The Giz Wiz (SD Video)
by Dick DeBartolo & Chad Johnson
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
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Episode #2117: Sock It To Me!
We explore Waffle, Ball2, and Cozyla for kids, while Chad gets socked by a sock slider and Rowell hangs around with a classic closet gadget!
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Episode #2116: It’s Not Grate
We brew up something new from Keurig, explore a futuristic board, weigh in with a smart scale, and Chad discovers a grater that's not so great!
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Episode #2115: Wire We Like This?
We revisit speakers that play without wires, check out an Olight gadget, tackle another mystery, and Chad tries to tame a jungle of cables!
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Episode #2114: Magnifying The Fun
We get spooky at Five Below, check out Dick's third stylus phone, solve another gadget mystery, and let Chad shed some light on things!
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Episode #2113: Grill It and Chill It
We shine a light on new gadgets, grill cheese in the microwave, and tackle a hair-raising mystery! Chad's clock does four jobs, and we chill out.
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Episode #2112: Chad’s In Charge
We wrap up holiday toys with science fun, tiny kitchen appliances, and a remote-control dinosaur! Chad charges up, while Mo backs up his memories.
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Episode #2111: Pump the Rump
We hit Holiday of Play, get our rears in gear for a game, and meet a Crunch Labs toy. Chad tries to contain the chaos with a CRAFTSMAN organizer.
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Episode #2110: Trash Talk
We brew on a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 4-in-1, size up Chad’s trash bag holder to a Wakeman heavy-duty version, and clip on a Gritin Gen 2 LED book light. Chad stacks EpicTotes metal-frame bins.
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Episode #2109: A Trashy Show
We meet a kid-friendly AI printer, puzzle over another mystery gadget, make coffee fast, and Chad finds a handy way to hold your trash bag.
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Episode #2108: Giz Wiz Gets Wyze
We spy with the Wyze Duo Cam Pan, cool off with a twin-fan neck fan, puzzle over a mystery gadget, organize the bathroom, and blast away dust with Dick’s warehouse find.
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Episode #2107: Mist it by a Mile!
We test a breathing LED USB cable, unravel a mystery gadget, and get misted by a Five Below windmill. Chad cleans up with a Hoover.
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Episode #2106: Fry to Remember
We light things up, unravel a mysterious WTHII, and get an early dose of Halloween. Chad tests a Ninja Flip Toaster Oven before Dick finds another strange gadget.
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Episode #2105: Yearn To Urn
We beef up home security, take a turntable on the go, meet a tiny sommelier, and play with camera mounts before Dick finds another WTHII gadget.
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Episode #2104: Dog Gone Gadget!
We try the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema, test a virtual dog leash, discover SunBooster, and check out Chad’s mystery gadget and Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.
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Episode #2103: It Measures Up!
We check out Dremel's new DIY tools, recycle cardboard into something useful, prep for winter with clever heating gadgets, and Chad uncorks a tiny keychain tool.
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Episode #2102: Weigh to Go
We identify a mystery Taylor gadget, hang up the bananas, explore three clever Chef'n kitchen tools, and Chad tests a tiny tape recorder that fits on a keychain.
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Episode #2101: Dinomighty
We twist up friendship bracelets, stomp around with a giant PAW Patrol dino, test safer Energizer batteries, and Chad reviews a personalized E-Ink display.
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Episode #2100: Lord of The Rings
We check out an emergency monitor upgrade, explore fun new toys from the Toy Insider event, discover Crayola's latest creations, and Chad tries a pair of clever key ring gadgets.
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Episode #2099: An Explosive Show
We solve another WTHII mystery, test Soundcore's Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, and splash around with a dancing water speaker, and Chad checks out a new gadget category.
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Episode #2098: A Little Light-Headed
We light the way with a clever LED headband, check out a dash cam for non-drivers, and solve another WTHII mystery. Chad reviews a pocket-sized classic, while Dick's warehouse features a Bluetooth cassette adapter.
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Episode #2097: Show Me the Money!
