HeyJaredThe Frying Pan: A Podcast about The Frying Pan
From 2015 to 2018, Steve Gadlin and Justin Kaufmann played a prank on WGN Radio listeners. Steve, a real life Shark Tank winner, would pitch flawed and terrible inventions with the hope of workshopping them before pitching to Mark Cuban.
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Shower Alert (opens the original)
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Steve helps keep phones out of showers with a bluetooth-supported invention that keeps you on top of notifications while you bathe. This episode of The Frying Pan originally aired on February 26th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Crab Cake (opens the original)
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Steve solves interpersonal relationships with a special shoulder cake that alerts people to foul moods. This episode of The Frying Pan originally aired on February 6th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Fun-Diment (opens the original)
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Steve tests the waters with ketchup-flavored ice cream as a way to encourage kids to eat healthy. This episode of The Frying Pan originally aired on July 16th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Rainbow Dirt (opens the original)
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Steve tries to pitch a grass and flowers alternative — colorful dirt. This episode of The Frying Pan originally aired on April 30th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
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