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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

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33:37

Shrinkflation Hits the State Fair of Texas (September...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/09/29

Eric gives his opening-day review of the State Fair of Texas, from smaller crowds and cheaper parking to a shrunken corny dog and Big Tex running ads. Plus, a longtime friend of the show returns. Also, the crew plans a fair trip with interviews and a hot dog eating contest, and Michael tries to convince Bri that a Waymo is safer than a human driver. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star

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33:39

Deep Ellum at 11PM (September 8, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/09/08

Michael relives his accidental return to Deep Ellum after five years away. Guest Whit joins to talk turning 40, life as a traveling nurse, her secret handyman skills, credit card points strategy, and the triumphant return of Taco Bell's caramel apple empanada. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

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24:26

90s Kids Only (August 11, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/08/11

It's time to test your 90s knowledge: can YOU finish the sentence? Dial-up internet, Tamagotchis, Talk Boys, Kid Pix, and Easy Bake Ovens all make an appearance as the crew plays a nostalgia-packed guessing game. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

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20:18

Trauma Bonding in a Waymo (August 4, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/08/04

Shawn suspects Taylor Farms of running a full-blown lettuce conspiracy against Taco Bell loyalists, and the crew reminisces about dial-up email, Hotmail addresses nobody's deleted, and the long-lost MZ Show MySpace page. Plus, Star Trek's 60th anniversary con gets a pricey new format. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at

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42:48

I Don't Freestyle Cause my Style Ain't Free (July 28,...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/07/28

Slick pulls up in studio a decade after stepping away from music, dropping a brand-new five-song EP he made almost entirely with AI — and admitting he's not ashamed of it, unlike the artists who lie about using it. Slick talks about the difference between directing AI versus letting it take over, why day trading is a "long play" and not a get-rich-quick scheme, and how growing up hustling turned into real estate, fatherhood, and getting jacked. Plus, Waymo love, a hotel in Texarkana that might've

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35:30

Night Shower People Are Wrong (June 16, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/06/16

Michael flies to Austin on a whim to catch a writer's panel with Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal, then spends 30 minutes walking the same block hoping to "accidentally" run into them. Plus, the crew debates morning vs. night showers, Eric wants a season pass to the new Universal Kids park in Frisco, and butterbeer finally gets the respect it deserves. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star

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29:31

Dallas Model Ari on Building a Brand, Bad Teslas &...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/06/09

Dallas model Ari stops by the studio and she's got a lot going on — a decade in modeling, big plans for acting and content creation, and a near-death experience involving a press-on nail. She talks getting scouted at an airport at 14, building a personal brand, and why she's just now starting to take it all seriously. Plus, the group holds a mostly unenthusiastic memorial for Spirit Airlines and debates self-driving cars after Ari's terrifying run-in with a wonky Dallas lane. Get more show at

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28:07

Is Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights Worth Going To?...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/06/02

A full-blown argument breaks out at midnight — not with a person, but with a newly AI-powered Amazon Alexa that flat-out refuses to just try turning on a light. Then, it's a full LA trip recap. Plus, Butterbeer at Harry Potter World lives up to the hype, a Waymo gets trapped, and Southwest Airlines nearly catches a strongly worded email. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark

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29:07

How RJ Went from Rudolph Understudy to Shonda Rhimes'...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/05/26

R Jay (Ricki Junior) stops by — a Dallas-born actor, writer, director, and producer who got his start in a writers' room after a college professor accused him of plagiarizing work that closely resembled scripts from Grey's Anatomy — which led to a meeting with Shonda Rhimes herself. R Jay breaks down how TV writers' rooms actually work, shares how dyslexia shaped his creative journey, and reveals he was a Gerber baby. Plus, a quick round of rapid-fire questions, a zodiac sign debate, and Bri's

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19:04

Would You Try Fried Chicken Flavored Jelly Beans?...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/04/28

Remembering Dallas comedian Raj Sharma, who passed away Friday. Michael shares memories of his sharp wit, his big personality, and the genuine support he showed for the MZNOW team over the years. Plus, questionable KFC jelly beans (fried chicken flavor, anyone?), a baby bird rescue mission during the DFW storms, and a Dallas Symphony Orchestra show that blended Stravinsky with Kendrick Lamar's Damn. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the

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32:49

Model by Night, Therapist by Day ft. Nikki Sabolboro...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/04/21

Nikki is a redheaded Dallas model by night and autism therapist by day — and she's already figured out what's wrong with Clark. Plus, the dark lady of science and why you've been using behavior therapy on people without knowing it. Follow Nikki Sabolboro at @ModelNikkiSab Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at

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17:24

We're Playing a FROM Game and Nobody Is Safe (April...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/04/17

Can you "Survive the Town?" A game inspired by the creepy sci-fi thriller FROM — and nobody is making good decisions. Would you open the window for a mysterious night visitor? Follow a stranger who claims to know a way out? And what do you even say to a creature in the forest to keep it from eating you? Plus, Season 4 of FROM drops April 19th — is five seasons the right call, or will they pull a Lost and leave everyone with more questions than answers? Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode

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20:14

The Haunted Floor (April 14, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/04/13

Michael and the crew finally get the mics working before diving into a hilarious TMZ clip of 99-year-old William Daniels (Mr. Feeny!) rushing through a street interview. Then, the haunted third floor gets its first reveal: an abandoned IBM mainframe office frozen in 1982, and Michael's already got big ideas for what to do with it. Plus, a quick take on DTF St. Louis. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric

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22:24

Rate The Rage: Dallas Edition (March 31, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/03/31

Michael, Eric, Clark and the crew play a new game called “Rate the Rage,” where they rank how mad different Dallas situations make them — from downtown parking and Deep Ellum nightlife to student driver stickers and people who say they live in Dallas but actually live 45 minutes away. Plus, Michael tells a wild story about a dinner in LA where the bill showed up and things got very awkward. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael

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25:34

We Have a BIG Problem (March 12, 2026)

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/03/13

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 Circuit 40th anniversary event in Astoria, Oregon, Michael pitches a

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25:00

You Can Play Squid Game In Real Life Now?! (March 10,...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/03/10

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 guys debate pickle pizza, and Clark pitches a dangerous new prank idea

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67:39

Seth Rogen Might Have FINALLY Saved the Muppets

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/02/13

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 finally figured out what made Jim Henson's creations special in the

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19:56

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

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/02/10

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 out awards for his favorite things of 2025. Best restaurant, best

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27:03

Best of MZ – 2.2.26

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2026/02/02

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 MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

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60:04

"Stranger Things Changed My Life" – Chester Rushing...

MZNOW with Michael Zavala ·

2025/12/30

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 Tommy H make a comeback in Stranger Things 5? Chester gives us his

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