Best Shelf Aware Podcasts (2025)

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Shelf Awareness 17:18

22d ago17:18

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Post-Pesach Shopping Secrets Where can I buy chometz? Where is it problematic? Rabbi Yakov Teichman - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OK, gives us the full scoop. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/shelf-awareness Download the AKO post-pesach list below, or at https://www.akokosher.org/pesach To Sponsor An Episode: https:…

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Shell-Shocked By Egg-flation 11:03

8d ago11:03

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Is It Fowl Play? Have you been noticing more blood spots lately? Let’s get the real scoop what’s going on lately with the eggs together with Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/shell-shocked-by-egg-flation To…

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Don’t Toss That Sauce 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Just Yet… Many people won't sell chometz gamur. Does that mean i need to throw out a closed bottle of ketchup? Rabbi Yakov Teichman - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OK, helps us decipher those hard to read ingredient panels. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/don-t-toss-that-sauce To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banqu…

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Wok Smarter, Not Harder 9:07

2M ago9:07

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Labeled In China Part 2 of our travels to China with Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K, focuses on the labeling aspect of Chinese products. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/wok-smarter-not-harder To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus …

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Made In China 11:38

2M ago11:38

11:38

Soy Many Questions Today we travel to China with Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K. Come along as we explore the process of certifying factories in China. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/made-in-china To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Ka…

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Don’t Cry Over Cholov Stam Milk 9:35

3M ago9:35

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R’ Moshe Feinstein’s teshuva on Cholov Stam in America is by far one of the more famous of his. Yet, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, points out that there are many side benefits of being makpid on cholov yisroel besides for the actual Halacha shaila. View it in its enti…

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Kosher Can, Treife Plan? 15:34

3M ago15:34

15:34

What can be wrong with canned corn? All the ingredients are kosher. Let's listen to Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky a Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU as he explains some potential issues with the most basic food items. This serves as a reminder why one should always ensure that there is a good hechsher on everything they buy. View it in its entirety at…

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Shellac On Snacks 11:46

4M ago11:46

11:46

What Are The Facts? That shiny coating that can be found on anything from jellybeans to fruit to hard-wood flooring. What is it made of? Is it Kosher? Let's listen in to a fascinating (and slightly discomforting) discussion about Shellac otherwise known as confectioners glaze, with Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbin…

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Meat The Future 13:13

4M ago13:13

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Lab-Grown vs. Nature Today's topic is very futuristic. Cultured meat, clean meat, lab-grown meat... Let's get a behind-the-scenes peek at this topic which is still in the theoretical stages. Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky is a Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/meat-the-future To Sponsor A…

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Everything But The Kitchen Sink 6:24

5M ago6:24

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Ensuring a kosher kitchen. Let’s listen to Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois on the topic of keeping a kosher kitchen with 1 sink vs. 2 sinks. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kas…

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How these founders rebranded this 600 year old product w/ Y'all Sweet Tea 18:25

5M ago18:25

18:25

Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab It's time to get the par-tea started. And today's product promises to be the best you've ever had. Will they be able to convince the Sharks that they need a taste? Or will their $10M valuation prove too steep? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their busi…

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Turning kids into content creators?! w/ Creator Camp 18:16

5M ago18:16

18:16

Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab Today's founders are trying to solve the iPad Kids phenomenon by giving them more reasons to be on their iPads. Make it make sense, am I right? Their summer camp program aims to have your kids filming and editing their way to content creator success. Will the Sharks think it's tec…

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What To Do When A Product Is Too Niche? w/ Chalkless 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab In sports, it's important to be gritty, or according to today's founders, grippy. That's right, forget about chalk, today's product promises stronger grips with a quick pat pat and clap clap. With a $10M valuation, these founders may find themselves in a sticky situation. Will the…

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The Kashrus Control Room 16:37

5M ago16:37

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Industrial Kashrus Systems Everyone loves to know what goes on behind the scenes. Today we take a tour of a typical factory with Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka, Senior Rabbinate Coordinator with the OK. We’ll find out all the systems in place to ensure kashrus at the highest level. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-kashrus…

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Power saws for kids?? What could go wrong?! w/ Chompshop 19:52

