MZNOW with Michael Zavala

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, Lola B, 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

Episodes

June 24, 2025 52 mins
Michael debates how to turn his Knight Rider car into a side hustle. The guys recap their trip to Fan Expo, including Michael’s $700 quest to get Michael J. Fox’s autograph and a Back to the Future trivia game gone wrong. Then, Eric gets emotional over the new Paul Reubens documentary and reveals the moment […] Get more show at MZNOW
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The Real Estate Dolls have entered the building, and they’re taking over your feeds, and now your ears.

Chris Sapphire, Eric Star, and Michael Zavala welcome Kasandra and Jamie, aka the Real Estate Dolls, to the studio to spill the full tea on how their viral real estate videos skyrocketed them into pop culture stardom.

From humble beginnings to luxury listings and New York paparazzi, the Dolls dish on the journey, the glam, and the ...
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Ever seen a Rubik’s Cube used as a pickup line? 🤯

Comedian, Vinnie Corrales shares how he used his cube-solving skills to impress women at bars—and it actually worked... like, 99.5% of the time.

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Devin Clark, comedian and retro TV aficionado, joins the show alongside returning guest, Shawn.

Michael gifts Clark a dream moment with Huey Lewis, and the team launches their first original reality show: Love is Electric.

Plus, the find out what spirit is haunting the studio.

And in a MZNOW tradition, Michael graduates his DVR watchlist with picks to binge now, later, or never again.

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June 3, 2025 31 mins
Eric meets his idol, Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) after waiting in line for four hours (2018)! Then, the show interviews a long-winded comedian from Last Comic Standing (2006). Plus, the show plays another round of Flick Flashback! Find out who knows their 90’s movies best (2016). Get more show at MZNOW
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Michael is fed up—and he’s not holding back.

Eric opens up about his emotional rollercoaster with Katherine, who keeps everyone guessing with her ever-changing style.

Plus, Clark is keeping the semi-colons alive, but using them wrong.

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May 20, 2025 24 mins
The Walking Dead‘s Khary Payton is on the show talking about the hit AMC series, Cyborg, and much more (2017)! Plus, Michael gets a life coach but the advice is shaky at best (2015). Then later, Crissy and Miguel play a new game called, Name that Tune (2009)! Get more show at MZNOW
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TikTok star Devonte West joins the show!

Devonte shares his journey from accounting to viral stardom, the story behind his iconic “Darnell” video, and how a spiritual shift helped guide his career.

He also talks about making content during the pandemic, staying true to his creativity, and moving to Dallas for love.

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Michael and Eric return from Los Angeles with stories from Universal Studios Hollywood's first-ever FanFest.

Plus, brunch with Yoda himself (Piotr Michael), Clark spirals over the GTA 6 delay, and Michael considers taking conservatorship over Lola.

0:00 Back from LA
2:17 Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights
26:53 Clark's No Good Weeks
31:54 Clark's Spicy Cat
35:52 The Studio Review
37:12 Michael Zavala's GOTY

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April 29, 2025 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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April 22, 2025 35 mins
Michael talks about going to the bathroom for the first time since his accident (2018). Then later, Mark and Michael head to Clark’s Court over the Snyder cut! (2020). Plus, Chris Sapphire quits his job after only two months. (2006) Get more show at MZNOW
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Southwest Airlines made headlines after a flight headed to Dallas Love Field had to land at DFW due to brake issues.

But instead of letting passengers off and shuttling them just a few miles across town, they made them wait FIVE HOURS... only to fly 11 minutes to the final destination.

Would YOU wait 5 hours for an 11-minute flight?
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Comedian Vinnie Corrales joins the show and shares how heartbreak, a trip from Costa Rica, and a girl with improv class tickets led him to comedy.

Eric Star breaks down his Gemini-Taurus duality, Vinnie shares his Rubik’s Cube pick-up trick, and Michael Zavala explains why you can’t solve a Rubik’s Cube (or life) by only looking at one side.

Also, Michael shares some behind-the-scenes Bone Thugs-n-Harmony drama for the first time eve...
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April 8, 2025 28 mins
Michael took on a stand up comedy protégé (2016). Then later, Hermit the Toad stops by the studio (2017) and the show attempts to find Crissy a date for Valentines off of Backpage (2010). Get more show at MZNOW
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April 4, 2025 2 mins
Severance Season 2 delivers a powerful finale, but does the season as a whole live up to the hype? This breakdown explores whether the show has lost its narrative edge.

With slow pacing, questionable detours, and hints of stalling, is Severance still on track — or starting to fall apart?
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Shawn Lapree joins the show this week and talks about her adventures moving from South Central to Dallas.

Michael and Eric reminisce about getting lost in sketchy parts of LA looking for a Walmart.

Plus, the show debates the most overrated restaurants, from In-N-Out to Waffle House, and Michael explains why he trusts a Waymo more than human drivers.

Then later, Clark reveals he's regularly mistaken for a homeless person.

0:00 From LAX ...
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It’s Clark’s birthday, and Michael celebrates by accidentally giving him questionable gummies.

Michael recounts his wild experience with a 4D movie theater that left him shaken, stirred, and soaked.

Eric and Michael plan their next Hollywood adventure, Clark reveals the strange origins of the DeLorean, and the crew debates Pixar’s creativity crisis.

0:00 It's Clark's Birthday
07:01 Michael's 4D Movie Experience
21:09 Eric and Michael Go...
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Eric Star finally returns to the studio with tales of his travel addiction—did Disney World live up to the hype, or is Universal Studios still the champ?

Guest host Brie Collette joins the fun and shares behind-the-scenes stories from Kill Tony.

Plus, Michael’s scooter accident gets retold, Lola celebrates newfound freedom, and Clark continues building his homeless spy network.

0:00 Eric and Lola Are Back
03:27 Michael’s Tragic Story
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MZNOW is back for 2025!

Michael takes a whirlwind trip to Disney Hollywood Studios to experience Muppet Vision 3D before it closes forever—but was it really worth the price?

Clark’s late-night Uber Eats order turns into a strange investigation involving ghost kitchens and food delivery scams. Plus, the boys dives into the bizarre details surrounding Gene Hackman’s death.

And later, Clark’s apartment battles severe storm damage, Michae...
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Comedian, Tom Green freestyles in-studio! (2010) The later, the show plays Ice Cream Roulette with Blue Bell ice cream (2016). Plus, find out which celebrities Michael is bigger than (2019). And finally, the show meets David who wants to be a stand up comedian (2015). Get more show at MZNOW
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