Now that they’re safe on the ground we.. ocean, I can make a joke OMG ARTEMIS IS IN TROUBLE WE’RE GETTING REPORTS OF A GIANT CAT BATTING THEM OUT OF THE SKY OH THE HUMANITY

I genuinely think this is our best shirt ever and it is GOING AWAY FOREVER tomorrow, so order it today.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE "MUNCHIES" 🤪🤪🤪 ??? LMK

(•_•) <) )╯ REMEMBER / \ \(•_•) ( (> THIS / \ (•_•) <) )> GUY? / \

On our latest episode, Judge @hodgman.bsky.social shares an anecdote of a time his wife, awholehumanbeinginherownright, was a sore loser - and also the coolest person around. youtube.com/shorts/uclLJ...

New Comic: The Baddies.

Let's play EITHER/OR! Would you rather: have Bailiff @jessethorn.bsky.social watch you from your ceiling as you slept, or 100 @hodgman.bsky.social follow you where ever you go? Let us know YOUR answer, and then drop your OWN EITHER/ORs in the replies - we'll answer them on stage during NIGHT COURT!

On this week's episode: how many cats are too many?? What if you live in Lincoln Nebraska? What if there's a SUBARU BAJA involved? youtu.be/-jGmKZCK6b0

A funny dispute about what it means to live somewhere led to this unexpectedly sincere ruling! Sending love to our listeners, no matter where you are "from" youtube.com/shorts/iwgfA...

If I have done nothing else good in the last decade of producing this show, at least I wrote into our case prep docs that we would reserve a piece of pie from an earlier segment to chop in the guillotine.

WE'RE ON A BOAT! Join Judge @hodgman.bsky.social and Bailiff @jessethorn.bsky.social this summer on the Schooner Grace Bailey! Join us for four nights on the Maine Coast, get your tickets here: bit.ly/maritimejust...

Thank you!! We are very well aware of The Horrors, and try to be a safe space of gentle refuge for all who need it 🫶

The @hodgman.bsky.social sports curse is undefeated - unlike the Buffalo Bills. Join us and the Judge as we learn all about fantasy football from Bailiff @jessethorn.bsky.social on our latest episode of the Judge John Hodgman podcast! youtu.be/pgzVNIo7a7Y?...

Hey San Francisco - @jessethorn.bsky.social and @hodgman.bsky.social are looking at YOU! Only THREE more days until the pod is LIVE on stage at the Marine's Memorial Theater for @sfsketchfest.bsky.social ! Get your tickets here or we will judge u (that's the goal, but u get it) bit.ly/JJHOSF26

Something in my world has reminded me that sometimes, even in LA, parents and grandparents need help understanding gender. If you know someone who has a newly-out transgender kid/grandkid, and they are struggling to understand, genderspectrum.org is an incredible resource.

Get in the car, @hodgman.bsky.social and @jessethorn.bsky.social are going to @sfsketchfest.bsky.social! Tickets are still available, but selling out quickly, so get yours here: www.eventbrite.com/e/judge-john...

LOS ANGELES: ICE is in Atwater Village today

The clock is ticking! We're less than one week away from our LIVE show at @sfsketchfest.bsky.social ! Don't miss this chance to see @hodgman.bsky.social @jessethorn.bsky.social & intrepid producer @jennifermarmor.bsky.social in the same location for the first time in 2026! EXCLAMATION POINTS !!!

We made the bold move to have a mime act out three minutes of complete silence...on a podcast! See how that went on our latest episode here: youtu.be/nAUK7nXLMoQ

Once in a while when they send these message, I reply. If you’re interested in useful, practical resources, check out genderspectrum.org

I sure did!

Serving up a slice of holiday cheer, from host @hodgman.bsky.social to you! Our Holiday Office Party Episode drops next week on New Year's Eve, so we wanted to remind you: no matter where you are & who you are with, at least no one is forcing you to eat cold, savory jello. ✨ Happy Holidays!

Tune in tomorrow to find out what MAKE and BRAND of potato chip @jessethorn.bsky.social was eating, on our very special SNACK JUDGMENT episode featuring @michaelianblack.bsky.social and @tomcavanagh.bsky.social ! youtube.com/shorts/uqWgJ...

uhhh where else do u get your snakes youtube.com/shorts/1nxnJ...

We're still getting settled but wanted to give you a look at our new studio. Thanks to everyone who participated in our moving sale (closes today, so last chance: maximumfun.org/movingday)! We're so excited to have this nice space and as you can hear, hosts who record here are pumped about it, too!

and if you live in the San Francisco area, we want your disputes! Submit them here for a chance to appear on Judge John Hodgman and be proven right! (Or wrong, the JUDGE will decide): maximumfun.org/jjho/

We are returning to @sfsketchfest.bsky.social on Sunday, January 18th. Watch @hodgman.bsky.social and @jessethorn.bsky.social judge your disputes LIVE! Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/judge-john...

Completely wrecked

Our son told Jen, “You’re just a podcaster!” Her reaction made him repeat it, walking down Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake shouting, “YOU’RE JUST A PODCASTER.” And I’m guessing about a half dozen people felt absolutely wrecked.

POV: you are the bailiff on @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social

We're looking for your coldest jello dishes and hottest family fights! Submit your most *unique* family recipes and pettiest friend & family disputes for our very special HOLIDAY episode at: maximumfun.org/jjho/

Please lord tell me he named it Megan Thee Boat

Cyber Monday, will you shop with my vintage and antique shop? Included in our wares: so many wonderful pins and pin backs. putthisonshop.com/search?page=...

Bob Odenkirk wouldn't miss his 5-minutes of Bullseye Anniversary fame for anything. Watch Jesse sprint through 25 interviews in one recording to celebrate 25 years of Bullseye being on the air: buff.ly/1Xae4rr

In the final moments of Fridge Watch 2025, @jennifermarmor.bsky.social (producer of @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social) is bringing something special for Lauren! For an overly-specific compliment of your own, head to maximumfun.org/movingday. You'll help us with our move & we certainly appreciate it!

Ketchup on French toast, cut-off sleeveless tees, woodworking cases and MORE! With Friend of the Court Nick Offerman! youtu.be/6xMIhbyn5Fc?...

I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-) he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit

Good news! I’ve sold 51 tickets. Which is closer to selling 0 tickets than it is to being sold out. November 18th. My comedy special taping. New York City. 7pm. The Cutting Room. Tickets VERY MUCH available.

“defund the police was a bad slogan”

This is my neighborhood. Our son’s best friend lives just up the hill. I delivered the mail on this route. Thousands live within yards of that gas.

🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 📷Detail of original art, Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, originally published 10/27/1961.

ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER (2025) Also 😭 bye American Cement Building

This was such a great interview and it was so cool to hear Brendan's story along with Marc's.

I talked with my old pal @marcmaron.bsky.social and his producer and (non-romantic) partner Brendan about the end of WTF for @bullseye.maximumfun.org . Because actually? WTF is a friendship story. youtu.be/RDoUqyNLy2g?...

who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.

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We're having a moving sale! We're selling physical items like vintage MFD gifts but we're also selling weird stuff like compliments. If you'd like an overly specific compliment from a MaxFun staff member go to maximumfun.org/movingday and get one for $10. Thanks to Imogen, who bought the first one!

Big surprise: MaxFunHQ is moving! Not so surprising: moving is expensive! If you want to help us out, we're selling vintage MaxFunDrive gifts and merch, as well as naming rights to just about everything in the new office. These are going fast--we're already out of toilets--so act now if you want in!