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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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50:32

Episode #2059: Going Down the Drain

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/09/27

We play with colorful creations that brighten up the holidays, flip between screens with a handy little switch, and test out a sink solution that’s anything but standard. Chad wraps it up with a gadget that tries to make old tech feel new again... sort of.

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43:46

Episode #2058: That Rings A Bell

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/09/21

We dive into toys that bring sweet chaos, circuits that let you play secret agent or pilot, Chad attempts to light up the Crappy Corner.

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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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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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47:15

Episode #2053: What The Neck Is It?

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/08/16

We brew, grill, and toast our way through a trio of kitchen upgrades, try out a pen that writes like no other, and test a travel pillow that takes neck support seriously. Chad lights things up (literally) with a color-changing gadget.

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55:37

Episode #2052: AI Running Off Track

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/08/10

This week on The Giz Wiz, we check out a clever play space for tiny future doctors, take an icy plunge that’s actually on purpose, and sample meals made for the great outdoors. Chad levels up his seating in questionable style, CES relics from two decades ago, and we wrap with a letter featuring trains and fish (maybe).

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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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53:03

Episode #2042: Hip Holster Hold Up

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/05/30

We discover a gadget that’ll have the kids singing their hearts out, scratch our heads at a what the heck is it, and test a tiny doorstop. Chad has a clip-on for your gaming gear.

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54:39

Episode #2040: Making Nice Rice

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/05/17

We meet an AI gadget that wants to help your grandma and steam our way into perfect rice. Chad tests a charger that does three things.

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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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46:16

Episode #2034: It Wonks!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/04/05

This week on The Giz Wiz, we puzzle over a What the Heck Is It?, plug into a sleek way to expand your storage, and pry open possibilities with a handy new toolkit! Chad gears up to write through rain or shine with the debut of this month's theme, and Dick spotlights a projector that’s ready to pop up and wow!

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56:55

Episode #2032: Sunless Solar

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/03/22

This week on The Giz Wiz, we inflate, charge, and decorate—with gadgets that fill up your tires, power your devices, and your bookshelves too! Plus, Chad oils up in style, and the Warehouse brings back a MAD blast from the past.

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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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65:45

Episode #2028: 19 Years, Still Bananas

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/02/22

This week on The Giz Wiz: We celebrate our 19th birthday! We kick things off with a "What The Heck Is It?" gadget that might be more dangerous than useful, slip into some unique garden footwear, and grab a gizmo we didn’t need but just had to buy. Then, Chad goes a little bananas in the Crappy Corner.

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48:31

Episode #2027: What Are You Wineing About?

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/02/15

We kick things off with a what the heck is it, light up the night with a handy emergency lamp, and sort out cable chaos with some mismatched but oh-so-useful adapters. Chad pops up with a surprising take on wine glasses, Dick digs into a gadget from James, and we wrap things up with a letter from Eddie that shines a light on something fun.

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59:04

Episode #2026: Triple Mugged

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/02/08

This week on The Giz Wiz: We hit the water with high-speed boats, cruise into the future with a car that’s also a watersport thrill ride, and score a mystery box packed with way more value than its price tag! It’s fast, fun, and full of surprises!

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Episode #2025: Bin There Done That

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/02/01

A storyteller box keeps kids entertained, an all-in-one yard bot mows, blows, and even follows you around, and a high-tech litter box takes pet care to the next level. Plus, a nostalgic dive into the Gadget Warehouse and an inside look at a bargain hunter’s paradise.

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56:36

Episode #2018: Chad Gets the Boot!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2024/12/14

This week on The Giz Wiz, wave some holiday magic with a gadget that's full of festive cheer and meet a singing cactus that’s equal parts adorable and bizarre! Plus, Dick digs up a fun throwback from the Gadget Warehouse, and we get a snack-worthy shoutout from a fellow gadget fan.

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