5M ago19:52

19:52

The holidays are upon us and what better gift for your child than a specialty power saw? Don't worry, it's totally kid proofed. It'll just cut your bank account with its price tag of $230. What could go wrong? Will the Sharks think this product is a cut above the rest or will these founders be dismissed as hacks?…

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Bringing Back a 1980s Clothing Trend with a New Twist w/ 1920 Convertible Clothing 20:17

5M ago20:17

20:17

Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What do you call a jacket that goes up in flames? A blazer! Not unlike today's pitch, am I right? Mostly joking. This outerwear company boasts all time sales of $505, 000, but with a valuation of $2.5 million, will these founders manage to snuggle up next to a shark, or will the re…

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Can this product make “butt cleavage” a new trend in men's swimwear? w/ Moonies 16:44

5M ago16:44

16:44

Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab The product today is simply astounding. It's an innovative take on men's swimwear that's more than a little cheeky. But with only 1, 000 in sales, the Sharks may need some buttering up. Will the Sharks take a bite or will these founders leave bummed? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Bo…

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The Ins and Outs of Pre-Sales as Launch Strategy w/ Terrashroom 17:08

5M ago17:08

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What kind of vehicle did the mushroom drive? A spores car, of course! We've covered at least three other mushroom products from Shark Tank, but nothing with a $7M valuation. Will this product make the Sharks give a shiitake or will the Sharks think this founder needs way more room …

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This product aims to be the Impossible Foods of Sushi w/ Finneato Fysh Foods 19:37

5M ago19:37

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab There's something fishy about today's product. As in, it looks like a fish. It tastes like a fish, but it's made from vegetables? That's right, it's a safe and vegetarian spin on raw fish. Mercury and parasites not included. And for one special shark, this product is going to be a …

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A Rabbi, A Priest, And A Monk 13:38

6M ago13:38

13:38

Walk into a bar. The bartender asks, "What can I get you?" The rabbi replies, "Something kosher that wasn’t blessed by either of them!" All jokes aside, this episode discusses various instances where kashrus intersects with potential Avodah Zarah issues. Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executiv…

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Mark Cuban: “This could be our biggest deal ever” w/ Doatnut 17:35

6M ago17:35

17:35

If there is one life lesson to be learned from Shark Tank, it's doughnut stop believing in yourself entrepreneurs and today's product will leave you simply a-glazed with all this one woman show has managed to accomplish. I won't sugarcoat this–some sharks are going to love this pastry product a whole lot and others will find it a bit of a weirdoh. …

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Did Going Viral Plunge This Waxing Startup Into Debt? w/ Sugardoh 19:32

6M ago19:32

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Today's episode is about to get hairy. Not to wax poetic, but this is a fun new spin on hair removal. Will the Sharks find their $10M valuation a sweet deal or will these founders be left in a sticky situation? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The pros/cons of p…

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The College Dropout Who Turned Down $300K For His $1M Side Hustle w/ Kobee’s 20:01

6M ago20:01

20:01

I love a product that creates a good buzz, and let me tell you, this founder's been on a roll. All natural lip balm is just the bee's knees. But truth be told, I'm not sure the Sharks will be won over by this small company's $5M valuation. Will the Sharks bite, or will this founder be left stung? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the t…

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What Makes A Brand A ‘Lifestyle’ Brand? w/ Yardsale 21:11

6M ago21:11

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Slope and steady wins the race, or at least that's what today's product is trying to show the Sharks with only $220K in sales to date. Will the Sharks take a bite of this company boasting a whopping $2M valuation? Or will they tell these founders, ski you later? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on…

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We Break Down The Branding Mistakes Behind This Mock Fried Chicken w/ Life Raft Treats 20:59

6M ago20:59

20:59

These days my favorite trend on social media is the “is it cake?” trend. Bakers the world over try to bake cakes that look like real world objects. Today's founders look to take it a step further and will have you asking, “is it ice cream?” It's a tantalizing treat that's worth a whopping $5M valuation. Will the sharks bite or will this founder duo…

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Making Waves In The Office 4:24

6M ago4:24

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What is the best setup for an office kitchen when not all employees keep kosher? How many microwaves do you need? These questions and more answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/making-waves-in-the-office To Sponsor An Episode: https…

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Is This Product The Next Cornhole of Yard Games? w/ Bucket Golf 19:43

