{{Short description|American comedic court show podcast}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox podcast | title = Judge John Hodgman | image = Judge John Hodgman logo (since 2013).jpg | host = John Hodgman, Jesse Thorn | genre = Court show/Comedy | updates = Weekly (Wednesdays) | length = 30–60 min. | language = English | num_episodes = 759 (as of 2026) | list_episodes = #Episodes | began = {{Start date|2010|11|1}} | provider = Maximum Fun | url = {{URL|http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/judge-john-hodgman}} }}
'''''Judge John Hodgman''''' is a weekly, comedic court show podcast hosted by John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn. The show is distributed online by Maximum Fun.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: The Podcast" />
The program features host John Hodgman acting as a judge (with Jesse Thorn as bailiff) adjudicating real-life disputes within a fictional courtroom setting. The cases answer low-stakes questions like, "Should the kitchen sink's built-in dispenser be filled with dish soap or hand soap?" and "Can you stop family members from using your childhood nickname?"<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=NPR Staff|url=https://www.npr.org/2013/11/30/245239665/in-the-world-of-podcasts-judge-john-hodgman-rules|title=In the world of podcast, Judge John Hodgman Rules|date=Nov 30, 2013|work=All Things Considered on National Public Radio|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref>
== History == {{quote box |width=25em | bgcolor=#c6dbf7 |align=right |salign=right|quote="Tonally, there was no discussion; I just don't know any other way to do it. I don't want to make people feel bad, and I don't want to make their problems into a joke. I do love telling people when they're right and wrong, but for the most part, it was always going to be about real fights where people have a real difference of opinion and a real dispute. I want to make jokes, but I also want to make a decision that is fair."|source=John Hodgman<ref name="John Hodgman, part two: geeks vs. jocks in all walks of life"/>}} ''Judge John Hodgman'' was originally a segment of the Maximum Fun podcast ''Jordan, Jesse Go!'' When Hodgman ended his podcast ''Today In The Past'', he began ''Judge John Hodgman'' as a full-fledged podcast.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: The Podcast">{{cite web|author=Jesse Thorn|author-link=Jesse Thorn|url=http://maximumfun.org/2010/11/01/judge-john-hodgman-podcast|title=Judge John Hodgman: The Podcast|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=November 1, 2010|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="John Hodgman, part two: geeks vs. jocks in all walks of life">{{cite web|author=Scott Tobias|url=https://www.avclub.com/john-hodgman-part-two-geeks-vs-jocks-in-all-walks-of-1798228374|title=John Hodgman, part two: geeks vs. jocks in all walks of life|publisher=The A.V. Club|date=November 9, 2011|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> The podcast launched in November 2010, and released its 500th episode in January 2021.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: The Podcast" />
== Format == {{Main|List of Judge John Hodgman episodes}}
In each episode, "Judge" John Hodgman hears and renders a judgment on a dispute (often over petty or trivial matters) between two people (calling in via Skype or similar program from their home location) in a virtual "courtroom" setting. Hodgman's co-host most episodes is "bailiff" Jesse Thorn, who introduces each episode, interjects humorous questions and observations during cases, and interviews the disputants before and after Hodgman's verdict is announced. Several episodes have also included notable "expert witnesses" who call in and offer their insight into the case. Though Hodgman has no formal legal training or experience (often describing himself as dispensing "fake internet justice"), and much of the content is played for laughs and entertainment, the disputants in each episode do verbally agree to abide by Hodgman's ruling before their case is heard.
The NPR show ''All Things Considered'' reported, "The show is a vehicle for comedy, but Hodgman and Thorn both say the podcast has an earnest side, too. Jokes aside, they say, Hodgman really does take the job of fake internet judge seriously. 'The best Judge John Hodgman cases,' Thorn says, 'are always about the relationship between the litigants.'"<ref name=":1" />
There are also separate episodes in which Hodgman and Thorn "clear the docket", discussing and ruling on cases which were not selected for a full hearing.
