The Chris Voss Show The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Introducing ICEPLOSION: Home Slushie Machine Revolutionizes Refreshment at CES Show 2026
Introducing ICEPLOSION: Home Slushie Machine Revolutionizes Refreshment at CES Show 2026
About the Guest(s):
Andrew Heighway is the founder and CEO of ICEPLOSION, an innovative beverage company. With a background as a pinball machine manufacturer in the UK, Andrew has a penchant for Americana and technology. His latest venture, Ice Explosion, brings the world’s first frozen carbonated slushie machine for the home market, demonstrating his capability in product development and market innovation.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he takes you on an exhilarating journey with Andrew Heighway, the mastermind behind ICEPLOSION. In this episode of The Chris Voss Show Podcast, you’ll discover the revolutionary world of home beverage technology through ICEPLOSION’s cutting-edge frozen carbonated slushie machine. Perfect for thrill-seeking families and party hosts alike, the innovation promises a unique at-home experience akin to what you’d find at retail outlets like 7-Eleven but with added convenience.
This episode delves into the journey of bringing this innovative product to life, from concept to reality, and highlights Andrew’s entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how ICEPLOSION challenges the conventional beverage market by offering a portable, capsule-based system that caters to both sugary and sugar-free preferences with a wide variety of flavors. Throughout the discussion, Andrew also teases potential expansions into commercial spaces and future alcoholic variants, providing a comprehensive look into this exciting beverage market frontier.
Key Takeaways:
Innovative Home Technology: ICEPLOSION introduces the world’s first frozen carbonated slushie machine designed specifically for home use, offering a wide variety of flavors.
Convenience at its Best: The machine is portable, easy to maintain, and requires no special plumbing or excessive electricity, making it an accessible option for many households.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Andrew Heighway transitioned from manufacturing pinball machines to reinventing the frozen drink industry, showcasing a unique blend of passion and entrepreneurship.
Health and Variety: The product caters to diverse preferences with options for sugary and sugar-free beverages, optimizing convenience while being health-conscious.
Expanding Horizons: Potential future enhancements include commercial versions and the introduction of alcoholic cocktail variants, aiming to broaden the machine’s market appeal.
Notable Quotes:
“Explosion is all about bringing the convenience of having your favorite frozen, slushy drinks… to the home.”
“You know, there’s gotta be an easier way, and I thought, who’s making a machine for the home market?”
“I’m surprised the industry as a whole hasn’t moved more in that direction.”
“We think we’ve got a machine now that can really be a sort of a convenient drink and refreshment, hydration station, however you wanna put it in people’s homes.”
“We’re almost providing a public service, Chris.”