Episode 641: You Can’t Hurdle the Truth

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Zack brings the case against his brother, Nick. Zack claims to have been a member of their high school track team. Nick says: IT NEVER HAPPENED! Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Evidence for YOU CAN'T HURDLE THE TRUTH

A black and white yearbook photo of a track team

The track team in the yearbook, sans Zack

Zack and Nick's mom backing up Zack's claim

Classmate Mary backing up Zack

Nick and Zack's sister backing up Zack

Classmate Chris backing up Nick in saying that Zack did not participate in track

Handsome Rob's explosive testimony

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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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Episode 641: You Can’t Hurdle the Truth

Judge John Hodgman

Episode 641