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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

46:49

Episode #2084: WTHDYBT

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/03/21

We kick off with a classic WTHII, test a 360 toothbrush fail, check out a cheap disco ball speaker, and Chad reviews an organizational Amazon find.

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48:43

Episode #2083: Remotely Useful

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/03/14

We try a supposedly foolproof universal remote, test a stress-reducing dog feeder, light up a pulsing LED beanie, and Chad reviews a cloud key holder.

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44:06

Episode #2081: Just Add Wiz

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/02/28

We power up solar flowers and a V8 model kit, add marshmallows to learning fun, puppet around, and test a picnic backpack for two.

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54:45

Episode #2080: 20 Years Is a Long Wiz

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/02/21

We squeeze some silent sports balls, check out a magical card trick deck, and Chad tests wallets that promise to never lose your cash again.

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43:50

Episode #2074: Best of 2025

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/01/12

Chad and Dick celebrate the Best Of 2025, revisiting the standout gadgets that impressed, delivered, and earned their place on top.

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46:36

Episode #2073: Worst of 2025

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2026/01/03

Chad and Dick revisit the past year’s gadgets to crown the biggest letdowns, hype failures, and ideas that just didn’t deliver.

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47:41

Episode #2072: Chad Pops Pills

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/12/29

Frost-busting cold gear, a quirky pill popper, and a hand-warmer bonanza heat up the show, Chad’s Crappy Corner shines, and Dick digs into CES ’05 gadgets.

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49:14

Episode #2066: Chad Needs Some Doh

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/11/18

This week on The Giz Wiz, we check out a gadget that turns up the heat in any room, explore a kid-friendly AI companion, and crank things up with JBL speakers. Meanwhile, Chad finds everlasting dough.

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54:24

Episode #2065: This Show Rocks!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/11/09

We test out a toothbrush that does all the work for you, play around with a new mic setup, and light things up with a flashlight. Chad gets artsy in his Crappy Corner.

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54:02

Episode #2064: It's Following Me!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/11/03

We take flight with a drone, check out a Halloween extra that’s frightfully fun, and explore a gadget that could help keep you safe when it really counts!

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48:03

Episode #2062: Be-Trayed!

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/10/18

We brighten things up with a discounted colorful bulb, get into the Halloween spirit with a glowing ghoul, and puzzle over a GIANT Rubik's cube! Chad shifts gears to his Crappy Corner with a car accessory.

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52:32

Episode #2061: String Along

The Giz Wiz (Audio) ·

2025/10/12

We plug into productivity with a sleek new hub, Chad has an extra surprise, and spin into action with a string-slinging marvel! Chad tries to keep his cool with a shady pick from his Crappy Corner.

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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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