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Hosts Jon Richardson and Louise Gassman take you on a journey through a sea of their AMAZING ideas that they will likely never attempt to develop. But that's the point of this show - we all have GREAT ideas that we'll never make happen.

Jon Richardson & Louise Gassman


    • Aug 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    That's Gotta Be a Frog, Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 66:46


    Louise & Jon are BACK to talk about baking, algorithms, grooming, pandemic gear, bird calls, and MORE!

    Promo Code: IHAGIBINDI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 64:49


    Jon & Louise rattle off GREAT IDEAS about creating new experiences during a pandemic, working from home solutions, restaurant concepts, and FRIENDSHIP!

    Nothin' Bundt Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 39:45


    Jon & Louise come up with ideas about jewelry, fitted sheet folding, face masks, and their very first SHARED IDEA!Have an idea YOU want to share, call 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    Citroneon Glowskito

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 51:54


    Jon and Louise are BACK with a fresh batch of ideas about mosquito bites, poop bags, belt straps, bandanas, and MOREPlease rate & review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to check out our plug for this Kickstarter!

    Self-Care from Teeth to Tail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 43:48


    Jon & Louise talk about self-care salons from all different parts of your body, driving solutions, zippers, and WAY MORE! They also get a call from a listener with a TOTEally fascinating concept.*At the beginning, Jon mentions it’s Episode 42. He’s WRONG! It’s episode 46!

    The Tears of Mother Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 46:29


    Jon and Louise dish up a bunch of ideas and introduce you to their brand new podcast, GOT IT!Call 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com with YOUR great idea!

    Final Destination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 57:10


    It’s another episode filled with ideas that will blow your mind! Louise and Jon have some thoughts about funerals, coffeeshop loyalty, diarrhea, dog walking, and MORE!Have an idea? Write it in to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com or call it in to 304-804-IDEA

    Under the Hoof of a Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 67:18


    Jon and Louise talk noise cancellation for pets, Metallica, Meat Loaf, Chinese Food Restaurants, Bento Boxes, and MORE! They also listen to some listener voicemails! Thanks callers!Call in YOUR great idea to 304-804-IDEA or write to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    In Unison!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 60:55


    Jon and Louise are back at it and IN THE SAME ROOM! That's right - these two always record bi-coastally, but this time they are actual face to actual face.On this episode, they talk about app ideas, new podcast ideas, loitering areas, grammar, and the 3 Ninjas series of feature films.Call your great ideas into 304-804-IDEA or write to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    Alrighty, then!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 60:34


    The gang is BACK and they talk about transition lenses, movie pitches, waking up, therapy, and a bunch of other neat stuff!Have a great idea you'll never do? Call 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com and Jon and Louise talk about it on a future episode.Listen to their other podcast, LOUISE IT TO BEAVER, to hear about Leave it to Beaver from a progressive 2018 perspective.

    Take My Idea. PLEASE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 54:44


    NPR, Jury Duty, Landscaping, Insect repellant, Shoelaces, Shaving - Ideas about these topics and MORE on this episode of IHAGIBINDIDon't forget to rate/review/subscribe this podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunesListen to Jon & Louise's OTHER podcast, Louise it to BeaverAnd, as always, call 304-804-IDEA and share your great idea or email it in to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com and Jon & Louise will talk about it on the podcast!

    2 Year Anniversary Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 78:47


    Jon and Louise talk about luggage, weddings, apps, tv shows, allergies, and MORE MORE MORE! But what's even better is that it's the 2 year anniversary of IHAGIBINDI, so thank YOU all for listening!Make sure to call 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com with your great idea that you'll never do and we'll talk about it on the show!

    Cut from the Same Cloth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 62:45


    Jon and Louise swap ideas about bathroom solutions, app ideas, dating shows, and MORE. Also, they listen to a voicemail and read an email from listeners. Call in YOUR great idea to Jon and Louise by dialing 304-804-IDEA and leave a voicemail OR email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

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    Shoutout to our Prison Pals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 46:43


    Jon has some baby ideas and Louise has some idea babies related to finger foods!Rate, review, subscribe on iTunescall in your great ideas to 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com and we'll talk about it on the show.Like the sound of Jon & Louise's voices? Listen to their other podcast, LOUISE IT TO BEAVER, the ONLY podcast dedicated to Leave it to Beaver

    The 2018 Olympics Mini-Sode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 31:11


