Is Juggling Harder Than Performing Open Heart Surgery?
Mar 10, 2026•23 min
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Episode description
Jacquis Neal and Josh Gondelman dream up a few business ideas that probably shouldn’t exist—but are very fun to imagine.
A Casino That Locks Your Phone: Josh pitches a retro-style gambling spot where your phone gets “bricked” at the door, forcing everyone to place bets the old-fashioned way—face to face, with snacks, friends, and just a hint of danger.
The Bowling Lane That Fights Back: Jacquis proposes a bowling lane designed to sabotage anyone who’s too good at the game. Expect flashing lights, surprise obstacles, and a much happier group of friends.
Bad Ideas, Great Company: Along the way, they talk freelance chaos, juggling skills, and why the worst business ideas sometimes sound the most appealing.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:20 Freelance life vs the 9-5
02:20 The art of juggling (and failing at juggling)
03:10 Is juggling as impressive as open heart surgery?
04:40 Pitching bad business ideas
05:35 Josh’s idea: The Morter Casino
08:05 The social benefits of gambling together
10:10 The male loneliness crisis meets casinos
12:20 Naming the casino
14:20 Jacquis’s bowling business idea
16:20 Introducing the handicap bowling lane
21:40 Goodnights
A Casino That Locks Your Phone: Josh pitches a retro-style gambling spot where your phone gets “bricked” at the door, forcing everyone to place bets the old-fashioned way—face to face, with snacks, friends, and just a hint of danger.
The Bowling Lane That Fights Back: Jacquis proposes a bowling lane designed to sabotage anyone who’s too good at the game. Expect flashing lights, surprise obstacles, and a much happier group of friends.
Bad Ideas, Great Company: Along the way, they talk freelance chaos, juggling skills, and why the worst business ideas sometimes sound the most appealing.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & greetings
01:20 Freelance life vs the 9-5
02:20 The art of juggling (and failing at juggling)
03:10 Is juggling as impressive as open heart surgery?
04:40 Pitching bad business ideas
05:35 Josh’s idea: The Morter Casino
08:05 The social benefits of gambling together
10:10 The male loneliness crisis meets casinos
12:20 Naming the casino
14:20 Jacquis’s bowling business idea
16:20 Introducing the handicap bowling lane
21:40 Goodnights
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