Sex, Drugs & Domestic Abuse
We blast back to the wild 90s in sun-drenched California this week with two total surfer types who might also be drug addicts!  But, don’t worry, it’s only weed! Maybe!

The defendant this week spends his last day before he reports to jail on Judge Judy, battling against his ex. He admits he beat her up, but denies he ruined her stuff. She says he was abusive not just to her, but her couch and clothes, too. It’ll be up to Judge Judy to decide who’s lying and who’s telling the truth — and who gets paid.

At the same time, it’ll be up to us to decide if Judy is innocent or guilty because, of course, this is Judging Judy, the only comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s favorite TV judge. If Judy did her job, she’s innocent. If she did not, she’s guilty.

Fans of podcasts like the Doughboys, Cinephobe, Comedy Bang Bang and All Fantasy Everything will be right at home with Judging Judy. It’s rapid pace comedy paired with social commentary based on the cultural icon, Judy Shendlin.

We start with a quick recap of what was going on in the world back when the episode originally aired in 1996: think baseball, the children’s show Arthur and Australian rules football. Then we take a detour to the front page of a newspaper before delving into what was ruling the box office on that day(hint: it starred Will Smith and was about blowing stuff up).

Then, we do a play-by-play of the case. It’s a complicated story and a sad situation for everyone involved; it’s up to Judy to comb through the accusations both the plaintiff and the defendant offer up. Suffice to say, she’s not too happy that the couple’s kids were involved in this nonsense. She’s also not too happy about the drug use. 

After all that, it’s our turn to do a little judging. If Judy did her job, if she acted justly, she’s innocent. However, if not, she’s guilty. Those are the rules!

Judging Judy isn’t just a comedy: it’s also an exploration of the time and place that Judy occupied during her 25+ years on TV. Her show was a reflection of our society, its people, its mores and its systems of judgement. Judging Judy, while going for laughs, carefully examines and critiques the institution that Judge Judy was and the impact it had on all of us.
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Happy Intentionally Belated Halloween 

In our (deliberately) late Halloween Spooktacular, we confront the frightening case of an unhinged tenant and her overly friendly landlord. She claims he stole her property and it takes the police to get her out of the house! You figure it must be something really important, something incredibly valuable to justify calling the cops, right? 

Nope!

This, of course, is the Judging Judy podcast, a one-of-a-kind comedy podcast where we dive deep into the archives of America’s favorite TV judge. Fans of comedy podcasts like the Doughboys, Cinephobe, Comedy Bang Bang and All Fantasy Everything will be right at home with Judging Judy.

Each week, we take an episode from Judge Judy, the TV show that aired for over 25+ years and dissect it, including the cases at its core. Ultimately, however, we’re not concerned with the plaintiffs or the defendants. We’re interested in Judy. In fact, it’s our duty to Judge Judge Judy. 

Judge Judy captured the cultural zeitgeist of a generation. She was ubiquitous. Daytime TV was never quite the same once Judy hit the airwaves. She’s still heralded on silly podcasts like that one with Amy Poehler. 

But, was Judy fair? Did Judy provide justice?

That’s the answer we’re after on Judging Judy. All that theatrics. All that eyerolling. Was this supposed girl boss delivering justice or was she just building her out-of-control brand? She was creating entertainment but was she changing how we judge our neighbors and our society as a whole. You’ll have to listen to Judging Judy to find out.

Equal parts introspective and irreverent, Judging Judy finds humor in the absurdities of daytime TV and life in general. It’s a thoughtful podcast without being preachy or overbearing; we’ll leave that to Judy herself. Listen to Judging Judy if you want an entirely new perspective on a person, a show, and a time in the world that you thought you knew.

Popular amongst millennials, the well-to-do and the Average Joe, Judging Judy will make you laugh, it will make you think and it might make you sneeze. 

