I'll Be The Judge Of That: Recent Episodes

Evan Ryan Lewis & Adam Eaglerock

Can you turn your camera off at a zoom birthday party? How much clothing do you need to wear to greet your UberEats driver? Can you recommend books you haven't read? Life is full of debatable topics. Listen as Evan Ryan Lewis and Adam Eaglerock discuss a new set of topics each episode and try to shed light on some of life's most perplexing questions. New episodes every Tuesday

Dear Members of the Jury,

After 3 years, 108 episodes, 600 topics and a lot of laughs - I'll Be The Judge of That has come to a close. We want to thank each and every one of you for listening every week and being a part of this community. It warms our heart to get messages telling us you broke out laughing on a walk or on the subway listening to our podcast. The topics have resonated with people all over the world, from different walks of life, and from all ages. It has been a pleasure chopping up topics every week, and although the show has ended the topics live forever. Evan & Adam will keep chopping topics and we hope you do as well.

Sincerely,

Evan Ryan Lewis & Adam Eaglerock

If you are a man in a relationship, can you go out in public in grey sweat pants?
Are grey sweat pants more risque than other colored sweat pants?
Can you drink non alcoholic beers at work?
If a girl you are dating spends the night, do you have to walk her out of your apartment?
When a man meets a female coworker should you shake hands or hug?

Can you invite somebody to a birthday and then bring them to a 65 year old’s birthday? Or a 4 year olds? What are the bounds?
How far in advance do you have to ask somebody to give a speech at your wedding?
Can you give somebody a gift card and then tell them what to get with it?
Can you Facetime at a Bris?

Can you give more than one speech at a birthday party where there are speeches?
Can you ask a stranger at the front of a long time to get you one small item?
Dog Instagrams
Do you have to say thank you for a meal that you will eventually split?
If you are sharing expenses for a trip with a group, what is the minimum expense you can have split

Executive produce Lara joins us on the show this week. One year since leaving New York to take the role as our executive producer, Lara is still happily living in Los Angeles. Those who know her best can't help but notice she has gone full LA. She has discovered yoga and mysticism, crystals and acai bowls, and refuses to consume any dairy, gluten. alcohol, citrus, yellow onion, or nut oils. She wouldn't even look at a New Jersey bagel today.

As her wellness journey continues to thrive, she is also doing a damn good job running this podcast. We are so excited to have her back in the guest's chair and to hear what topics she has been sitting on.

Topics:

Do you have to tip your hairdresser if you are only getting a touch up from a previous haircut ?
Is jet lag caused by the time difference or how long you spend on the plane?
Can you play somebody a song from your phone at a party?
Can you pet a dog that is sticking its head out of a car?
If you are out to dinner and have to use the bathroom, do you have to tell the table?

"Jetlag is a choice" - Taylor Swift

Happy Valentine's Day Week! We are doing entirely dating topics this week and are joined by dating Coach Ali Jackson. Ali is the host of the popular dating podcast Finding Mr. Height where Ali and her cohost Erica Spera dish on their dating lives and talk about their dating experiences every week.

Ali was nice enough to entertain us with her thoughts on our dating topics... even if she now thinks Evan and Adam might be a little crazy. But hey, this is I'll Be the Judge of That, the topics can never be ordinary.

Finding Mr Height - https://open.spotify.com/show/33kOhCIF09HG7y52Q9MUrZ?si=ad67bde957774eea

Ali's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/findingmrheight/?hl=en

Ali's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@findingmrheight?lang=en

Topics:

If you are getting a coffee for somebody can you take a sip?
How long do you wait on hold if the internet company puts you on hold
Can you ever ask if a pregnancy was planned?
If you meet two siblings born in the same year can you ask if it was on purpose?
Can you fix a another persons collar without asking?
If you need cash can you ask to venmo a stranger for their cash?

Another year, another season of I'll Be the Judge of That! We are sorry we were gone for so long. A little break turned into a long one. So sue me. We are back and that's what matters. We are here every Tuesday starting... NOW

Topics:

Is it rude to spoil a movie about a historical event where everybody knows what happens? (Ex: the bomb works in Oppenheimer)
If you drive somebody to a destination several hours away, and the plan is for you to drive them back, can they bail on the return trip?
Can you WD-40 a neighbor's gate?
Can you blow your nose in a public bathroom?
How many rows away from you can a friend be on an airplane to have a conversation with them?
If a friend that is always paying for things for the group forgets to Venmo you for something, should you remind them they haven't paid or let it slide?

Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 100! This week we take a trip around the world and hear from listeners outside of the USA. Over the course of the 100 episodes and 600 topics we have debated everything from the grocery stores to restaurants, ubers to airplanes, birthdays to weddings, and everything in between. One thing we haven't done though, is get our passports and go international. On this episode, we listen to the topics from listeners in France, Australia, Mexico, Israel and Argentina to see what topics exist around the world, But as always, we'll be the judge of that. Evan & Adam

Topics: 1. Can you bag the groceries of the person in front of you to save time at the checkout stand? 2. Can you pay for an item for the person in front of you to save time at the checkout stand? 3. How long can you wait behind somebody leaving a parking spot if they are taking a long time to leave? 4. How far away can somebody be to ask them to take your photo? 5. Can you tell a friend they are wearing too much cologne ?

