Judge Bex

Judge Bex is angling for a seat on the Supreme Court, so she’s handing some of her caseload to two new judge apprentices: Connor and Lauren. On go the robes (satin black for Connor, hot pink with sparkles for Lauren), and they deliver their first ever verdicts. But first, a case from the other side of the world. Neve, in New Zealand, is taking Dad to court over her dream of a black Labrador, and she’s already picked out a name: Boysenberry. She’d walk it, take it to the beach and play with it, and she already helps out with next door’s dog. Dad has come with notes. He grew up with a dog and would love one, but Mum is more of a cat person, the family rents, and then there’s the small matter of mornings: Neve’s first words every day are “can I have five more minutes?” Neve rolls her eyes through most of it. Will Boysenberry be moving in…? Then it’s over to the apprentices. Ruby’s trick-or-treat bucket was full on Friday and half empty by Monday, and Dad says he was only checking the sweets were safe. Poppy’s…

Lauren keeps vanishing to the loo, Connor wants to tour schools giving talks about balance, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Sisters Libby and Jessica are taking Mum to court because she’s always on her phone. Jessica loves role-play with her teddies and toy animals, and Mum is the only one who’ll do it with her, because Libby really, really doesn’t like role-play. So Mum says she’ll be up in a minute… and then never comes. When the girls go downstairs to find her, she’s messaging people. As Jessica puts it: what’s more important than your dearest children? Mum has a defence ready. Her phone is how she sorts out the girls’ activities, pays for things and does the shopping (although the girls point out that Dad does the food shop). And if they helped more around the house, she might have more time to play. For once in the court of Judge Bex, it’s the kids who want less screen time, not more. Will Mum be putting her phone down? Then Roman takes his dad, Jack, to court for spending up to an hour…

It’s the Judge Bex Halloween special! Connor and Lauren turn up dressed as Mario and Luigi, Judge Bex comes in costume as Connor, and there’s one big spooky case for the court. Nine-year-old Florence and her brother Max are taking Mum and Dad to court over a serious Halloween injustice: they have never, ever been allowed to go trick-or-treating. Most of the kids on their estate and their friends from school go out every year, while Florence and Max eat their dinner and watch everyone else go past the window. But Mum and Dad have a strong defence. Knocking on strangers’ doors and taking their sweets goes against everything they teach about stranger danger, it’s a bit greedy, and the family would rather save the fun for Bonfire Night a few days later. They go pumpkin picking and decorate pumpkins… and on Halloween night they switch the porch light off. Florence has a clever comeback, though. If the family can only celebrate one thing a week, what happens to her and Max’s birthdays? Will Judge Bex grant…

Judge Bex gets caught listening to a rival science podcast, Connor claims to make up 75% of the Dream Team, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Nine-year-old Henry takes his mum to court because he isn’t allowed to watch TV on his own. If a parent leaves the sofa, even to go to the loo, the programme gets paused until they’re back. Henry thinks that’s unfair, and he’s even offering a compromise: TV on his own at weekends, and with someone else on weekdays. But Mum says Henry has left out some vital evidence. While she and Dad were having a weekend lie-in, he was caught watching Border Force… And Henry has a complaint of his own: Mum sings along to films far too much. Can Henry win back his solo telly time, or is it the pause button forever? Then Samuel takes his mum to court over a gumball machine. He spotted one in a shop after seeing one on Ryan’s World, and he’s brought his own colourful drawing of it as evidence. Mum said no. When he went back months later with his grandma and grandpa,…

