ideaList: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Almanzar and Brad Schmidt
Ideas are the best parts of conversations. It’s the chance to talk about something, new, insightful or maybe life changing. On ideaList, hosts Brad and Jonathan toss out business ideas that are ready for someone to take the idea and make it a reality… and sometimes the ideas get shot down right from the start.
In this episode you will hear of a business idea Submitted by one of our listeners. This idea could make lonely hearts a thing of the past OR will it just create a more shallow existence. And you will find out if Brad and Jonathan are actually friends.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that might actually save lives. You will also hear why Jonathan confuses hunting expeditions with fashion shows and the guys try and make sense of why someone would wear camo and a safety vest?!
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will make winners feel like champions and losers feel like, well, losers. Also the guys uncover more evidence of the Mandela Effect: the Miami (Florida) Marlins won a World Series, and Brad claims to be an eyewitness?!?! Sounds fishy…
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will save you time at the grocery store, and if time is money then it will save you both. And is it possible that Brad has never heard of 90% of the grocery stores in the US?!?!
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will help you see the future you - good or bad. You will also hear what motivates the guys to change, or at least want to change.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that could potentially erase one of life’s most frustrating waiting games. You will also hear how low the customer service bar has been set for these two.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that might finally fix all your problems. You will also hear what action Brad thinks is the ultimate form of therapy.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that is more about doing good then getting rich and might actually save lives. You will also hear some ride sharing horror stories.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will finally give you the inside scoop on what’s going on in your kids social life. You will also hear Brad try to teach Jonathan how to use social media.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
The Summer Short Series
In this episode you will hear of an idea submitted by a listener that will either help keep beaches clean or create a tattle-tail gig economy. You will also hear about all the things Jonathan and Brad love about the beach.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Special thanks to listener Mike
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea submitted by a listener that will provide small business owners a MUCH needed service. You will also hear about Jonathan risking it all with the health department just to keep the chicken frying.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Special Thanks to Wendy for her idea.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will finally give you the chance to own the phone number of your dreams. You will also hear what life was like for Jonathan growing up with a party line.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will offer you a place to stick those long receipts. You will also hear about Brads attempt to buy a single stick of gum.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will help you find success in your procrastination. You will also hear about why Brad has over 250,000 unanswered emails.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will help you avoid one of the most uncultured places in society. You will also hear about the difficulties of no longer being a platinum member.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will finally give you that second chance to make a first impression. You will also hear one of the worst pickup lines that actually worked!
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea submitted by a listener. This one will help you make the most of those beautiful flowers at a wedding. You will also hear how Jonathan feels about cheese fountains.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will help you record a professional podcast from almost anywhere. You will also finally find the answer as to whether or not Brad’s face has been airbrushed in the art work (as if you didn’t already know).
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will take the hassle out of setting up shop in a new location. You will also hear us discuss the perfect name for a senior citizens dating app.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will allow you to go when you gotta go… but with honor and dignity. You will also hear about the time Brads fundraising presentation was ambushed by a man with a tiny… bladder.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that will encourage you to scale back your life, sit on the front porch and grab your corn cob pipe. You will hear Brads reasoning for having fake grass and fake plants all around his house.
If you are an Entrepreneur or just have a Business Idea we want to hear from you! Head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of a business idea that could revolutionize the way and the where of our work. You will also find out the surprising place around the house that Brad LOVES to do Zoom calls.
If you have an Idea that you think needs to be in the world, head over to ideaListpodcast.com and leave us a voice memo. We just might put it through the Idea Exploder and see if it has legs!
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode of the Idealist you will hear an idea submitted by one of our listeners. Thanks Ryan C for these two ideas! And remember, you can always submit an idea for us to take through the Idea Exploder.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that allows you to go on the go. That’s right it’s time to pay to pee, swipe to wipe. You’ll also learn if Jonathan or Brad needs more bathroom breaks on a road trip.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that could empower retirees to leverage their knowledge and experience. You will also hear about the time Brad learned how to tie a tie on YouTube. This, is the Idealist.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of an idea that allows you to monetize your most personal of assets… yourself. You will also hear Jonathan alert Brad to the fact that he might be a movie star right now, and not even know it. This, is the Idealist.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of an idea that refuses to believe anything you have to say. You will also hear about the time Jonathan was attacked by an underground creature that infiltrated his body through his heal. This, is the Idealist.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear of an idea that protects and cleans one thing you must have to stay alive. You will also hear why Jonathan and his family won’t be going to Grosse Pointe, Michigan any time soon. This, is the Idealist.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that allows long distance couples to get the most out of their long distance dates. You’ll also hear about Brad’s nomination for worst date movie ever.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that monetizes peoples belligerence, you’ll also hear Jonathan’s list of what makes him angry… and friends, sit tight, because that list is long.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that allows you to make or earn money, rain or shine. You’ll also hear about the time Jonathan responded to an email from a Qatari prince requesting help and flew all the way to Rome to meet his foreign dignitaries.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that finally gives a value to the age old statement of time is money, plus the time Jonathan cut in line just because he could at a special event showcasing a famed American Sports Commentator.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this episode you will hear about an idea that leverages pop culture to create fun and memorable experiences, you will also hear about how we both feel about Haunted Corn Mazes. This is the ideaList.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode you will hear about an idea that aims to help people who are getting priced out of something they desperately need and should have. Plus, you’ll learn about the time the US Marshalls showed up at Brad’s house unannounced, one knock shy of breaking the door down.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode you will hear about an idea that allows kids to finally get approval from their parents to listen to or read whatever they want. Plus you’ll hear about the time both Jonathan and Brad neglected to read the parental warnings on two classic films they watched with their young sons.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
In this very special holiday episode we will share gift ideas we wish were available for this holiday season. This is the ideaList.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode you will hear from our special guest Josh Lanier. He is the co-founder of Chick’nCone. Also, you will hear an idea that taps into the fears of a guilty conscience. You’ll also hear Jonathan talk about the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Special Guest: Josh Lanier
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode you will hear about an idea that claims that the photos and videos we take on the phone are only telling half the story. You will also hear about our collective affinity for the great Phil Collins. This is the ideaList
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
Art Work by Rick Hunter
On this episode you will hear about an idea that mitigates against every parental nightmare. You’ll also hear what’s at stake when you confuse a Buick Rendezvous with a Chrysler Sebring.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
On this episode you will hear of an idea that will give you the most intimate of knowledge about your house, as well you will hear Brad’s self assessment as a handy man.
What if these walls could talk…
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
On this episode you will hear about an idea that aims to revolutionize the filthiest industry out there. As well, you’ll learn about the time that Jonathan discovered the singer song writer Jewel in a pizza parlor in Springfield, MO before she was even signed.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
In this sneak peek episode you will hear the why’s and how’s of Idealist.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right
On this episode you will hear about an idea that allows you to come through for your friends when they need you. Plus you will hear about the time that Jonathan took money from a shirtless man in a barn, while staring down the barrel of a shotgun.
Hosts: Jonathan Almanzar & Brad Schmidt
Music by KIDS Second Star on the Right