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

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

Author: Varun Thakur April 29, 2025 Duration: 1:27:14

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'


To support TISS, check out our Instamojo: www.instamojo.com/@TISSOP


Follow #TISS Shorts where we put out videos: https://bit.ly/3tUdLTC


You can also check out the podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify and Google podcast!

http://apple.co/3neTO62

http://spoti.fi/3blYG79

http://bit.ly/3oh0Bxk


Check out the TISS Sub-Reddit: https://bit.ly/2IEi0Qs

Check out the TISS Discord: / discord



Buy Varun Thakur's 420 Merch - http://bit.ly/2oDkhRV


Subscribe To Our YT Channels

Varun - https://bit.ly/2HgGwqc

Aadar - https://bit.ly/37m49J2

Neville - https://bit.ly/2HfYlWy

Kautuk - https://bit.ly/3jcpKGa




Follow Us on Instagram.


Varun - / varunthakur


Aadar - / theaadarguy


Neville - / nevilleshah.


Kautak - / cowtuk




Creative Producer- Antariksh Takkar

Channel Artwork by OML

Thumbnail - OML



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


Ever find yourself falling into a rabbit hole of bizarre online trivia, wishing you had friends to share the absurdity with? That’s the exact vibe of The Internet Said So, a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Varun Thakur, Aadar, Neville, and Kautuk. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a hilarious, meandering conversation between four pals who’ve all stumbled upon the strangest corners of the web. They gather to dissect and debate the random, fun, stupid, and often shockingly pointless “facts” they’ve unearthed, turning a simple scroll into a riotous exploration of human curiosity and nonsense. You won’t just hear a dry listing of weird information; you’ll get the tangents, the personal anecdotes, the passionate arguments, and the collective disbelief that makes digging through internet lore so entertaining. This podcast is built on the camaraderie and distinct personalities of its hosts, with Varun Thakur often steering the chaos, ensuring the tone stays light and relentlessly funny. It’s less about formal education and more about the shared experience of wondering why anyone would ever need to know these things, making it a perfect escape. The charm lies in the unpredictable journey from a dubious fact about historical toast to a heated discussion about something utterly mundane, all delivered with a warmth that makes you feel part of the group. Tune in for a regular dose of laughter and the comforting realization that, yes, the internet is a wonderfully weird place, and you’re not alone in thinking so.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Internet Said So
Podcast Episodes
The Internet Said So | Ep 301 | True Crime part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:57
TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are talking about 'True Crime Part 3'To su…
The Internet Said So | India's Infra Fails | EP 298 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:25
TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are talking about 'India’s Infra Fails fea…
The Internet Said So | Ep 296 | AI Made Their Own Social Media? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:48
TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are talking about 'AI Making Their Own Soc…