    Louise is VERY excited about the 2018 Winter Olympics. Jon, less so. Either way, they have GREAT ideas to make the Olympics more enjoyable for everyone!As always, please rate and review IHAGIBINDI on iTunes. Call 302-804-IDEA with YOUR great ideas or email them to greatideapod@gmail.com

    Legends of the Hidden Great Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 55:40


    GO BLUE BARRACUDAS! Jon and Louise have GREAT IDEAS about travel apps, travel podcasts, youtube channels, photography apps, kitchen solutions, and MORE MORE MORE! Don't forget to rate & review the show on iTunes and also check out Louise and Jon's OTHER podcast, LOUISE IT TO BEAVER! Call 304-804-IDEA with YOUR great idea or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    Tapped Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018


    Jon and Louise talk soap, bed-skirts, arts & crafts, and we get an update on Louise's use of the word SKILLET

    The Share Jar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 42:33


    Jon & Louise have some thoughts about Facebook sharing, umbrellas, cilantro, documentaries, shaving solutions, and way more. PLUS, they solve Louise's challenge in the most meta way! Don't forget to call in your idea to 304-804-IDEA or write it in to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com Rate & Review on iTunes!

    Distill My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2017 49:03


    Jon and Louise have great ideas about baby bottles, leaky ceilings, bicycle GPS safety, fish tank cleanliness, bowling alleys, pet baths, and MORE!

    Penguin Doors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 67:22


    Jon & Louise are back at it with amazing ideas about dating shows, cutlery, hamper, car doors, and MORE! Be sure to visit Patreon.com/GreatIdeaPod, rate & review us on iTunes, and call in your great idea to 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    It Was a Deluge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 49:10


    Jon is a new dad so the baby-ideas are a'flowin' just like electricity ideas. Louise has an idea for a new podcast and a bicycle accessory. Don't forget to rate & review on iTunes and check out Jon & Louise new podcast, LOUISE IT TO BEAVER!

    Certified Freaky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2017 54:58


    Great ideas are a dime a dozen and on this episode, there are about a nickel's worth, which isn't all that bad! These ideas are about braces, magnets, movies, electricity and way more. Enjoy!

    The Self-Soothing Artichoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 56:50


    Jon and Louise talk onions, artichokes, paper-clip buildings, self-soothing, credit cards, refrigerators, public restrooms, dishwashers, and WAY MORE. And then we ask the question, do we innovate sometimes just for the sake of innovating?

    HOT CHAOS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 48:16


    Louise and Jon swap ideas about belts, shoelaces, keyboard germs hot hands, and an idea that they ARE going to do.

    A Micro-Brew for your Poochie-Poo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 60:05


    Jon and Louise celebrate 1 year of great ideas. They talk canine craft-brews, night-time tablet solutions, hammocks, sweat, and MORE!

    Deadly PU Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 47:11


    Jon and Louise swap great ideas about awful aromas, dog-spotting, height-enhancements, and WAY MORE!

    We are a Disposable Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 57:13


    Jon and Louise have some great ideas about bathrooms and personal space that they'll never do!

    I DO see it happening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 46:51


    Jon and Louise have a few ideas that will blow your mind. Bow-ties, dog communication, kitchen solutions, fences, and MORE! Also, hear all about Jon's home invasion and Louise's trip to Nepal. And don't forget to call in YOUR idea to 304-804-IDEA

    You Can't Win a Mall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 50:29


    Louise and Jon talk about UPROARs, wet onions, backpacks, the rat back, the brat pack, the Oscars, hygiene, and MORE MORE MORE! And please call your idea into 304-804-IDEA and they'll discuss it on the next episode.

    Old Time Art Lady-Butts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 49:04


    Wet onions, zip-lock ponchos, dehumidifiers - Jon and Louise talk about it ALL! Oh, and they sure don't skimp on the old time old lady-butts, that's for sure. Call in YOUR great ideas to 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com

    As Seen on Skymall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 55:49


    Louise and Jon are back at it with idea after idea. GET STOKED! Don't forget to call in YOUR great ideas to 304-804-IDEA or email them to greatideapod@gmail.com

    The Squage of Pizzaquarius

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 40:58


    Jon and Louise are joined by SCOTT WIENER. Not only is he Jon's brother, but he's also a big-time pizza guy. He runs Scotts Pizza Tours, has the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of pizza boxes, and he wrote the book "Viva La Pizza: The Art of the Pizza Box". He also called in once with a salsa jar idea.