She thought it was love right up until he served her with paternity papers. He thought it was an engagement ring, even though he gave it to her on Mother’s Day. Now, it’s up to Judy to decide who gets the ring and who gets nothing but a very stern lecture. And it’s up to us to decide if Judy is innocent or guilty!That’s right, another week of Judging Judy, the only podcast that turns the tables on America’s least favorite TV judge. Unlike other podcasts you might accidentally listen to, like, say, Smartless, Judging Judy does real work. We go beyond the fluff. We go beyond the platitudes. We’re here to figure out if Judy actually did her job. If she did, she’s innocent. If not, she’s guilty.Perfect for fans of podcasts like the Doughboys and Cinephobe, Judging Judy is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the cultural phenomenon that was, and still is, Judge Judy. Each week, we direct an episode from the show’s long, storied archives. We set the mood with quick refresher on what was going on in the world when the episode aired. Then, we do an exhaustive watch-along style play-by-play of the cases that came before the Judge that day. Ultimately, though, we’re not here for anything else but justice. And our rulings are not to be trifled with!This week’s episode originally aired way back in 1998 and, boy, the hairstyles definitely reflect it. Any one of the people on today’s episode could be a Comedy Bang Bang character, and I dare say, some might do well on a show like St. Denis Medical.Our two petitioners to the court are, rhetorically speaking, battling over a ring he gave her. But, ultimately, Judy makes this a case about their kids, and how they should be treated. Judy has some real concerns for how the kids will be raised and the importance of them having a father in their life. Are these concerns valid or is it just another case of Judy sticking her legal nose where it doesn’t belong?You’ll just have to listen to find out.There’s also a lot of back and forth, perhaps too much in fact, about if the kids eat dinner or not, but, look, none of that matters. Like the Willy Wonka movie with Timothee Chalamet, you can just forget all that. All that matters is our ultimate decision: innocent or guilty.Because, after all, we’re here to Judge Judy. We’re on Judy duty.

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In this episode from way back in 2019, before any of us could spell Covid never mind knew what it was, we’ve got a case of two ex-lovers fighting over money paid for a mortgage. She says he owes her: he begs to disagree.As you’ll quickly learn, he not only doesn’t deserve the money; he doesn’t deserve a thing. He’s a real terror, and Judy gives him her what for all throughout the episode. I mean, come on.But does she give US justice?That is the real question we answer on Judging Judy. The judge had a leading show for over 25 years but though she got to rule on others, the tables had never been turned on her: until now!Suffice to say, this episode has more than just a mortgage payment on the line. We’ve got a headstone. We’ve got harassment. We’ve got back rent. And that’s to say nothing on the wrecked car and child witness in Case 2!I might have outdone myself.Perfect for fans of comedy podcasts like the Doughboys, Comedy Bang Bang, Cinephobe, Judge John Hodgman, Threedom and Blank Check, Judging Judy is a hilarious take on America’s most-hated and most-loved TV judge. It’s kind of like I love the 80s, but it’s all about one person who occupied the cultural space like no other: Judge Judy.In each episode, we get a quick recap of what was going on in the world when the episode aired. Then, we’ve got a play by play of the cases that came before Judy. Finally, we get a judgement: innocent or guilty. It’s our duty to judge Judge Judy.Judging Judy is a critique of pop culture, a litmus test for the zeitgeist, and ultimately a good time. It is not a true crime podcast as Spotify seems to think. But, if you like true crime, you might enjoy it! I don’t know; give it a try.And Happy Belated Canadian Thanksgiving!

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It’s all about fraud and greed this week on Judging Judy!It’s 2020 and all they want to do is visit Disneyland for the kid’s birthday— but she scammed them out of their money?Or…did she?! Maybe the reason was because it was 2020, and he had COVID!It’s up to Judge Judy to decide whether or not this family’s newfound friend — and Disneyland employee — was actual a conniving con artist. After all, they accuse her of not just stiffing them on the tickets: they say she made lots of big promises. She was about to become a millionaire! They would buy a bar together! She would buy them a house! She was going to give them a new car for just a few hundred dollars!Were they fooled by a master liar? Or did they get greedy and fall into a trap of their own making? It’s up to Judge Judy decide!Case 2, meanwhile, is about a slumlord! She didn’t provide electricity to her tenants, she didn’t pay the taxes and the property was eventually foreclosed upon. And even though she got the property for free, she still thinks she’s owed back rent by own of her tenants! It’s up to Judge Judy to decide if she’ll get any of the money she thinks she’s owed.And then, of course, finally, it’s up to me to decide whether it’s Judge Judy who’s innocent or not. Did she do her job and deliver justice with the cases before her? Or did she shirk her duty and act a fool? It’s finally time to turn the tables on Judy Shendlin and decide if she is guilty. And I’m just the right person to Judge Judy.A hilarious comedy in the spirit of other top podcasts like Doughboys, Comedy Bang Bang, the Neighborhood Listen and Cinephobe, Judging Judy is a nostalgic look back at one of America’s cultural stalwarts: Judge Judy. However, we’re not here to just praise Judy, like that Amy Poehler podcast. We turn a critical eye to better understand the role Judy played in her cases and in America at large.Each episode features a quick look at what was going on when the episode aired, a recap of the cases, and, ultimately, a judgement on whether Judy delivered justice. If she did, she’s innocent. If not, she’s guilty.Perfect for fans of comedy, TV, courtroom dramas, nostalgia, pop culture, and the zeitgeist at large, Judging Judy is a one of a kind podcast that, unequivocally, is perfect for every audience.

