The Giz Wiz (Audio)

The Giz Wiz (Audio)

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!

Episodes

Episode #2047: A Bit Fishy

July 5, 2025 • 54 mins
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!
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Episode #2046: 0 to 100, in 0 Seconds

June 28, 2025 • 52 mins
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!
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Episode #2045: Lights, Camera, Action!

June 21, 2025 • 51 mins
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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Episode #2044: Face It, I'm a Fan

June 14, 2025 • 53 mins
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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Episode #2043: Power Up, Cool Down

June 7, 2025 • 47 mins
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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Episode #2042: Hip Holster Hold Up

May 30, 2025 • 53 mins
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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Episode #2041: What the Heck Were Those?

May 24, 2025 • 54 mins
This week, we check out a speaker not shown at Pepcom, explore a gadget that can peek into every nook and cranny, and puzzle over a “what the heck is it”! Chad breaks out a tool to keep your lenses squeaky clean.
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Episode #2040: Making Nice Rice

May 17, 2025 • 54 mins
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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Episode #2039: Shady Calls Only

May 10, 2025 • 52 mins
We dive into a gadget that tackles water trouble, polish up our brushing game with a high-tech toothbrush, and push our internet speeds into the future. Chad throws some serious shade with a phone umbrella that’s… technically functional.
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Episode #2038: Hear Here

May 3, 2025 • 58 mins
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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Episode #2037: Suck It Up

April 26, 2025 • 54 mins
We guess a what the heck is it, test out something that literally sucks (but in a good way!), and light up the campsite without burning the marshmallows. Chad gets colorful with a mess-free masterpiece, and in the warehouse we rewind time with a blast from the VCR past!
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Episode #2036: Blow and Glow

April 18, 2025 • 56 mins
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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Episode #2035: Giddy Up, Gulp Down

April 12, 2025 • 42 mins
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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Episode #2034: It Wonks!

April 5, 2025 • 46 mins
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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Episode #2033: Has Bin

March 29, 2025 • 62 mins
We air things up, light things up, and pack things up in this week’s episode—with gadgets for your bike and your messy garage. Plus, Chad keeps the pets entertained with a 5-in1 gadget, and we take a trip down memory lane to a museum full of retro fun!
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Episode #2032: Sunless Solar

March 22, 2025 • 56 mins
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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Episode #2031: Tiny Butt Mighty

March 15, 2025 • 50 mins
We power up with science kits fueled by air and saltwater, shrink toys down to a tiny scale, and ride the rails with a classic train brand. Chad gets handy with a multi-tool pen, we show off a warehouse, and more!
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Episode #2030: Glowing String Theory

March 8, 2025 • 55 mins
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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Episode #2029: All Choked Up

March 1, 2025 • 64 mins
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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Episode #2028: 19 Years, Still Bananas

February 22, 2025 • 65 mins
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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