    You've Been Eating Tic-Tacs the Wrong Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 50:20


    Jon and Louise do NOT see it happening. They share their ideas for potato chip tubes, beverages for humans and dogs, long distance relationships and MORE!

    Big Grandma/Big Grandpa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 38:56


    Let's face it. We all have rough days. On this episode of IHAGIBINDI, Jon's been having a rough one, but that doesn't stop him and Louise from cranking out those great idea gems. Such ideas involve being nice, violent films, firm handshakes, weak handshakes and MORE! And as always, call 304-804-IDEA with your idea or submit it to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com Social media: @GreatIdeaPod

    This Floor is for the Feet People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2016 52:50


    Get your clarinets ready and head on over to that great hole-in-the-wall restaurant everyone is raving about so you can listen to the Louise and Jon riff and raff about super fun and super depressing ideas! Some involve the recent political news. Others involve fetish dating apps. There's truly something for everyone. Don't forget to call in YOUR great idea to 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com Social Media: @GreatIdeaPod

    Cardboard Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 50:08


    I like to move it-move it. At least that's what motivates the bulk of ideas from Jon and Louise on this episode of IHAGIBINDI. Join them on their ride to Ideaville where they talk about apps, moving, beverage solutions, and maybe an App or two. 304-804-IDEA to share YOUR ideas or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com @GreatIdeaPod across social Media Louise - @SpinPixie Jon - @JonDRichardson

    Sweet Popcorn Pics, Prez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 52:47


    Jon & Louise are at it again with some great ideas about mugs, popcorn bowls, the election, garbage, backpack straps, walking directions apps, and MORE MORE MORE! As always, call in YOUR ideas to 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com or GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com Social Media: @GreatIdeaPod Louise: @SpinPixie Jon: @JonDRichardson

    Specifically Spaghetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 49:37


    The ideasmiths are back at it again. Jon has some ideas for pasta & podcasts. Louise has ideas and general rants for fancy footwear and glassy glassware. Be sure to WATCH the podcast on YouTube for the visual aspects of the episode, such as special appearances from Roland and Daisy! And don't forget to call in YOUR ideas to 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPod@gmail.com Social Media: @GreatIdeaPod

    Mark as Unread

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2016 55:17


    I have a great idea -- listen to this podcast! Jon and Louise talk aroma enhancements, elevator technology, fashion fashionables and glasses glassables! We also hear from a couple of callers about dating and salsa. Don't forget to WATCH the podcast on the Great Idea YouTube channel. Be sure to check out SliceOutHunger.org Follow us on social media - @GreatIdeaPod Louise - @Spinpixie Jon - @jondrichardson

    The pH Strip Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2016 45:49


    A listener voicemail changes the game with an idea to revolutionize eating. Louise and Jon both talk dishes, but Louise comes in with a slam dunk rice idea that may be as doable as Jon's idea for kids' clocks. Don't forget to call in with YOUR idea to 304-804-IDEA or email it to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow the podcast on social media - @GreatIdeaPod

    All About the Garnishes, Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 63:02


    Get ready to be blown away by a couple of magical phone calls with some GREAT ideas. Also, Jon talks about sparking water and keys while Louise talks about brilliant lighting ideas. Don't forget to subscribe to this YouTube channel and the audio podcast on iTunes. Rate the show 5 stars and write an iTunes review with a word or phrase in quotes and Jon and Louise will each come up with a great idea based on your suggestion. Follow us on all social media - @GreatIdeaPod Louise: @SpinPixie Jon: @JonDRichardson Call in with YOUR great idea - 304-804-IDEA or write them in to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to Anna and Julie for calling in and blowing our minds.

    Flowers in the Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2016 52:37


    Introducing IHAGIBINDI's first guest, Mary "Mare" Gassman! That's right - it's Louise's MOM! Mare has some great ideas that are going to blow. you. away. Otherwise, Jon & Louise talk about great gifts for a host, hummus (duh), a new home delivery service, mosquitos, lazy susans and MORE! Email your great ideas to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com or call them in to 304-804-IDEA just like Lauren and Dave did for THIS episode! Boy oh boy is their idea incredible. Twitter, IG, Facebook: @GreatIdeaPod

    The 2016 Olympics Mini-Sode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 29:44


    It's that time of the every 4 years -- the Summer Olympic Games! And since Louise has Olympic Fever™, the IHAGIBINDI team is getting together for a special Olympic-themed (but not Olympic-sized) mini-sode. They talk about ideas about table tennis, sexism, floor-gymnastics and MORE MORE MORE! Curious to SEE what this podcast looks like? YOU CAN! IHAGIBINDI is officially available as video podcasts - CLICK HERE to see this one. Check us out on YouTube and subscribe to see future episodes. And stay tuned for the next episode, which will feature a listener voicemail and an email from Louise's mom. Follow us on Facebook, IG and Twitter: @GreatIdeaPod Don't forget to rate us 5 stars and review IHAGIBINDI on iTunes with a word or phrase in quotes to have Jon and Louise EACH come up with an idea based on yout sugestions.

