Is Juggling Harder Than Performing Open Heart Surgery?
Is Juggling Harder Than Performing Open Heart Surgery?  
Podcast: The Nightly
Published On: Tue Mar 10 2026
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.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:20 Freelance life vs the 9-502:20 The art of juggling (and failing at juggling)03:10 Is juggling as impressive as open heart surgery?04:40 Pitching bad business ideas05:35 Josh’s idea: The Morter Casino08:05 The social benefits of gambling together10:10 The male loneliness crisis meets casinos12:20 Naming the casino14:20 Jacquis’s bowling business idea16:20 Introducing the handicap bowling lane21:40 GoodnightsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.