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The Giz Wiz Show # 1827 – Thursday 4/15/21 Independent Show #306
Wow! We’re in year 16 of The Giz Wiz Show! (The first Giz Wiz Show – called The Daily Giz Wiz back then – was February 20th 2006!) If it wasn’t for our loyal supporters, the Giz Wiz Show would be gone. If you’d like to support OMGchad & DickDe in our independent venture (we pay for everything ourselves, including travel) just click the Patreon link at the top of our show web page: http://www.gizwiz.tv/
We start this week’s “inexpensive pet gadgets you may not know about” with the Multi-functional Dog Water Bottle.
This neat easy-to-carry pet gadget has a place for water storage, a dispenser for poop bags, a detachable cup, and built in drinking cup that fills with the push of a button! If you don’t want the treat cups you leave that out and have a shorter water bottle to carry. The company says their water bottle has a secure, leak-proof lock so water and snacks won’t spill. We had no trouble with either when we were out in the park. The detectable pooper scooper is silly. Who would put it back on the water bottle after the 1st poop-scoop use? (It seems there’s a way to keep the poop-scoop clean by putting it in the poop bag, scooping the poop and then somehow turning bag with the poop inside out — but lots of luck with that.) And there’s a handy lanyard for carrying. Available in different colors and sizes. It’s also available under many different brand names. The link to the one I bought on Amazon and used in the video is below. It was under $15.00 as of 4/17/21
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/YkJaCB9X12M
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3eeOSLK Amazon: As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1827
Did You Feed The Dog (Cat) Food Trackers.
Lots of people adopted pets during the Pandemic to have company and to rescue unwanted dogs and cats. During the past year, it seems almost everyone stayed home. But now that people are starting to move about, the question comes up more often: “Do you feed the dog? Cat? On this week’s show I have two different devices simple ways to keep track of when the pet was fed with simple green color coding. No batteries needed. Great way to teach children about the responsibility of pet ownership. Also helps prevent over feeding. One version is mainly for pets – did a “Did You Feed The Dog” and a “Did You Feed The Cat” version.
The second version is multi-functional and has adhesive labels for feed the cat /dog /kid, even as a reminder for people who take medications morning, noon and night! I paid almost $12 for mine, but it looks like there are cheaper versions that look exactly the same on Amazon. I’ll try to find the cheaper link and post it below. (When you compare prices, BE SURE to check shipping costs. Some listings are cheap, but the shipping $$ added is outrageous.)
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Cc4D3L6vOV0
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3twysVx (Feed the Dog, about $8 on 4/17/21)
Amazon: Feed The Cat https://amzn.to/3drstMj (Under $10 on 4/17/21)
Amazon Multi Dog/Cat/Kid/Medication tracker: https://amzn.to/3v3p0cL (Under $10 4/17/21)
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1827
Turn A Soda Bottle Into A Doggie Shower!
Yes, it’s the Portable Water Bottle Shower. Great for hot weather, it lets you turn almost any plastic soda bottle into convenient outdoor dog shower. Fill up to a 2 liter soda bottle with water and snap Kurgo’s MUD DOG onto bottle neck. Now when you’re down in the park and it’s hot, just tip or squeeze the bottle to cool off your dog, or even yourself. And when it raining or wet outside, you can use this to rinse off your dog’s muddy paws, your shoes, etc. before you enter the house. This can also be used as a shower when camping or hiking, or even a portable beach shower. Great if you need to rinse off after being in salt water.
But wait, there’s more!
As you’ll see on this week’s video, there’s also a mini version of the Portable Water Bottle Shower. That one is small enough to clip on a dog leash or key chain using the built-in mini-chain and clasp! It’s said to work on smaller water bottles and it’s great for tiny dogs. Even though it’s very small it does produce a nice spray as you also see in the video on this week’s show.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/bq2U49TBM88
MUD DOG showerhead on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJYG96 $11.99 on 4/17/21
Mini Version on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smnZKY $9.99 on 4/17/21 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1827
Chad’s Crappy Corner & his third gadget for his new April Theme.
The winning theme, voted on by our loyal Patreons, is “TikTok Made Me Buy It!” Okay, TikTok is not really a place that sells stuff. It’s a platform for one minute-or-less videos about pretty much anything. But some videos might demonstrate gadgets you just might want to own. So each week this month Chad saw one of those videos and he saw a gadget “TikTok Made Him Buy”!
Chad’s third ‘TikTok Made Me Buy It’ gadget is the Bloody Bath Mat! From Amazon:
AMAZING BLOOD DRIPPING COLOR CHANGE EFFECT – Try the world’s first Bloody Bath Mat (R) – a thin plastic sheet that only reacts with water – color changing wet footprints into blood red stains. NEARLY INVISIBLE THICKNESS, HIDE ANYWHERE – Give your boyfriend or girlfriend the shock of their life as they leave a trail of blood stains out of the shower. A incredibly unique prank that you can hide nearly anywhere. No other horrible gag gift comes close to the shock seeing toilet water splashes and footprint stains turn red.
And Chad’s Take: First of all, be sure to understand it’s not a bath mat, like a soft rug you might think of. It is very thin, but it does work by turning a wet hand or foot into a bloody stain! Be sure to watch Chad’s demo on this week’s show. And it’s not terribly expensive. Chad paid $16.99 on Amazon It comes in 3 sizes. Chad bought the “mat” size but it seems they sent him a bigger version – but they all do the same scary thing!!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2QcOQfl As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1827
Dick’s Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video And Win An Autographed MAD Magazine.
Our email this week is from Mo Torres, our most loyal and frequent contributor! Here’s his email:
Subject: My new Productivity Gadget – (Mo was picking up on Chad’s March theme – “Gadgets to make you more productive.”) MTANDIZ
Hey Guys
Check out my, SAD TO SAY, DO NOT BUY, Productivity Gadget.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJKhXP7YGAc
Samsung Jetbot Robotic automatic Mop Roomba Like Clean Wood Floors VR20T6001MW/AA 6420152 GiZ WiZ
Samsung Jetbot Robotic automatic Mop Roomba Like White
Model: VR20T6001MW/AA SKU: 6420152
Cost: $199.99 —- Mo I checked with Mo and he told me he got his on sale, because at Amazon & Best Buy it’s now $299.99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3alz3BT As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
BestBuy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-jetbot-mop-white/6420152.p?skuId=6420152
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1827
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We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show! Here’s what we’re looking for! Your home shot video – 2 to 3 minutes long, in any of the following categories:
I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won’t get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, “family friendly” language applies.
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I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can’t market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it’s a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please.
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My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don’t have a warehouse. It doesn’t matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you’re still hanging on to it.
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My Favorite Gadget (favorite old, or favorite new): Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be a new gadget you just bought too.
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Post them on YouTube and send us the link! We’ll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that’s unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you’ll earn a tiny amount of fame (hopefully). And if you live in the US, you’ll also get an autographed 38+ year old Alfred E. Neuman picture and a MAD surprise (most likely the current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of US, I can autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res copy if we show your video. Just print it out, frame it, or just hang it up and no one will know it’s a copy. We’ve tested it out and fans say they look terrific! If you submitting warehouse videos for a second, third time, etc., you’ll get the current issue of MAD as a thank you.
All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv
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Hi DickDe
Thanks for your hand typed email, what a joy to receive.
Very much enjoy your show, and have managed to get the rest of the family hooked too! You guys are such fun to watch. I love the live streams, even though I often watch them after the event due to time differences between Australia and USA.
Looking forward to the next one (& the next 15 years?!).
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