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The Giz Wiz (Audio)

Dick DeBartolo & Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson (OMGchad) joins MAD"s Maddest Writer, Dick DeBartolo, for "The Giz Wiz!" Each episode features silly, unique, and crazy gadgets and gizmos, fan videos, letters, and more!

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All Episodes

58:00

Episode #2079: Super Sized

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/02/14

We check out a safety monitor packed with sensors, try a razor with more heads than expected, snap pics with a tiny camera, and Chad reviews toilet paper… forever.

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49:19

Episode #2076: Clicks and Picks

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/01/24

We check out a clicky phone keyboard comeback, peek into Honda’s futuristic Afeela car, and test a powerful new Creality 3D printer.

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50:49

Episode #2075: Give me A Ring

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/01/18

Chad returns from CES Las Vegas with new finds, tests quirky gadgets like a hedgehog dryer and wearphone, and digs into vintage tech in the Warehouse.

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48:24

Episode #2071: The Upside Down Show

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/12/22

A handy mini tripod, a quirky Scotch tape dispenser, and a Zoom with a View gadget take center stage, Chad lights up Crappy Corner, and Mo’s warehouse find shines.

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58:30

Episode #2069: It Wasn't Me

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/12/08

We test a pen that’s trying very hard to be more than just a pen, check out a pet-friendly spin on a classic rotary tool, and warm up with a tiny heater that packs a surprising punch. Chad reviews a gadget that proves bathroom humor is unfortunately... alive and well.

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58:43

Episode #2067: Makes No Sense

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/11/23

We try out some clever little tools designed to make tasks way less annoying, puzzle over another what the heck is it, and wrap things up with quirky wearables. Plus, Chad finds yet another way to question his life choices. Meanwhile, Chad dives into a gooey disaster from Five Below.

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57:13

Episode #2060: Cutting Out the Noise

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/10/05

We snip, clip, and cut through boxes with style, discover how to make even the worst mic sound studio-ready, and fidget our way to focus! Chad tests a gadget that’s entertaining for the backseat.

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50:52

Episode #2057: Perfectly Useless Design

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/09/13

We test a gadget that spots funny money and shine a light on whether your toothbrush is really clean. Chad closes it out with a wall mount that’s more flimsy than flashy.

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58:45

Episode #2056: Gel Yeah!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/09/06

We start with a what the heck is it, get gelly with some pens, and test out a fan that left us… less than blown away. Chad wraps things up with a streaming box that’s cheap!

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45:29

Episode #2055: Dick Carries a Torch

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/08/31

We fire up a gadget that makes bubbles flow, revisit the days of discs, and meet a duck that lights up your night. Chad goes retro with a boombox blast from the past.

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53:15

Episode #2049: Pranks A Lot

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/07/19

This week on The Giz Wiz, we face off with slithering snakes, dinos, and flying bugs, cook with some water technology, and discover LEGOs that’s definitely not just for kids. Plus, Chad tackles one of life’s hairiest problems.

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48:28

Episode #2048: It’s a CATastorphe

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/07/12

We make a splash with toys built for bath time battles, check out a high-tech fidget spinner, and Chad goes buggy with a cat toy that’s a real ant-agonist!

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51:20

Episode #2045: Lights, Camera, Action!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/06/21

This week on The Giz Wiz, we gaze into the stars without leaving the backyard, go hands-free with a camera so small it might be hiding in your pocket, and light up the night like a reflective disco ball. Plus, Chad keeps your beach towel in place with his summer gadget!

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53:14

Episode #2044: Face It, I'm a Fan

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/06/14

We discover a fan that brings the breeze straight to your face, a party light for your bottle, and a shopping cart that’s more “aww” than ready for the aisle. Chad chills out with a classic cold pack that’s cool in more ways than one!

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47:45

Episode #2043: Power Up, Cool Down

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/06/07

This week on The Giz Wiz, we take a guess at a What The Heck Is It?, plug into a power strip full of ports, and crank the dial on a breeze-blasting gadget. Plus, Chad’s gadget pick will bug you in a very effective way!

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58:34

Episode #2038: Hear Here

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/05/03

This week, we cool things down with a fridge and test out some hearing helpers. Chad gets twisted and unveils this month's new theme!

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56:53

Episode #2036: Blow and Glow

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/04/19

This week on The Giz Wiz, we discover a tablet made just for grandma and grandpa, light up the room with some seriously bouncy tech, and puzzle over a what the heck is it?! Chad braves an alligator-infested pond and risks soggy shoes, and Dick digs up a relic from 2003 that’s still hanging on.

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42:01

Episode #2035: Giddy Up, Gulp Down

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/04/12

This week on the Giz Wiz, we find a way to suit up a pup in post-surgery style, Chad has an "extra" and revisits a throwback game with a high-tech twist, and Dick has a gadget a smash buttons like it’s an Olympic sport!

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55:02

Episode #2030: Glowing String Theory

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/03/08

We dive into the latest and greatest from Toy Fair, featuring a gadget that lets anyone create music, a fun new find for playtime, and a hands-on way to bring stories to life! Chad searches for dual-purpose gadgets, Dick shows off a warehouse from Mo, and we wrap it up with a letter!

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64:58

Episode #2029: All Choked Up

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/03/01

This week on The Giz Wiz, we explore a gadget that could be a real lifesaver, scratch our heads over a what the heck is it, and reveal a product that plays a disappearing act! Chad gets creative with a kitchen tool that takes hot dogs to the next level, and Dick dives into a a service that promises a lot... for free?

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