Judge Bex keeps knocking out Connor’s Pikachu, Connor has emailed the judge asking for a court date against his own co-host, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Jamie is calling in from Scotland to take his mum to court. While they were in Sports Direct buying school shoes, he spotted a £45 Pokémon game and wanted to buy it for his little brother with his own birthday money, so the two of them can battle together. Mum said no: it’s a big purchase, and Switch games are for birthdays and Christmas, not a random Tuesday. But Jamie has brought some evidence of his own… a pair of £200 sunglasses. Will Judge Bex let him spend his own money? Then Coralee takes her little sister Aurelia to court over the TV. Every night after school it’s Bluey or The Worst Witch, and Coralee only gets to watch her favourite show, Sam & Cat, about once a month. Aurelia says it has annoying canned laughter and the jokes don’t make sense, and even Mum and Dad aren’t fans… So who gets the remote? Got a case you need Judge…

Judge Bex has to take notes for the first time ever, scribbled on the back of a Greggs bag, Connor goes missing and turns up somewhere very unexpected, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Duncan and Edie are calling in all the way from New Hampshire in America to take their dad to court. They say he’s a yogurt monster who sneaks downstairs in the middle of the night, fills a big bowl with yogurt and eats it in bed, so there’s none left for breakfast. But Dad has come prepared with a whole list of points. He says he hasn’t had enough time to get his case ready, that the alleged yogurt crimes happened in Lewisham so this court has no jurisdiction, and that nobody can prove it was even yogurt. And if he wins, he wants his bus fare and a coffee a day paid for out of their pocket money… Can the yogurt monster talk his way out of this one? Then Georgia takes her dad to court over screen time. She loves playing Roblox with her friends for a few hours a day, and if it were up to her she’d play all day.…

Judge Bex has rescued a duck called Darcy who can’t swim, Connor makes it very clear how he feels about snakes, and there are two brand new cases for the court. Harris is taking his mum to court because she won’t let him have a pet snake. He’s learnt about snakes at Cubs, he’s picked out a corn snake, and he’s even worked out where a 65-centimetre tank would fit in his room. Mum isn’t a snake person, she thinks he should wait until he’s old enough to look after one on his own, and she’s only just found out what corn snakes eat… So does Harris get his snake? Then nine-year-old Frankie from London takes his mum Caroline to court. Frankie missed some school, so over the summer holidays Mum printed out a pile of extra maths, English and writing for him to catch up on. Frankie says the summer holidays are not for homework, and for once Lauren and Connor agree with each other. Then Judge Bex tests Caroline on one of Frankie’s fractions questions… Whose side will the court take? Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help…

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, that she’ll always be a baby to him even when she’s a hundred, and that Zosha is very happy to hand out nicknames when it suits her. Zosha’s answer? She just ignores him. Can Judge Bex find a nickname everyone can live with? Then 13-year-old Nyla takes her sister Leah to court over the comfiest seat in the house: the corner of the sofa with the recliner. Nyla has a swollen, painful foot and needs to put it up. Leah is studying for exams and says she deserves somewhere comfy to relax. Nyla says Leah has been using exams as an excuse for about four years… Lauren says first come, first served. Connor says just buy more…

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’d much rather be reading A Series of Unfortunate Events and Narnia along with her class. Mum went to the midnight book launches as a kid and says the books are packed with Easter eggs you only spot if you read them. Can anyone find a way to keep them both happy? Then Faye takes Mum to court for putting her clothes in the wrong drawers. Pyjama tops end up with her everyday clothes, and one pair of pyjamas went missing for three whole weeks. Mum works full time, has two children to ferry about, a dog to walk and all the ironing to do, and her answer is simple: if Faye doesn’t like the way it’s done, she can do it herself. Connor is…

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 with. Then Albi points out that Dad is on his phone every single morning reading the news, and Dad admits he’s right… Then Sean from Fun Kids takes Robot to court for losing the Fun Kids Top 100 Disney Songs list. Robot’s brain was hacked, which he insists wasn’t his fault. Sean says it was entirely his fault, because Robot’s password was Robo101. Sean wants five years in prison. Robot says he’d take the prison over losing cheeseburgers for a week… Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See…