We are back with another episode of I'll Be The Judge of That. Evan & Adam were both on holiday last week. Evan visited Yosemite National Park and Adam was at a 4 day silent retreat in Nova Scotia, Canada. The retreat served nothing but sardines the entire time. Adam wanted to complain but was not allowed to given the silent nature of the experience. Boy are they happy to be back home and in the studio. Topics:

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there! We are celebrating with an episode full of dad topics. Jake is the father of two beautiful girls and plays an incredibly active role in their young lives... just don't call him a girl dad. To support the podcast, make sure to subscribe and follow us on instagram @judgepodTopics: 1. Should we celebrate a pre-school graduations ? 2. How many people would you expect to have to feed if you are assigned to bring pasta salad to your daughter’s pre-school graduation? 3. How long would you expect to spend at a father’s day celebration at your daughter’s pre school on a Friday morning? 4. Do you have to invite every kid in the class to your child’s birthday party? 5. Do you like the term girl dad? 6. If you coach your child’s tee ball team, should you select your child for the all star team even if they don’t deserve it 7. If somebody asks you to take care of their children in the event of their death, can you say no?

It is just Evan and Adam this week, an OG episode as we like to call them. Adam is back where is he is most comfortable - the hosting chair - and Evan is back playing second fiddle.Topics: 1. When are Venmo payments due? When the tickets / Air B n B etc are purchased or at the time of the event? 2. How long after somebody leaves do you have to wait to lock the deadbolt behind them? 3. If you go out with your wife for a drink at a bar, can you leave your wife and play pool with random strangers? 4. Can you lie on the ground to pet a stranger's dog in public? 5. Is it rude or a compliment when somebody asks you for a physical therapy recommendation? 6. Do you have to pick up your dog’s poop if it is out of sight or in hard to reach places?

This week we have man who needs no introduction - Nick Tejeda. Nick lives in Brooklyn with his wife and 8 month old son. Between his full life of working in the music industry, being a loving husband and a caring father, he also finds time to think of topics. Settle in for an all new episode of I'll Be The Judge of That Topics: 1. Can you shower naked at an outdoor shower? 2. Do you wash new clothes before you wear them for the first time? 3. If you are DJing at your own house party do you have to say yes to requests from your guests? 4. On a road trip, who can control the music? 5. If you are at somebody else’s house and you offer to do the dishes, should the hosts still help?

This week Kostas takes a break from his own successful podcast - The 505 Podcast' to sit down with Adam and Evan to discuss some topics. Topics: 1. Can you tell restaurant workers at a fast casual restaurant to hurry up? 2. Can you ask a friend to hide their story from a specific person for 24 hours? 3. Can you lie about somebody's birthday at a restaurant to get a free dessert? 4. Can you eat sushi in two bites? 5. If somebody compliments a fake designer item do you have to say it's fake? 6. Should anybody be allowed to book an exit row?

505 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IP3ecG9spE5fP3x0I25cF?si=42b636d3947d4128Follow Kostas - https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/

Happy Mother's day to all the mothers out there. We are celebrating with a show full of mom topics. Erica joined the show last mother's day and is back agin. She has two sons now, so double the trouble and double the topics. TOPICS: 1. Can you change your baby’s diaper in public? 2. Can you breastfeed in public? 3. Should the family tell the mom if they don’t like a dinner she made? 4. Which family members can say thank you when a toddler is complimented? 5. What age is the right age to stop inviting extended family to your child’s birthday party?

This week we delve into love, dating, relationships, sex and everything in between with writer and actress Isabella 'Bizzy' Coben.Topics:1. Should you tell a friend you don’t like their significant other? 2. How much PDA can you have in an uber? 3. Is a ‘we need to talk text’ appropriate or cruel? 4. Is the concept of a sugar baby immoral? 5. Can you set up a friend on a date with somebody you went on a date with?

Find Bizzy on instagram @bizzycoben

After searching for a twin for weeks we finally found one. Adam Gootnick joins the show this week to talk about what is was like growing up as an identical twin, and comes with some incredible topics. Topics: 1. Can you talk to a friend in the steam room? 2. Can you talk to a stranger in the steam room? 3. If you can't tell twins apart, how should you greet them? 4. Can you squeeze the individually wrapped cookies at a coffee shop before you choose to buy one? 5. How long do you have to stay at a party you don't want to be at?

Welcome in to the frat with fraternity brother Aaron Frey. Aaron is currently a student at USC where he is an important part of greek life on campus. In between pick up basketball games at date parties in Vegas, Aaron also finds time to think of topics. Topics: 1. If you are helping somebody with something, can they do other things while you are helping them ? 2. If somebody fixing your house leaves their knee pad at their house do you have to alert them ? 3. Can you return a borrowed item to somebody at any time? 4. Can you throw away the mail that comes to your place from a previous tenant? 5. If your date/partner is too sick to stay at a function, do you have to go back with them ?

