite metal bands to no avail. by Judge John Hodgman
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Dog Duty: Zoe brings the case against her mom, Rochelle. They brought home a new puppy last summer and Zoe took the lead in training and caring for the dog until she left for college. Now Zoe is thousands of miles away, but wants to retain her say in the... by Judge John Hodgman
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Dischord is Now in Session: Andrea and Scott bring their dispute before the Judge: must singalongs be conducted with careful attention to pitch and key? Expert witnesses Jonathan Coulton and David Rees weigh in. by Judge John Hodgman
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Gas, Grass or Justice: Ruthie brings the case against her boyfriend Chris. Chris promised to get his driver's license years ago, but he's still in the passenger's seat. by Judge John Hodgman
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The Mother Tongue: Matthew and Y want to raise their children to be bilingual in English and in Y's native language, Vietnamese. Matthew's Vietnamese is pretty rusty, so he thinks Y should teach him and their children at the same time. Y thinks that Matthew needs to... by Judge John Hodgman
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Irre-console-able Differences: Jessica gave away most of her possessions when she left for the Peace Corps -- including a video game system that went to her sister Eden. The system broke under Eden's care and she says she's not obligated to return a working system to Jessica. Is... by Judge John Hodgman
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Cigarettiquette: YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE: This episode contains some talk that may not be appropriate for children, including discussion of smoking and drug use. Robert brings the case against his friend Bradley, who's given up tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes. The... by Judge John Hodgman
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The Chastity Bet: Jason and Kenan made a gentlemen's agreement with several of their friends as teenagers regarding the advances of the opposite sex, but there's one thing that was never clarified. Who can help them find the solution? None other than Judge John Hodgman. by Judge John Hodgman
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.: Live at WNYC's Greene Space: Our second live show at WNYC's Greene Space, with musical performances from Jean Grae, Mela Machinko and DJ Mr. Len. Please note: this week's episode contains some explicit language. by Judge John Hodgman
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Courtlandia: Is hipster a dirty word? We'll find out. by Judge John Hodgman
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Seating Arraignment: Chris brings the case against his sister-in-law, Jenna. For many years, their extended family has had kids and adults tables at holiday gatherings. Chris thinks that since the kids are all grown up, they should abandon the kids table. Jenna thinks the... by Judge John Hodgman
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The Obligatory Name Drop: Family-issued nicknames and a clash between two sisters! Evelyn hates the nickname that followed her into adulthood and demands that the family stop using it, but Frances loves her sister Evie (and the ability to use the name as she sees fit!). Who is... by Judge John Hodgman
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Uniform Code of Podcast Justice: Paul brings the case against his friend Jeremy. Paul likes to wear jerseys and hats from his favorite team to sporting events, even when that team isn't playing in the game. Jeremy says that wearing the gear isn't in good taste. Who is right? by Judge John Hodgman
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Polly Wanna Justice?: Kim and her husband Chris co-habitate with a pet parrot. The bird adores Kim but behaves badly around her husband and son. How far should they go to accomodate the parrot? by Judge John Hodgman
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The Statute of Physical Limitations: Shumanay has a chronic illness that's limited her physical activity in the past, but she's recently been able to take up running. Now she has her heart set on an endurance race to take full advantage of her newfound abilities. Her husband Jon objects... by Judge John Hodgman
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