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- 2026
- First episode
About Judge Travis
This comedy series is your front-row seat to the behind-the-scenes chaos of America’s favorite fake TV judge. Through the guise of leaked audio, listeners eavesdrop on the absurd drama unfolding behind the bench of the reality television court show, JUDGE TRAVIS. Starring Bashir Salahuddin (South Side), Langston Kerman (Insecure), Brandi Denise (Power), Keesha Sharp (Girlfriends), Amber Ruffin (Late Night w. Seth Meyers) and George Wallace (Clean Slate). Created and directed by television writer Tim Barnes (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central), Judge Travis draws inspiration from classic Hollywood-satire comedies like The Bernie Mac Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Court shows are one of America’s favorite pastimes. But why do we love these stern authority figures? And who are the real people behind those robes? JUDGE TRAVIS proves the answers to those questions are crazier than anything you’ve ever seen on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Ninth Planet Audio
- Category
- comedy · fiction · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 13 Jan 2026
- Latest episode
- 18 Mar 2026
Latest episodes
9 episodes in the feed.
18 Mar 2026
108 - TV JUDGE v. TV JUDGE
In this season finale, Percy waits for some “supreme” news to drop before making a big speech, Jax preps a new hire named Daniella, and Raquel is increasingly suspicious of everyone’s motivations. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between two TV judges: Judge Chloe and Judge Zoe. Judge Chloe is suing THE JUDGE ZOE SHOW for being a caricature of THE JUDGE CHLOE SHOW, down to recreating real-life moments from her court cases with actors instead of actual litigants. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: An epic court case teaser (01:46) ACT 1: Merger madness, a big kiss, and a notes app mystery (12:26) ACT 2: Two judges, one speech, and many questions (22:01) ACT 3: A new judge in town Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Tim Barnes Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: Keesha Sharp as “Shirley Travis,” George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” Ping Wu as “Crew Member #1,” Cody Wilkins as “Crew Member #2,” Dana Davis as “Daniella,” Enga Davis as “Judge Chloe,” Chivonne Michelle as “Judge Zoe,” Don Hooper as “Bailiff Clyde,” Eddy De Los Reyes as “Bailiff Hyde,” Brian Babylon as “Court Show VO" and Eric Morgan Stuart as “Camera Man” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Mar 2026
107 - TRAVIS v. TRAVIS
Shirley interrupts a taping and gets stuck in Judge Travis’ office as they hash things out. Meanwhile, Jax and Raquel have a tense conversation that helps Jax to realize it might be time for him to leave the show. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: Begging to get caught (01:59) ACT 1: An epic interruption, a talking parrot, and a locked door (08:59) ACT 2: Eavesdropping, workplace revelations, and soupy mac and cheese (20:40) ACT 3: The plot gets thicc as hell How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Milly Tamarez. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: Keesha Sharp as “Shirley Travis,” George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” Ping Wu as “Mr. Beaks,” Byron Marc Newsome as “Rick,” Gary Littman as “Cole Snover,” Alexis Cofield as "Meredith Lewis,” Enga Davis as “Susan Lewis,” Eddy De Los Reyes as “Random Crew Member,” Brian Babylon as “Court Show VO" and Chivonne Michelle as “Nikki” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Mar 2026
106 - FATHERS v. SONS
Jax accidentally calls Judge Travis “dad” and Raquel won’t let him hear the end of it. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between middle aged father Thomas King and the Pan-African Guru, Dr. Kunta Robinson. Thomas claims Dr. Kunta’s supplements gave his son intense diarrhea. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: Celebrity meets patriarchy (02:00) ACT 1: Food, fashion, and fatherhood (09:47) ACT 2: Men’s health, men’s fabric, and mental overload (20:10) ACT 3: A phone call, a tough verdict, and Janelle Monáe night at the club How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Ben Holbrook. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: Keesha Sharp as “Shirley Travis,” George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” Terrence Flint as “Thomas King,” Paul Gee as “Kendrick King,” Byron Marc Newsome as “Dr. Kunta Robinson,” Justin Davis as “Percy Jr.,” Brian Babylon as “Court Show VO" and Cody Wilkins as “Commercial VO” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
25 Feb 2026
105 - JAX v. RAQUEL
As Percy and Jax get used to a strictly professional relationship, Jax struggles to find new ways of getting the judge to do what he wants. As a last resort, Jax uses tips from Raquel to master a new form of control. The four cases: 1) A resident claiming the cleaner they hired did them dirty. 2) An old lady is suing a family because she threw her back out while evicting them. 3) Two chefs squabble over who owns a salsa recipe. 4) A fender bender between friends playing bumper cars on the way to laser tag. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: Court case galore (02:32) ACT 1: Special ties, terrible burbs, and dating rules (11:07) ACT 2: Spicy salsa and the art of persuasion (22:04) ACT 3: Jax’s new perspective, and Jedi Master Raquel How do you feel about how these court cases were settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Ian Abramson. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” Cody Wilkins as “Tenant,” Enga Davis as “Mrs. Haddisham,” Gary Littman as “Chef Plaintiff,” Don Hooper as “Chef Defendant,” Dazmann Still as “Friend #1,” Dana Davis as “Friend #2,” Justiin Davis as “PA,” Ping Wu as “Cleaner,” Eddy De Los Reyes as “Resident #1,” & Eric Morgan Stuart as “Resident #2” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
18 Feb 2026
104 - POSITIVE POP v. VULGAR RAP