This week we are again joined by Captain Colin Kurcz. Captain Colin's Los Angeles yacht charter business, Calico Yacht Charters, was one of the first sponsors of our podcast and was an important contributor to our early success. Over the years he remains a sponsor and has become a friend. Captain Colin is offering 25% any boat trip this summer to the first listener to book a trip and mention this podcast. As an added bonus, Evan Ryan Lewis will be the deckhand for your trip for you to meet your favorite host, talk topics, take pics and do anything else with him your heart desires. Browse the yachts and trips at https://calicoyachtcharter.com/

Evan and Adam are back in the studio to chop it up, you're up butter cup.Topics: * Can you tell somebody they look like a horrible person in society? * Should you correct somebody if they mis pronounce a word? * If somebody is sleeping when dinner is ready should you wake them up or let them miss dinner? * Who gets the leftovers at a Tapas restaurant ? * Can you fall asleep in an Uber?

Evan and Adam are back behind the mics for another hard hitting episode of I'll Be The Judge of That. No guest this week, just the two love birds. Remember to follow us on Instagram @judgepod to vote on the topics each Friday. Topics: 1. Can you ask a neighbor to take down their wind chimes during a storm? 2. Do you have to clink every glass when you cheers? 3. How should we decide who calls 911 when multiple people witness a car accident? 4. Can you say you have never missed a UFC event if you don't watch them all live? 5. Can you put your feet up on the seat in front of you at a movie theatre if the seat is empty?

It is just Evan and Adam this week so Adam is back in the hosting chair. He has never been happier. Topics:

If you drive a friend’s car, can you use your phone the same way you would when driving your own car?
Can you fall asleep as a passenger in a car on a road trip
If you know somebody is paying for your dinner, should you change the way your order?
As an adult, can you order off the kids menu at a restaurant ?
If you get invited to a wedding and can't go, do you have to call/text and tell them or can you just tick the no box on the card and send it back?

Cousin Brent is back.

Topics.

Should you give all allergies when asked or only ones related to where you are?
Can you tell friends to stop sending you links / memes / jokes etc?
Can you tell a coworker to chew with their mouth closed ?
Can you tell a dentist you don't wan’t to talk to them during your cleaning?
Can you order the same item as your significant other at a restaurant?

It's a two for one this week. Paisley Beh is back and this season she has her daughter Penny with her. Baby Penny is a hefty 15 pounds now, and drove a very hard bargain in appearance fees to come on the show. I think it was mainly her agent's fault, and in the end Penny always wanted to come on the show. She just wanted to make sure she was compensated fairly for her time.

Anyways, we have a big SURPRISE for Paisley at the beginning of the show and then we get into topics.

TOPICS

Should couples have joint instagram accounts?
Can you full out run while dressed in every day clothing?
Can you blast music with the windows down?
How far in advance can you schedule a casual hangout?
How much time has to pass before you can post about an anniversary?

Its Valentine's Day. Love is in the air, and resident dating expert Jack Polson is in your ears. This episode is dedicated to dating topics, and who better to chop them up than an expert in the field. We start out with Jack's top 5 dating app trends of 2023 and then dive deep into the world of dating.

TOPICS:

Would you date somebody who stops and talks to literally every dog they see on the street?
Should men open car doors for woman on dates?
Would you date a therapist?
Can you tell somebody you’re dating that you don't like their dog?
Would you date a vegan?
Would you date somebody with a nut allergy?
Is it wrong to go to the same first date spot repeatedly?

Evan and Adam are at it again... why? We don't know. Another week has gone by and it's Tuesday again so it's time to get back into the butcher shop to CHOP IT UP.

Topics:

If somebody asks how old you are, do you have the right to ask how old they are back?
Can you reach over behind the bar and fill your own water?
When you ask a stranger to take a photo, what is the right amount of photos for them to take
Can you tell somebody to stop biting their nails?
Do you knock on a close friend’s door, or just walk right in?

Evan and Adam catch up on stories from the winter break and have more fresh topics for you guys, Make sure to vote on Fridays on our instagram @judgepod.

Topics:

We are back for an all new season of I'll Be The Judge of That. Evan and Adam return to discuss brand new topics. We will be here every Tuesday until they kick us out. Make sure to follow @judgepod on Instagram to vote on the topics every Friday. Happy New Year and welcome to season 3.

Topics:

Do you have to pay attention to the sommelier at a wine tasting?
Do you say something if a friend is telling a story you have heard before?
When you walk out of a destroyed bathroom, should you alert the person coming in ?
Can you bring a significant other or family member to your haircut?
Can you ask a bride/groom if another friend is inviting to their wedding ?
As a passenger in a car, can you turn on the windshield wipers?

We are back! For one episode to close out the year. We will be back in the new year to regularly scheduled programming. Thank you everybody for sticking with us, sending topics and being members of the jury. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, We love you all. - Judge Pod

Topics:

What is the maximum number of people you can put into a group chat?
Can you pluck off single bananas from different bunches?
If you are a passenger on a touristy bus without a bathroom, can you ask the driver to stop for a bathroom break?
When do you stop calling your friends parents by their last name?
How late can you nail a nail into the wall in an apartment building?
Can you comment on the items in a stranger's cart at the grocery store?

Topics:

If a stranger asks you to watch their stuff, how long do you have to watch their stuff for?
Can you ask somebody the significance of their tattoo?
If you're at a party you don't want to be at, can you leave?
If you don’t understand somebody with an accent, how many times can you ask them to repeat themselves?
Can you tip on a friend’s card?
How long after you pay something can you request money back on Venmo?
FMK: Whole Foods, Ralphs, Trader Joes
Can you recline your seat on an airplane?

