Reviews
This is one of the first podcasts I started listening to when I got my first smartphone in 2013, and one of the few if not the only one that has endured. It has wonderfully weird guests, and the judgements are actually wise, insightful and warm hearted. Also it feels great to support an employee...Read full review »
Luiks_ via Apple Podcasts · Estonia · 05/01/24
Judge John Hodgman is a winner We listen to him while we eat dinner His baliff, Jesse, really adds to the case If you give less stars then you’re off base!
Katherinesings via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/29/24
Our legal system could learn a few things. Love this show.
skcbskekxb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/28/24
Judge John Hodgman, Bailiff Jesse Thorne, and their many interesting, funny, and sometimes profound disputes and decisions are the perfect entertainment. Thoughtful and intelligent, the Judge dispenses wisdom and comedy in equal measure.
Ct520 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/28/24
This is a great podcast, really well done!
Auto nutt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/24
This series and all of the people involved - the Judge, the bailiff, the litigants, the producers, the guest judges, bailiffs, witnesses, producers, sound engineers, and all of the members - are awesome. The Merriam-Webster people though need to stick to being descriptive, not prescriptive....Read full review »
NotZed via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/24
Appreciate the consistency of this pod so much! It’s not easy to put out episodes week after week for as long as these two have, and gosh am I grateful!
BethersDawn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/24
This is an amazing show that I discovered several years ago. The Judge and Bailiff, John Hodgman and Jessie Thorn, respectively, are great listeners and have incredible insight into human communication, behavior, and conflict resolution. All discussions are full of humor, (usually) levity and...Read full review »
Carvanmj via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/25/24
brimming with warmth and hilarity.
Jimothy027 via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 04/14/24
I love this show. Amazing wry and hilarious humor
Jon-Pittsfield via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/24
I just love this show. So funny and cozy and clever. All the things that John Hodgman is. De-stress and giggle along with us. You’ll be glad you did!
tlove84 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/24
If John Hodgman made the rules instead of god, or whatever, we would all be happier. Listen to this podcast and read Vacationland and Medallion Status, and you will become a better person, especially (but not exclusively) if you are a middle-aged, cis-het, white, weird dad like me. Thank you...Read full review »
More Winnipeg via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/11/24
I love this show. I recommend it to the folks on my team. It’s a beautiful example of how to take a disagreement and decompose it into something that is easier to understand and negotiate to a solution. If I can’t get them all to read “Getting to Yes”, at least I can get them to listen to...Read full review »
stcguy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/11/24
Jessie and Judge John keep the world from spiralling into lost dimensions with their unbiased ( mostly) takes, their enthusiasms, whats two different peoples enthusiasm?…Their enthusiasthma. I’ve been listening pretty much since the start and it still makes me happy, J.D. from Australia
adadre.j via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/10/24
As a criminal defense attorney, it is delightful to listen to the Judge adjudicate disputes fairly, compassionately, and in accordance with the Court’s precedent. Even silly disputes often involve the finding of a crux that implicates how we all treat each other, gender roles, autonomy, and other...Read full review »
GoodGodLizzieLemon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/24
Entertaining with the right balance of comedy and heart, my husband and I have enjoyed listening to this podcast for years now! Always new content & it doesn’t get old, it’s a great companion for commuting, travel & more.
PeggyAB via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/04/24
This show is like a warm hug. It has been a companion to me for some time and I look forward to each release. It provides real, meaningful insights from ridiculous scenarios, which also might be a t-shirt.
R Djaboot via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/03/24
As a 50 something Caucasian woman, I am contractually obligated to love death and murder podcasts. And I do love them, and listen to them almost exclusively. As it turns out, I seem to love petty grievances and being judgy (with company) just as much. The hosts are funny, the guests are offbeat...Read full review »
Rdvmd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/28/24
When they GET RID OF JESSE!! The WORST! The Judge is hilarious and held back by this gormless half-wit
M. peetoOkie via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/26/24
I love this podcast and highly recommend listening to it and attending the live events when they are in your city or area. This podcast is funny, whimsical and it is the perfect way to unwind and listen to an often times insane dispute between couples, friends or family members.
Copacetic Listener via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/25/24
This is a comedy podcast. It has dumb jokes, running gags, and frequent (too frequent?) songs sung in the style of Tom Waits. It is also a fake internet courtroom, where the cases have dire consequences (should one eat a decades old ham?). But the crux is this: this is a humane podcast about...Read full review »
Kliohestia via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/21/24
JJH and Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone are my two favorite podcasts! I wait for JJH to drop every week!
KJLII via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/20/24
JJHO has been one of my favorite podcasts for years. From classics like the Bat Brothers infamous dispute through ancient hams and radioactive glass, John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn are always funny, charming and delightfully human. Hodgman settled law is settled law in our household because it...Read full review »
HeardFC via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/20/24
Great show and a perfect place to demonstrate the wonder that is Joel Mann.
