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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!

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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!

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English


Episodes
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Episode #2034: It Wonks!

4/5/2025
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!

Duration:00:46:16

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Episode #2033: Has Bin

3/29/2025
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!

Duration:01:02:21

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Episode #2032: Sunless Solar

3/22/2025
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.

Duration:00:56:55

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Episode #2031: Tiny Butt Mighty

3/15/2025
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!

Duration:00:50:02

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Episode #2030: Glowing String Theory

3/8/2025
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!

Duration:00:55:02

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Episode #2029: All Choked Up

3/1/2025
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?

Duration:01:04:58

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Episode #2028: 19 Years, Still Bananas

2/22/2025
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.

Duration:01:05:45

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Episode #2027: What Are You Wineing About?

2/15/2025
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.

Duration:00:48:31

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Episode #2026: Triple Mugged

2/7/2025
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!

Duration:00:59:04

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Episode #2025: Bin There Done That

2/1/2025
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.

Duration:01:04:03

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Episode #2024: Zolt's Outta Volts

1/25/2025
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!

Duration:00:55:34

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Episode #2023: Who Let the Dogs In?

1/18/2025
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.

Duration:00:46:53

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Episode #2022: The Best of 2024

1/10/2025
This week on The Giz Wiz, we take a dive into the best gadgets of 2024!

Duration:00:30:50

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Episode #2021: The Worst of 2024

1/4/2025
This week on The Giz Wiz, we take a dive into the worst gadgets of 2024!

Duration:00:39:52

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Episode #2020: A Wheelie Good Show

12/28/2024
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!

Duration:00:54:41

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Episode #2019: It's Tree-mendous

12/22/2024
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!

Duration:00:59:42

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Episode #2018: Chad Gets the Boot!

12/14/2024
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.

Duration:00:56:36

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Episode #2017: Stick To It

12/7/2024
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!

Duration:00:53:21

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Episode #2016: Magic With Magnetism

11/30/2024
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!

Duration:01:05:53

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Episode #2015: What Are You Caulking About?

11/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:57:20