505 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKHd9rl7PjWrmM4jN-ug4Q

Kostas Garcia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/?hl=en

Topics:

Can you touch a pregnant woman’s stomach?
Can you cut a slow person in the TSA line?
If somebody invites you somewhere, can you ask who else is going?
If you get invited somewhere and you say you ‘cant’ can you ask why not?
Can you ask an expecting mother what they will name their child?
If you are in the window seat, can you have a conversation with a stranger in the aisle seat if the middle seat does not participate in the conversation?
Can you ask to switch finger foods to the server at a wedding
Can you check your phone during a haircut?
Can you get haircuts shirtless?

We have had so many topics about restaurants, tipping, servers etc we thought it would be a good idea to have a guest on with the perspective of somebody on the other side of the counter. We could not be happier to be joined by Kayla Lanigan to share her thoughts and to keep us all in line.

Topics:

Can you talk on your phone when picking up food at a restaurant?
What is the baseline tip for good service at a good restaurant?
If you go to somebody's house that you don't know well, how long do you have to wait before you can ask to use the bathroom?
Can you post a photo you like of yourself if it was taken at a funeral?
Can you swear on the life of somebody who isn't living?

This week Evan's grandma joins the show. She was born in 1931, has lived in New York, Ohio and California, is a real treasure, and is full of topics. Thank you Grandma for coming on the show!

Topics:

Can you talk about politics in an assisted living center?
Can you tell a person sitting behind you on a plane to keep it down?
If somebody who appears to be able bodied has a ‘service dog’ can you ask what service they provide?
How far can you be from your grocery cart in the grocery store?
If a friend offers you a ride but you don’t like their driving can you refuse the ride?

This episode is a collaboration of sorts. Roark is the co-host of another popular podcast titled 'Finding Mr. Height' - a dating podcast for complex woman in modern times. Or maybe it was for modern woman in complex times... I can't remember now.. and it's late. But anyways her podcast is great and you should check it out. She's funny, she's smart, she is always right, and her name is ROARK.

Topics:

If two people have a miscommunication on what activity they are doing, who has to change clothes?
If you insult an article of clothing on somebody else, what do you do if you find out your friend has that article of clothing.
Can you call people out for having objectively wrong opinions?
If you bump into a friend’s ex should you tell the friend?
If somebody asks for a girls number, can any of his friends later ask that girl for her number ?

Finding Mr. Height

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mr-height-the-podcast/id1554195886

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/33kOhCIF09HG7y52Q9MUrZ?si=99639ce83a614371

She's back...

Topics Below

If a workout class is basically empty can you take a spot near somebody else ?
Can you talk to people at an adjacent table in a restaurant ?
Can you send people your gift registry without inviting them to the event ?
If you sublease your apartment how much should you be checking in with your renter ?
If somebody posts a picture of you that you find unflattering can you ask them to take it down?

This week Jesse Samek joins the show to do battle with Adam Eaglerock. Jesse listens to the podcast every week and yells at Adam through his radio. This week he is in studio to yell at Adam in person. Topics Below.

How old is too old to play drinking games?
Can you ask for a refund from a parking lot if you were only there a few minutes ?
If somebody tells you a secret can you share that secret with somebody who doesn't know them at all?
Can you give a friend another friend's mailing address to send packages to?
If somebody falls asleep on the couch should you wake them up or let them sleep?
Do you have to treat a friend’s second wedding the same as you treat the first?
When a stranger asks how you are, can you say anything but good?

Her name is Coco, some say she's a little loco. Not listening will give you fomo, and as far as rhymes I got no mo.

Topics:

When you see a group of friends do you have to physically greet them all the same way? Or can you hug some, shake hands with others etc
If you are texting somebody who recently has read receipts turned on, should you tell them?
Can you throw non bathroom items out in a bathroom trash can?
If somebody gifts you a scratch off lottery ticket and you win big, do you owe the person who got you the scratch off any of the money?
Can you get a woman a size XL clothing item as a gift?
Can you ask a woman if they have had work done
If you offer to cook somebody dinner can they ask for anything?

Our guest today is Elaine Swann. Elaine is one of the nation’s leading experts in etiquette and manners. She is the founder of The Swann School of Protocol - a nationwide training institute. You may have seen her on TV where she has been on The Today Show, Access Hollywood, and CNN. She has been featured in The New York Times and the Washington Post. Her book is titled ‘Let Crazy Be Crazy, Then Politely Get What You Want. Today you can find her right here on I’ll be on Judge of that, please welcome Elaine Swan to the show.

Show Notes:

Elaine's Website - https://www.elaineswann.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elaineswann/

Book - https://www.amazon.com/Let-Crazy-Be-Politely-Across/dp/0977352048/ref=sr11?keywords=elaine+swann&qid=1655784783&s=books&sprefix=elaine+swan%2Cstripbooks%2C178&sr=1-1

Let Crazy Be Crazy: Then Politely Get What You Want, Get Your Point Across, and Gently Put Rude People in Their Place

Have you ever waited an hour for a table at a busy restaurant? Or waited in line to get into a bar. Well Logan hasn't.

