Best Michael Zavala Podcasts (2025)

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Best of MZ – 9.23.25 41:51

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Rapper, B-Hamp is in studio talking about his single, Fooly (2010). Plus, Spider & Eric try to guess movie quotes (2019). Then later, Eric & Michael talk about their trip to LA (2016). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @just…

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GTA6 for $1,000?! - September 16, 2025 46:46

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The show is back after a 3 week break! Eric Star returns from LA with stories from Universal Horror Nights, while Shawn rants about haunted hotels, angry Uber drivers, and why New Orleans might be the biggest scam in America. Michael reveals huge news about the Knight Rider car's appearance at Dallas Fan Fest and unveils a surprise birthday gift fo…

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Best of MZ – 9.9.25 27:08

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Star Trek’s Marina Sirtis calls the show! (2016) Plus, Michael gets a enormous phone (2015) and finds a lost Beagle (2006). 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…

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Best of MZ – 9.2.25 30:13

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Jamie “interviews” comedian, Jerry Lewis (2020). Michael interviews Christel Khalil and it all goes wrong (2006). Jamie the Tattoo Guy tries to remember the names of the characters on the The Walking Dead (2016). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric …

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The Untold Story of The DOC, Dr. Dre, and Hip Hop’s Golden Era 51:33

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What happens when the greatest rapper of his era loses the one thing he needs most, his voice? In this rare and unfiltered conversation, The DOC takes us back to West Dallas, the accident that nearly silenced him forever, and the writing that shaped legends like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. From the rise of N.W.A. to the streets of Oak Cliff, h…

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Boldly Going to Star Trek Las Vegas 59:43

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The crew recaps their fast and furious 24-hour adventure at Star Trek Las Vegas, from cosplay run-ins to chaotic buffets and an unforgettable moment high above the Strip at the Strat. Michael and Eric break down what it was like bringing a first-timer into the madness, and the team reveals how Shawn crushed her first round of convention interviews.…

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Best of MZ – 8.12.25 26:16

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It’s time for more best of! Bobby gets caught in a Mother’s Day lie (2010). Then, Eric and Michael try to interview Dexter star, James Remar, but it doesn’t turn out as expected (2016). Plus, the show drops a word they’re not sure they can say (2006). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Gu…

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Would YOU Watch Aliens Land in Frisco? – August 5, 2025 46:09

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Michael recounts his haunted hotel stay in New Orleans and why Dallas fine dining just isn’t cutting it anymore. Plus, the crew talks mislabeled alcoholic energy drinks, alien invasions, and Star Trek Strange New Worlds losing its way. Also: discount Barbie outfits, Princess Peach’s secret love life, and the forgotten greatness of Rescue 911. Watch…

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Best of MZ – 7.29.25 25:09

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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 Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Micha…

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How NOT to Approach a Celebrity at a Con – July 22, 2025 58:40

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Michael is unimpressed with Apple’s latest iOS update, Devin shares his take on the newest Superman movie, and the crew dives into the return of Dexter. Plus, Michael plots a convention encounter, Clark reviews the F1 movie, and the guys debate if TSA PreCheck is still worth it. Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow t…

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The Real Estate Dolls Part 2 – July 15, 2025 21:01

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The Real Estate Dolls are back for part two! The Dolls share how they went from awkward TikToks to overnight fame, what it’s like getting recognized in the streets, and how they’re building a brand bigger than real estate. You don’t want to miss this one! Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala …

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#114 - The Horrell-Higgins Feud 36:29

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Sorry I've bene out for three weeks but I'm back with an interesting story to tell. Everyone has heard of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud but did you know that Texas had something similar with the Horrell-Higgins Feud? Lets take a look at that.By Michael Mitchell

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Scarlett Saves Jurassic Park – July 8, 2025 44:23

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It’s a chaotic start to the show as technical issues, ghost TVs, and missing remotes set the tone for what’s to come. Shawn is back in the studio and Katherine thinks Back to the Future is “too corny.” Plus, Michael reviews Sinners and Jurassic World: Afterbirth. Also, is the Teslabot stealing Clark’s brainwaves? Watch the full episode on YouTube: …

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Box Office Bombs – July 1, 2025 54:47

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Whit joins the show to talk about her journey from trauma ICU nurse to medical device sales rep, covering 19 states and selling lifesaving tech. Michael reviews a fancy Design District restaurant with a $99 mystery box dinner and he’s not impressed. But a surprise speakeasy might’ve saved the night. Plus, the gang plays a round of “Box Office Bombs…

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The $700 Autograph – June 24, 2025 52:36

