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The Frying Pan: A Podcast about The Frying Pan

Steve Gadlin
Shark Tank
Corn
Chew Patrol
Corn Milk
Car-Tris
Cob
Gun Safety
Uber-Ella
WGN Radio
Culinary Innovation
Rainbow Dirt
Ketchup-Flavored Ice Cream
Mark Cuban
Steve Gadlin's Inventions
Nickels
Restaurant Waiting Systems
Consumer Control
Gun Control
Shower Alert
Tetris

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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Latest Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steve pitches Gun Shy, a device that makes you think twice about pulling that trigger. It's all for gun safety! Listeners eat it up.

This episode originally aired on February 13th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Car-Tris, a fun Tetris-style game that you can play while driving. Listeners love it.

This episode originally aired on January 28th, 2017, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Uber-Ella, an inventive business that combines the convenience of Uber with the desire to stay dry.

This episode originally aired on May 4th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Nickels Pickles, a single-pickle receptacle that save fridge real estate, with the bonus feature of a sidecar nickel chiller. Audiences hate it.

This episode originally aired on WGN Radio on August 16th, 2017, and was produced by Pete ... more

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Steve Gadlin
Local entrepreneur, innovator, and inventor
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Steve Gadlin
Local inventor and entrepreneur recognized for his appearance on Shark Tank; known for humorously pitching unconventional inventions and fostering engagement with listeners.
Justin Kaufmann
Co-host who actively engages with listeners and facilitates discussions; notable for his role as a host on various WGN Radio segments.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Crab Cake
Q: How do you actually wear the crab cake, and what about practicality for everyday use?
It's worn on a shoulder harness, a full-sized cake with Bluetooth and gyroscopic stabilization to stay in place, designed to be practical for daily wear rather than a novelty that falls apart.
Crab Cake
Q: Okay, so this is, I think people are really going to like this one. What's the core problem you're solving with the crab cake?
The core idea is to give crabby people a non-confrontational way to signal their mood and start positive interactions, turning potential friction into conversation.
Shower Alert
Q: Why would someone want to use this in the shower?
Some people want to stay in touch with important updates, messages, or calls even while showering, while others value uninterrupted personal time and prefer not to be interrupted by technology.
Shower Alert
Q: What is Shower Alert and how does it work?
Shower Alert uses Bluetooth to connect a smart shower head to your phone and, whenever there's a notification, it alternates the shower water between hot and cold in 15-second bursts to signal you to check your device.
Stink Alert!
Q: What happens if I accidentally throw the tag into the washing machine?
It will spill its liquid and the odor will not wash out, so you need to remove it before washing.

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