This week we have the Don of Venice, Logan White, to share with our listeners the ins and outs of greasing. Oh, and we do some topics too.

Captain Colin returns to I'll Be The Judge of That this week and he comes with topics and a special offer for one of our listeners. Topics below. Offer at the end of the episode

Do you say ‘Permission to come aboard captain” when you board a boat
Can you ask for something back that you have given away for free ?
If you bump into a friend on a run and stop and chat, if you see them again while on your run do you have to stop and chat again?
Can you tell somebody you don't like their dog?
Can you bring a dog to a party without asking?
Can you send links to articles you haven’t read?
Can you groan while peeing at a public bathroom?

Show Notes:

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/05/arts/television/cocomelon-moonbug-entertainment.html

Its an OG cast this week. No guest. Just Evan and Adam. They still have topics. Here they are. Enjoy. Kisses. Dont forget to vote on Fridays @JudgePod on instagram

If somebody doesn’t confirm lunch plans day of can you eat lunch before your scheduled time to meet up?
If you eat before you meet up with somebody, do you have to order a full meal?
If a stranger has a sticker tag on their shirt should you tell them?
Whose responsibility is it to put the divider down at the checkout stand at the supermarket?
How long after you receive a gift can you send a thank you card?
In a full uber would you prefer to be in the middle seat or the front passenger seat ?
If somebody answers their phone while you are talking with them one on one how long can they be on the phone for?

Paisley is back for another week, if you liked last week's episode you will love this one. If you didnt like last week episodes, maybe you will like this one anyway? We love Paisley! Here are the topics

Can a hairdresser refuse the style you asked for ?
If a friend knocks on your door can you not come to the door ?
If you break a glass at a friend’s house do you have to pay for a new glass ?
Do you participate in a neighboring table’s happy birthday celebration at a restaurant ?
Can you have a picture of yourself in your vacation rental ?
Is it socially acceptable to sit on the floor at a party?

Mama Paisley returns due to popular demand after her smash hit episode in Season 1. She brings the topics she is famous for, and gives the type on insight only she can provide. This is part 1 of a two part episode. Tune in next week for even more Paisley.

Topics:

Can you tell people to not put their hands in the chip bowl at a party?
Can you present something store bought as homemade at a party?
Can you choose to not get into an elevator based on your judgment of the people in the elevator?
Can you invite only one person to an event in front of people who are not invited?
If somebody says there is something in your nose, can you pick your nose in public right then and there?

It's Mother's Day Week everybody, and to celebrate we thought it was only natural to have a mother on as a guest. Not only is Erica the mother of the cutest toddler to ever walk the earth, she also has a diaper bag full of amazing topics. So fill up your bottles and settle in for another episode of I'll Be The Judge of That. Happy Mother's Day!

Topics:

Should the passenger always pay for parking?
Can I play guitar with the Spectrum guy over?
Do you have to wear matching socks?
Can you take off your shoes on an airplane?
If you have a toddler do you still have to return the shopping cart to the store?

Our head writer Kyle joins the show this week and he did not disappoint! It is amazing to see that even with a full time job managing our writer's room Kyle still finds time to come up with topics just for us. This week's topics below.

Can you ask a waiter how much the special costs?
Is it better to tip a few dollars in quarters or not tip at all?
If you get a plus one to a wedding can you bring a buddy?
Are wedding invites reciprocal ?
What the fuck is going on with wedding start times?
If you offer somebody a bottle of wine as a gift can you say you want cash instead?

You asked, we listened. We have a cat owner on the show to defend cat people everywhere. We always say we hate the cat, not the cat person. This is a cat person we truly love. Topics below.

Should Uber Eats tips be based on the price of the meal or the distance traveled by the Uber Eats driver?
If a friend bails on a trip last minute do they still have to pay their share of the air b n b ? Can they find somebody else to take their place and cover their share?
Can you ask a movie theater to turn the volume up or down ?
Can you offer somebody help when they’re taking a selfie?
If you go to a friend’s house and there is a bad odor, do you tell your friend?

This is a very special episode of I'll Be The Judge of That because we are joined by nationally recognized etiquette coach Lisa Gache. Lisa's clients include Four Seasons Hotels, Tiffany & Co. and Burberry. She has been seen on The Today Show, Dr. Phil and Access Hollywood. And today she is in our studio to set us straight. We gave her some of our most debated topics from episodes past to found out the actual correct behavior.

You can learn more about Lisa and buy her book 'Beverly Hills Manners' on her website here - https://beverlyhillsmanners.com/

Topics:

Can you pull a ticket from the deli counter and wander or do you have to wait until your number is called ? (6:00)
Does it matter that you don’t work here? (9:00)
Is it an insult to aggressively compliment somebody’s new hair cut? (12:30)
Is it an insult to assume somebody has a cat ? (14:30)
If you bring alcohol to a party and it doesn't get drinken can you take it home ? (17:00)
Do you have to ask a close friend for a banana in their home? (21:00)
Is rude to eat the last bite of a shared food item ? (26:00)
How do you tell people to leave your house after a dinner party ? (29:00)

P.S. Once again, we apologize to cat people in advance

This week Brooke Egerton-Warburton joins the show. Brooke is currently a theatre major at University of Southern California and she definitely brought the entertainment. Our second guest from Gen-Z reminds us why this really is the greatest generation.

