The Internet Said So | EP 265 | Teleshopping & Other Crazy Products

The Internet Said So

TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss Crazy "facts" they find on the internet. So come learn with them...or something like that.

This week the boys are discussing on 'Teleshopping & Other crazy Products'

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0:00 - Cold Open brought to you by AI

3:10 - Welcome to The Internet Said So

4:08 - What even is 'Teleshopping'?

4:49 - What was the 1st ever teleshopping product?

6:50 - How radio played a role in the rise of teleshopping?

8:21 - Teleshopping & Infomercials had a vibe

9:21 - The Height Increase Device

10:01 - Who would host these ads?

12:00 - Why would you buy infomercial products? Target audience?

14:35 - How did McDonald's self-ordering kiosks come about?

17:21 - Viagara infomercials were a thing?

20:24 - The Lie-Detector bracelet?

20:49 - Buy Maa Kasam Tickets Now!

21:43 - Pet Rocks?!

23:57 - Solar Powered Clothes Dryer

24:35 - When Bollywood got into Teleshopping as well (Govinda and Jackie Shroff)

26:14 - Miracles would happen in Informercials

28:00 - Asian Sky Shop and Telebrands, and other Home shopping channels

29:53 - Varun's mother got scammed by a telebrands channel

32:10 - Genius UK Man sets up a way to make easy money!

33:58 - Endless Real Estate agent and Insurance calls!

35:40 - Let's get to some more 'amazing' products!

36:33 - Ginsu Knives - the best knives in the world?

40:52 - The Snuggie - For the somewhat cultist in you

42:14 - The Bark Off - Switch off your dog

47:14 - Comfort Wipe - But is it really comfy?

51:20 - Spray-on-hair - It's what it sounds like

55:15 - Varun's experience with using kajal to fill in his beard

57:52 - Tiddy Bear - The teddy bear for your breasts

1:01:34 - Shake Weight for Men - The shaking dumbbell

1:06:35 - Better Marriage Blanket - What if you blanket could absorb your farts?

1:10:46 - Rejuvenique Electric Facial Mask - Shock yourself for good skin

1:13:57 - Hawaii Chair - The only chair you'll ever need!

1:16:42 - UroClub - What if you have to pee during golfing?

1:20:02 - Potty Putter - Golf course for your morning routine (Why is dad still in the toilet?)

1:23:37 - What if you had all these products?

1:26:00 - Thanks for tuning in, folks!

1:26:15 - Post Credits Scene