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During [[New Show Fails Weekly]], which was broadcast from [[Greg Grunberg]]'s home, Chad accidentally spilled soda on Greg's pool table.  Greg was quite forgiving about it and even gave chad an autographed ''Heroes'' script.  [http://twitpic.com/1h70zj The autograph] reads, "Chad- Thanks for soiling our pool table..."  Greg's name was not visible in the photograph posted to TwitPic.
During [[New Show Fails Weekly]], which was broadcast from [[Greg Grunberg]]'s home, Chad accidentally spilled soda on Greg's pool table.  Greg was quite forgiving about it and even gave chad an autographed ''Heroes'' script.  [http://twitpic.com/1h70zj The autograph] reads, "Chad- Thanks for soiling our pool table..."  Greg's name was not visible in the photograph posted to TwitPic.


==Move to TWiT==
==Tenure at TWiT==
On Friday, March 18th, 2011, less than a week after Chad assisted with the live [[TWiT Network|TWiT]] programming at Momo's in Austin for [[SXSW]], [[Brian Brushwood]] confirmed [http://twitter.com/#!/shwood/status/48930863035056129 via Twitter] that Chad would be leaving his side and beginning a new chapter in his life working for [[TWiT Network|TWiT]].  Chad will be an Associate Producer in charge of live events as of June 1, 2011. This announcement was immediately followed by tweets from [[Chatrealm]] wishing Chad good luck...and other people considering trying to follow in Chad's footsteps as Brian's next assistant.
On Friday, March 18th, 2011, less than a week after Chad assisted with the live [[TWiT Network|TWiT]] programming at Momo's in Austin for [[SXSW]], [[Brian Brushwood]] confirmed [http://twitter.com/#!/shwood/status/48930863035056129 via Twitter] that Chad would be leaving his side and beginning a new chapter in his life working for [[TWiT Network|TWiT]].  This announcement was immediately followed by tweets from [[Chatrealm]] wishing Chad good luck...and other people considering trying to follow in Chad's footsteps as Brian's next assistant.


From late 2011 to April 11, 2012, Chad served as director and editor to TWiT's [[Game On!]]
Chad started at TWiT on June 1, 2011 as an Associate Producer in charge of live events.  Soon after joining, Chad began training to act as Technical Director (TD) as needed.  Chad eventually took over the producer and/or TD roles for the following TWiT shows:


Starting August 2012, Chad began recording the [http://omgcraft.com/ OMGCraft] Podcast.
* [http://twit.tv/twit This Week in Tech]
* [http://twit.tv/mbw MacBreak Weekly]
* [http://twit.tv/twig This Week in Google]
* [http://twit.tv/ipad iPad Today]
 
From late 2011 until April 11, 2012, Chad served as director and editor for [[Game On!]].
 
Starting August 2012, Chad began recording the [http://omgcraft.com/ OMGCraft] Podcast.  The last episode released by TWiT was #198, [http://twit.tv/omgcraft198 Spotlight: Sim City in Minecraft].  Chad has taken the OMGCraft brand with him, and is continuing to produce Minecraft-related videos.
 
With Lamarr Wilson, Chad co-hosted [http://twit.tv/yt This Week in YouTube] for its 35-episode run, from [http://twit.tv/yt1 April 15, 2013] to [http://twit.tv/yt December 16, 2013].
 
Chad started co-hosting [http://twit.tv/giz The Giz Wiz] in episode #1450, [http://twit.tv/giz1450 Phantom Laser] (released January 8, 2014).  Chad continues to co-host The Giz Wiz with Dick DeBartolo.
 
With Sarah Lane, Chad co-hosted [http://twit.tv/ru RedditUP] during its nine-episode run, from [http://twit.tv/ru1 July 30, 2014] to [http://twit.tv/ru9 September 24, 2014].
 
==Post-TWiT==
 
Chad was informed on Monday, October 28 that he was being let go from his full-time position at TWiT, while being kept on as a consultant to co-host The Giz Wiz.
 
On Tuesday, October 29, Chad began publicizing his Patreon page, [http://patreon.com/omgchad], as a way for his supporters to contribute directly.  As of November 24, Chad has $1,315.61 in pledges per month from 383 patrons.
 
Around October 31, Chad announced that he had joined the [http://www.mindcracklp.com Mindcrack Network] of content creators.  Chad had already been involved with Mindcrack as the host of the [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-qgdWsMZc3gkqCbZLJwgACG9euQdZrC Mindcrack Weekly Recap], starting with the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gU0RGUxpM8list=PLc-qgdWsMZc3gkqCbZLJwgACG9euQdZrC April 11th-18th episode].
 
Chad continues to release videos on [https://www.youtube.com/user/omgchad his YouTube page] daily.