Topics:

If somebody has a really bad voice and they ask if you should go on a voice competition show, what should you tell them? (6:00)
Can you play hotel lobby pianos? (11:50)
Can you swipe on dating apps for fun if you are in a relationship? (18:00)
If somebody is making a mess of their meal, can you offer somebody a napkin? (20:00)
If a friend is struggling to parallel park can you offer to help? (24:00)
If you see a friend's partner cheating on them should you tell your fiend? (26:00)

Lara from New Jersey is back! And this time he joins us as Executive Producer of I'll be the Judge of That after accepting a full time position with the show. Her topics are are juicy as ever, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Can you tell people to be quiet if you want to Shazam a song?
Can you send postcards once you’ve gotten home?
If you are shopping with a friend and they are taking too long in a store can you leave them to shop on their own?
Can you get a refund for a charity event ?
If somebody you know asks you for help getting a job at your company, and you don't think they'd be a good fit, what should you do
When somebody says my dog isn't friendly, whose responsibility is it to get out of the interaction

If you listened last week you know what to expect, more of the same from Bobby Bongart. Will Adam and Bobby squash their brotherly, roommate beefs? Or will they live on forever in their divided fridge.

When somebody says they are leaving their parking spot how long do they have to leave?
If a performer lets an audience member pick a song, can that performer then decide to not do the song the audience member chose?
When should you take Christmas cards off the fridge ?
If somebody at a concert says let me know if I’m blocking you, can you tell that person to sit down or crouch?
If you order food from a restaurant online can you pick it up and eat it at the restaurant?

Adam Eaglerock's brother and roommate Bobby joins the show this week and next. Many of Adam's topics have been about Bobby so Bobby is out for revenge and to tell his part of the story.

If somebody says do you want coffee and you say yes, what is the time frame for them to get the coffee back to you?
If somebody confronts you about using their streaming service should you be honest?
How close do you have to be make a profile on somebody else's streaming service?
If you have a friend stay over do you get more room in the fridge ?
Do you have to acknowledge a yawn?
Who specifies rates for a haircut, the customer or the hairdresser?

Andrew has never listened to an episode of this show, he has no idea what a topic is, and that shows. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. But we need content, so here we go. Here are the topics.

Should you say negative things to your parent about the person you are dating
Should people be allowed to legally gamble on sports
If you think somebody’s driving is wreckless can you say something
Can you go to somebody else's house and take a nap
If you nap in a friends bed is better to be fully clothed under the covers or naked?
If the bachelor or bachelorette leaves the bachelor party due to injury does the bachelor party keep going
Can you exit the plane in front of people sitting in the row in front of you

This week we are joined by Matt Johnson, a long time listener and old friend of Evan and Adam's. Matt came prepared, and is throwing his fast ball with some excellent topics and hot takes.

Paul Byrne is back by popular demand! The charm that created such a buzz in season 1 is back in full force in season 2. He brought the heat with his topics, and has a PSA for America on the epic problem of Spongehand

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2022 is the year of love. It's also Valentines Day week. That's right, you guessed it, it's time for dating topics! Our resident dating expert Jack Polson joins the show to chop up some topics on finding love in the city of angels.

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Welcome back to an all new episode of I'll be the Judge of that. Adam has a bone to pick with Evan to start and then the guys dive into some topics. Also, a lengthy discussion on the merits and demerits of Brita water pitchers. That's the type of stuff you won't find anywhere else on the internet, except right here

This week's topic include: Can you adjust the outdoor heater at a restaurant? Can you order food for yourself to somebody else's house without telling them? Can you get braces as an adult? If you laugh at something on your phone do you owe the group an explanation of what made you laugh? And is it an insult to assume somebody has a pet cat?

It's just Evan and Adam again this week. Topics include: Can you ask what your temperature is after its taken at a restaurant? If you get a free item at a restaurant do you have to tip on it? Can you confirm the type of milk in your coffee? And a goldfish story for the ages

Welcome Back To I'll Be The Judge Of That! We are back with all new topics for the start of season II. Topics Include: If you borrow a friend's car can you move the seat? Are airport drop offs reciprocal? Can you Facetime at a concert? If you get the buffet can you give an item to somebody who didn't order the buffet? Any more. We are back every Tuesday here we go!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from the team here at I'll Be The Judge of That. We are still on hiatus but we put together some of our favorite discussions from Season 1 as a little gift to our listeners. We will be back in a few weeks for season 2, thank you so much for listening and supporting us, we appreciate you!

This weeks topics include: Can you tell somebody working at your house to put a shirt on? Can you order your own dish when the rest of the group is sharing everything? Plus a few topics on the Irish Goodbye.

Thank you to everybody who has listened to an episode this year. Thank you to all of our sponsors. Thank you for sending in topics. Thank you for sharing the podcast. Thank you all.

We will be back in 2022 for Season 2 of I'll Be The Judge of That

Singer / Songwriter Dave Kuncio joins the show this week. Dave has written songs for Alicia Keys, Dirks Bentley, Selena Gomez and more. Even more impressive, he wrote the opening and closing music for this podcast. But does he have topics? It's time to find out.

