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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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Episode #2114: Magnifying The Fun

2026/10/17

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!

Episode #2113: Grill It and Chill It

2026/10/10

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.

Episode #2112: Chad’s In Charge

2026/10/03

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.

Episode #2111: Pump the Rump

2026/09/26

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.

Episode #2110: Trash Talk

2026/09/19

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.

Episode #2109: A Trashy Show

2026/09/12

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.

Episode #2108: Giz Wiz Gets Wyze

2026/09/05

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.

Episode #2107: Mist it by a Mile!

2026/08/29

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.

Episode #2106: Fry to Remember

2026/08/22

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.

Episode #2105: Yearn To Urn

2026/08/15

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.

Episode #2104: Dog Gone Gadget!

2026/08/08

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.

Episode #2103: It Measures Up!

2026/08/01

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.

Episode #2102: Weigh to Go

2026/07/25

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.

Episode #2101: Dinomighty

2026/07/18

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.

Episode #2100: Lord of The Rings

2026/07/11

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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4.6 out of 5

139 reviews

★★★★★

Eherby 2022/05/12

The best for gadgets

Dickie D has been at this for years. I wish he was involved in more podcast. His wit is second to none.

★★★★★

Cleberm 2015/11/14

Fun and interesting take on gadgets

Dick DeBartolo is a great host. been a writer on the Mad Magazine for many years, he is funny and all around great to listen to. Chad is a great host ...

★★★★☆

Brian4 2015/03/31

Long time favorite

This guy’s been doing excellent work forever. Always entertaining.

★☆☆☆☆

Spinoza 2014/03/17

Too much fluff

The first 11:15 of a 60 minute podcast were spent on the topic of one of the host's vacation. The episode was titled 'Put a cork in it'. Perhaps they ...

★★☆☆☆

GlennEm 2012/05/30

Fluff

A lot of banal banter; some occasionally useful and interesting info.

★★★★★

OC Dad 2012/04/08

Lots of fun

Enjoyable conversation between Dick & Leo while reviewing new or old gadgets. Most are tech related but not all.

★★★★★

Jimmy252575 2011/12/31

Egos of excellence

Clean show that the family enjoys. Both Leo and Dick are excellent at their crafts. Keep doing what you do!

★★★★★

Dj Mykey 2011/12/30

Dick...

Dick, you make the show what it is! Leo, thank you for TWIT, your net-casts are the best out there and forever will be.

★★★★★

Sad Sad radio listener 2010/09/23

I honestly listen for the jingles

Yeah.. Leo and Dick are cool, but it's those crazy jingles that drew me in. I just started listening to it and when I saw Leo bouncing around on his b...

★☆☆☆☆

ksh3 2010/07/07

Leo is shameless

Dick is great, but Leo ruins the flow

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