Episode #2076: Clicks and Picks
We check out a clicky phone keyboard comeback, peek into Honda’s futuristic Afeela car, and test a powerful new Creality 3D printer.
Jan 24, 2026•49 min
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!
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Episodes
Episode #2075: Give me A Ring
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.
Jan 18, 2026•51 min
Episode #2074: Best of 2025
Chad and Dick celebrate the Best Of 2025, revisiting the standout gadgets that impressed, delivered, and earned their place on top.
Jan 12, 2026•44 min
Episode #2073: Worst of 2025
Chad and Dick revisit the past year’s gadgets to crown the biggest letdowns, hype failures, and ideas that just didn’t deliver.
Jan 03, 2026•47 min
Episode #2072: Chad Pops Pills
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.
Dec 29, 2025•48 min
Episode #2071: The Upside Down Show
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.
Dec 22, 2025•48 min
Episode #2070: Smokin Bubbles
Fairy lights bring sparkle, a faux fireplace adds cozy vibes, a magnetic maze challenges the mind, Chad blows bubbles in Crappy Corner, and Dick’s warehouse delivers another gem.
Dec 16, 2025•50 min
Episode #2069: It Wasn't Me
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.
Dec 08, 2025•59 min
Episode #2068: Knot My Thing
We shine some light on a festive little decoration, stumble onto a cable that somehow exists and solves a problem we didn’t know we had, and Chad bravely battles a teeny-tiny craft kit.
Dec 03, 2025•51 min
Episode #2067: Makes No Sense
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.
Nov 23, 2025•59 min
Episode #2066: Chad Needs Some Doh
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.
Nov 18, 2025•49 min
Episode #2065: This Show Rocks!
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.
Nov 09, 2025•54 min
Episode #2064: It's Following Me!
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!
Nov 03, 2025•54 min
Episode #2063: Giz Wiz Goes Goofy
We revisit a tech gadget that was so good it deserved a second chance, get spooked by a Chad Halloween extra, and crank up the volume with speakers that bring both sound and style. Chad reels in a retractable gadget for his Crappy Corner.
Oct 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Episode #2062: Be-Trayed!
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.
Oct 18, 2025•48 min
Episode #2061: String Along
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.
Oct 12, 2025•53 min
Episode #2060: Cutting Out the Noise
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.
Oct 05, 2025•57 min
Episode #2059: Going Down the Drain
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.
Sep 27, 2025•51 min
Episode #2058: That Rings A Bell
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.
Sep 21, 2025•44 min
Episode #2057: Perfectly Useless Design
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.
Sep 13, 2025•51 min
Episode #2056: Gel Yeah!
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!
Sep 06, 2025•59 min
Episode #2055: Dick Carries a Torch
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.
Aug 31, 2025•45 min
Episode #2054: Crispy Crappy
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.
Aug 25, 2025•50 min
Episode #2053: What The Neck Is It?
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.
Aug 16, 2025•47 min
Episode #2052: AI Running Off Track
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).
Aug 10, 2025•56 min
Episode #2051: It's Slime Time!
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.
Aug 02, 2025•54 min
Episode #2050: Birds I View
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.
Jul 26, 2025•51 min
Episode #2049: Pranks A Lot
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.
Jul 19, 2025•53 min
Episode #2048: It’s a CATastorphe
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!
Jul 12, 2025•48 min
Episode #2047: A Bit Fishy
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!
Jul 05, 2025•55 min
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