MZNOW with Michael Zavala

MZNOW is a weekly comedy broadcast based in Dallas, Texas and one of the longest running comedy shows in the city. Hosted by Michael Zavala with Eric Star, Shawn Lapree, Spider the DJ, and Clark, the show features celebrity interviews, pop culture talk, wild pranks, and whatever else happens to be going on in Michael’s world. You'll never know who might drop by the studio or what will happen next — from Star Trek debates to updates on Michael’s Knight Rider replica... Welcome to the world of Michael Zavala. Buckle up. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📺 Watch and listen at www.MZNOW.tv 📲 Follow: @MZNOWTV

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Weird News Wednesday on a Friday (March 6, 2026)

March 6, 2026 • 19 mins

It’s Weird News Wednesday and the guys bring the strangest headlines they could find. One story involves a hospital evacuation, another sparks a lawsuit over a restaurant smell, and the last one might be the weirdest sport in the world. Get more show at MZNOW

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Would You Bother a Celebrity at Dinner? (March 3, 2026)

March 3, 2026 • 20 mins

Restaurant scenario: your favorite celebrity is sitting 10 feet away. Do you go up to them… or leave them alone? There are rules to this. Get more show at MZNOW

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Fallout Finale Review & Star Trek Academy Controversy (Feb 27, 2026)

February 27, 2026 • 25 mins

Michael spends $250 on a custom plush duck… and the prototype comes back looking like a yellow reindeer without antlers. Then the show dives into Fallout Season 2 — what went wrong, why the writing feels off, and whether Walton Goggins is carrying the entire show. Plus, Vince Gilligan’s new series gets a mixed reaction, Star Trek Academy sparks a heated debate, and Macaulay Culkin catches some unexpected criticism. Get more show at...

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When TV Was Actually Good (Feb 24, 2026)

February 24, 2026 • 19 mins

Are you watching the Winter Olympics, or just trying to figure out where they’re streaming? From Peacock confusion to a 90s TV nostalgia spiral, this one jumps from Fresh Prince and Varsity Blues to Lindsey Vonn, aging athletes, and the heavier reality of ALS. Fast, reflective, and a little all over the place, just how it should be. New episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays. Get more show at MZNOW

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Is this a Gamer or a Worker? (Feb 20, 2026)

February 20, 2026 • 20 mins

Eric Star brings a brand new game to the show! Can you tell the difference between a rage-quitting gamer and a fed-up worker just done with it all? Listen along and see how many you can guess right!" Get more show at MZNOW

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Did Netflix Ruin the Stranger Things Finale? (Feb 17, 2026)

February 17, 2026 • 25 mins

After 10 years, Stranger Things has come to an end. Ambiguous endings, Netflix's influence on the final season, those continuity theories that went viral on TikTok, and comparisons to other major series finales like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad. The emotional weight of certain scenes, what could have been done differently, and whether the show maintained its magic. How did you like the Stranger Things finale? Let us know in the...

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Seth Rogen Might Have FINALLY Saved the Muppets

February 13, 2026 • 67 mins

After years of disappointment, something unexpected happened with The Muppet Show's return to Disney+. Two lifelong Muppet fans—one who runs the largest Muppet collection page on Facebook, the other who owns a Terry Angus Kermit puppet—sit down to discuss why this latest attempt might actually be different. From Matt Vogel's performance to Bill Barretta's influence, they break down what worked, what didn't, and whether Disney has f...

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Best of 2025 & Why Clark Needs Caleb Hammer (Feb 10, 2026)

February 10, 2026 • 19 mins

Back from the holiday break and Clark's financial situation is becoming a real problem. Between mysteriously losing (and finding) Apple TVs, paying too much for downtown Dallas living, and making questionable money decisions, it's clear someone needs to call in the TikTok finance guy for an intervention. The crew debates whether Clark should reach out to Caleb Hammer, Suze Orman, or just move into his car for a bit. MZ also hands o...