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Case #1: He thought it was love; she thought they were gifts. It’s a classic he said, she said. It’s a sad sop cruise director vs. a flighty flight attendant. The only thing the two can agree on is that they are no longer in love. It’s up to Judy to decide if she owes him back the money and TV he bought; otherwise, she gets to watch the Super Bowl on with her new beau.Case #2: His dreams of karaoke fame and stardom relied on one thing: her money. But when they broke up, he kept on singing without paying her back. He claims that it was a gift and didn’t even need her money thanks to his lucrative hair cutting business. She says he’s a loser, a failure and kind of a weirdo. Will Judy side with the slighted ex-girlfriend who, all things considered, should have never given the guy money to begin with? Or will she side with the guy who’s proudly only working two nights a week at a bowling alley doing glow-in the dark karaoke?This is Judging Judy! The only show that turns the tables on America’s favorite TV judge. Or least favorite! It’s really up to you.It’s our duty to judge Judge Judy.Not familiar with Judge Judy? No problem! In each episode, I first set the scene by reminding you what was going on in the world when the episode originally aired; after all, it was on for over 25 years, so you can be forgiven for not remembering every single detail. Then, I do a play-by-play of the case, explaining what happened; I watch it, so you don’t have to. Finally, I decide if Judge Judy truly did her job that episode. I’m looking not only at the rulings themselves but the Judge’s conduct as well.Did she act like a child?Did she yell and scream and pout?Did she showboat?Did she roll her eyes too many times?Did she, ultimately, treat those who came before her with dignity and respect?If Judge Judy acted fairly, she’s innocent. If not, she’s guilty.Judge Judy is a comedy podcast like no other. With that said, if you like movie podcasts like Cinephobe, I think you’ll like Judging Judy. If you like food podcasts like the Doughboys, I think you’ll like Judging Judy. If you like improv podcasts like Comedy Bang Bang, I think you’ll like Judge Judy. If you like sports podcasts like the ones Bill Simmons does, you may or may not like Judge Judy. I encourage you to listen and find out for yourself.Not only is Judging Judy hilarious, it also provides an insightful look at American society and the people in it. The original show captured the zeitgeist; we tear down that zeitgeist to see what its seedy underbelly looked like.If you like podcasts about seedy underbellies, this is also the podcast for you!

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Once again, Judy is on doggy duty. She has to decide whether Talisha is telling the truth — did her cousin’s pup really try to attack her? Talisha claims that she had to jump into her car via its sun roof to save her skin. But they say that the dog was friendly and precocious, and… they kind of imply that Talisha is out of her mind. This is a four-legged family feud!Judy dives deep into how the Trouser family got the dog and goes to great lengths to insult every member of the family for being irresponsible dog honors and all-around bad people. Is Judy’s treatment of the defendant’s justified or is she guilty of being a big old jerk? That’s for us to decide!Our second case is all about child-support and volleyball, topics that hit close to home for all red-blooded Americans. Or am I just thinking of myself? I very well may be! Anyway, Dad doesn’t want to pay for his daughter’s volleyball fees because he feels like he’s been paying child support his whole life. Ignore the logical fallacy! Meanwhile, Judy wants an explanation from Mom as to why she’s getting child support at all. It’s a classic switcheroo from America’s favorite daytime TV judge.And, as always, we wind the episode up with a ruling: is Judge Judy guilty or is she innocent? Did she do her job and deliver justice? Or was her act a little too much? You’ll have to listen to Judging Judy, the #1 podcast that does what we do that I know of. If there is any podcast like this one, don’t tell me about it, I don’t want to know!Judging Judy is a hilarious exploration of the judge and the people who came before her in the courtroom. Perfect for those who are already Judy fanatics as well as those who don’t know a thing about the show. On each episode of Judging Judy, we do a play-by-play of the cases featured that week, ensuring you don’t need to know a thing going in. All you need to do is laugh. Please laugh.Judging Judy is perfect for fans of podcasts like Cinephobe, the Doughboys, Comedy Bang Bang, All Fantasy Everything and Call Me Daddy.Just kidding about Calling Me Daddy. I mean, it might work. Who knows? Not me. I’ve never listened to Call Me Daddy. It could work! Don’t count it out!Do you remember daytime TV? Do you remember the last 25 years or so? Then Judging Judy is the podcast for you!Among the most popular podcasts for humans, dogs, cats and alike, Judging Judy has a play-by-play, plus historical review of what was happening when each episode aired.