Lumpyigloo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/18/24
Two non problematic cis white men being sensitive, wise, and funny.
EmilyandtheSnails via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/18/24
I listen to quite a few political podcasts so every week I count on John and Jesse to give me the relief of healing laughter; they never fail to deliver!
EMO Philly via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/24
I’ve been a listener (and max fun member) for a decade. There’s not a bad show on the network, but this is one of the best. Jesse and John are a great pair.
andi_camp via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
I came to know his honor judge hodgman via the doughboys (sorry for my shortcomings!) and was always curious to listen to him some more. I finally came to this beautiful podcast and what a treat it has been! I’ve laughed, I cried, I’ve learned (mainly wrong lessons) and it’s been surprisingly...Read full review »
Mpoppov via Apple Podcasts · Brazil · 03/14/24
There is not much that has been a consistent presence in my life for over a decade. This podcast is one of those things. I came for the silly squabbles and dad jokes, and stayed for the camaraderie. Every show is entertaining, genuine, and time well spent. And now Andy Zaltzman makes a special...Read full review »
BWRP2016 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/13/24
I’ve been listening since the very beginning, and never miss an episode. Always been a big fan of John’s books, TV appearances, Apple commercials, live events, and this podcast. You’ll be greatly entertained, but you’ll also learn a lot about how to be a decent human being by listening to the...Read full review »
Mr. Music Head via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/13/24
I’ve been listening since the very start. This podcast has been a standard weekly breath of comedy, compassion, friendship, and community. It kept me going through so many dark and tough times, and I have grown and evolved along with the hosts and their beloved guests and friends of the podcast.
themaryd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/24
Every Thursday when my kids have nap time, Judge John Hodgman is my companion, a reward for almost making it through another week! After listening weekly for years, this podcast is a comforting, entertaining, unmissable part of my week. From Jesse’s laugh to John’s sneaky turns of phrase to...Read full review »
I Triumph Still via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/24
One of the first podcasts I discovered way back when and still the only one I CAN’T miss. John and Jesse are great, and I especially enjoy when friends like Joel Mann, Monte Belmonte, and Jean Grae show up. Humor, wisdom, and scallops - who could ask for more!
craigland76 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/03/24
I love JJHO. It is one of the nicest places on the internet.
TKVanSant via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/01/24
A beautiful blend of thoughtful consideration and spontaneous silliness. Thank you for the joy of this podcast each week!
Dikarandga via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/29/24
Listen to the wisdom.
Mothra99 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
Favorite podcast ever
GregoryN999 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/25/24
Thank you JJHO for a light hearted, fun, and sweet podcast. Even though the cases are just for fun, I’m always in awe of how the judge expertly navigates the plaintiff and defendants’ feelings, and I would say >90% of the time comes up with a verdict that both parties are satisfied with. (Fake...Read full review »
djjamies via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/24/24
Finding a new JJH episode in my downloads on Wednesdays is always a thrill. I hoard it until the perfect time and place for listening presents itself. Sometimes I listen to it at night with my earbuds, so I have to be careful not to laugh out loud and wake up my husband
mauschef via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/23/24
Silly and easy to enjoy.
nickname is clever via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/13/24
Been my favorite for years. Thoughtful and funny. Restores faith in humanity. Thank you John and Jessie!!!
Burrows2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/24
I didn’t really know what to expect from this, but what I got was dry humor, wordplay, and a great big slice of actually well considered justice. Two parties approach Judge Hodgeman with a beef: sometimes it’s a silly one. Sometimes it’s something that’s driving friends or a married couple a...Read full review »
AmyZack via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/09/24
For a decade, I've eagerly listened in to the Judge John Hodgman Podcast, co-hosted by the brilliant John Hodgman and the incomparable Jesse Thorn. Together, they create a dynamic duo that elevates each episode to new heights of entertainment and enlightenment. In this podcast, Hodgman and...Read full review »
quancey_lad via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/08/24
When I need to just chill out and take a break from the crazy news I listen to this podcast. Thank you for giving me a little peace and laughter during these trying times.
Momclair via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/07/24
Funny, wise, kind. Draculas can have any job!
goodRedditName via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/24
John is funny but he drops some serious wisdom and it’s refreshingly smart fun!
Msrcstewart via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/24
It’s one of the can’t miss podcasts. I selfishly save it for the weekend so I can listen without interruption.
ExPatPGH via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/04/24
Funny, smart and so much fun! I’ve been listening for years and just love this duo. I’m always laughing and trying to think of good arguments with my friends and family to bring to the court!
iwanttogotothebonezonewithbenz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/04/24
This show is my favorite…it never fails to put me in a better mood!
JiminyCricket81 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/04/24
Sometimes things in life don’t do as planned or sometimes you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world and you just need a good honest laugh to push your brain back into a healthier state and this podcast is that for me. It’s not crude,it’s real , it’s delightful and I’m forever grateful these...Read full review »
Buddyit via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/03/24
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