Hockey Dockey Christmas

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Hockey Dockey Christmas

FromJudge John Hodgman

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38 minutes

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Dec 17, 2015

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Dramatic sneezing, toothpaste storage in the shower, ugly Christmas plates, and British vs. American PCs. Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse clear out the docket.

Released:

Dec 17, 2015

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Titles in the series (100)

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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The Golden State Debate: Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles. Should Dan venture to LA or stay put? Only one man can decide. 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
49 min listen
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
51 min listen
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
43 min listen
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
37 min listen
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
45 min listen
Crumber vs. Crammer: Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here? by Judge John Hodgman
46 min listen
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
43 min listen
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
48 min listen
Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms: Live at WNYC's Greene Space: This week: a very special live edition of Judge John Hodgman from WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Featuring musical sets from Jonathan Coulton! 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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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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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
41 min listen
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 Book Case: Is Jason a book hoarder, keeping unread books from being used and loved? Or will he work his way, steadily and surely, through the stacks? by Judge John Hodgman
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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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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
48 min listen
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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To the Victor Goes the Spoiled: With Expert Witness Alton Brown! Natalie brings the case against her husband Hugo. She wants to throw food away when she decides it's spoiled or too old. Hugo hates waste, and is aghast that Natalie throws away moldy but "perfectly... 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
46 min listen
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
47 min listen
Away With the Manger: Marisa brings the case against her husband Jay. They've blended atheist, Jewish and Catholic traditions for their household, but they've reached an impasse on holiday decorations. They both agreed to a Christmas tree, but Jay objects to a nativity... by Judge John Hodgman
58 min listen
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
51 min listen
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
46 min listen
Bench Warrant: Should a couple sit on the same side of the booth while brunching, or will Judge Hodgman mandate a great divide? by Judge John Hodgman
51 min listen
Trivial Peer Suit: Steve says he's been the acting team captain of his local trivia team, and wants to make it official! His teammate Claire begs to differ. Can the Judge resolve this trivial dispute? by Judge John Hodgman
39 min listen
Bleached and Mounted Bones of Contention: Nick and Sara are a married couple who disagree on interior design -- namely, should Nick be allowed to display a collection of bones and taxidermied animals within their home? by Judge John Hodgman
51 min listen
Thanks, But No Pranks: Patrick and Wyatt are housemates, and their shared house was caught up in a prank war. Neighbors from each house on their street pulled pranks on one another until one final act put Wyatt over the edge -- and he took to social media to put a stop to... by Judge John Hodgman
38 min listen
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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Court-o-Potty: Meg and Tony share a one-bathroom house in Portland. Should Meg be allowed a chamber pot for emergency situations? Only Judge John Hodgman can decide. by Judge John Hodgman
50 min listen

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Flush to Judgment: Trish 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? by Judge John Hodgman
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Cease and De-List: Tyler likes to make Top 5 lists about anything and everything. But Abby says his list-making is number one annoying, with a bullet. Who's right? Who's wrong? by Judge John Hodgman
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Chew Process: Rae brings the case against their mom, Judy. Judy is adamant that you have to eat certain foods in certain orders. But Rae says her mom’s gut instinct is nothing but a bunch of *fart noises*. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? by Judge John Hodgman
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