==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==

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Chad Johnson
ChadJohnson.jpg
OMG, it's Chad!
Born April 14, 1989
Known For Host of OMGcraft, and previous assistant to Brian Brushwood
Podcasts OMGcraft, The Giz Wiz, redditUP


Chad in the 100th episode of Scam School hanging out with Jim Louderback
Chad with a big black double ended dildo. Sorry, Mr. & Mrs. Johnson...
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Chad's 'Real' Hair Color in an Adobeshop from Episode 104, T'aint_Correct

Chad Johnson, also known as OMG Chad, was born April 14, 1989. He is best known as host of the popular web series OMGcraft, and full-time producer at TWiT. Prior to his work at TWiT, he assisted Brian Brushwood from December 2009 through spring 2011 as Mike Galante's successor. Brian periodically referred to him as his "Young Ward".

Podcasts

Active

Chad and Dick DeBartolo showcase useful, unique and sometimes silly gadgets and gizmos.
Chad brings you the latest in Minecraft: new tips, tricks, and stuff you should know.
Chad and Sarah Lane recap the week's best stories, memes, AMAs, and more from Reddit.

Discontinued

Co-hosted with his brother, the two discuss life.

Appearances

Chad debuted on the Internet in 2006 with his YouTube channel which featured fan-made Lemon Demon music videos and an extensive vlog. In 2011 he transitioned to another channel to host his infrequent personal updates.

Chad's first Scam School appearance was in episode 38, A Few Pennies for a Beer!, where he submitted a viewer question to Brian about "Little Brushwood" and when Brian got into magic. After getting the job of Brian's assistant, he first appeared during the TWiTWars!!! episode of BBLiveShow and the NSFWTF episode of NSFW. In the Betterlection Day episode of NSFW, Chad was accused of doing unspeakable things such as murdering Jonny Zavant to get his job. He has been credited as a Creative Consultant in most of the Scam School episodes during his run as Brian's assistant.

Chad has also been referenced in the following cold opens:

Introduction Video

TV Appearances

Chad did a surprise appearance in the CBS show How I Met Your Mother, in the episode "I Heart NJ" (Season 4, Episode 4). He plays a (very scared) young man who is the replacement for Robin Scherbatsky as the news anchor. Maybe he was training to be a SeaJew.

OMG Fails

On April 18, 2010, Chad mistakenly deplaned in Denver, Colorado rather than staying on his plane to continue with Brian to Sacramento. The mistake was documented in two posts to Twitter.

During New Show Fails Weekly, which was broadcast from Greg Grunberg's home, Chad accidentally spilled soda on Greg's pool table. Greg was quite forgiving about it and even gave chad an autographed Heroes script. The autograph reads, "Chad- Thanks for soiling our pool table..." Greg's name was not visible in the photograph posted to TwitPic.

Tenure at TWiT

On Friday, March 18th, 2011, less than a week after Chad assisted with the live TWiT programming at Momo's in Austin for SXSW, Brian Brushwood confirmed via Twitter that Chad would be leaving his side and beginning a new chapter in his life working for TWiT. This announcement was immediately followed by tweets from Chatrealm wishing Chad good luck...and other people considering trying to follow in Chad's footsteps as Brian's next assistant.

Chad started at TWiT on June 1, 2011 as an Associate Producer in charge of live events. Soon after joining, Chad began training to act as Technical Director (TD) as needed. Chad eventually took over the producer and/or TD roles for the following TWiT shows:

From late 2011 until April 11, 2012, Chad served as director and editor for Game On!.

Starting August 2012, Chad began recording the OMGCraft Podcast. The last episode released by TWiT was #198, Spotlight: Sim City in Minecraft. Chad has taken the OMGCraft brand with him, and is continuing to produce Minecraft-related videos.

With Lamarr Wilson, Chad co-hosted This Week in YouTube for its 35-episode run, from April 15, 2013 to December 16, 2013.

Chad started co-hosting The Giz Wiz in episode #1450, Phantom Laser (released January 8, 2014). Chad continues to co-host The Giz Wiz with Dick DeBartolo.

With Sarah Lane, Chad co-hosted RedditUP during its nine-episode run, from July 30, 2014 to September 24, 2014.

Post-TWiT

Chad was informed on Monday, October 28 that he was being let go from his full-time position at TWiT, while being kept on as a consultant to co-host The Giz Wiz.

On Tuesday, October 29, Chad began publicizing his Patreon page, [1], as a way for his supporters to contribute directly. As of November 24, Chad has $1,315.61 in pledges per month from 383 patrons.

Around October 31, Chad announced that he had joined the Mindcrack Network of content creators. Chad had already been involved with Mindcrack as the host of the Mindcrack Weekly Recap, starting with the April 11th-18th episode.

Chad continues to release videos on his YouTube page daily.

Fun Facts

  • Chad is secretly the long lost son of C.J. Johnson.
  • The period of time between Chad working for Brian and Chad starting at TWiT has been referred to as "Chad's Gap".
  • Unlike Jonny Zavant and Mike Galante, Chad is right-handed.
  • Fans of Chad are known as Chadics.

OMG Chad Swallows 16 Inches

Links


Preceded by:
"Mike Galante" 		Chad Johnson
 Followed by:
"Jon Tilton"
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