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Matt Bragg and KP Parker share some questionable business ideas — and one that might actually work.
What You’ll Hear:
Paint Gutter Panic: KP unveils her latest invention, a wall-painting “system” that involves pouring entire gallons of paint down your walls.
Oil Jello & Other Mistakes: From recycling hacks to olive oil Jell-O shots, the duo somehow stumbles onto a million-dollar idea.
The Back Jack Revolution: Matt pitches the “Back Jack” — a stylish overcoat that doubles as a backpack. Security, convenience, and Inspector Gadget energy, all in one.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome & hometown Dunkin’
01:30 Matt’s sketchy gig in London
03:30 Entering the Dragon’s Den
06:00 KP’s paint gutter concept
08:00 Engineering “improvements”
10:00 Paint subscriptions & leftover woes
13:00 Olive oil Jell-O shots
14:30 Matt’s big pitch: the Back Jack
17:00 Style, storage & safety
19:00 The accidental bath mat spin-off
21:00 Festival wear & future plans
22:15 Sleepy investments & sign-offs
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