Brian brings the case against his wife Cheri and their daughter Lauren. The family has a long-running joke where they declare who is the Gumby. That’s right, Gumby. The mid-20th century claymation cartoon. Brian says that he is the Gumby of the family. But Lauren and Cheri disagree. He’s Pokey, AT BEST! Who's right? Who's wrong?

Lauren and Cheri have visited Judge Hodgman's Court before. If you haven't listened to them in Mr. Commode's Wild Ride, you are in for a treat! Lauren's newsletter Podcast The Newsletter is at podcastthenewsletter.substack.com. Subscribe for podcast news, interviews with folks in the industry, and thoughtful recommendations! 

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It’s been a long, dark, and cold winter. Judge John Hodgman is ready for SPRING BREAK! We want to share a few minutes from the Judge John Hodgman Spring Break Beach House so you can hear what a great time it is! Ben Harrison (Greatest Trek) has mixed some beautiful beachside cocktails to enjoy as they all discuss Spring Break shenanigans. Grab a refreshing beverage of your own and join us!

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Juvenile Court is back in session with our Expert Juvenile, Scarlett Thorn! We hear cases from kids on playing video games with their podcaster dad, manga, tucked-in sweaters, Punch Buggy, and much more! 

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Liam and Maya are long distance lovers. But Maya struggles with phone addiction. She installed a program to limit her screen time. But this bums Liam out! He wants to Facetime his partner without an annoying digital chaperone. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Carson has a stash of reusable water bottles next to his side of the bed. Each of them has water inside. But, Carson isn’t drinking the water! Alana wants this old water to go. But Carson says that it is still drinkable! He’ll drink it…eventually! Who's right? Who's wrong?

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David leaves the door open when he lets out his husky. David's roommate, Logan, says the heat kicks on, and his room becomes a sauna! Logan believes his human comfort is more important than dog comfort! Who's right, who's wrong? 

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Can unicorns have wings? Bay says, yes of course! But her dad, Michael, says horses with wings are a thing. Horses with horns are a thing. But unicorns with wings are not a thing! Who's right? Who's wrong? PLUS! A sun tea taste test and a dispute about gravy on sandwiches! All recorded in front a live audience at City Winery in Pittsburgh, PA!

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Should Eli continue to feed feral cats in her yard? Her partner, Becca, says, "NO!" Becca has pointed out that Eli is also keeping bird feeders in the yard. They think Eli has created a fertile hunting ground for these innocent birds. Eli says that she is making her yard even safer for the birds because she is keeping the feral cats fed! Who's right? Who's wrong?

Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps going up! Visit alotrolado.org/letsdosomething to do something helpful for migrants at the US-Mexico border. And thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

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Are guinea pigs good pets? Scarlett thinks so! They desperately want a guinea pig. But their wife, Morrigan, is opposed! She says that the couple's two dogs are more than enough pets for one home. Who's right? Who's wrong?

Don't miss that classic Kasper Hauser sketch "Mundo de Perros!" Check it out at bit.ly/MUNDODEPERROS.

Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps going up! Visit alotrolado.org/letsdosomething to do something helpful for migrants at the US-Mexico border. And thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

Tickets are still available for most of the West Coast Road Court dates. Go to maximumfun.org/events for links and more! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.

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Would you keep a creepy portrait of yourself as a baby? What if the painter of the portrait was a murderer? Recorded live at Sixth & I in Washington DC, Marty says, "Yes, of course!" But his wife, Sarah, wants to get rid of this creepy painting of her beloved husband. Who's right? Who's wrong? PLUS! Linda Holmes and Jean Grae return to the court to help adjudicate some Little Weirdsies!

Thanks to our generous audience and followers, Jesse and Theresa’s fundraising goal for Al Otro Lado keeps going up! Can we get to $150,000? Visit alotrolado.org/letsdosomething to do something helpful for migrants at the US-Mexico border. And thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

Tickets are still available for most of the West Coast Road Court dates. Go to maximumfun.org/events for links and more! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman.

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We are starting the year by clearing the docket! How many dishtowels does one need in the kitchen? What is the correct pronunciation of aluminum? And can you buy books from [redacted] if your partner is a librarian? Let's discuss. Throughout the years, we've had many a weird dad come through this courtroom with their special systems for doing the dishes or maximizing solar power. It's a new year, so maybe it's time for some of these systems to be put to rest.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on the LA residents of the J Squad and MaxFun. We are safe and doing as ok as possible right now. If you want to give some money to support the fire rescue and recovery efforts, a good place to give is the California Community Foundation. You can find them at calfund.org. If you want to help a family directly impacted, our beloved former colleague Ibarionex Perello and his wife Cynthia lost their home in the Eaton Fire. You can help them by contributing to their GoFundMe.

Jesse and Theresa Thorn's fundraiser to help migrants trapped at the Mexico-US border is still going! They've blown past their initial goal, thanks to our generous audience. Can we make it to $150,000 before JJHo: Road Court ends? Visit alotrolado.org/letsdosomething to help.

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