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Best of MZ – 2.2.26

February 2, 2026 • 27 mins

Kevin Costner calls the show (2020). Then, Clark meets "the most famous person in the world" (2021). A woman fell into a dumpster taking out her trash (2024). Plus, Michael tries to make a dinner reservation (2022). Get more show at MZNOW

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Best of MZ – 1.27.25

January 27, 2026 • 27 mins

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Best of MZ – 1.20.26

January 20, 2026 • 25 mins

The show sends UFO Joe to the Ancient Alien Convention (2019). Kimberly Estrada calls the show to talk about her guest appearance on the hit TV show, LOST (2006). Plus, Eric steals Bobby's idea to make a game called Have You Heard It? (2016). Get more show at MZNOW

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Best of MZ – 1.13.26

January 13, 2026 • 29 mins

Michael has Christel Khalil record his outgoing voicemail (2006). Jaime the Tattoo Guy has his first ever, Jamie's World (2019). Plus, the show plays, Where in the World is Sara Alban? (2017) Get more show at MZNOW

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Best of MZ – 1.6.26

January 6, 2026 • 27 mins

Chris Sapphire asks people what secrets they've hidden from their dad for Father's Day. Then later, Michael has a weird handshake experience and Bobby confronts his haters. Plus, Stranger Thing's Gaten Matarazzo is on the show! Get more show at MZNOW

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"Stranger Things Changed My Life" – Chester Rushing Interview

December 30, 2025 • 60 mins

Chester Rushing (Stranger Things, Logan, DC's Superman) returns to the show and catches up with the guys! He talks about his journey from Tommy H on this hit Netflix show, Stranger Things to voicing Superman, his first day on set with Clint Eastwood, and what it was like working alongside Hugh Jackman. Plus, Chester reveals his thoughts on the future of voice acting, AI, and his unexpected role in Cookie Run Kingdom. And could Tomm...

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An MZ Family Christmas (2025)

December 25, 2025 • 69 mins

It’s the An MZ Family Christmas!

Things take a strange turn when Michael buys Christmas presents for everyone… and they mysteriously go missing.

Plus, Special Guest Krazy from the 504 Boys joins the show to talk music, movies, and legendary stories from his career.

By the end of the night, the gang learns that Christmas might not be about gifts after all — or at least that’s what they tell themselves.

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Remembering Home Alone 35 Years Later – December 23, 2025

December 23, 2025 • 17 mins

Clark celebrates 35 years of the Christmas classic Home Alone. From Kevin’s booby traps to the unforgettable one liners, this movie has become a holiday tradition for generations. For most of the show, it is hands down their favorite Christmas movie of all time. Is Home Alone at the top of your holiday watch list too? Let us know in the comments. Get more show at MZNOW

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Can These Stranger Things Fans Save Clark from the Upside Down?

December 19, 2025 • 31 mins

Think you really know Stranger Things? Put your knowledge to the test as we run a full Stranger Things trivia challenge, covering iconic moments, deep-cut facts, and questions only true fans will catch. Play along at home and see how many you can get right before the final question. As the trivia unfolds, we also dive into reactions, fan theories, and thoughts on the final season, including who might not make it out and what clues ...

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Stranger Things Part 1 REVIEWED!

December 16, 2025 • 22 mins

Eric Star and Michael Zavala review Part One of the final season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Get more show at MZNOW

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The Biggest Movie of 2025 Was…

December 12, 2025 • 24 mins

It's Friday! The show breaks down the real biggest movie of 2025 along with the top TV, music, and game rankings of the year. What was your favorite movie, game, or show of 2025? Get more show at MZNOW

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The Truth About Being a Female DJ in Dallas with DJ Tiffany Noire

December 9, 2025 • 30 mins

DJ Tiffany Noire joins the show to talk about her jump from the corporate world to full-time DJing, the mindset that keeps her booked, and the realities of working Dallas nightlife.

Plus, Tiffany reveals her favorite places to play, how she preps for gigs, and the one thing every DJ should avoid.

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Episodes

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Fallout Finale Review & Star Trek Academy Controversy (Feb 27, 2026)

When TV Was Actually Good (Feb 24, 2026)

Is this a Gamer or a Worker? (Feb 20, 2026)

Did Netflix Ruin the Stranger Things Finale? (Feb 17, 2026)

Seth Rogen Might Have FINALLY Saved the Muppets

Best of 2025 & Why Clark Needs Caleb Hammer (Feb 10, 2026)

Best of MZ – 2.2.26

Best of MZ – 1.27.25

Best of MZ – 1.20.26

Best of MZ – 1.13.26

Best of MZ – 1.6.26

"Stranger Things Changed My Life" – Chester Rushing Interview

An MZ Family Christmas (2025)

Remembering Home Alone 35 Years Later – December 23, 2025

Can These Stranger Things Fans Save Clark from the Upside Down?

Stranger Things Part 1 REVIEWED!

The Biggest Movie of 2025 Was…

The Truth About Being a Female DJ in Dallas with DJ Tiffany Noire

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