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 Mum is called in as a witness and suddenly it’s three against one… Then Mia takes big sister Beth to court over the last two gingerbread men. Mia says it was her turn to pick and Beth grabbed the biggest one. Beth says that cookie was reserved, hers, and always had been. So how did it end up on the shared plate? Judge Bex thinks she knows exactly who moved it, and it leads to the first ruling of its kind in her courtroom… Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 puzzle book. But then Evie reveals why the lock matters so much. Dad has been opening her bag, taking her things out and stuffing his own things in, and his bag, she says, is massive… Then Tiffany accuses her little brother Thomas of ruining their weekend sleepovers. He wakes her at six in the morning, chats away to himself, brings LEGO into her room and leaves every single toy behind for her to tidy up. His defence? He just wants more time with his big sister. Even Lauren goes Team Thomas on that one. Can Judge Bex get Evie her suitcase and Tiffany a lie-in? Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help with? Get to…

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 her stomach letting out a bit of air, and that it's surely better out of the top than the bottom. But then there's the small matter of the 90s singing... will Judge Bex side with Abigail, or will Mum get to keep both her coffees? Then, Ivy says her big sister Georgia promised her an art lesson six whole months ago and still hasn't delivered. Georgia reckons she has a very good excuse: A levels, a job, and hardly any sleep. Ivy just wants some help drawing flowers for her school landscape. Can Judge Bex find a judgment that gets everybody painting? Plus, Lauren reads one law book and decides she's ready to take on…

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 Kumi’s own story about a witch, a pterodactyl and a stolen pair of pants! Then nine-year-old Darcy takes her mum to court over bedtime. Darcy is sent up at half past six, the same time as her two-year-old cousin AJ, and doesn’t wake up until seven the next morning. Mum reckons she’d send her up even earlier, and starts talking rather fondly about Victorian children being seen and not heard... Judge Bex has done her research on how much sleep a nine-year-old actually needs. Is Mum about to lose this one? Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the…

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 listing his clutter, because half of it turns out to be presents Bonnie gave him... Then Nathaniel accuses his dad of using chocolate as leverage. Ten minutes of violin practice earns a point, points earn chocolate, but he only gets to eat it once a week! Meanwhile Dad is on the sofa eating chocolate right in front of him and raiding the cooking chocolate too. His excuse? He’s protecting Nathaniel’s young teeth. Judge Bex is not convinced. Got a case you need Judge Bex’s help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 five episodes now stacking up unlistened, can Judge Bex find a fair verdict, especially once Matty's brother Ollie boldly claims he HATES the show? Then, Poppy vs Mum, where the charge is mortifying "mum dancing" every single time Fun Kids comes on, particularly in front of Poppy's friends out in the garden. Mum pleads guilty to embarrassing her daughter on purpose because the reaction is just too good... but is a good old kitchen disco really a crime? Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dog in the dock! Sari puts the family dog Nala — a nine-month-old black labradoodle with very sharp teeth — on trial for chewing up Mum's beloved cashmere chair. But with Dad the only one home when the crime took place, the finger of blame starts swinging his way... Will Nala walk free? Connor has one rule: never, ever blame the dog. Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 monster," and worries the console is just the start of a very long (and very expensive) list. Can Thomas prove he can be trusted, or will Mum win the day? Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 inconsistencies in the payout structure, demands a proper ledger for fairness, and rules on a new wake-up time. Meanwhile, Mackenzie accuses her brother Callum of using a spy pen to write "banana" on his own ceiling – then blaming her. Callum insists Mackenzie’s handwriting is all over this fruity crime and provides a detailed forensics account of bunk beds and spy pens. With both presenting evidence (and some top-notch sibling rivalry), Judge Bex sifts through the stories and the handwriting samples to find the truth. Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show:…