We tackle ants with a clever pest-control gadget, check out an easy screw-in LED fan, and uncover another mystery WTHII gadget. Chad rolls the dice on mini casino games, while Dick showcases a new e-reader and a handy selfie-light booklight.
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Episode #2096: Light Footed
We battle bugs with a mosquito-fighting gadget, light up the night with versatile shoe lights, check out TCL’s new QM5K smart TV, and Chad tests a quirky gadget from Crappy Corner while Dick explores the Art of Noise.
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Episode #2095: I'm Bowled Over!
We cool off with a fan that doubles as a cold compress, try a wearable speaker, uncover another WTHII gadget, and Chad rolls into trouble with a tabletop bowling game.
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Episode #2094: Gone Too Zune
Dick checks out a stunning laser projector, a flashlight packed with tools, and another mystery gadget while Chad tests premium bone-conduction headphones.
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Episode #2093: Dick Gets Hosed
Dick checks out premium Bose speakers, a glowing solar lantern, and a hose-free watering gadget while Chad rolls out a new chair mat.
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Episode #2092: Ticked Off Mice
We test a weird new toothbrush, fight ticks with Thermacell tubes, cool off with bladeless fans, and Chad reviews a monitor memo board.
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Episode #2091: A Wheely Great Show
We repel mosquitoes with Thermacell, check out Olight flashlights, meet the Memoket Gem, and Chad upgrades his chair wheels.
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Episode #2090: Pop Music
We test a solar anywhere light, play with musical Melody Pops, heat lunch with a self-warming box, and Chad reviews his new theme!
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Episode #2089: Ice to Meet You
We light up flickering solar lanterns, protect privacy with an ID stamp roller, tackle another WTHII, and Chad shaves ice KitchenAid-style.
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Episode #2088: Completely Unhinged
We test a mystery Amazon gadget, try a kids LED drawing pad, tackle another WTHII, and Chad reviews a mini deep fryer gone wild.
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Episode #2087: Pet Assembly Prohibited
We roll out a foldable pet stroller, meet a dancing giraffe that repeats everything, and Chad tests a handy kitchen sink strainer.
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Episode #2086: Traffic Buoy
We check out Honda’s Fastport, test SONGMICS spice racks, assemble furniture with an electric screwdriver, and Chad reviews air fryer liners.
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Episode #2085: Watt a Scam
We kick off with a WTHII, investigate a “power saver” scam device, try a toothbrush redemption gadget, and Chad reviews a table for your apartment.
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Episode #2084: WTHDYBT
We kick off with a classic WTHII, test a 360 toothbrush fail, check out a cheap disco ball speaker, and Chad reviews an organizational Amazon find.
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Episode #2083: Remotely Useful
We try a supposedly foolproof universal remote, test a stress-reducing dog feeder, light up a pulsing LED beanie, and Chad reviews a cloud key holder.
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Episode #2082: Hats Off To Chad!
We check out kid-sized Goodyear tool toys, take one last spin around Toy Fair finds, Chad tests a questionable gadget, and Dick uncovers a warehouse oddity.
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Episode #2081: Just Add Wiz
We power up solar flowers and a V8 model kit, add marshmallows to learning fun, puppet around, and test a picnic backpack for two.
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Episode #2080: 20 Years Is a Long Wiz
We squeeze some silent sports balls, check out a magical card trick deck, and Chad tests wallets that promise to never lose your cash again.
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Episode #2079: Super Sized
We check out a safety monitor packed with sensors, try a razor with more heads than expected, snap pics with a tiny camera, and Chad reviews toilet paper… forever.
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Episode #2078: Chillin’ With Chad
We tour the New York Boat Show, test RFID protection, power up with a tiny charger, and Chad chills drinks fast with a crappy-corner cooler!
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Episode #2077: Your Taste in Music Sucks
We explore a smart hearing device, a colorful light display, and a rescue tool for pets, plus a throwback emergency phone from Dick’s vault.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
About this show
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!
Hosted by
Dick DeBartolo & Chad Johnson
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