Everybody has an opinion on relationships. Your group chat has one. Your comment section has one. Judgement Call brings in two people who actually know what they're talking about.
Judge Lynn Toler spent years on the bench watching marriages fall apart in real time. Dr. Ish Major spent that same stretch in the room helping couples figure out how to stay together. One saw the ending. One worked in the middle. Together, they take the relationship debates already blowing up online, break them down from two completely different angles, and land on a verdict.
Some episodes, they agree. Most episodes, they don't. That's the point. Real relationships aren't simple, and neither are the calls you have to make inside them.
MARRIED TO AN INMATE: LOVE OR RED FLAG? A JUDGE DECIDES
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major explore the complexities of unconventional relationships, questioning love versus red flags in partnerships with inmates and significant age gaps.
15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
30 DAYS OF REVENGE: CREATIVE GENIUS OR A FELONY?
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major dissect a 30-day revenge mission, exploring jealousy, stalking, and manipulation in this interview episode.
8 Oct 2026
MOM, STEPMOM, BABY MOM: WHO RUNS THE SHOW
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major explore the complex dynamics of blended families, co-parenting challenges, and boundary issues in this interview episode.
1 Oct 2026
I'M TIRED OF BEING MY HUSBAND'S MOTHER" — NAG OR NOT?
Host Megan Devine explores how relationship dynamics and underlying health issues fuel recurring arguments about household responsibilities in this interview.
24 Sept 2026
AM I CRAZY, OR IS HE CHEATING?
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major explore relationship patterns and the nuances of trust when confronting infidelity and emotional affairs in this interview.
17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
20 MINUTES LATE: ARE DRINKS ON HIM OR SHOULD SHE LEAVE?
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major discuss first date punctuality and compatibility, exploring when to wait or walk away from a potential match.
10 Sept 2026
HE SAYS HE'S THE ALPHA OF THE RELATIONSHIP. IS HE?
Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major interview guests about the manosphere's dating rules and their impact on healthy relationships and self-worth.
3 Sept 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 do...
27 Aug 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 flag...
20 Aug 2026
ARE YOU DATING... OR JUST IN A SITUATIONSHIP?
Are you dating... or are you just in a very confusing situationship with a WiFi connection? Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major dive into the chaos of modern dating, from micro-cheating and Instagram thirst traps to "we're taking a break" situations that somehow turn into full-blown love triangles. They also unpack why we get attached to people who keep us guessing, how unclear boundaries create unnecessary drama, and why moving on can feel harder than it should. Add a Winnie the Pooh avatar, ...
13 Aug 2026
HIS VOICEMAIL MADE THE JUDGE, THE DOCTOR—AND OUR PRODUCERS FURIOUS
If you’ve ever watched a dating disaster unfold and wondered who was actually right, this is the show for you. Is she a workplace stalker—or is it just an innocent office crush? Then, a man leaves a dating voicemail so entitled that the producers — and even Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major—can’t hide their anger. You have to hear what he says for yourself. From workplace crushes and dating red flags to shocking ultimatums and relationship boundaries, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major exami...
6 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
TRAD WIFE OR TRAPPED WIFE? SPLITTING THE BILLS IN 2026
Who pays on the first date? Should couples really split everything 50-50? And does a $50 gift bag say anything about a relationship? In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major dive into the internet's hottest dating debates. From money and emotional labor to modern dating standards and relationship expectations, they separate viral opinions from real relationship advice and ask one question that matters most: what actually feels fair? Listen now, subscribe, leave a r...
30 Jul 2026
HIS AFFAIR, HIS BABY, HER PROBLEM?!
Who comes first after you get married? Your spouse, your parents, or whoever expects you to pick a side? In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major tackle the family conflicts that split people down the middle. From Mother's Day drama and no contact boundaries to wedding day tension, sibling conflict, and an affair that changes everything, they explore why healthy relationships require difficult conversations and even stronger boundaries. Listen now, subscribe, leave...
23 Jul 2026
BAD BOSS OR BAD EMPLOYEE? THESE VIRAL CLIPS NEED A VERDICT
Would you lose a job over your pride? Hit send on an angry email? Or stay calm when someone crosses the line? In this episode of Judgment Call, Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major break down the real stories behind workplace drama, viral career mistakes, and difficult conversations. From job interviews and office etiquette to school advocacy and emotional control, they reveal why the way you respond often matters more than what happened. Listen now, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which...
16 Jul 2026
THEY'RE BACK! JUDGE LYNN TOLER AND DR. ISH MAJOR WITH THE FIRST VERDICT
A $10,000 per person Disney cruise wedding. A partner who says, "Just tell me what to do." A relationship that was never as official as one person thought. Welcome to the pilot episode of Judgment Call with Judge Lynn Toler and Dr. Ish Major. They tackle the relationship debates flooding the internet and reveal what's really driving the conflict. From wedding expectations and the mental load to dating confusion and everyday communication mistakes, you'll walk away with practical insights you ...
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MARRIED TO AN INMATE: LOVE OR RED FLAG? A JUDGE DECIDES
Published 22 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Different woman. Because I got to level up every day. I got to do something different, something better, something, something that's more. But I'm never it's I'm going to be somebody different. Right. Right. And what she's got to realize is when he went into the day he went in, there's this thing called arrested development. Right. Emotionally, he doesn't progress in prison. He's going to come out the same as when he went in. You, young lady, are going to be a very, very different person. And so now that dynamic may not work. And that's going to be a hard realization when you come face to face with that reality. […]
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