6M ago19:43

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Four! Yes, like golf. But also the number of sharks that enter the tank, ready to take a bite out of today's product. It's a feeding frenzy that will make these founders want to party. Will this innovative new yard game be a hole in one or will the sharks find them not up to par? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their bu…

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How To Turn A Product Into A Company w/ RigStrips 17:07

6M ago17:07

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After a long day on the slopes, the last thing you need is for your skis to shred the side of your car as they fall. Today's two founders aim to give powder to the people with their innovative new product. Will the Sharks hop on board or is it all downhill from here? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insigh…

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How To Successfully Scale A Regional Food Tradition w/ Topsail Steamer 21:28

6M ago21:28

21:28

We're shrimply on cloud nine when I'm at a good lobster bake. Too bad they usually only happen in the summer. Today's founder aims to change all that with her new spin on bringing seafood to a kitchen near you. You just need to add water. Will this product sink or swim? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business ins…

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This App Aims To Gamify Running. But Will It Work? w/ Card.io 17:54

6M ago17:54

17:54

These days, there's an app for everything. An app to be social, an app to track your fitness, and an app to entertain you. But today's founder said, why not all three? It's an interactive fitness app that even has the founder of Pokemon Go throwing money at him. Will the Sharks agree? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with the…

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How to Build Awareness for a Niche Sneakerhead Community w/ 1587 Sneakers 19:12

6M ago19:12

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Some hobbies, like hiking, can come cheap. Other hobbies, not so much. Rabid collectors will shell out thousands of dollars to get the latest and greatest hat, figurine, or sneaker. Today's founders are banking on just that. Will their sneaker company be a hit or a miss? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business in…

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Lettuce Train To Strain 15:24

6M ago15:24

15:24

Aphids & Thrips Let’s join Rabbi Yisroel Langer Dayan at the cRc Beis Din and Rav of Congregation Bais Yitzchok as he gives us a tutorial on how to check your own lettuce at home. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/lettuce-train-to-strain Original video of Rabbi Langer on cRc's website https://crckosher.org/videos/how-…

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$15M Valuation for a Mouthguard?! w/ TruFit 19:14

6M ago19:14

19:14

Protecting your pearly whites should always be top of mind when it comes to playing sports, but the options on the market today are bulky and messy. Today's founder aims to change that. But with a whopping $15M valuation, we'll see if the Sharks think this innovation is worth it at all. Will they bite? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into…

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We Brainstorm Go-to-Market for This Non-Alcoholic Cocktail w/ Little Saints 20:45

7M ago20:45

20:45

Today in the tank, we have a product that aims to help you indulge in your favorite adult beverages without all the negative side effects. Will the Sharks give a shiitake about this product or will this founder walk away without a deal? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. List…

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Prototyping, Viral Growth, and What REALLY Happens When a Deal Falls Apart | Shed Defender Interview 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

In today's episode we have a very special guest, Tyson Walters. Tyson is the founder of Shed Defender, a positively pawsome product that keeps your dog relaxed and comfortable, while ensuring your clothes and furniture don't become a giant hairball. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank p…

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We Revisit 1 of Shark Tank Most Successful Products w/ Drop Stop 19:05

7M ago19:05

19:05

Shift happens when you're driving stick–or if you're driving while texting. Put the phone down, people! Today's product, which goes on to become one of Shark Tank's most successful products, is here to stop distracted driving in its tracks. Will it have the same effect on our sharks? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with thei…

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Bringing the Tiny House Trend to the WFH Market w/ ootBox 20:11

7M ago20:11

20:11

Why did the box refuse to fight? It was afraid of getting flattened, of course. Will today's pitch suffer the same fate, or will the Sharks go all in on this custom built but strangely out of the box solution? It's a product that could have you saying flip or flop to your household for the price tag of a measly $20, 000. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Arie…

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Emotional Marketing Done Right w/ Pawnix 19:39

7M ago19:39

19:39

Everyone has a blast on Independence Day or New Year's Eve. Literally, those fireworks shows always blow me away. But you know who doesn't think they're totally pawsome? Our doggo friends. Every year, the very fireworks that lighten your mood kills theirs. Today's product, which will run you $199, aims to fix just that. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel…

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How We’d Sell Thousands of This Seasonal Product w/ Create A Castle 20:02