== Guests == [[File:Judge John Hodgman (8494349526).jpg|thumb|250px|Live taping of ''Judge John Hodgman'' with guest bailiff John Roderick]] When Jesse Thorn is not available, his role has been filled by "Guest Bailiffs", including Scott Adsit,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 84: Dog Duty">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-84-dog-duty|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 84: Dog Duty|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 91: Coming Out of the Supply Closet">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-91-coming-out-supply-closet|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 91: Coming Out of the Supply Closet|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=January 2, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 117: Lawn and Order">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-117-lawn-and-order|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 117: Lawn and Order|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=July 3, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2013}}</ref> Elna Baker,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 9: The Parenthetical Petition">{{cite web|author=Jesse Thorn|author-link=Jesse Thorn|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/episode-9-parenthetical-petition|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 9: The Parenthetical Petition|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=January 3, 2011 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Monte Belmonte,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 122: Reckless Endungeonment">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-122-reckless-endungeonment|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 122: Reckless Endungeonment|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=August 14, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 35: Unbanded Brothers">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-35-unbanded-brothers|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 35: Unbanded Brothers|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=September 22, 2011|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 121: So Help You Pod, or Whatever">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-121-so-help-you-pod-or-whatever|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 121: So Help You Pod, or Whatever|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=August 10, 2013 |access-date=August 10, 2013}}</ref> Elizabeth Gilbert,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 80: The Obligatory Name Drop">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-80-obligatory-name-drop|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 80: The Obligatory Name Drop|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=October 17, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Jean Grae,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-208-sunrise-upset|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 208: Sunrise Upset|date=April 29, 2015|website=Maximum Fund|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503013318/http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-208-sunrise-upset|archive-date=May 3, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref> Jordan Morris,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 119: Odor In The Court">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-119-odor-court|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 119: Odor In The Court|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=July 17, 2013 |access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 120: Halal In The Family">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/halal-family|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 120: Halal In The Family|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=July 24, 2013 |access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref> Tom Scharpling,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman 108: A Room With a Feud">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-108-room-feud|title=Judge John Hodgman 108: A Room With a Feud|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=May 1, 2013|access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref> and Jake Tapper.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 34: De Plane">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/sound-young-america/judge-john-hodgman-episode-34-de-plane|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 34: De Plane|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=August 31, 2011 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> "Expert witnesses" calling in to offer their insights into cases have included Kurt Braunohler,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 143: Namer vs. Namer">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-143-namer-vs-namer|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 143: Namer vs. Namer|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=January 15, 2014|access-date=January 15, 2014}}</ref> Alton Brown,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 53: Cannery Row">{{cite web|author=Justin Morissette|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-53-cannery-row|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 53: Cannery Row|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=March 28, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 105: To the Victor Goes the Spoiled">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-105-victor-goes-spoiled|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 105: To the Victor Goes the Spoiled|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=April 10, 2013|access-date=April 10, 2013}}</ref> Brother Ali,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 120: Halal In The Family"/> Jonathan