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The Giz Wiz (Audio)

Dick DeBartolo & Chad Johnsongizwiz.tv
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 #2033: Has Bin

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!

Mar 29, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode #2032: Sunless Solar

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.

Mar 22, 202557 min

Episode #2031: Tiny Butt Mighty

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!

Mar 15, 202550 min

Episode #2030: Glowing String Theory

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!

Mar 08, 202555 min

Episode #2029: All Choked Up

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?

Mar 01, 20251 hr 5 min

Episode #2028: 19 Years, Still Bananas

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.

Feb 22, 20251 hr 6 min

Episode #2027: What Are You Wineing About?

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.

Feb 15, 202549 min

Episode #2026: Triple Mugged

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!

Feb 08, 202559 min

Episode #2025: Bin There Done That

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.

Feb 01, 2025

Episode #2024: Zolt's Outta Volts

A vacuum with a robotic arm takes cleaning to the next level, headphones for kids that tell stories keep the little ones entertained, and a steamer-vacuum hybrid makes ironing a thing of the past. Plus, a nifty gadget for smooth battery swaps, a throwback to a once-revolutionary power brick from CES 2015, and a tip for sending emails... to the future!

Jan 25, 202556 min

Episode #2023: Who Let the Dogs In?

We are kicking off the first of our CES shows! We look at bone-conducting audio and even a gadget for your furry friends! Then we take a nostalgic look back at a CES from the past and wrap it up with an out-of-this-world gadget in our letter.

Jan 18, 202547 min

Episode #2020: A Wheelie Good Show

Doodle away with a gadget that sparks creativity, boss around a mini "astronaut" for some spacey fun, and scratch your head over a what the heck is it? Dick takes us on a journey for train enthusiasts. It’s all aboard for gadgets, laughs, and holiday cheer!

Dec 28, 202455 min

Episode #2019: It's Tree-mendous

Charge up fast with a powerful gadget, step up your style with socks that let you get personal, and light up the night with a glowing harness for your furry friend. Chad’s corner brings LED holiday cheer! A dash of holiday magic awaits!

Dec 22, 20241 hr

Episode #2018: Chad Gets the Boot!

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.

Dec 14, 202457 min

Episode #2017: Stick To It

This week on The Giz Wiz: Mix things up with a soundboard that hits all the right notes, stick around for a gadget that gets you out of a sticky situation, and light up your room with yet another mesmerizing ceiling projector. Chad’s rocking the holiday vibes with a festive ornament gadget, and the Gadget Warehouse serves up a tech blast from the past. It’s sound, light, and a dash of sticky fun!

Dec 07, 202453 min

Episode #2016: Magic With Magnetism

This week on The Giz Wiz: Light up your pup’s life with a glowing accessory, discover a gadget that looks odd but works wonders, and bask in the glow of a feature-packed sunset lamp! Chad brings a new what the heck is it, and Dick digs up another blast from the gadget past. It’s bright, weird, and oh-so-fun!

Nov 30, 20241 hr 6 min

Episode #2015: What Are You Caulking About?

Keep your coffee cozy with a warming gadget, fidget your way to satisfaction with playful gizmos, and clean up on the go with a clever biodegradable toothbrush! Chad smooths things out with a handy what the heck is it, while Dick helps you never lose your stuff again with some genius tracking tags.

Nov 23, 202457 min

Episode #2014: Fur Real, It Works

On this episode of The Giz Wiz, Chad & Dick explore 3 Pepcom gadgets, Chad’s Crappy Corner, and Dick's Warehouse! For info on all the gadgets Chad & The Giz Wiz showed, visit www.gizwiz.biz or the mobile friendly version www.gizwiz.me.​​​

Nov 16, 202445 min

Episode #2013: Feelin' Kinda Punchy

Get ready for a wild ride with Fight Camp, high-tech teeth cleaning, and a groundbreaking glucose biosensor! Plus, Chad has a new crappy gadget theme, and we’ve got a cool pick in the Letter! ​​For info on all the gadgets Chad & The Giz Wiz showed, visit www.gizwiz.biz or the mobile friendly version www.gizwiz.me.​

Nov 09, 202456 min

Episode #2012: Bear With Me

It’s a frightfully delightful time on The Giz Wiz! We’re sharing three new finds from the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular, featuring some ultra-protective tech, a breath-enhancing gadget, and a mini ride that’s a total breeze! And in Chad’s Crappy Corner, an inflatable Halloween costume that’s simply un-bear-able!

Nov 02, 202447 min

Episode #2011: The Eyes Have It

Get ready for an episode packed with mystery gadgets and spooky surprises! We’re testing a kid-friendly gadget that’s just as fun for the adults, two mystery items that’ll leave you scratching your head, and some spooky glowing eyes in Chad's Crappy Corner. Plus, there’s a special nod to Dick’s big day!

Oct 26, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode #2010: Get A Grip!

It’s a spook-tacular episode of The Giz Wiz! We’ve got a frightfully fun door decoration to set the Halloween mood, a puzzling gadget that’ll leave you scratching your head, and a light that brings both sunset vibes and emergency flair. Plus, Chad’s got some magical floating fun in Crappy Corner!

Oct 19, 202456 min

Episode #2009: Spitune

Get hyped for an episode that’s full of playful gadgets and fun surprises! We've got a mystery gadget that’ll leave you stumped, a thrilling tower game that’s perfect for partygoers, and a projector that transforms your space into a prehistoric paradise! Plus, Chad’s got a spooky surprise in Crappy Corner!

Oct 12, 202456 min

Episode #2008: Money to Burn

It's time for another playful episode of The Giz Wiz! We’ve got an adventure fort that turns your living room into a campsite, some gravity-defying blocks that will stretch your imagination, and a puzzling mystery gadget that'll have you scratching your head. Plus, Chad kicks off the month with a fresh gadget theme in Crappy Corner!

Oct 05, 202453 min

Episode #2007: You Axlotl Questions

Join the fun as we explore gadgets full of creativity, action, and mystery! This week, We’ve got a little aquatic creature that’s sure to steal your heart, a beloved blue alien that comes to life with actions and sounds, and a creative set that turns pets into spray art masterpieces. Plus, Chad’s Crappy Corner delivers a visor that might just brighten your day—literally!

Sep 28, 202451 min

Episode #2006: Hit the Corrode, Jack

Hang on tight for a fun-filled episode of The Giz Wiz! This week, we’ve got a bubbly toy that’ll shake up your kid’s playtime, a magnetic playset that’ll twist your creativity, and a real-life chest to store all your blocky treasures! Plus, Chad’s Crappy Corner delivers another As Seen on TV gem you didn’t know you needed!

Sep 21, 202454 min

Episode #2005: Jaws & Claws

Unleash your inner child with this week’s Giz Wiz episode! We’re checking out a dinosaur claw machine perfect for kids and those young at heart, a shark-themed blanket hoodie that’ll make you feel like a cozy sea predator, and a gadget so baffling it’ll make you scratch your head. Plus, Chad’s Crappy Corner features a TV gadget that’s sure to leave you in stitches!

Sep 14, 202449 min

Episode #2004: Pawsitively Puzzling

This week's episode of The Giz Wiz is full of puzzling gadgets—literally! We’ve got a brain-teaser toy that’ll challenge even the smartest pups, followed by a mystery gadget that’ll leave you scratching your head, and a cordless light that gives off some serious vintage vibes. Plus, Chad rolls out a brand-new theme in his Crappy Corner that you won't want to miss!

Sep 07, 202459 min