7M ago20:02

20:02

What happened when the sand went for a swim? It got tied down! That's right, Ariel. Grab your flip flops and snorkel. For today's product, we're headed to the beach. Will today's tool, which has over 12 patents, be enough to hook a shark? Or will this product sink and not swim? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their busi…

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How to Elevate Your Brand Storytelling w/ Felt 20:14

7M ago20:14

20:14

Nothing says heartfelt like a handwritten note to Granny. But no one's got time for that these days! So you know what I say, if you can't wait, automate. Does that resonate? Great. This card sending app, which goes on to achieve a whopping $2M in revenue every year, may just be the product for you. But will the Sharks feel the love, or will this fo…

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Solving a “Hidden” Problem in the Wedding Industry w/ Bridal Buddy 20:03

7M ago20:03

20:03

Everyone always talks about The Great I Do. But not enough time is spent on the wedding doodoos. Everyone is so worried about getting into their dream dress that nobody actually talks about how they're going to take it off. Today's founder aims to solve that. Will her product that was 10 years in the making be enough to snag a shark? Or will they l…

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New Year, Old Stock 17:03

7M ago17:03

17:03

5785 & Beyond Let’s join Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K as he walks us through the sugya of yoshon and what has changed recently, just in time for the start of the new season, 5785. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/new-year-old-stock To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusa…

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The Social Network Idea Mark Cuban Calls “The Worst Presentation EVER” w/ Rolodoc 20:37

7M ago20:37

20:37

On today's episode of “Botched,” I mean, “Shark Tank,” we have a pitch that will go down as the worst in Shark Tank history, according to Mark Cuban, anyway. Here's to hoping these doctors don't quit their day jobs. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Social networ…

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A Tiny Product Making BIG Sales on TikTop Shops w/ Lion Latch 19:31

7M ago19:31

19:31

What you see is what you get–most of the time. But I guarantee after I tell you the name of this brand you will not guess what this product does. And while Ariel and I didn’t see the vision, the 20K buyers on TikTok sure did. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Bra…

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This Halloween Product Is Running The Elf on The Shelf Playbook w/ Switch Witch 16:50

8M ago16:50

16:50

Today's product took the phrase, It's like taking candy from a baby a little too literally. Seasonal products like this one sure are a witch. It's a mensch on a bench or elf on the shelf product that will have Mr. Wonderful surprisingly saying, “Burn it!” Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark …

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Brainstorming Ideas To Save This Struggling Startup w/ Cereal Killerz 19:12

8M ago19:12

19:12

In today's segment, we're talking cereal killers. And no, you didn't accidentally just click on your favorite true crime podcast. These words actually aim to bring a smile to your face. And while they fail to get a bite out of a shark, they do spread their business to several major cities. Dying to hear more? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell ju…

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Is Your Product A Solution In Search Of A Problem? w/ Rapid Rope 18:09

8M ago18:09

18:09

Today's episode gets a little knotty. Rope, folks. We're talking about rope. And this isn't just your normal rope. It's one that's going to help you fight tricky situations including….zombies? It's a rope dispensing canister that can truly do it all. But will it be enough to land a shark? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with…

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How These Founders Are Capitalizing On A Wellness Trend w/ Urban Float 20:19

8M ago20:19

20:19

Waist training, cryotherapy, raw milk, CMOS. There's been no shortage of crazy health trends over the last 50 years. So what's one more? With today's product, you can float too. And here's a spoiler. This crazy trend still racks in over a million bucks a year. But will their negotiations leave the shark salty? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell j…

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The Missing Ingredient 16:50

8M ago16:50

16:50

Enough Quality Mashgichim Why is it so hard to find quality mashgichim in the food service industry? Let's listen to Rabbi Nosson Dubin - Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America as he explains the root causes, and how we can address the underlying issues. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusa…

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We Break Down The Most Controversial Pitch In ST History w/ SCOTTeVEST 19:36

8M ago19:36

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We're turning back the clock to Season 3 in this episode. Picture it: it's 2012, the Mayans say the world is ending, Rihanna is shining bright like a diamond on your radio, and you may have seen this segment, which goes down in history as one of the most watched pitches ever to air on Shark Tank. It's five chilies on the spicy scale, and we're read…

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