Coulton, Dante,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 102: Justice Abhors a Vacuum">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-102-justice-abhors-vacuum|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 102: Justice Abhors a Vacuum|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=March 20, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Judge John Hodgman 107: Dischord is Now in Session">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-107-dischord-now-session|title=Judge John Hodgman 107: Dischord is Now in Session|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=April 24, 2013|access-date=April 25, 2013}}</ref> John Darnielle,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 73: Gavelbangers Ball">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-73-gavelbangers-ball|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 73: Gavelbangers Ball|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=August 30, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Jane Espenson,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 148: Science Friction">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-148-science-friction|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 148: Science Friction|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=February 19, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref> Jonathan Goldstein,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 160: The French Correction">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-160-french-correction|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 160: The French Correction|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=May 15, 2014|access-date=May 15, 2014}}</ref> Jonathan Miles,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 169: Hunter-Gaveler">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-169-hunter-gaveler|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 169: Hunter-Gaveler|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=July 16, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}}</ref> Eugene Mirman,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 134: The Right to Remain Silent">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-134-right-remain-silent|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 134: The Right to Remain Silent|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=November 14, 2013 |access-date=November 30, 2013}}</ref> David Rees,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman 107: Dischord is Now in Session"/> Mary Roach,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 157: Honey Don't">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-157-honey-dont|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 157: Honey Don't|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=April 24, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref> John Roderick,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 93: Rhapsody in Blue">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-93-rhapsody-blue|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 93: Rhapsody in Blue|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=January 16, 2013 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Paul F. Tompkins,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 103: Gas, Grass, or Justice">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-103-gas-grass-or-justice|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 103: Gas, Grass, or Justice|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> Morgan Webb,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 22: Tips and Tricks and Justice">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-22-tips-and-tricks-and-justice|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 22: Tips and Tricks and Justice|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=April 29, 2011 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> and Jon Wurster.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 147: A Trial of Two Cities">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-147-trial-two-cities|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 147: A Trial of Two Cities|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref>
When ''Judge John Hodgman'' has been taken on the road and performed in front of a live audience, one or more musical guests have been invited to perform after or in between cases. These performers include John Darnielle,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 98: All Dogs Go To Trial - Live at SF Sketchfest!">{{cite web|author=MaxFun Intern|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-98-all-dogs-go-trial|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 98: All Dogs Go To Trial - Live at SF Sketchfest!|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=February 20, 2013 |access-date=February 20, 2013}}</ref> Jonathan Coulton,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 82: Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-82-sort-reform-and-right-not-bare-arms|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 82: Sort Reform and The Right Not to Bare Arms|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=November 1, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Jean Grae,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 83: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-83-portrait-artist-young-slob-and-bff-rip|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 83: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P.|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=November 7, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Mr. Len,<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 83: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P."/> John Vanderslice,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-198-spit-decision|title = Episode 198: Spit Decision, Live from SF Sketchfest|date = February 18, 2015}}</ref> and MeLa Machinko.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 83: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Slob and B.F.F.-R.I.P."/>
