The Shallow End

John Elliott

From the Webby Award-winning creators of The Box Of Oddities Podcast comes The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth.Friends since childhood, Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth have always shared a love for stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things. They found it wildly amusing as young boys. They still do today. This is your invitation to pour a strong drink and join them for true stories that are tragically hilarious.

  • 42 minutes 58 seconds
    #144: Standard Issue Footwear

    Episode #144 of The Shallow End is chock full of vitamins and other nutrients!  (Okay. It’s not. But it is entertaining as hell.) Lindsay’s story comes to us from Kissimmee, FL, where a young woman and her boyfriend decided to celebrate the man’s birthday at a local motel by ordering a pizza delivered to their room. Everything was going swimmingly – until the police were called. Find out why! (Note: It involves drivers who will stop at nothing to drive home their opinions on the importance of gratuity.) Then Jethro takes us to the mountains above Tucson, AZ, where a gentleman was enjoying the sweeping views of the city before a late monsoon rain blew in to wash away the summer heat. What an unfortunate time to have to answer nature’s call. No worries!  When you’re a male, the whole Earth is your bathroom! (Shame about the timing of that lighting strike!)

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    26 February 2025, 5:00 am
  • 44 minutes 21 seconds
    #143: Pyrotechnic Snowfall

    Defying all laws of common decency and good taste, Jethro and Lindsay have finished another episode of The Shallow End! J.G. kicks things off with a story of a man no longer content with the standard methods of removing snow from his backyard. Anyone can shovel it – but where’s the inventive spirit of adventure in that?! There are times when a man needs to harness creativity – and a big tank of flammable propane – to achieve his dreams!  Lindsay follows up with a primer on why it’s important to keep your license plates up to date. His story from Oklahoma (OK!) involves a most usual traffic stop for some expired tags. How would that lead to the discovery of a caged rattlesnake, an open bottle of bourbon, a loaded firearm and – wait for it – a bottle of uranium? So glad you asked, gentle listener. The answer is waiting for you in this week’s episode!

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    19 February 2025, 5:00 am
  • 40 minutes 25 seconds
    #142: Cold. Hard. Cash.

    In Episode #142 of The Shallow End, Jethro’s out of the gate with a story of a young woman who took an elderly relative to help him withdraw thousands of dollars from his bank. Just one hitch there – the man didn’t appear “to be well.” It kind of went downhill from there. Then Lindsay shares a story about a firefighter who really liked flames. I mean…I REALLY liked Flames.  So much so that an arson investigator took over the case, and it wasn’t hard for the investigator to figure out who the culprit was. Douse those flames of boredom and listen to this week’s episode of "The Shallow End!"!

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    12 February 2025, 5:00 am
  • 40 minutes 50 seconds
    #141: That Ain't No Way To Treat a Hoagie

    The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combines storytelling with witty banter, offering listeners a laugh and a gentle reminder of our shared imperfections. Whether it’s a failed science experiment or an office mishap, Schnebly and Toth are here to celebrate the humor in life’s Shallow End.

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    5 February 2025, 5:00 am
  • 39 minutes 38 seconds
    #140: A Complete Waste Of Musket Fire

    On Episode #140, Jethro and Lindsay marvel that they’re recording another episode. And, oh, the stories they tell!  Lindsay starts us off with a woman who had many things to do before New Year’s Eve – including texting her drug dealer for some fentanyl. Only one hitch in that plan – she didn’t quite text the right person. Hilarity and handcuffs ensue! Then Jethro shares a story of a robbery gone awry in Yorkshire in the U.K. It involves a retired construction worker who just wanted some clean clothes. But when a youthful criminal decided to rob the laundromat, our retired hero had other plans. It involves wet pants. (But truth be told, what good stories don’t?) Onward into the Shallow End!

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    29 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 55 seconds
    #139: Reagan-Era Spam

    The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combines storytelling with witty banter, offering listeners a laugh and a gentle reminder of our shared imperfections. Whether it’s a failed science experiment or an office mishap, Schnebly and Toth are here to celebrate the humor in life’s Shallow End.

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    22 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 48 seconds
    #138: Eggs In The Radiator

    The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combines storytelling with witty banter, offering listeners a laugh and a gentle reminder of our shared imperfections. Whether it’s a failed science experiment or an office mishap, Schnebly and Toth are here to celebrate the humor in life’s Shallow End.

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    15 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 46 minutes 49 seconds
    #137: Costco® and Exploding Shoes

    What happens when man’s best friend becomes a murder suspect’s worst nightmare? In this episode of The Shallow End, we explore the bizarre story of a puppy who brought down a murder suspect in the most unexpected way.

    But wait—there’s more! We also dive into the cringe-worthy tale of a guy who decided to test the limits of decency by snapping inappropriate photos, only to be served a piping-hot plate of instant karma. Let’s just say his plan backfired in the most spectacularly embarrassing way.

    Join Lindsay and Jethro as they unravel these jaw-dropping tales of crime, punishment, and a hefty dose of irony. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud episode packed with twists, turns, and a healthy dose of comeuppance!

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    8 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 37 minutes 51 seconds
    #136: Bizarre Burglars & Questionable 911 Calls

    It’s a new year, but here at the Shallow End, we’re already out of fresh content—so strap in for a recycled classic! It wasn’t so much the burglarizing as it was what they did with the plunder, and JG’s got the extremely disturbing (yet undeniably hilarious) story to prove it. Then, Lindsay reminds us that 911 should be reserved for actual emergencies… you know, like real-life threats and not just mild inconveniences. And don’t forget our most important safety tip: never listen to the Shallow End while taking a bath with a plugged-in air fryer—trust us, it’s a real buzzkill.


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    1 January 2025, 5:02 am
  • 34 minutes
    #135: A Christmas Blast from The Shallow Past

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when you’re permitted (and strongly encouraged) to sip eggnog and pretend you forgot that embarrassing childhood performance of “Jingle Bells” on your parents’ camcorder. But guess what? We didn’t forget. And we’re bringing you something just as classic and cringey—a rerun from two Christmases ago!

    Join us as we sleigh-ride back in time to an episode packed with questionable decisions and awkward outcomes, like what happens when you attempt to steal a trailer, but you're not too bright or why we should never fiddle about with the weather. It’s our Christmas gift to you—and the best part? You can re-gift it guilt-free to your friends, family, or that random coworker who keeps forwarding you cat memes.

    So, don your ugly sweater, grab a candy cane (or something much stronger), and tune in for a holly-jolly re-gifted serving of The Shallow End. No matter how you celebrate, at least you’ll have this greatest hit to amuse you while Uncle Gary attempts his 47th retelling of “The Night Before Christmas.” Merry Reruns!

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    25 December 2024, 5:02 am
  • 37 minutes 35 seconds
    #134: Chainsaws And Frozen Turnips

    On Episode #134 of The Shallow End, Jethro kicks things off with the trifecta of vodka, a bored Polish farmer and a chainsaw. It starts off weird – and gets only moreso! (Hint: Only one guy dies!) Then Lindsay has the story of a man who broke into a church to steal. His worst mistake? Not knowing that the pastor was as experienced with Mixed Martial Arts as he was with dispensing forgiveness for sins. (Hint: Nobody dies! But someone ends up in Jail.) Episode #134 is chick full of laughs and life lessons!

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    18 December 2024, 5:02 am
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