Episode 619: Getting Justice Today

Episode notes

It’s time to clear the docket! This week, we’re tackling disputes about the theater, and we have two very special expert witnesses: the award-winning duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez! Between the two of them, they’ve made some of the most memorable musical theater works of the modern era: Frozen, The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q and so much more. They’ve come by to lend their expertise to settle disputes about the ending of Pippin, post-show etiquette in community theater, and – of course – lots and lots of Sondheim.

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Evidence from GETTING JUSTICE TODAY

A low-resolution screenshot from the D.A. Pennebaker documentary

Stephen Sondheim giving notes to Beth Howland's performance of "Getting Married Today" in the D.A. Pennebaker documentary on the recording of the original Broadway cast album of "Company"

Beth Howland performing "Getting Married Today" in the D.A. Pennebaker documentary on the recording of the original Broadway cast album of "Company"

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John Hodgman

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Jesse Thorn

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Jennifer Marmor

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Daniel Arón Speer

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AJ McKeon

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Megan Rosati

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Guests

Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Bobby Lopez

About the show

Have your real-life disputes settled in Fake Internet Court! Despite no legal background, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are the arbiters of justice that you need. No case is too big or too small. They judge them all!

Is a hot dog a sandwich? When does a collection become a hoard? Is it ever ok to flush soup down a toilet? Only one can decide! Submit your dispute at maximumfun.org/jjho!

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Episode 619: Getting Justice Today

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