On occasions that Hodgman was not available to record an episode, Jesse Thorn has acted as judge, with Jordan Morris of ''Jordan, Jesse, Go!'' filling in as bailiff.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 119: Odor In The Court"/><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 120: Halal In The Family"/><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 157: Honey Don't"/><ref name="Judge John Hodgman Episode 156: Two's Company">{{cite web|author=Julia Smith|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-episode-156-twos-company|title=Judge John Hodgman Episode 156: Two's Company|publisher=Maximum Fun|date=April 16, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref>
== Episodes == {{See also|List of Judge John Hodgman episodes (2010–2014)|List of Judge John Hodgman episodes (2015–present)}} In January 2021, the podcast released its 500th episode.<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 500: You Can't Stop Justice |url=https://maximumfun.org/episodes/judge-john-hodgman/episode-500-you-cant-stop-justice/ |website=Maximum Fun |access-date=13 January 2021 |date=13 January 2021}}</ref> {{Overview of Judge John Hodgman episodes}}
=== Special episodes ===
==== Judge John Hodgman: Maritime Edition ==== In January 2011,<ref name="JoCo Cruise Crazy 2011">{{cite web|url=http://jococruisecrazy.com/the-entertainment/|title=The Entertainment - JoCo Cruise Crazy|date=July 16, 2010|publisher=JoCo Cruise Crazy|access-date=January 14, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716182731/http://jococruisecrazy.com/the-entertainment/|archive-date=July 16, 2010}}</ref> two cases involving participants on the Jonathan Coulton Cruise Crazy were adjudicated by Judge John Hodgman and posted on YouTube.<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: Maritime Edition">{{cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/2011/01/13/judge-john-hodgman-maritime-edition|title=Judge John Hodgman: Maritime Edition|date=January 13, 2011|publisher=Maximum Fun|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" ! width="4%" |No. ! width="25%" |Episode Title ! width="10%" |Guest Bailiff ! width="47%" |Dispute ! width="14%" |Release Date |- |1 |"Crazy Gravy" |''None'' |The merits of brown gravy versus white gravy |January 13, 2011<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/2011/01/13/judge-john-hodgman-maritime-edition|title=Judge John Hodgman: Maritime Edition {{!}} Maximum Fun|website=www.maximumfun.org|date=January 13, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2016}}</ref> |- |2 |"Christmas Music Ruling" |David Rees |When should seasonal or Christmas music be played? |January 13, 2011<ref name=":0" /> |}
==== Bonus episodes ==== {| class="wikitable" ! width="4%" |No. ! width="25%" |Episode Title ! width="10%" |Guest Bailiff ! width="47%" |Dispute ! width="14%" |ReDate |- |1 |"Livin' that CALI415 Life" | |''Docket episode centered around car-related questions, featuring comedian Rhea Butcher'' |April 29, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/bonus-episode-livin-cali415-life|title=Sponsored Bonus Episode: Livin' That CALI415 Life {{!}} Maximum Fun|website=maximumfun.org|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref> |- |2 |"Jesse Thorn Interviews John Hodgman" | |''Rebroadcast from Thorn's program "Bullseye".'' |November 3, 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/judge-john-hodgman/judge-john-hodgman-special-bonus-episode-jesse-thorn-interviews-john-hodgman|title=Judge John Hodgman Special Bonus Episode: Jesse Thorn Interviews John Hodgman {{!}} Maximum Fun|website=www.maximumfun.org|date=November 3, 2017|language=en|access-date=November 23, 2018}}</ref> |}
== Newspaper column == Since October 2015, ''Judge John Hodgman'' has appeared as a newspaper column in ''The New York Times Magazine'' every Sunday, in which Hodgman settles disputes in a similar fashion.<ref name="JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN'S VEST POCKET ARGUMENT SETTLER">{{cite web|url=http://www.johnhodgman.com/post/16723109678/judge-john-hodgmans-vest-pocket-argument-settler|title=JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN'S VEST POCKET ARGUMENT SETTLER|date=January 29, 2012|publisher=JohnHodgman.com|author=John Hodgman|author-link=John Hodgman|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> Topics range from appropriate household toilet paper quotas<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hodgman|first=John|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/03/magazine/judge-john-hodgman-on-toilet-paper-quotas.html|title=Judge John Hodgman on toilet paper quotas|date=Dec 30, 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref> to the proper way to wear a wedding band.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hodgman|first=John|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/magazine/judge-john-hodgman-on-the-proper-way-to-wear-a-wedding-band.html|title=Judge John Hodgman on the proper way to wear a wedding band|date=Nov 17, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/column/judge-john-hodgman|title=Judge John Hodgman Weekly Column|work=The New York Times|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref>
