Judge Bex
Judge Bex is a podcast where kids can bring their disputes to be settled in a fun, mock courtroom setting. Host Bex, armed with her law degree, listens to cases involving pocket money, lost toys, or broken dares. With a team of ace attorneys, she delivers verdicts that are definitely legally binding. It's a playful way for children to learn about fairness and conflict resolution.
Episodes
Silly nicknames and the comfiest seat in the house
Judge Bex is halfway through watching Coco with the telly on very loud, Connor has some worrying questions about turnips, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Zosha is nearly eight, and she feels so strongly about her case that she’s calling in from her holiday in Turkey. She’s taking Uncle Ben to court because he keeps calling her “Babies”. Uncle Ben says it’s a term of endearment, th
Harry Potter films and the pyjama drawer mix-up
Judge Bex has paint in her wig, Connor has a Harry Potter quiz question nobody can answer, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Ruby takes Mum to court over Harry Potter. Mum’s rule is that each book gets read before its film gets watched. They read the first three together, but now it’s time for book four, all Ruby’s friends have already seen the fourth film, and she
Three days of screen time and hacked Robot
Albi takes his dad to court over screen time, and it turns out the defence has just bought a field. Albi gets screens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus holidays, and he’s asking for one more day. He isn’t after unlimited Minecraft, just one extra. Dad’s case is that they live in the beautiful Peak District, there are a thousand books in the house and there’s a brand new field to be getting on w
Dinner table phones and the last gingerbread man
Gwen and April take their dad Paul to court over phones at the dinner table. The girls aren’t allowed their tablets while they eat, but Paul sits down with his personal phone and his work phone and swipes shapes all the way through the meal. He’s on level 7,500. His defence is that he can multitask, though he does admit he can’t quite manage the chatting-to-his-family part. Then
Officially the biggest podcast in the entire world
Court reporters Lauren and Connor are outside the courtroom and have decided the Judge Bex podcast is now officially the biggest in the whole entire world. Bold claim. Two cases to back it up... First, Evie is off to Italy and wants her own wheelie suitcase, with a lock. Dad Matt says no, and he’s nervous about what she’d actually pack: fake nails, a pile of cuddly toys and one lonely
Coffee burps and the missing art lesson
It's a heatwave outside the Judge Bex chambers, and court reporters Lauren and Connor are just hoping the air conditioning holds up for two brand new cases...First up, Abigail is taking her mum to court over a serious coffee problem. Two coffees go in every morning, the burps come out, and Abigail says her mum never once apologises. Mum arrives with a defence built on science, claiming it's just h
Storytime hogger and early bedtime
Kiran and Liam haul Kumi into court over his obsession with Kid Time Storytime, a puppet show they beg for morning, noon and night. Kiran has even drawn up a roster so everyone gets a fair turn to pick, but Kumi picks their show every single time, and when they don't get their way, out come the very long, very loud tantrums... Can they win back a share of the listening? And wait until you hear Kum
Messy barrister and the chocolate thief
Court is in session and Judge Bex is up against her toughest opponent yet: a real-life barrister! Bonnie takes her dad to court over a serious double standard. He tells her to keep her room tidy while his own room is a dumping ground and he’s always on his bowling game, even though Bonnie isn’t allowed any mobile devices at all. Dad’s defence falls apart the moment he starts list
Judge Bex is HATED
Matty might just be the busiest kid in the country: French horn lessons, wind band, Brownies where she's a Kelpie and a sixer, sewing club, chess, dance, LEGO club, Eco Council... the list goes on and on. The problem? Mum will only let her press play on Judge Bex the day before the next episode drops, because the new episodes are far too exciting for bedtime and keep Matty wide awake! With f
Dog in the dock and a bedtime lighting battle
Sisters Tamara and Lolly share a bedroom but can't agree on the lights. Tamara needs total darkness to fall asleep; Lolly loves the warm glow of a Himalayan salt lamp — which, in a shock twist, actually belongs to their brother Zach, who bought it for his asthma years ago. With Mum called as a witness, can Judge Bex find a ruling that keeps everyone happy? Meanwhile, there's a do
Screen time on trial
Maya's fed up. Every time she's told to put her screen down and go read or draw, her dad's sitting right beside her... scrolling through Instagram! Is that fair? It's a classic case of "do as I say, not as I do" and Judge Bex is not impressed. Then it's Thomas versus Mum. Thomas has saved up his own money and he's desperate to buy an XBOX but Mum reckons it's the first step to becoming a "tech mon
Pocket money and banana ceilings
Josie and Margot take their dad to court over his controversial rule: anyone out of bed before 7am on weekends owes him £1. The girls say the “parenting policy” is deeply unfair (and possibly a scam, since their pocket money source has dried up!). Dad claims it’s all about sleep, health, and keeping the morning farts contained to individual beds! Judge Bex investigates inco
Pooper scooper and the shared Switch