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 a solo gift or meant to be shared? The twist: Santa’s written instructions and some sneaky switch sessions. Judge Bex has the final word! Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 problem (especially during jam on toast time). His secret weapon? Super-cool Nana, who’s all in for team lizard, even if she won’t be the one cleaning the cage. But with mum and dad saying a firm "no" to all pets, can Judge Bex find a compromise? Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 essential life skill and wants Olivia to keep swimming for another year. Should Olivia get her wish, or is Mum right? Judge Bex weighs in. Plus, why swimming in your pajamas might be the coolest skill of all... Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 justice? Meanwhile, Thomas loves his long hair and sometimes rocks a front ponytail to keep it out of his eyes but his sister Holly and even Mum and Dad think it looks silly. Is it fair for Thomas to be called out for his "silly" style, or should everyone do their own hair, their own way? Judge Bex weighs in with trademark wisdom (and maybe tries a new hairstyle herself). Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 clogging Dad's camera roll... Then, it’s LEGO drama as Oliver accuses his dad of 'stealing' his prized Lego sets, hiding them on high shelves, and even playing with them at night! Dad claims he’s rescuing neglected bricks and should be hailed as 'Sir LEGO' but Oliver isn’t having it. Will Judge Bex order the LEGO to be returned? Can father and son find a truce (and perhaps a secret LEGO Narnia together)? Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 breaking the promise of "just one second" whenever she wants to bake – only for dad to get lost in his laptop. Can Judge Bex balance the scales of family time, outdoor adventure, and home-baked cookies? Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 court faces the siblings' classic: Ria vs. Mum (and her brother!). Ria is tired of always catching the blame for spills and snack wrappers left behind. Is she being unfairly singled out, or are memories of past misdemeanors clouding Mum’s judgement? Maybe it’s time for a detective in this house too! Judge Bex unpacks the evidence, interviews both sides, and rules on who truly deserves the blame and who needs to tidy up their act. Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 read a school book he won't even listen to, preferring to scroll on his phone. Is this justice, or just lazy parenting? Can the court come up with a solution that makes reading time more fun (and less phoney) for everyone? Judge Bex hands down her final riddance: no appeals, no takesies-backsies! Got a case you need Judge Bex's help with? Get to funkidslive.com/judgebex right now and let her know! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 family feels about nicknames forever. Plus: Should Clara get to invent a nickname for Mum in return? Meanwhile, nine-year-old Zachary is in court after being banned from his two favourite TV shows, SpongeBob SquarePants and Horrid Henry. According to Mum and Dad, too much screen time is making him "cheeky" and he’s copying the characters a little too closely! Zachary pleads his case, while Mum and Dad insist they're only trying to set boundaries. Judge Bex weighs in on screen time limits and serves up a surprising solution that just might get Mum and Dad singing the SpongeBob theme tune themselves! Got a case you need…