Logan White returns to the show to chop up some new topics. Topic's include: When you stop dating somebody do you have to tell them why? Who has the right to beep at an offender on the road? Can you uptip a tip? If you have Covid should you tell people, or just say you are under the weather.

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Episode 42. Can you believe it? Adam has topics again, and Evan does too. This week's topics include: Can you take a friend's joke without giving credit? Rules for parking garages. Can you leave a friend in Mexico if they test positive for Covid and you dont? Can you share a cell phone plan with a new lover? And who should pay for dinner when somebody has a gift card?

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This week all six topics are from Evan. Adam couldn't come up with even one topic. Isn't that crazy? DM some topics to us @judgepod on Instagram. The topics are everywhere, if you know where to look

This week Paul travels all the way from Montana to join the show. Topics include: Can you up-charge for concert tickets? Can you ask how much somebody put down on a home? Can you chime in on conversations you are eavesdropping on? And how should you address doctors of sciences?

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Evan celebrated a birthday recently and as a gift he got topics! Several of them... Adam was out of town and like he usually does, picked up some topics traveling. Moral of the story, don't travel on your birthday or it will be nothing but TOPICS

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It is just Evan and Adam this week and the OG crew has some interesting topics to chop up. Can you tell somebody to put their dog outside? If you are driving and somebody wants to stop to pee can you say no? Can you park in the handicapped stall for a short amount of time? If you have gum do you have to offer a piece to the group? And a few more.

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This week we are joined by the wonderful Veronica Powers, USC Class of 2023, to chop up topics that have been on her mind. A Gen-Z theatre major steps into the studio and joins two millennials to figure out what is right and what is wrong in our big crazy world.

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It's the episode you have all been waiting for. Cousin Brent finally stops by to chop up some topics with Evan and Adam. Do you agree with his takes? Or does he have no idea what he is talking about? Maybe it's BOTH!

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This week's episode is just Evan and Cole, and topics relate to gifts. Do you have to acknowledge thank you cards? If you send a gift in the mail and it gets lost do you have to send another gift? Do you need to bring a gift to a birthday party at a bar? And More! Sponsored by Calico Yacht Charter

This week we are joined by good friend and sponsor of the show Colin Kurcz. Colin is captain of Calico Yacht Charters and topics include: Do you correct somebody when they call you by the wrong name? Who gets the arm rest on an airplane? Can you leave the checkout line at the grocery store to get an item you forgot? And how much of a book or movie do you have to consume before you can recommend it? Sponsored by Calico Yacht Charters

We have another guest on the show, this time it's one of our favorites Ms. Paisley Beh. Topics include: Do you have to open gifts in front of the giver? Can you share your parent's cable log in? How many guesses do you get when playing the name game? Do you hold the elevator door open for people? And can you wear sunglasses inside? Thank you Paisley for coming on the show!

This week our very good friend Sam Tillotson stops by to chop up some of his topics, such as: Should you be upset when a friend forgets your birthday? Do you tell a first date if they have something in their teeth? How long do you have to look for a photo on your phone? Do you let people cut you in line for the bathroom? And Is it rude to park on the street if you have a dedicated spot in your apartment building? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week Evan and Adam are joined by Lara from New Jersey. Topics include: How do you get a store clerk to leave you alone after asking them for help. Can you wear a Ferrari jacket if you don't drive a Ferrari? How about if you do drive a Ferrari? Can you take food from a friend's house to go? How to tell people you don't agree with them, and what is the right reaction to walking in on somebody using the bathroom. Vote on the topics this Friday on our Instagram @JudgePod - Thanks for joining Lara!

Can you store food in somebody else's fridge? Do you order differently when somebody else is paying? Do you still offer to split the bill when you know you aren't going to pay? When you order a dish for the table that nobody likes do you have to eat most of it? Should you tell people when they are in your dreams? How long do you have to ask for an item back from your ex? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

Should you not order things you commonly make at home? Do you have to ask to take a banana at a friend's house. Can you talk to people in the bathroom? When a stranger asks to join you can you say 'No'? How much time do you have when you say 'I'll call you right back'? And can parents be on TikTok?

Can you say you've met somebody if you have only met them online or over e-mail? How many people need to get their food before you can start eating? Can you pass somebody going the same direction as you on the sidewalk? Can you ask people to move down at a bar? Who controls the windows in a car? And rules for CCing people on emails. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

When you get a ticket at the deli counter, can you pull and wander off? Can you ask the owner of a home what their Wi-Fi password is? Can bar soap be shared? Can chap stick be shared? Can headphones be shared? And a birthday gift conundrum for the ages. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

Adam Eaglerock is back from New Jersey and hasn't missed a beat. This week's topics include: If somebody leaves an item at your house, can you lend that item to somebody else? Can men tie sweatshirts around their waists? Can you return food from your plate to the communal buffet dish if you took too much? Can you treat yourself if you know your company is paying for your meal or should you be frugal? And how old is too old to have a roommate? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

Guest host Mike McCormack is filling in for Adam Eaglerock this week. Topic's include: How much time to people get at an ATM, what are the rules for putting your seat back on a plane, who should box leftover food at a restaurant and some old stories from Evan and Mike's pasts.