Molly’s sick of being called Pooper Scooper, Puppy Dog Pie, and a host of other silly nicknames by her mum. She loves her real name, so she’s come to Judge Bex to ask for her identity back. Will Judge Bex rule in favour of Molly and which nickname will be officially banned from the house? Meanwhile, siblings Niamh and Ria are at odds over who gets to play their Nintendo Switch. Was it
Fartman and the fly-eating lizard
Young Emma brings her dad to justice for consistently blaming his very suspiciously large farts on her and her little sister. With the whole family as witnesses and plenty of "overwhelming evidence," can Dad wriggle out of trouble, or will Judge Bex finally bring order (and maybe some fresh air) to the home? Meanwhile, Charlie wants a pet lizard and claims it'll help with an ongoing fly probl
Sibling bounces and swimming showdowns
Eight-year-old Lily is fed up with her younger brother Oscar constantly jumping on her! But is Lily as innocent as she claims? Both sides admit to being serial bouncers so Judge Bex has her work cut out to keep bouncing where it belongs... on the trampoline! Meanwhile, Olivia has mastered the pool, loves diving, and just wants to be done with the lessons! But Mum says swimming is an ess
Pudding rights and ponytail fights
Jasmine brings her mum to court, outraged after being denied pudding on the last night of the family holiday! Even more devastated when a strict new "only-healthy-pudding-on-weekdays" law is announced at home. With shocking new evidence (Mum’s midnight Nutella confession!) and a passionate plea for more sweet treats, Judge Bex must decide: Is Mum being fair, or does Jasmine deserve dessert j
Parrot dancer and the LEGO thief
Dad is feeling phone fatigue as his creative and ambitious daughter Ivy (who already has 2,000+ YouTube subscribers!) constantly commandeers his phone to record her next viral hit... Can Dad get a break, or should he just accept his new role as Ivy’s manager? Judge Bex mediates the madness, issues some firm (but fair!) phone-sharing rules, and ponders the case of the 450 parrot-dance videos
Hiking dads and baking delays
This week in Judge Bex's courtroom, two families face off over too much of a good thing! First up, Orla and Otty have had enough of their dad’s non-stop hiking sprees, especially when all they wanted for their Canadian birthday trip was swimming and sweets. Is dad working the family too hard, or is there room for compromise (and chocolate)? Then: Elena brings her dad before the court for bre
The Movie Night Showdown
Should a string of perfect spelling tests earn you the right to choose movie night? Alma thinks so but Mum has other plans, usually involving detective films and a dose of Jessica Fletcher... When your Friday night hangs in the balance, is “We Can Be Heroes” too much to ask? Judge Bex weighs spelling triumph against cinematic tradition and hands down a verdict. Meanwhile, the cour
Football vs. Golf and the Great Reading Showdown
Kyron says his dad promised to watch football every Saturday, but after just one game, Dad ditched the sidelines for the golf course! Is "practicing to be a great golf buddy" a good enough excuse? Will football reclaim its rightful Saturday slot – or is it game over for Dad's Saturday swings? Meanwhile, Dolly loves reading... but only when it's a book she picks! Every night, Dad makes her re
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Clara brings her mum to Judge Bex’s court, desperate to stop the barrage of embarrassing pet names like Sausage, especially at the school gates where everyone can hear. Mum argues pet names are a sign of love, but Clara wants simply to be called Clara! Judge Bex listens carefully, considers the evidence (including a very telling birthday card!), and makes a ruling that will change how this f
Dogs and 4 o'clock wake-ups
Camilla desperately wants a new pet: a guinea pig, or better yet, a dog! Mum sets out her defence: dogs are a huge long-term commitment, cost a lot, and when Camilla goes to university, guess who'll be left scooping poop? (Hint: Not Camilla!) Meanwhile, sibling roommates Emily and William are at war over early mornings. Emily’s beauty sleep is regularly shattered by William, who’s wide
Alarm troubles and pocket money wars
Charlotte says Dad's 6:20am wake-up calls are an offence against sleep – and that string of defeated alarm clocks can testify! Dad insists it’s the only way Charlotte will get up (eventually) and they need to get to school early since both parents are teachers there... Can a compromise be found or is Charlotte doomed to be the first one through the school gates forever? Meanwhile, 
The Great Snack Smuggle and the Ketchup Conundrum
Today in the courtroom of Judge Bex, two tasty cases stand trial. First, Arabella takes her dad to court, accusing him of smuggling – and eating –her precious American snacks. Can Dad Chris wiggle out of the charge or will Judge Bex tax him harder than 1773? Then, it’s a battle of the sauces as Alistair’s love for ketchup frustrates his mum, who’s desperate to se
Mum blames the rat as Dad dishes out dinner drama
Ruby loves having friends over but something stinks in her bedroom and it’s not her five innocent pet rats! Whenever her BFF visits, mum "drops a gift" and tries to blame the fallout on Ruby’s furry companions... Can Ruby air her grievances and finally get a confession from Mum? Will the nose witnesses sway Judge Bex? How does a hamster survive such hazardous conditions? Meanwhile, it'
Late lights-out and family radio feuds
