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Spitball — Startup Ideas on Tap

Scott Brandonisio, Russell Fyfe, and Leo Herzog
Startup Ideas
Entrepreneurship
Augmented Reality
Youtube
Household Chores
Local Bakeries
Gourmet Fast Food
Gaming
Bone-Conducting Hearing Aids
Drones
Neighborhood Potluck Apps
Movie Credits Database
Political Lobbying
Freeze Drying
Utility Bill Management
Thermal Cameras
Home Inspections
Toy Traffic Light
Pyro Toys
Emoji Communication Device

Welcome to Spitball, where three lovable scamps and a guest empty their heads of the startup and tech product ideas they have stuck up in there so you can have them for free. Anything we say is yours to keep!

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Latest Episodes

Special thanks to Rachel for joining us on this episode!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:15 - Benefactor or Bad Actor

00:10:10 - Non-Profit Social Media

00:24:04 - Buy You A Beer Buttons

00:34:07 - The Postmortem Emporium

00:42:30 - NoKillFoodShelter.org

00:... more

Special thanks to Emily for joining us on this episode!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:03 - Night of the Living Thread

00:05:15 - Drive-Up Restaurant Kits

00:18:22 - Immersive Virtual Concerts

00:27:32 - Educational Parodies

00:36:33 - Annotating Media

00:4... more

Special thanks to Erik for joining us on this episode!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:47 - Celebrity Guest Pitch: Joel McHale

00:07:55 - Modern Furbies

00:15:38 - Metamorphosis Surgery

00:22:10 - Mini-Golf Bowling

00:28:22 - Simposium

00:37:17 - Outro

Special thanks to Zach for joining us on this episode!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:20 - Listener Pitch: Phil's Adult Playground

00:08:22 - Ozonator Towel Racks

00:13:26 - Locked Merch Self Checkout

00:23:45 - Home Smelting

00:33:46 - It's Lenny 3.0

00:45... more

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Recent Guests

Joel McHale
Celebrity guest pitch
Community (actor)
Episode: Modern Furbies, Metamorphosis Surgery, Mini-Golf Bowling, and Simposium
Zach Wolf
Friend and guest bringing a side hustle background
Episode: Ozonator Towel Racks, Locked Merch Self Checkout, Home Smelting, and It's Lenny 3.0
Matt Farley
Prolific songwriter, known for a large catalog under multiple pseudonyms
Independent artist
Episode: Modern Singing Telegrams, LP.com, Smart Music Boxes, and Sneeze Guard Shirts
Dave Harkey
Guest on the episode, long-time collaborator with the hosts
Episode: Post-It Printers, Bordeaux to Geaux, Modular Stacking Power, and Custom Movies
Louis Black
Comedian known from The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Episode: Communal Jukeboxes, Thingiverse for Ants, Board Game Mod Kits, and Conversational Dog Collars
Nick Hayhoe
Product designer
Episode: Communal Jukeboxes, Thingiverse for Ants, Board Game Mod Kits, and Conversational Dog Collars
Marie Newton
Guest, sister of Leo, involved with education tech startup KNEWTON
KNEWTON
Episode: Personalized Souvenirs, Custom Coloring Books, Gamified Kids Art Digitization, and Asynchronous Rewatches
Marc Boersma
Director of Product for Morey; known for Ring Cam era
Morey
Episode: Gamified Decibel Meters, Backseat Trip Visualizers, Business in a Box, and Wedding Day Planner Apps
Aaron DeLong
World traveler, tinkerer, tech enthusiast; current manager in HP's 3D printing department
HP
Episode: Car Trunk Hot Plates, Free Test Vending Machines, Uber for Drones, and 360° Home Cameras

Hosts

Scott
Host focused on leading idea pitches and startup concept exploration
Russell
Co-host providing collaboration and critique during rapid-fire pitches
Leo
Co-host driving idea generation, structure, and banter

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Makes me dream of what could be….

    Love when these guys go down a rabbit hole with all the crazy inventions. Next step shark tank a product???

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raycho34
    United States2 years ago
  • Curiosity and Generosity at its best!

    Love that you guys are so curious with each others ideas, and generous enough to discuss them freely. I’ve had some of my best creative thinking time the past few weeks listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbooboo
    United States2 years ago

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Ideas fly fast and entertaining; guests bring fresh perspectives.
Lighthearted, improv-style sessions drive creative thinking for listeners and guests alike.
Curiosity and generosity shape thoughtful, practical critiques.

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Apple Podcasts
#19
Finland/Business/Entrepreneurship
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#166
Finland/Business

Talking Points

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Interns as a Service, My First Backseat Driver, Crowdbutchering Liquor, and Baby Simulator Apps
Q: Josh, what do you got for us this week?
Josh shares that he is expecting a child and proposes a baby-centric app concept that uses Amber alerts from friends to simulate parenting scenarios for practice and anxiety relief, with a gamified, social twist.

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What is Spitball about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on rapid-fire ideation where three hosts brainstorm wild startup concepts with rotating guests. Episodes swing from playful tech whimsy to practical pivots, often veering into humorous, imaginative territory while evaluating feasibility, monetization, and audience appeal. Guests come from entrepreneurship, design, education, and entertainment, providing real-world perspectives that sharpen pitches and push ideas to edge cases. The tone is fast-paced, mischievous, and collaborative, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy creative problem-solving, hands-on product thinking, and lighthearted banter. Noteworthy traits include high-volume idea generation, quick pivots, and guest insights that ground flights of fancy in ... more

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1. Joel McHale
2. Zach Wolf
3. Matt Farley
4. Dave Harkey
5. Louis Black
6. Nick Hayhoe
7. Marie Newton
8. Marc Boersma

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