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Michael debates how to turn his Knight Rider car into a side hustle The guys recap their trip to Fan Expo, including Michael’s $700 quest to get Michael J. Fox’s autograph and a Back to the Future trivia game gone wrong. Then, Eric gets emotional over the new Paul Reubens documentary and reveals the moment that nearly broke him at a fan meet-up. Wa…

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The Real Estate Dolls Part 1 – June 17, 2025 38:26

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The Real Estate Dolls have entered the building, and they’re taking over your feeds, and now your ears. Chris Sapphire, Eric Star, and Michael Zavala welcome Kasandra and Jamie, aka the Real Estate Dolls, to the studio to spill the full tea on how their viral real estate videos skyrocketed them into pop culture stardom. From humble beginnings to lu…

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He Used a Rubik’s Cube to Get Girls’ Numbers… and It Worked?! 4:48

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Ever seen a Rubik’s Cube used as a pickup line? 🤯 Comedian, Vinnie Corrales shares how he used his cube-solving skills to impress women at bars—and it actually worked... like, 99.5% of the time. Watch the full clip on Youtube! youtube.com/michaelzavala Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @mi…

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#113 - Another large Ranch and Rancher and another interesting fellow 25:03

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I want to take a look at a another large ranch and rancher that no one knows and another quick look at an interesting fellow I ran across.By Michael Mitchell

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The Studio is Haunted – June 10, 2025 54:04

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Devin Clark, comedian and retro TV aficionado, joins the show alongside returning guest, Shawn. Michael gifts Clark a dream moment with Huey Lewis, and the team launches their first original reality show: Love is Electric. Plus, the find out what spirit is haunting the studio. And in a MZNOW tradition, Michael graduates his DVR watchlist with picks…

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#112 - Two Texas Wanderers 39:05

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I want to take a look at a couple of Texas “wanderers”. One wondered with a purpose and the other, not so much.By Michael Mitchell

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Best of MZ – 6.3.25 31:39

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Eric meets his idol, Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) after waiting in line for four hours (2018)! Then, the show interviews a long-winded comedian from Last Comic Standing (2006). Plus, the show plays another round of Flick Flashback! Find out who knows their 90’s movies best (2016). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.c…

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#111 - Weird Place Names and another BIG Texas Things 31:29

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We are back on some place names this week that I found interesting and another location in Texas that was the biggest of its kind at the time.By Michael Mitchell

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Tom Cruise Picked the Best BBQ in Dallas – May 27, 2025 1:03:59

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Michael is fed up—and he’s not holding back. Eric opens up about his emotional rollercoaster with Katherine, who keeps everyone guessing with her ever-changing style. Plus, Clark is keeping the semi-colons alive, but using them wrong. Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric S…

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The Best of MZ – 5.20.25 24:55

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The Walking Dead‘s Khary Payton is on the show talking about the hit AMC series, Cyborg, and much more (2017)! Plus, Michael gets a life coach but the advice is shaky at best (2015). Then later, Crissy and Miguel play a new game called, Name that Tune (2009)! Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follo…

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"Darnell, That's You?" with Devonte West – May 13, 2025 27:35

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TikTok star Devonte West joins the show! Devonte shares his journey from accounting to viral stardom, the story behind his iconic “Darnell” video, and how a spiritual shift helped guide his career. He also talks about making content during the pandemic, staying true to his creativity, and moving to Dallas for love. Follow Devonte West on TikTok @_y…

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#110 - Santa Claus and Bank Robberies 33:15

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Ever hear about bank robberies and think “what possessed these guys to do that”? Well, I found two right here in Texas that sounded….well….interesting!By Michael Mitchell

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Clark's Very Bad Week – May 6, 2025 50:00

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Michael and Eric return from Los Angeles with stories from Universal Studios Hollywood's first-ever FanFest. Plus, brunch with Yoda himself (Piotr Michael), Clark spirals over the GTA 6 delay, and Michael considers taking conservatorship over Lola. 0:00 Back from LA 2:17 Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights 26:53 Clark's No Good Weeks 31:54 Clark's Sp…

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#109 - Wizards and Sid 34:04

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I have spoken many times about place names and wondering where they got those names. I am going to explore two that I got to experience this last weekend.By Michael Mitchell

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Best of MZ – 4.29.25 27:03

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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 Er…

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#108 - The Armadillo and The Bat 28:38

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Every state has animals they highlight as the state this or state that. We will explore some of the Texas State animals and some of their uses.By Michael Mitchell

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Best of MZ – 4.22.25 35:56

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Michael talks about going to the bathroom for the first time since his accident (2018). Then later, Mark and Michael head to Clark’s Court over the Snyder cut! (2020). Plus, Chris Sapphire quits his job after only two months. (2006) Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala …

