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MZNOW with Michael Zavala

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
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  • Tuesday · 37 min

    Miami Before Messi with Joe Shaw (November 10, 2026)

    Joe Shaw is back! He talks about Miami Before Messi, his book on the Miami Fusion. They were the best team in MLS and then disappeared after four seasons. Joe explains why he told the team’s former owner “no” while in line at Six Flags, how Carlos...

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  • November 2 · 27 min

    Pet the Goat, Eat the Goat (November 2, 2026)

    Eric and Bri finally hit the State Fair of Texas, and Michael wants a full report. Bri reviews her first fair and rates her experience. They cover the $20 tickets, the $15 Palomas, the underwhelming haunted house ride, petting zoo, and the fried arroz...

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  • October 27 · 31 min

    Remembering Eric Bauza (October 27, 2026)

    We lost one of the great voices in animation. Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor behind Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died Sunday at his home at just 46. Eric was a friend of the show, and today we’re replaying...

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  • October 20 · 33 min

    MZM: The Pyramid Scheme (October 20, 2026)

    Shawn is back, and Michael wants everyone signed up for a Southwest credit card so he can keep his companion pass. Plus, people keep leaving their stuff in Waymo and Michael explains why being a gentleman cost him a peach Bellini. Get more show at...

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  • October 14 · 23 min

    Fried or Fiction: State Fair of Texas Edition (October 13, 2026)

    Bri might be the next Guinness World Record holder for loudest burp, Shawn refuses to pay $16 for a corn dog, and Michael learns the hard way that Dallas PD will ticket every single car on the street during Texas-OU weekend. Plus, Eric hosts “Fried or...

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  • October 6 · 27 min

    The Ted Cruz Piñata Mystery (October 6, 2026)

    The show tries to solve the mystery of the Ted Cruz piñata, complete with luggage, that showed up in the studio parking lot. Also, Big Tex reads off this year's new State Fair foods. Plus, Eric defends himself over Coyote vs. Acme, Michael wants Jim...

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  • September 29 · 33 min

    Shrinkflation Hits the State Fair of Texas (September 29, 2026)

    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...

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  • September 22 · 28 min

    Human or AI? (September 22, 2026)

    Eric creates a brand new game called "Human or Robot," where you have to guess whether iconic movie characters are actual humans or AI. Plus, a possum update from outside the studio and why Fletcher's corn dogs have gone downhill. Get more show at...

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  • September 15 · 27 min

    Coyote VS ACME FTW (September 15, 2026)

    If you haven't seen Coyote vs. Acme yet, go see it — you won't regret it. The show reviews the movie almost nobody saw. Plus, did a Waymo really hit someone in Dallas? Get more show at https://mznow.tv

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  • September 8 · 33 min

    Deep Ellum at 11PM (September 8, 2026)

    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...

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  • September 1 · 32 min

    The Honey Sommelier ft Suzannah Merritt (September 1, 2026)

    Suzannah Merritt, a beekeeper and honey sommelier based in Austin, talks about the world of bees. She breaks down how honey actually gets made, why grocery store honey often isn't the real deal, and how bee genetics affect whether a hive is calm or...

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  • August 25 · 26 min

    Star Trek Las Vegas Recap (August 25, 2026)

    Michael and Eric recap the Vegas Star Trek convention trip with Mac — including a canceled flight, an impromptu Meow Wolf run, a sake-soaked mishap, and the incident that got Michael "banned from gender." Plus, Mack gets her official post-trip...

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  • August 18 · 53 min

    We Killed the Possum (Probably) ft Ondrea Spearman (August 18, 2026)

    The office possum may have met its end thanks to a sardine habit, and nobody can agree on a name for the building cat. And then, Ondrea talks about reverse dieting, gym intimidation, and why "all or nothing" is the enemy of progress with a guest...

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  • August 11 · 24 min

    90s Kids Only (August 11, 2026)

    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 https://mznow.tv

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  • August 4 · 20 min

    Trauma Bonding in a Waymo (August 4, 2026)

    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...

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  • July 28 · 42 min

    I Don't Freestyle Cause my Style Ain't Free (July 28, 2026)

    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...

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  • July 21 · 29 min

    The Waymo Radio Pitch Nobody Asked For (July 21, 2026)

    Michael pitches his big idea for “Waymo Radio,” a tiered in-car network complete with exclusive interviews, and gets into why he trusts self-driving cars more than most Uber drivers. Plus: Culinary Dropout gets roasted for its name, Willow Bay and...

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  • July 7 · 19 min

    To Michael, From Shatner (July 7, 2026)

    Michael reports on the sad demise of the studio's resident possum, then recaps his trip to San Antonio to get William Shatner to sign his new Star Trek ship model — including a surprisingly friendly (and confusing) encounter with Shatner himself....

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