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The Frying Pan: A Podcast about The Frying Pan

Author: Steve Gadlin

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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. Steve's inventions and business idea were intentionally awful, and his clueless and arrogant persona would push all the right buttons with callers.
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Stink Alert!

Stink Alert!

2024-02-0637:53

Steve pitches Stink Alert, a noxious warning system for stinky clothing. Listeners love it and can find no fault with Steve's latest invention.This episode was produced by Pete Zimmerman, and originally aired on June 12th, 2015.
The Cobbie

The Cobbie

2024-02-0636:05

Steve pitches The Cobbie, a delicious and perfectly safe adhesive that turns any food into a cobbed treat!This episode was produced by Peter Zimmerman and originally aired on May 28th, 2016.
Inspire Hydrant

Inspire Hydrant

2023-12-0534:06

Steve pitches the Inspire Hydrant, a terrible and illegal invention that raises the ire of listeners all over the city - including a real live fireman.This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Mail Mail

Mail Mail

2023-11-2941:01

On this, the very FIRST episode of The Frying Pan, Steve pitches Mail Mail, a company that helps you mail things to people. Listeners rejoice.This episode originally aired on WGN Radio on April 28th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Meatnana

Meatnana

2023-11-2734:51

It's a banana! It's a steak! It's neither! WGN listeners lose their gort-dang minds.This episode originally aired on WGN Radio on May 19th, 2017, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Tattune

Tattune

2021-03-2131:54

Musical tattoos that only require some minor invasive surgery - what could go wrong?This episode originally aired on June 6th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Seat Yay!

Seat Yay!

2021-03-1432:00

Entitled brats kicking old ladies out of their seats on public transportation? Sign me up! Seat Yay, the app that lets you reserve seats on the CTA,  wins hearts and minds with WGN listeners.
Want to convert cans of your favorite beverage into lip-mutilating messy drink receptacles? The Handy Dandy Can Helper is for you. This episode originally aired on July 14th, 2017, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Snap Cap

Snap Cap

2021-02-2833:35

Steve pitches a cap that solves the problem of having to buy new hats for every lid orientation. It's the Snap Cap! Buy four!This episode originally aired on May 21st, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Steve pitches The Star Wars Banana Peeler, a dangerous and unnecessary fruit peeler with a frivolous Star Wars tie-in. WGN listeners bust arteries explaining why he's a terrible person.This episode originally aired on May 14th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
S'Greats!

S'Greats!

2021-02-1437:00

Steve pitches S'Greats, a new boot / skate hybrid... or something? It's unclear. Anyway, it's an absolutely terrible invention, and callers tell him he's stupid.This episode originally aired on August 28th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Wonderpants Drawer

Wonderpants Drawer

2021-02-0727:05

Steve pitches the Wonderpants Drawer, a super easy way to replace your full underpants drawer on a monthly basis.This episode originally aired May 27th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Thunderpants

Thunderpants

2021-01-3136:29

Steve pitches special underpants that mask flatulence with a loud thunder clap noise.This episode originally aired on August 14th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Time Cap

Time Cap

2021-01-2440:56

Steve pitches a long brimmed cap with a digital time readout so you always know what time it is. WGN listeners think it's perfect, and have absolutely no criticism to offer.This episode originally aired on July 9th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
No Melt Ice Cream

No Melt Ice Cream

2021-01-1737:49

Steve pitches No Melt Ice Cream, a mashed potato-based dessert that no one will love.This episode originally aired on June 4th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
The Unnamed Teeth App

The Unnamed Teeth App

2021-01-1035:04

Steve pitches an app that helps you figure out if there's something in your teeth without having to ask your date. WGN listeners call in to say how cool and smart Steve is, as always.This episode originally aired on May 20th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
The Lip Clip

The Lip Clip

2021-01-0334:27

Steve pitches the Lip Clip, a terrible invention for shushing your significant other when tensions are high. Spoiler: nobody wants one.This episode originally aired on September 18th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Three Shirt

Three Shirt

2020-12-2736:32

Steve invents an incredible shirt with three arm holes. It has infinite fashion potential! He also argues with listeners about the existence of the impossible "sleeveless t-shirt."This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Cheat Belt

Cheat Belt

2020-12-2036:14

Steve pitches the super safe Cheat Belt, a pseudo seat belt used to fool police officers on those days you forget to buckle up. It's an invention chock full o' contradiction and nonsense, and WGN Radio listeners call in to point out each one.This episode originally aired on July 17th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
Safety Car

Safety Car

2020-12-1335:10

Ever wish you could put those nasty car alarms on vibrate? Steve pitches Safety Car to the WGN Radio audience - a car alarm that shakes your car so violently, tires pop and thieves are completely immobilized. But hey, you get a soft soothing buzz instead of those annoying howls and beeps.This episode originally aired on June 23rd, 2017, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.
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