MZNOW with Michael Zavala

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 after parties. She also shares how she made the leap from cosplay enthusiast to amateur pro wrestler — and why the overlap between comic book fans and wrestling fans makes total sense. Plus, the crew play...

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 start plotting their upcoming LA trip, including something at Warner Bros. that might be worth the $300 price tag. Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Foll...

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 Circle, and Miiu Maux to talk all things Dungeons and Dragons ahead of their live D&D event in Dallas. They get into how D&D saved Chester's mental health during lockdown, how tabletop rolepla...

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 Dam...

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 characters including Vecna, Jeffrey Dahmer, Diddy, a Bridgerton long-lost brother, and a Too Hot to Handle contestant. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how the crew actually makes their videos, and sp...

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 MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelza...

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 L...

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 MZNOW Watch t...

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 podcast she's launching (Say It, Cec), why she'd rather get a phone call than a text, her love of Southern California, and the debate over what the egg cleansing ritual in Mexican culture is actually called....

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 mo...

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, the Afroman court case, autonomous cars taking over Dallas and Austin, and why Waymo might be better than human drivers. Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelz...

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 middle-aged streamer and Bri talks about moving from Portland to Dallas after a psychic prediction. Then the crew plans to bring a psychic on the show and immediately regrets the idea. Get more show at MZNOW Wat...

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 Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @justsimplyclark Follow the Show: Instagram: @mznowtv ww...

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 abo...

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 mee...

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 Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @ju...

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 Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @justsimplyclark Follow the Show: Instagram: @mznowtv www. MZNOW.tv Produced at mzStudios mzStudiosDal...

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 une...

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 Wa...

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 Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @justsimplyclark Follow the Show: Inst...

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 Strange...

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, wh...

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...

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: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @justsimplyclark Follow...

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: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @justsimplyclark Follow...