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A podcast on love, law, and life's tough choices
Ready for the verdict?
Join Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major as they navigate the intricate world of relationships in Judgement Call. With real courtroom insights and expert psychological advice, each episode tackles your burning relationship dilemmas and provides the verdict you need.
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Oct. 1, 2026
I'M TIRED OF BEING MY HUSBAND'S MOTHER" — NAG OR NOT?
What if “nagging” isn’t really about the nagging? This episode of Judgment Call digs into what’s actually happening when couples keep fighting over dishes, chores, timing, and the little things that somehow become big things. Is it a communication problem, an imbalance at home, or something deeper? Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn into health, hormones, stress, and the ways physical changes can affect how we show up in our relationships. And just when you think it’s all about co...
11
Sept. 24, 2026
AM I CRAZY, OR IS HE CHEATING?
Can you spot the pattern before it happens again?
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major tackle cheating, emotional affairs, broken trust, and the relationship patterns that keep repeating. They react to a shocking paternity confession, a very public betrayal, the idea of having two girlfriends, and a marriage where emotional distance leads to a new connection.
They also get into the difference between trusting your gut and jumping to conclusions, plus what ho
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major tackle cheating, emotional affairs, broken trust, and the relationship patterns that keep repeating. They react to a shocking paternity confession, a very public betrayal, the idea of having two girlfriends, and a marriage where emotional distance leads to a new connection.
They also get into the difference between trusting your gut and jumping to conclusions, plus what ho
10
Sept. 17, 2026
20 MINUTES LATE: ARE DRINKS ON HIM OR SHOULD SHE LEAVE?
Twenty minutes late to a first date, no real apology, and a text that basically says, “My way must take forever.” Would you wait or walk?
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major get into first date expectations, punctuality, compatibility, and the difference between having standards and giving someone a chance. They also tackle rainy walks, “something comfy” dates, expensive dinner debates, catfishing concerns, and the dating app choices that can destroy trust bef
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major get into first date expectations, punctuality, compatibility, and the difference between having standards and giving someone a chance. They also tackle rainy walks, “something comfy” dates, expensive dinner debates, catfishing concerns, and the dating app choices that can destroy trust bef
9
Sept. 10, 2026
HE SAYS HE'S THE ALPHA OF THE RELATIONSHIP. IS HE?
What happens when dating advice online starts turning into a battle of the sexes? In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major take on the manosphere, the dating rules it promotes, and the frustration behind some of those beliefs. They unpack loneliness, rejection, self-worth, “alpha” labels, and why treating relationships like a competition can make real connection harder. They also ask what healthy masculinity actually looks like, how social media shapes dating expec...
8
Sept. 3, 2026
IF YOUR PARTNER SAYS THIS, HE HAS A WORK WIFE
Would you be okay with your partner having a “work wife”? Or is that relationship already crossing a line?
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major unpack workplace crushes, flirty texts, emotional distance, and the blurry line between friendship and something more. They also tackle jealousy, “micro-cheating,” and what happens when a marriage starts feeling more like roommates than partners.
Listen now, subscribe, and leave a review with your judgment call. When
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major unpack workplace crushes, flirty texts, emotional distance, and the blurry line between friendship and something more. They also tackle jealousy, “micro-cheating,” and what happens when a marriage starts feeling more like roommates than partners.
Listen now, subscribe, and leave a review with your judgment call. When
7
Aug. 27, 2026
HE SAYS HE GETS A SAY ON HER OUTFIT. DOES HE?
Jealousy can start with “Who are you texting?” and somehow end with a full investigation.
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major break down what jealousy really looks like in relationships, from checking phones and controlling what your partner wears to passive-aggressive comments and possessive behavior. They explore where fear ends and control begins, and why trust cannot grow when one person is constantly keeping score.
They also get into early dating red f
In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major break down what jealousy really looks like in relationships, from checking phones and controlling what your partner wears to passive-aggressive comments and possessive behavior. They explore where fear ends and control begins, and why trust cannot grow when one person is constantly keeping score.
They also get into early dating red f
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Sept. 24, 2026
Why You Cannot Date Hope and Other Hard Relationship Truths
The Story You Carry About Love Shapes Who You Choose Why do some people keep ending up in the same relationship with a different face? Because the pattern is not about bad luck. It is about a story running in the background: all men cheat, every r…
Sept. 18, 2026
Do Your Actions Actually Match the Respect You Claim to Have?
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Sept. 15, 2026
The Manosphere Is Not One Thing, and That Distinction Matters
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About the Hosts
Judge Lynn Toler
Judge Lynn Toler brings real courtroom experience to every episode. She is a nationally recognized lawyer, author, and television personality, best known for her fourteen years on Divorce Court, where she served as the longest-reigning arbitrator in the show's history. She earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Before television, she spent over eight years on the bench as a municipal judge in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, ruling on real cases and real people trying to work through real problems.
Dr. Ish Major
Dr. Ish Major has spent the last fifteen years helping men and women navigate dating, relationships, and everything in between. He is a board-certified psychiatrist, educated at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and has been named to America's Top Psychiatrists for three years running. On screen, he co-hosts WeTV's Marriage & Family Boot Camp Reality Stars and appears regularly on The Doctors, Access Hollywood Live, and The Today Show. His work has been featured in People, Cosmo, Women's Health, and USA Today.