Sisters Sophia and Sienna make their case against Mum for an extra few precious minutes awake before lights-out. All their friends get to stay up later... Is it time for a bedtime extension? But Mum’s armed with a bulletproof routine and concerns about morning moodiness. Can they persuade Judge Bex to make Mum budge for a Friday or Saturday treat? Meanwhile, sibling duo Frederick and Florenc
Chores, Cats, and Snoring Mums
Do Ethan and Marcus do too much around the house while mum and dad relax – or is there more to the story? From filling water bottles and feeding the cat, to tackling the most boring task of all (the dishwasher), the boys say the list never ends! Mum Claire and Dad Alex argue back, but Judge Bex has a twist in store: a star chart for the parents, proof of chores, and extra screen time fo
The sweet heist and Pokémon playtime dispute
Sean has had enough! Every time he wins, receives, or buys treats like marshmallows and Toblerone, Dad just can’t resist. Is it a harmless household sharing culture, or a serious case of snack theft? Dad Adrian says he just couldn’t help it but Sean wants justice… and his chocolate back. Meanwhile, Billy just wants to hang out and play Pokémon with his big brother Alexand
Letter allowance and family holidays
Baird is frustrated – his parents have been to lots of places, but he’s only ever been to London. Dad says many trips were before Baird was born. What can be done? Turns out, even a Holiday Inn sounds fun! Meanwhile, Sisters Elsie and Isabel are at odds. Elsie is a prolific letter-writer, sliding up to 100 notes under Isabel’s door, despite their rooms being thre
Cringe jokes and messy desks
Stefano doesn’t appreciate his mum Francesca’s jokes and wants them to stop. Francesca claims her humour is genetic and can’t help making cracks about lamb at Easter... Judge Bex prescribes a household stand-up comedy competition with the fate of joke-telling hanging in the balance. Meanwhile. Tess’s desk is an alleged disaster zone, but she claims it’s organise
LEGO wars and Luna's weekend routine
Joseph and Milo are two brothers at odds over their shared LEGO collection. Joseph’s been working for months on a giant LEGO city using ALL the train tracks and road pieces. Milo wants to start building his own epic railway in his bedroom but he can’t get the tracks back... Whose lego is it anyway? Meanwhile, Holly wants her well-earned weekend lie-ins, but Dad never feeds the fa
Battle of the video games
It's battle of the video games as we dive into two real-life family feuds about screen time and accusations of sneaky Sims sabotage! From Minecraft marathons to secret Sim babies, Judge Bex is ruling on the toughest cases brought by families who can’t agree about gaming and YouTube habits. In the first, Willow is obsessed with watching Minecraft on YouTube, but Mum wants some peace and quiet
Bottom burps and cleaning chaos
Aoife is at her wit’s end. Not only is she forced to tidy up after her one-year-old brother Lockie, but she’s also on pants and socks patrol for her messy Dad, Ben. Dad claims to be tidy but brother Baird drops some bombshell confessions. Meanwhile, Hazel brings Mum Caitlin to the court for a truly gas-tly offence: non-stop farting at the table, even on Christmas! Caitlin claims
Screen time at the table and showtime all-the-time
Who controls screen time at dinner time? Brothers Teddy and Percy are fed up: all they want is to watch The Simpsons with their spaghetti, but their parents say iPads are off the table! But is it fair when Mum and Dad are glued to their own phones, scrolling away? Even Grandma Sheila is called to the stand... Plus, when does a joke stop being funny? Mia is desperate for a straight answer to
Vanishing ice cream and packing panic
Daya keeps finding empty ice cream tubs every morning before school. She and her siblings swear it isn’t them and health-kick Mum’s ruled out as the culprit. All signs point to Dad but when confronted he blames the so-called "ice cream monster"... Meanwhile, Sophia’s family is moving house and she wants to pack her own things. Mum Lisa thinks she's got a few too many bits-and-bob
Battle of the TV remote and the case of the chocolate breakfast
Who controls the after-school TV time? Big sister Olive just wants to watch her relaxing baking shows, but little sis Robin keeps hijacking the remote for Ninjago. Sibling tensions soar as both make their case to Judge Bex. Plus, Jacob dreams of Smarties and chocolate eggs for breakfast, but mum lays down the law – cheese on toast, yogurt, and fruit only! Should breakfast be savoury and fill
Dog debate and Mario Kart madness with Liz Pichon
Ella and her mum dream of bringing a waggy-tailed, four-legged friend into the family, but Dad isn't convinced and fears he’ll end up with all the chores. Young Archie takes his dad to court, accusing him of playing Nintendo Switch while Archie has to slog through homework. Worse still, Dad blames Mum and isn't even any good at Mario Kart! Judge Bex investigates and settles the score with ex
Hugh Bonneville and Hattie's homework happy dad
Welcome to the hilarious family courtroom of Judge Bex! Bex settles two dramatic disputes: Isla versus her dad “Fishboy” over unfair bath time rules, and Hattie versus her homework-happy dad who wants three hours of maths daily. With special guest Hugh Bonneville weighing in and creative verdicts all round, Judge Bex’s judgments are fair, funny, and final! Got your own family dra
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All rise for Judge Bex: the podcast where family feuds meet their match. Siblings and offspring go head-to-head over pets, homework, and just about everything else. Join Judge Bex as she hears the evidence, untangles the truth, and delivers a verdict. Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