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A drive through Hollywood turns into a disaster after he crashes into her car — and his insurance company won’t pay their fare share!What was a classic drive through Los Angeles went south real fast. It’ll be up to Judy to decide if he has to pay for wrecking her car. He had full coverage, but his insurance only wants to pay for half. She already got her car fixed and now she wants him to pony up to pay the bill.We’ve got diagrams of the crash! We’ve got namedropping off famous sights and sounds of Hollywood! We’ve got two people who are really very personable and nice! It’s all the makings of a blockbuster, and that’s only Case 1!In the episode’s second case, we have got some real fishy business. They say spent thousands of dollars on a party boat that they can’t even get in the water! They blame the previous owner and want their money back, but Judy’s got some suspicions that there’s more to the story. They’ve got receipts; Judy wants more! Will she get their money back or will she toss them overboard?Judging Judy is the only podcast that turns the tables on Judy Shendlin by putting her on trial. Of course, first we jump back into the time when the episode originally aired. What was popular on TV? What was playing at movie theaters? What important historical events happened? Then, we do a play-by-play so that you know exactly what Judy had to work with. Finally, we decide if Judy did her job. If so, she’s innocent. If not, she’s guilty.Perfect for fans of comedy podcasts like the Doughboys, Comedy Bang Bang, Hollywood Handbook, All Fantasy Everything and Cinephobe, Judging Judy is hilarious and insightful. Need laughs? Listen to Judging Judy? Need therapy. See a therapist! Need hugs? I can’t help you there.

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Our first case has a landlord suing his former tenant for back rent. But she claims he violated her privacy and was an over controlling JERK. He said she damaged the room; she said he HUMILIATED her in public.It’s up to Judge Judy to decide who’s right.Our second case is all about a DRUNKEN COLLEGE BRAWL. Joe lost two teeth in the fight and says he didn’t deserve any of it. Timothy claims that Joe was the one who’s started the scuffle. Judge Judy will have to decide who’s telling the truth — and if Joe deserves any CASH for the DAMAGE Timothy did.And finally, I’ll get to decide if Judge Judy is innocent or if she’s guilty. If she did her job or if she failed to deliver justice.Listen to Judging Judy, the only podcast that puts Judge Judy on trial. A COMEDY PODCAST perfect for fans of Cinephobe, the Doughboys, Judge John Hodgeman, Comedy Bang Bang and others. This is definitely not a true crime podcast, despite what Spotify seems to think.

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Is Dolly going to RUIN CHRISTMAS? This limo ride might just do it. Todd and his family just wanted a night out on the town in Chicago. A little dinner, a little show -- but Dolly had different plans! Did she hoodwink Todd by bringing the wrong limo? Was the Notre Dame limo more like the Georgia Tech limo? Todd certainly wasn't happy. But that doesn't mean Judge Judy will rule in his favor!
Case 2 is awfully sordid -- it involves a jilted lover who has gripes with his ex! He fixed her car and paid for the parts. He also bought her fancy lingerie from Victoria's Secret. But after the romance cooled, Jenny didn't want to pay him back -- is there no justice in the world! Judy will be the judge of that.