    Hummus Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2016 55:12


    If you like a good segue, you'll LOVE this episode of IHAGIBINDI. Jon & Louise are at it again with a bunch of new ideas relating to cars, subways, and of course, hummus! Don't forget to call in with YOUR great ideas - 304-804-IDEA or write them in to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com. Jon & Louise will discuss YOUR ideas on the show. Also, rate the show 5 stars on iTunes and leave a review with a word or phrase in quotes and Jon & Louise will EACH come up with an idea based on your suggestion.

    The Curious Case of Benjamin Break-up Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 64:46


    The voicemail gods have spoken and they have issues with airplanes and flight situations. On this episode of IHAGIBINDI, Jon and Louise tackle some ideas of their own and a few from a caller. To have YOUR ideas played on the air, call 304-804-IDEA or email them to GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com Twitter, IG, Facebook: @GreatIdeaPod Louise: @SpinPixie Jon: @JonDRichardson

    How to Succeed in Blintzes Without Even Frying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 45:54


    Oh boy oh boy oh BOY! Louise and Jon are back at it with some killer ideas. Ever crave some hummus on the go? Wanna die on a boat? Want to combine your love of musical theater and food? Care for some Rosé? Need a full-body stretch? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode of IHAGIBINDI has the solutions! Email any of YOUR ideas to greatideapodcast@gmail.com or leave them on our hotline - 304-804-IDEA Leave the podcast a 5 star rating on iTunes and review it with any word or phrase in quotes and Jon & Louise will EACH come up with an idea based on your suggestions. Like us on Facebook! Facebook.com/GreatIdeaPod Twitter & IG: @GreatIdeaPod Louise: @Spinpixie Jon: @JonDRichardson

    Cracking the MIT Ketchup Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 49:32


    Y'all ready for this?! We hope you are, DAN TAIN! This episode is for you. On episode 4 of IHAGIBINDI, Jon & Louise talk about ideas for chain-link fences, laundry solutions, ways to share snacks with your dogs, ketchup bottle solutions and MUCH MORE! If YOU have a great idea that you'll never do, call in! 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @GreatIdeaPod Jon: @JonDRichardson Louise: @SpinPixie

    Make America's Great Movies AGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 52:02


    Ever have a great idea for a reality TV show? Learn how to do it while hearing about a TV show idea that will NEVER happen. Listen to a voicemail and email from listener Geoff with 2 GREAT IDEAS! Let's talk about innovations in hammocks and reminder devices for your toothbrush. If YOU have a great idea that you'll never do, call 304-804-IDEA or email GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com and Jon and Louise will talk about on a future episode. Twitter/IG: @GreatIdeaPod Louise: @SpinPixie Jon: @JonDRichardson

    Back in APPtion!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 40:08


    Jon and Louise are BACK with another episode of I Have A Great Idea, But I'll Never Do It (IHAGIBINDI) to talk about innovative ways to change a lightbulb, some new app ideas, float tank laser light shows and MORE! Don't forget that you can have your idea played ON THE AIR for Jon and Louise to discuss by calling 304-804-IDEA or by emailing GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com Louise: @SpinPixie Jon: @ JonDRichardson (twitter & IG) show: @GreatIdeaPod

    Let Sleeping Dogs WAKE UP!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 49:52


    On the debut episode of I Have A Great Idea But I'll Never Do It, hosts Jon Richardson and Louise Gassman take you on a journey through a sea of their AMAZING ideas that they will likely never attempt to develop. But that's the point of this show - we all have GREAT ideas that we'll never make happen. On this episode, there are two ideas for dog businesses, an idea for an amazing app, and a performance idea that blows Louise's mind. If YOU have a great idea you'd like to share with the show, email GreatIdeaPodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 304-804-IDEA and it will be discussed on a future episode!

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