== Live show == Judge John Hodgman has held live recordings on numerous occasions in Canada, the US and UK. In the U.S. the show has been held in venues ranging from 1000-1400 seats, including Boston's Wilbur Theatre,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maximumfun.org/events/live-shows/judge-john-hodgman-live-in-boston-ma/|title=Judge John Hodgman Live in Boston, MA|date=December 3, 2019|website=Maximum Fun|language=en-US|access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref> San Francisco's Castro Theatre,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maximumfun.org/events/live-shows/sf-sketchfest-2020-judge-john-hodgman/|title=Judge John Hodgman Live at Sketchfest 2020|date=Feb 8, 2020|website=Maximum Fun}}</ref> Seattle's Neptune Theatre<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/judge-john-hodgman/|title=Judge John Hodgman {{!}} Podcasts|date=February 28, 2019|website=Maximum Fun|language=en-US|access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref> and Brooklyn's Murmrr Theatre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.murmrr.com/e/judge-john-hodgman-79300400633/|title=Judge John Hodgman at the Murmrr Theatre|website=Murmrr.com|access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref> In September 2017 two shows were held live at the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place, London, England.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/judge-john-hodgman/|title=Judge John Hodgman|website=Kings Place|access-date=January 15, 2021}}</ref>
== Reception == Judge John Hodgman has received critical praise in the media, from outlets including Rolling Stone,<ref name="Listen Up: The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now Pictures - 15. 'Judge John Hodgman'" /> NPR's All Things Considered,<ref name=":1" /> HuffPost,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hershon|first=Marc|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/podcast-review-judge-john_b_5622298|title=Podcast Review: Judge John Hodgman|date=July 25, 204|work=Huff Post|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref> Vox,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.voxelectro.com/judge-john-hodgman-podcast/|title=Judge John Hodgman Reviewed|date=May 27, 2013|work=Vox Electrico|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref> Splendry,<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.splendry.com/entertainment/podcasts/podcast-recommendation-judge-john-hodgman-2/|title=Podcast Recommendation: Judge John Hodgman|date=Feb 26, 2017|work=Splendry|access-date=Feb 8, 2020}}</ref> BoingBoing<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: the podcast" /> and Boston Magazine.<ref name="Comedy Q+A: John Hodgman, Author, Performer, and Jurist" />
In November 2010, ''Boing Boing''{{'}}s Mark Frauenfelder wrote "Only three episodes of the ''Judge John Hodgman'' podcast have been produced, but I know that it's going to be one of my favorites."<ref name="Judge John Hodgman: the podcast">{{cite web|author=Mark Frauenfelder|author-link=Mark Frauenfelder|url=http://boingboing.net/2010/11/19/judge-john-hodgman-t.html|title=Judge John Hodgman: the podcast|publisher=Boing Boing|date=November 19, 2010|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> ''Boston''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Thomas Lewis called ''Judge John Hodgman'' a "hilarious podcast".<ref name="Comedy Q+A: John Hodgman, Author, Performer, and Jurist">{{cite web|author=Thomas Lewis|url=http://blogs.bostonmagazine.com/boston_daily/2012/11/03/comedy-interview-john-hodgman/|title=Comedy Q+A: John Hodgman, Author, Performer, and Jurist|publisher=Boston|date=November 3, 2012|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> A 2017 review on Splendry wrote, "Yes, these are silly disputes. And while there is much laughter, there is also much wisdom. I have found myself laughing uproariously and nodding thoughtfully in the same episode."<ref name=":2" />
In 2013, Arizona muralist Joe Pagac created art for ''Judge John Hodgman'' entitled "Sexy Justice".<ref name="Jesse Thorn">{{cite web|author=Jesse Thorn|author-link=Jesse Thorn|url=http://jessethorn.tumblr.com/post/56712990850/sexy-justice-by-joe-pagac-now-available-as-a|title="Sexy Justice" by Joe Pagac. Now available as a... - Jesse Thorn: Tumbler|publisher=Tumblr|date=July 28, 2013|access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Facebook">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=518036601595341&set=pb.245173612214976.-2207520000.1376458845.&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F1012229_518036601595341_1457342590_n.jpg&size=650%2C500|title=Judge John Hodgman's photos|publisher=Facebook|date=July 28, 2013|access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref> "Sexy Justice" has since been made available via online retailer TopatoCo as prints.<ref name="Judge John Hodman Sexy Justice Print (16 x 20)">{{cite web|url=http://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=MAXF-SEXYJUSTICE-PRINT&Category_Code=MAXF|title=Judge John Hodman Sexy Justice Print (16" x 20")|publisher=TopatoCo|access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref>
In 2014, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked ''Judge John Hodgman'' #15 in their list "The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now".<ref name="Listen Up: The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now Pictures - 15. 'Judge John Hodgman'">{{cite web|author=Matthew Love|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/pictures/listen-up-the-20-best-comedy-podcasts-right-now-20140508/15-judge-john-hodgman-0533315|title=Listen Up: The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now Pictures - 15. 'Judge John Hodgman'|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=May 8, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref>
''Judge John Hodgman'' won the 2020 Webby Award for Comedy in the category Podcasts.<ref name="Kastrenakes">{{cite web |last1=Kastrenakes |first1=Jacob |title=Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21263445/2020-webby-awards-winners-lil-nas-x-nasa-jon-krasinski |website=The Verge |access-date=22 May 2020 |language=en |date=20 May 2020}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == {{wikiquote}} * {{Official website|http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/judge-john-hodgman}} {{John Hodgman}}
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