And we'll be the Judge of Judy, because that's the premise of this podcast. Judging Judy determines if Judge Judy did her job. Did she deliver justice to the people who show up in her court, did she deliver justice to those who watched her show and did she deliver justice to us, the world at large? We get to determine if Judy is innocent, if she did her job, or if she is guilty, if she failed to act justly.
Judging Judy is the #1 and perhaps only Judge Judy podcast. We lack authority, sanction and access, but we overcompensate with excess amounts of humor and sound clips that may or may not eventually have to be removed.
Judging Judy is like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for trashy, dated afternoon TV. Never seen Judge Judy? No problem! Each episode features play-by-play from the cases so you know exactly what happened.
Judging Judy is perfect for fans of podcasts like the Doughboys, Cinephobe, Comedy Bang Bang, Judge John Hodgman and more. If you like to laugh.... If you like to pass judgement on people.... and if you've got ears, Judging Judy is the podcast for you.
If you don't have ears, let me know at judgingjudypod@gmail.com, and we'll talk about an alternative way that you, too , can enjoy this podcast.
It's everyone's favorite!It's a top seller!It's on New York Times bestseller list!It's been featured on any number of wanted posters all across the greater Los Angeles area, excluding San Bernardino County.We're talking to producers about turning it into a big blockbuster art house foreign language movie, starring Lil Nas X as Judge Judy and Rupert Murdoch as Bailiff Byrd. The score is, hopefully, going to be produced by Nine Inch Nails in partnership with Dolly Parton.

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A gruesome dog murder! Unpaid Best Buy credit cards! Father daughter strife! A judge who won't take being sassed -- this episode's got it all! Will the judge rule in favor of Milton who had to carry his dead Norfolk Terrier in his arms or will he side with Sandi who, quite literally ,had no blood on her hands. Will she side with Gary, the dad on disability, or Tanisha, who felt owed a few housewarming gifts after a lifetime of paternal neglect. You'll have to listen to find out!
In our inaugural recording, we jump into an episode originally televised in 2021 -- you remember, back when no one knew who or what a Pete Hegseth was! Anyway, just in case you're coming to this podcast having just listened to a certain other podcast, hosted by a certain Amy Poehler, Judging Judy is different! Here, we have no access. We have no budget. We have no standing. But we do have the right to Judge Judy...finally!
In each podcast, we'll review the cases that entered Judy's court, sure, but we'll also examine the Judge herself. Did she treat the plaintiff and the defendant fairly? Did she deliver an honest, unbiased verdict? Did she roll her eyes so much that it kind of...became annoying? We get to determine whether Judy's the guilty one this time.
Plus, given the 25+ years Judy spent on the airwaves, we'll take a little look at what was going on in the world when the episode aired. Because, the truth is, Judge Judy didn't exist in a vacuum. Otherwise, instead of yelling over her, she would have been screaming, 'Ahh, get me out of this vacuum!'. No, instead, Judy is a symbol of the society we existed on. We kept her on the airwaves because she was us. Judy was our proxy; we judged those who entered her courtroom through her.
At Judging Judy, we're not afraid to cast judgement either. However, instead of a gavel, I'll have to be content using my voice. Unless, well, I could get a gavel...
Judging Judy is offbeat, and perfect for fans of podcasts like Doughboys, How Did It Get Made?, Judge John Hodgeman, Comedy Bang Bang and Cinephobe. I'd also say it's perfect for fans of Ben Schwartz, and that means anything from Bojack Horseman to Parks & Recreation -- heck, even Sonic the Hedgehog.And if we consider Sonic, we've got to consider Jim Carrey. Think of all the great things Jim Carrey has been in and most of them align pretty closely with Judging Judy. I mean, Liar Liar is a perfect example! And the Mask! And Dumb and Dumber. I think it's less like Ace Ventura and probably not at all like the Truman Show.
Would Harry S Truman, former President, have enjoyed Judging Judy? I think he'd first have to overcome the strange novelty of a podcast. We are assuming, I presume, that the first thing Harry S Truman would experience after being brought back from the dead would be Judging Judy, the silly podcast bout the silly TV courtroom judge, right? In that case, I can not say for sure if he'd enjoy the podcast. He'd probably be upset about all of his loved ones being dead. He might be upset, too, at the world in general. After that, though, I can guarantee that Harry S Truman would definitely at least listen to Judging Judy.
Would other presidents enjoy the show? Definitely Obama. Definitely Taft. Maybe Van Buren. Maybe Van Buren, indeed.

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