Judge Travis and Jax avoid each other, using Raquel instead in an elaborate game of telephone. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between pop singer Becky Bechdel Rivers, her record label Gaslight Records, and a rapper named Lil Ass Man. Rivers is suing the label for putting problematic Lil Ass Man on her song without her knowledge. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: Judge Travis faces the music (02:14) ACT 1: Telephone, chitlin's, and co-workers at odds (12:18) ACT 2: A surprise interruption, and an autotuned fiasco (24:30) ACT 3: A slow jam saves the day How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Rebecca O’Neal. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” Alexis Cofield as “Becky Bechdel Rivers,” Mike Smith as “Gerry Bordy,” Paul Gee as “Lil Ass Man,” Eric Morgan Stuart as “Corduroy Jones” Co-Starring: Don Hooper as “Sound Guy” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Feb 2026
103 - TIKTOK v. LATE NIGHT
The studio hires a “gen z expert” to keep the show fresh. Jax tries his best to stay in Judge Travis’ good favor by hiding him. Meanwhile, Judge Travis tests Jax’s loyalty as he contemplates a pivot to politics. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between a popular TikToker named Cucumber1138 and the edgy late night host Bobby Joel. Cucumber claims Bobby stole his jokes. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: A shattered “honest” persona (02:02) ACT 1: Gen z lingo and a scandalous sext (11:32) ACT 2: Joke theft and a surprise Judge Travis roast (19:53) ACT 3: An old soul meets new phrases + a major falling out How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Tim Barnes. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: DazMann Still as “Brayden,” Alex Moffat as "Bobby Joel,” Paul Gee as “Cucumber,” and Mike Smith as “Jake” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Feb 2026
102 - GOOD DOG v. BAD DOG
Judge Travis’ marital frustrations lead to a tense argument with Jax, which leads to a tense argument between Jax and Raquel. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between neighbors Brock Slawson and Dwayne Hart – two dog owners whose beloved pets, Twinkles and Chester, are married. Brock would like the marriage annulled after discovering Chester has fathered puppies out of wedlock. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: America’s “tough love” judge (01:39) ACT 1: Couple’s therapy, production arguments, and a denied raise (10:21) ACT 2: Cheating pets, video games, and dog tags (20:12) ACT 3: 99 problems, one verdict How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Tim Barnes. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: Keesha Sharp as “Shirley Travis,” George Wallace as “Greg Gregory,” James III as “Dwayne Hart” and DazMann Still as “Brock Slawson” Co-Starring: Dana Davis as “Marriage Counselor” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Feb 2026
101 - SCREEN ACTOR v. MAKEUP ARTIST
Behind-the-scenes audio reveals Judge Travis’ lifestyle of serial cheating, tarnishing his stern “America’s Dad” persona in the process. To make matters worse, his producer Jax learns he’s been cheating on the show by pursuing work with the network’s rival, Streamo. Later, Judge Travis presides over a case between actor Tony De La Croix and makeup artist Alina Hutch. Tony claims Alina put him in blackface for the film without him noticing it. www.JudgeTravis.com (http://www.judgetravis.com) (00:03) INTRO: Percy Travis—child actor turned TV judge (01:42) ACT 1: A bad marriage, a bad haircut, and a producer scorned (09:34) ACT 2: Blackface at the box office (17:55) ACT 3: A series of temporary apologies How do you feel about how this court case was settled? Leave a comment here or on the Judge Travis Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejudgetravis/). (http://www.judgetravis.com) Judge Travis is Created & Directed by Tim Barnes. This episode was written by Tim Barnes. Executive Producers: Hans Sahni, Tim Barnes, Elizabeth Baquet and Jimmy Miller Consulting Producer: Carly Hoogendyk Produced by Ninth Planet Audio Starring: Bashir Salahuddin as “Percy Travis,” Langston Kerman as “Jax”, Brandi Denise as “Raquel” and Amber Ruffin as “Narrator” Guest Starring: Keesha Sharp as “Shirley Travis”, George Wallace as “Greg Gregory”, Alex Moffat as “Tony De La Croix” & Chivonne Michelle as “Alina Hutch” Co-Starring: Dustin Rubin as “Movie Announcer” - Justiin Davis as “Young Percy” - Brian Babylon as “Court Show VO & Cody Wilkins as “Commercial VO” Staff Writers: Ian Abramson, Ben Holbrook, Rebecca O’Neal and Milly Tamarez Writers’ Assistant: Jennifer Anderson Associate Producer: Ciara Pavia Casting Director: Kate Geller, CSA Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker, CSA Edited, Sound Designed and Mixed by Ben Kruse Sound Effects Editor: Morgan Volk Foley Artist: Tommy Stang Original Music by: Kev Luu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 Jan 2026
JUDGE TRAVIS Trailer
JUDGE TRAVIS episodes launch February 11th! Be sure to subscribe so you can be among the first people to listen! Follow @thejudgetravis on social media for show updates and behind the scenes action. This comedy series is your front-row seat to the behind-the-scenes chaos of America’s favorite fake TV judge. Through the guise of leaked audio, listeners eavesdrop on the absurd drama unfolding behind the bench of the reality television court show, JUDGE TRAVIS. Starring Bashir Salahuddin (South Side), Langston Kerman (Insecure), Brandi Denise (Power), Kesha Sharp (Girlfriends), Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and George Wallace (Clean Slate). Created and directed by television writer Tim Barnes (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central), Judge Travis draws inspiration from classic Hollywood-satire comedies like The Bernie Mac Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Court shows are one of America’s favorite pastimes. But why do we love these stern authority figures? And who are the real people behind those robes? JUDGE TRAVIS proves the answers to those questions are crazier than anything you’ve ever seen on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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