Hot Bench

<p>Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.</p>

In The Doghouse

A landlord claims her former tenant flooded the kitchen, skipped rent and left with unpaid debts. The tenant argues the real problem is the landlord's dog, which was aggressive and made the home unsafe. With money owed and emotions flaring, the judges weigh in on who crossed the line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-19
19:53

Driven Apart!

A car loaned by a late father sparks a bitter dispute between half-siblings. The plaintiff says his half-sister left the car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she claims he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. When family steers off course, Hot Bench takes the wheel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-18
18:23

Oh, Bail No

Sometimes a rescued Romeo turns out to be a food loving Casanova! She claims she bailed out her boyfriend and got cheated on instead of thanked. He claims she's obsessed and just generous with snacks! When love goes stale, the judges dig into this breakup buffet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-17
19:49

Senior Superintendent Smackdown

A boiler breakdown sparks a brawl outside an apartment building! The superintendent claims he was blindsided and lost his job, while the tenant claims he fought back against years of disrespect. Watch as the courtroom becomes the pressure valve for a feud that's ready to explode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-14
20:25

Not-So-Happy Camper

After losing her son in a crash, a mother claims her former friend still owed him for a job he did. The defendant claims there was no contract and that she already paid what was fair. When heartbreak meets hard feelings, it's up to the judges to resolve this bitter dispute. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-13
19:11

Ruff Breakup

Love, loss and a bulldog spark a bitter courtroom battle. She claims he left her alone and stiffed her on vets bills; he claims the dog was theirs and loans went unpaid. Who's telling the truth when heartbreak meets hard cash? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-12
18:41

Smile You're on Camera

When neighbors clash, this rental turns into a soap opera - complete with late-night drama and eviction rumors. The tenant cries foul over chaos and damaged security cameras, while the landlord claims he's just stirring the pot with other tenants. Will the judges call "cut" on this property plot twist? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-11
19:50

Who Let the Dogs Out?

When a dog kills a cat, a promise to pay turns into a war of words. The cat's owner seeks vet costs, while the dog's owner points to alleged negligence and mounting fines. Who's truly responsible when grief meets gossip? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-10
19:47

Juvenile Joy Ride

Teens take the wheel, crash a car and now blame is spinning out. One side claims the vehicle was taken without permission during the sleepover; the other says bad supervision steered the night off course. Teen drivers and broken deals collide in this wrecked car case! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-07
21:09

Beyond a Reasonable Snout

A pig goes rogue, a lawn gets wrecked and neighborly vibes go sour! A couple claims repairs were promised - their neighbor claims he only agreed to be nice. When pork meets property damage the judges must sniff out the truth! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-06
20:45

Row A, Seat Petty!

A concert-loving friendship hits a sour note over ticket money and toxic vibes. One claims she paid but got ditched - the other claims she sold the tickets like she was told and deserves a refund for the stress. Watch as backstage beef takes center stage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-05
19:50

Red Light, Green Light, Crash

A driver claims a company's SUV rear-ended her in traffic and the owner promised to pay - until he ghosted her over the repair quote! The business owner claims the damage was minor and refused her mechanic's help. When fender benders meet accusations of fraud, it's a crash course in courtroom drama! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-04
19:48

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

A hairstylist says her client refused to pay after demanding unrealistic results and resisting professional advice. The client claims she only wanted twists but was pressured into damaging treatments by a stylist who kept calling for help. When bleach meets backlash, it's a salon showdown over stress, style and unpaid bills! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-03
19:50

Driveway Robbery

A woman says her car repair turned into a tug-of-war after a mechanic handed it off to someone else - and now it's stuck in limbo! She wants the full value, while the new fixer claims she bailed mid-deal and left him with storage fees and drama. When dents, deals and delays collide, this auto dispute shifts into high gear! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-31
19:57

Estate Bail

An estate cleaner says a moldy mess turned into a money fight after his client refused to pay up. She claims he dragged out the job, swiped valuables and trashed her reputation. When mildew meets mayhem, it's a cleanup clash with a dirty twist! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-30
19:49

The Jewelry Joust

Former besties clash over a breakup, a brawl and some missing bling! One claims a soured friendship turned into a fight and a jewelry heist - the other cries harassment and self-defense. When fists fly and diamonds disappear, it's a glitter-fueled grudge match! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-29
19:49

Of Mice and Rent

A landlord says his tenants were always late on rent - and now they're blaming mice and mess for the mayhem. The couple claims they paid until hard times were hit and belongings were lost to rodent rampage. When rent meets rodents, the judges dig through the debris to find justice! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-28
19:48

The Dog is Mine

A woman alleges her ex-friend stole her dog pebbles while she was in the hospital - and now she wants her furry hostage back! The accused claims it's all a scheme to dodge a debt. When loyalty goes off the leash, the judges chase down the truth! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-27
19:48

No Mofongo, No Money

A kitchen quarrel heats up between a chef and his former boss! The chef claims he was hired to cook but got a postadted check with a side of emoty promises. The owner claims the chef exaggerated his skills and was paid in full. When paychecks bounce and tempers boil only the judges can serve an order of justice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-24
19:51

50 Shades of Green

An ex-couple battles over broken trust and busted tech! She says she loaned him money and a phone to help him pay her back - but he allegedly cheated and smashed it. He claims the phone was just a way to spy, not support - and now the drama's dialing straight into court! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-23
19:11

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