Episodes 546
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (8)
Since Jul 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Dallas Model Ari on Building a Brand, Bad Teslas & Mambo Taxis (June 9, 2026)

Jun 09, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

Is Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights Worth Going To? (June 2, 2026)

Jun 02, 2026 28m Transcript

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. …

How RJ Went from Rudolph Understudy to Shonda Rhimes' Writers Room (May 26, 2026)

May 26, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

KITT, A Cursed Duck, and Michael's Summer Watch List (May 22, 2026)

May 22, 2026 17m Transcript

Michael finally gets his hands dirty — literally — working on the Knight Rider car in hopes of luring Bobby Lee onto the show. It's also time for Michael's Annual Summer Watch List, where he runs…

Is Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Worth a Second Season? (May 19, 2026)

May 19, 2026 22m Transcript

Is Stranger Things: Tales From '85 worth the watch? The show breaks down the new Netflix cartoon, debates whether DTF St. Louis is worth your time, and gets back into From for season four. Plus,…

From Cosplay to the Ring ft. @swolerscout (May 12, 2026)

May 12, 2026 39m Transcript

Mac is in town from Houston and joins Michael and Bri to talk all things nerd culture. Mac breaks down what Otaku Odyssey is, why small cons hit different, and what really goes down at convention…

Universal vs. Disney: The Honest Review (May 5, 2026)

May 05, 2026 30m Transcript

Michael does Disney World for the first time and quickly realizes he had no idea what he was getting into. Universal vs. Disney — which one actually delivers the better experience? Plus, the guys…

Stranger Things Star Joins Crunchyroll Voice Actors for Live D&D in Dallas (May 1, 2026)

May 01, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

Chester Rushing, best known as Tommy H from Netflix's Stranger Things sit down with Michael Zavala alongside Crunchyroll voice actor Dustin Parsons, GM Jared Garcia, Chris Sapphire from Netflix's The…

Would You Try Fried Chicken Flavored Jelly Beans? (April 28, 2025)

Apr 28, 2026 19m Transcript

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. …

Clark Auditions for Netflix (April 23, 2026)

Apr 24, 2026 25m Transcript

Clark suits up in a knockoff Stranger Things Vecna costume (the biggest size they had) to audition for Netflix House — and things go exactly as you'd expect. Michael, Eric, and Bri coach him through…

Model by Night, Therapist by Day ft. Nikki Sabolboro (April 21, 2026)

Apr 21, 2026 32m Transcript

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…

We're Playing a FROM Game and Nobody Is Safe (April 17, 2026)

Apr 17, 2026 17m Transcript

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…

The Haunted Floor (April 14, 2026)

Apr 13, 2026 20m Transcript

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…

Meet the Man Bringing KITT to Life With Real AI (April 10, 2026)

Apr 10, 2026 16m Transcript

Meet Levi — a college professor turned AI developer who spent years building his own real-life Knight Rider replica, and then made KITT actually talk back. His system, AlphaTech AI, uses cameras,…

Call Me, Don't Text Me (April 7, 2026)

Apr 07, 2026 46m Transcript

Cecilia from Fort Worth joins the crew for the first time — Bri may have gone on a date with a vampire, which sends everyone down a full vampire lore rabbit hole. Plus, Cecilia talks about the…

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

Mar 31, 2026 22m Transcript

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…

I Went on a Date with a Real Life Vampire (March 27, 2026)

Mar 27, 2026 23m Transcript

It's Friday! Clark might have a warrant, Bri might have gone on a date with a vampire, and Michael questions whether working out actually makes you die sooner after the news about Chuck Norris. Plus,…

Waymo V Tesla (March 24, 2026)

Mar 24, 2026 26m Transcript

Waymo finally hits Dallas, and Michael risks his life walking through the “valley of the shadow of death” just to test a self-driving car ride to In-N-Out. Plus, Clark considers becoming a…

Hottakes with Hotcakes (March 17, 2026)

Mar 17, 2026 22m Transcript

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…

We Have a BIG Problem (March 12, 2026)

Mar 13, 2026 25m Transcript

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,…

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