The Giz Wiz (Audio)
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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!
Location:
CA
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Website:
http://gizwiz.tv/
Episodes
Episode #2061: String Along
10/12/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:32
Episode #2060: Cutting Out the Noise
10/5/2025
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.
Duration:00:57:13
Episode #2059: Going Down the Drain
9/27/2025
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.
Duration:00:50:32
Episode #2058: That Rings A Bell
9/20/2025
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.
Duration:00:43:46
Episode #2057: Perfectly Useless Design
9/13/2025
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.
Duration:00:50:52
Episode #2056: Gel Yeah!
9/6/2025
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!
Duration:00:58:45
Episode #2055: Dick Carries a Torch
8/31/2025
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.
Duration:00:45:29
Episode #2054: Crispy Crappy
8/25/2025
We check out a gadget that makes your own drinks, another that keeps the ice coming, check out some mayonnaise, and put a pizza-saver to the test. Plus, Chad attempts to show off some flashy lights.
Duration:00:49:50
Episode #2053: What The Neck Is It?
8/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:47:15
Episode #2052: AI Running Off Track
8/10/2025
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).
Duration:00:55:37
Episode #2051: It's Slime Time!
8/2/2025
We print candy you can eat, revisit a classic oven that now freezes, and dive headfirst into a sea of slime. Chad's dog gets tongue-tied with a wild pet gadget.
Duration:00:54:27
Episode #2050: Birds I View
7/26/2025
We spy on our feathered friends with some high-tech help, fire up a laser that could carve your name into history, and explore a gadget for your car. Plus, Chad gives bath time a blast, just not for himself.
Duration:00:50:49
Episode #2049: Pranks A Lot
7/19/2025
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.
Duration:00:53:15
Episode #2048: It’s a CATastorphe
7/12/2025
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!
Duration:00:48:28
Episode #2047: A Bit Fishy
7/5/2025
We kick things off with a what the heck is it gizmo, flip the switch on a nightlight that’s way more fun than it should be, and uncover a bargain so cheap it practically folds itself. Chad buckles in a canine co-pilot, and Dick revisits a warehouse wonder that’s still buzzing with curiosity!
Duration:00:54:59
Episode #2046: 0 to 100, in 0 Seconds
6/28/2025
We test a personal breeze machine that promises to cool you down, question whether your ancient microwave is a ticking time bomb, and crank up the airflow with yet another fan that thinks it’s turbocharged. Chad floats into summer with a cooler that’s both chill and inflatable!
Duration:00:52:37
Episode #2045: Lights, Camera, Action!
6/21/2025
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!
Duration:00:51:20
Episode #2044: Face It, I'm a Fan
6/14/2025
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!
Duration:00:53:14
Episode #2043: Power Up, Cool Down
6/7/2025
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!
Duration:00:47:45
Episode #2042: Hip Holster Hold Up
5/30/2025
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.
Duration:00:53:03