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 awake after a doggy face-lick alarm clock. William blames the dog, Emily wants to join morning video games but not at 4 or 5am – and mum has resorted to earplugs! Family life isn’t always purrfect, but there’s always a way to make it work. Got a case for Bex? https://funkidslive.com/judgebex Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Elsa argues £1 a week just doesn’t stretch far enough. Especially when her parents "forget" to pay up! With secondary school around the corner, she wants more money and more control... Mum claims Elsa already gets plenty of extras and that if she wants more cash, she’ll have to step up her chores. Will Elsa negotiate a pay rise from the Bank of Mum? Which side are you on? Judge Bex is ready to rule! Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 serve up healthy meals not drowned in red stuff. Is there a way for everyone to keep their cool – or at least their condiments? Plus: Connor and Lauren do their best to unpick Judge Bex’s meaty sentences and try to keep up with ketchup chaos. Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's dinner time and Isla's house is far from peaceful. Isla claims she gets scolded daily for "chomping" her food but points the finger right back at Dad for even louder eating! Is this a case of the pot calling the kettle black? Can Judge Bex restore peace at the table and keep the neighbours from complaining? Judge Bex is back with two delightfully disastrous domestic disputes that only she can solve. Submit your case at funkidslive.com/judgebex. Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Florence charge their dad with the heinous crime of switching off Fun Kids radio in favour of… country music! Yuck! Dad can’t handle the Captain Underpants Fart Song, but Judge Bex, the Fun Kids boss, and a crowd of loyal listeners aren’t having it... Will Dad be forced to face a future full of fart songs, or can the court broker a peace? Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for completed tasks. Meanwhile, Mummy's snoring is so powerful, Penny claims she can't sleep! After an award-worthy snoring impression, all eyes turn to mum, who admits the issue – sometimes even waking herself up! Penny wants earplugs, mum gets stitched up with a case out of left field, and Judge Bex lays down a surprising and sweet judgment. Bonus: what should happen if mum wakes Penny multiple times in one night? Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Alexander – but Alexander would rather read or play chess than another round of battles. Is it fair for Billy to keep asking? Should Alexander be forced to play Pokémon if he’s not feeling it? Lauren and Connor reflect on the cases. Should treats always be shared? Is Judge Bex's suggestion of a "supermarket sweep" a fair price for snack theft? Is it a big sibling’s duty to entertain a younger one? Got a family feud for Judge Bex? Let us know at https://funkidslive.com/judgebex. Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 three meters apart! Isabel’s complaint: It’s repetitive, distracting, and sometimes she just bins the notes. But maybe letter writing is also a handwriting helper? Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 organised chaos. Mum insists on tidiness, but is her own “bench of clothes” setting the best example – if she’s expected to tidy, mum should practice what she preaches! Is it ever okay for parents to make cringe jokes? Should 'messy desk, creative mind' override 'tidy house, tidy mind'? Got a family disagreement of your own? Let us know at FunKidsLive.com/podcast/judgebex Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 family dog first thing meaning it’s up to Holly, awakened by Luna the Labrador’s desperate whimpers, to stumble out of bed at dawn! Who’s actually responsible for feeding the family pet? Is Dad being lazy, or are Holly and her siblings learning responsibility? With a surprise star witness and Dad’s not-so-solid defence, Judge Bex weighs up the family’s arguments. Got a family disagreement of your own? Let us know at FunKidsLive.com/podcast/judgebex Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from the high-pitched voices. The courtroom gets lively as Willow, Mum, and Rose debate whether screen time is a learning experience or just plain annoying. Meanwhile, Beatrix gets only half an hour on Sims 4, while Mum sneaks in hours of gameplay and is even accused of borrowing Beatrix’s Sims family! There’s clear evidence, real courtroom drama, and a final ruling that’s guaranteed to get both players thinking about fair play. Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it’s natural as Judge Bex dives into the delicate etiquette of when and where to let it rip. Who will win: dinner manners or digestive freedom? Warning: This episode may cause giggles and a sudden urge to clean your room… Got a family disagreement of your own? Let us know at FunKidsLive.com/podcast/judgebex Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “What time is it?” But Mum Lisa can only reply with a Hamilton-inspired “It’s showtime!” With Dad now in on the act and the ‘funny’ reply spreading through the house, Mia’s had enough. Is Mum’s joy worth Mia’s frustration – or will Judge Bex mandate a full musical performance for every joke crack? Whose side are YOU on? Should parents have to follow the same rules as kids when it comes to screens at dinner? And when do family jokes finally wear out their welcome? Connor and Lauren join Judge Bex in chambers to weigh up phone etiquette, tricksy grown-ups, surprise relatives, and households where every minute really could…

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-bobs and admits she might "accidentally" leave a few behind... including some precious teddies! Judge Bex listens to both cases to decide who gets packing. Got a family disagreement of your own? Let us know at FunKidsLive.com/podcast/judgebex Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 filling, or is it okay to indulge your sweet tooth in the morning? Got your own family drama to resolve? Let us know at https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/judgebex/ Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 expert witness Liz Pichon. Got your own family drama to resolve? Let us know at https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/judgebex/ Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drama to resolve? Let us know at https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/judgebex/ Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.