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, 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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March 17, 2026 22 mins
Hot takes are flying and nobody's holding back! The show sounds off on everything from overpriced chicken strips to whether that's really Jim Carrey — and the internet is split 50/50. Get more show at MZNOW

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Michael debates a risky new plan to cover the 60th anniversary Star Trek convention in Las Vegas after discovering single-day tickets might not exist—forcing the crew to consider everything. Later, the show dives into the internet conspiracy surrounding Jim Carrey’s recent appearance, with the crew debating whether it’s just Botox, a publicity stunt, or something stranger. Plus, the crew talks about a possible trip to the Short Cir...
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Bri Collette joins the show and talks about her new job working inside Netflix House, where she plays characters in live experiences based on Squid Game and Stranger Things. Meanwhile, Clark reveals some unexpected life changes—including losing his penthouse and moving back home—while Google’s AI somehow knows way too much about his financial struggles. Plus, Michael shares the worst celebrity meet-and-greet experience ever, the gu...
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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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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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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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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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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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Michael Zavala @michaelzavala
Eric Star @mrericstar
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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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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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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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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

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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Michael Zavala @michaelzavala
Eric Star @mrericstar
Clark @justsimplyclark

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January 27, 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

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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Follow the Guys:
Michael Zavala @michaelzavala
Eric Star @mrericstar
Clark @justsimplyclark

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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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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

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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Follow the Guys:
Michael Zavala @michaelzavala
Eric Star @mrericstar
Clark @justsimplyclark

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Instagram: @mznowtv

www.MZNOW.tv

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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

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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Michael Zavala @michaelzavala
Eric Star @mrericstar
Clark @justsimplyclark

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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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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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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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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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