Guest host Aaron Friedland is filling in for Adam Eaglerock this week. Topics Include: Can you ask a follow up question when somebody says they have an appointment, when should you stop putting your mom as your emergency contact, when do you follow your friend's boyfriend or girlfriend on instagram, and what do you do when you accidentally like an instagram post from years ago. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

Guest Host Logan White is filling in for Adam Eaglerock this week. Topics Include: What makes you a regular at a restaurant, rules on wishing people happy birthday, should the bill be split evenly if not everybody is having drinks, how long after you stop eating meat are you a vegetarian, can men try on shirts at stores without using the dressing rooms, and more. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak.

Evan is joined by his grandfather, Maurice, to get his thoughts on some of our favorite topics from past episodes. We will be back next week with new topics from some surprise guest hosts. Get Well Adam!

This week's topics include: Is it rude to put your foot up on another chair at a restaurant, who pays when a friend brings their girlfriend to a dinner, should zoom backgrounds be reciprocal and how do you decide who gets the front seat in a car? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week's topics include: How long do you have to get back to the restaurant once you get the text that your table is ready? When you are on the phone in the car, do you have to announce that somebody else is in the car? Can you work out and talk on the phone? And white lies to make somebody feel better. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week's topics include: Who turns the jacuzzi timer in community hot tubs? Can you change your order after the waiter has left the table? Can you take back an offer to let somebody cut you in line? Can you say no when somebody asks you to take their photo? And new rules on community tables. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

On this week's episode Adam's brother and roommate, Mr. Bobby Bongart, calls into the show to chop it up with the guys. Topics include: Can you recommend a book you haven't read? Can you play music in somebody else's house? Do you respect people with mustaches? And when can you spoil a movie or TV show? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week's topics include: Is it journaling if you're typing? How close do you have to be to 'stop by'? If you get a voice note, do you have to respond with a voice note? Do you have to ask permission to copy somebody's clothes? And how many keys are acceptable to have on your keychain? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak.

This week the guys welcome in special guest Kyle Nathanson. Topics Include: How many times can you fail to parallel park, can you ask to turn the A/C on in somebody else' house, what can you send back at a restaurant and more. Thank you Kyle for coming on the show! Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week's topics include: Can you pee on a Facetime call? Do Venmo requests expire? What's the deal with vanity plates? Who washes the sheets with a friend stays at your house? What is the best way to reject a co-worker that asks you out? And more. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

This week's topics include: Do you have to confirm plans day of? Can you tell somebody you don't want to see their vacation photos? Who pays for things that brea? What does it mean to be right over? And more This episode is made possible by Saltwater Peak

Evan’s topics are all based on pets this week and include: do you have to ask permission to pet a stranger’s dog, do you have to fake appreciation for cat photos and do you have to ask permission to bring a dog to somebody’s house. Adam wants to know more about AirPoding in public, beach chair rules and when you can get yourself a coffee if the person you are meeting for coffee is late. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak.

This week's topics include: Can you save your gum on your cup to finish later? Do you give a pre-emptive goodbye on calls when your phone is at 1%? If a friend makes you dinner and you don't like the food, do you have to eat it? And what is the proper order of ingredients on a menu? Sponsored by Saltwater Peak.

This week's topic's include: Is it offensive to put somebody's art in your bathroom? Can you offer help to somebody to who hasn't asked for it? And who is better for dating advice, your single friends or your friends in relationships? Big thank you to Emily with no last name for joining the show.

This episode is dedicated to cousin Brent Topics Include: How many bites of somebody's meal can you ask for before it's rude? Can you zoom and drive on a work call? Do you have to invite a new roommate everywhere? And can you both to Chico? Sponsored by DinoDunkers

This week topics include: Do Blackbelts expire, how many fingers can you lick during a meal with somebody, do you have to say 'I love you too' to the bros, can you have your niece or nephew as your iPhone background and can you wear your college apparel if you didn't graduate. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak and DinoDunkers.

On this episode, Pisces Adam tries to guess his horoscope + topics that include can you refuse hand sanitizer, can you ask for a tip back, do you apologize for being early and the boys try and figure out what to bring to dinner parties. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak and not sponsored by Super Coffee.

This Week's Topics Include: Can you tell people crystals and horoscopes are BS? Can you remove somebody else's clothes from the dryer? Do you use the 'Im gonna let you go' on phone calls? And yet another grocery store topic from Adam Eaglerock

This week's topics include: Is reading a book the same as listening? Can you tell somebody you don't want their gift? Can you order the same thing as somebody else at a restaurant? And is it rude to tell somebody not to chew with their mouth open?

This Week's Topics Include: Do you get up for people on the plane? Can you eat your roommates food? Can you bring a speaker to the beach? Do you shower before you work out? Do you return shopping carts? And What do you do when you get fired by your therapist TWICE?

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This week's topics include: Can you turn your camera off at a zoom birthday party? What makes a salad a salad? How long do you browse Netflix before choosing a movie? And many more

This week's topics include: Can you have brunch at 5 PM? Can you have sleeve tattoos in corporate America? How much clothing do you need to great the UberEats delivery person & many more. Sponsored by ReturnMates and Saltwater Peak.