The Frying Pan: A Podcast about The Frying Pan

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 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 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 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 Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Corn Milk, a sports drink that combines corn and milk. Listeners hate it. This episode originally aired on WGN Radio on April 8th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Chew Patrol, a surgically embedded wearable that screams in your ear when you eat too much. Listeners hate it. This episode originally aired on WGN Radio on August 8th, 2015, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

Steve pitches Me First, a selfish technology tool that lets diners bypass restaurants' stingy structure. Listeners hate it. This episode of The Frying Pan originally aired on January 30th, 2016, and was produced by Pete Zimmerman.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.