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Southwest Airlines Makes Passengers Wait 5 HOURS For An 11 Minute Flight? 2:39

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Southwest Airlines made headlines after a flight headed to Dallas Love Field had to land at DFW due to brake issues. But instead of letting passengers off and shuttling them just a few miles across town, they made them wait FIVE HOURS... only to fly 11 minutes to the final destination. Would YOU wait 5 hours for an 11-minute flight? Watch the full …

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#107 - Seguin, Navarro and Zavala 31:58

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We hear place names and wonder where they come from but often overlook the people these place names honor. I found three that were important to Texas that I believe are often overlooked. Seguin, Navarro and Zavala are on our list this week.By Michael Mitchell

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All Bone, No Thugs with Vinnie Corrales – April 15, 2025 1:18:37

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Comedian Vinnie Corrales joins the show and shares how heartbreak, a trip from Costa Rica, and a girl with improv class tickets led him to comedy. Eric Star breaks down his Gemini-Taurus duality, Vinnie shares his Rubik’s Cube pick-up trick, and Michael Zavala explains why you can’t solve a Rubik’s Cube (or life) by only looking at one side. Also, …

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Outlaws and George Scarborough 31:10

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Who doesn’t love stories about outlaws in the Wild West. Guys like Billy the Kid, Black Jack Ketchum and others are almost idolized but what about some lesser known outlaws that were equally as bad? And what about the lawmen that caught them. They weren’t all white horse and honor. Some of them were almost as bad as the outlaws!…

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Best of MZ – 4-8-25 28:30

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Michael took on a stand up comedy protégé (2016). Then later, Hermit the Toad stops by the studio (2017) and the show attempts to find Crissy a date for Valentines off of Backpage (2010). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clark @j…

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Has Severance Lost the Plot? 2:47

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Severance Season 2 delivers a powerful finale, but does the season as a whole live up to the hype? This breakdown explores whether the show has lost its narrative edge. With slow pacing, questionable detours, and hints of stalling, is Severance still on track — or starting to fall apart? Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala…

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#105 - Texans Jack Earle and Monroe Edwards 37:35

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Do you ever hear about interesting people and wonder about their history? What about Texans named Jack Earle or Monroe Edwards? Two vastly different and interesting Texans.By Michael Mitchell

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Just Some April Fools with Shawn Lapree – April 1, 2025 1:19:23

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Shawn Lapree joins the show this week and talks about her adventures moving from South Central to Dallas. Michael and Eric reminisce about getting lost in sketchy parts of LA looking for a Walmart. Plus, the show debates the most overrated restaurants, from In-N-Out to Waffle House, and Michael explains why he trusts a Waymo more than human drivers…

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#104 - The Old Three Hundred and a little about Stephen F. Austin 52:30

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Who were the Texas Old Three Hundred and how is it related to Stephen F. Austin? I think we know who Austin was but do we really know him?By Michael Mitchell

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Michael's 4D Adventure – March 25, 2025 1:00:31

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It’s Clark’s birthday, and Michael celebrates by accidentally giving him questionable gummies. Michael recounts his wild experience with a 4D movie theater that left him shaken, stirred, and soaked. Eric and Michael plan their next Hollywood adventure, Clark reveals the strange origins of the DeLorean, and the crew debates Pixar’s creativity crisis…

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#103 - A Texas Navy or Two or Three and a Lost Ship 23:47

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Did you know there was a Texas Navy? Well, technically three I guess. There was the Texian Navy, the Second Texas Navy and the Third Texas Navy….well, sort of. Also, did you know there was a Texas Navy Ship that was lost at sea and no one has ever found it or know what happened to it?By Michael Mitchell

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Killing Tony with Bri Collette – March 18, 2025 1:08:31

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Eric Star finally returns to the studio with tales of his travel addiction—did Disney World live up to the hype, or is Universal Studios still the champ? Guest host Brie Collette joins the fun and shares behind-the-scenes stories from Kill Tony. Plus, Michael’s scooter accident gets retold, Lola celebrates newfound freedom, and Clark continues buil…

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Was Disney World Worth It? – March 11, 2025 1:06:17

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MZNOW is back for 2025! Michael takes a whirlwind trip to Disney Hollywood Studios to experience Muppet Vision 3D before it closes forever—but was it really worth the price? Clark’s late-night Uber Eats order turns into a strange investigation involving ghost kitchens and food delivery scams. Plus, the boys dives into the bizarre details surroundin…

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#102 - A GIANT Smoke Stack and a beloved Texas Restaurant 24:45

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Have you ever seen the GIANT brick smoke stack west of Fort Worth on I-20? Ever wonder what it’s there for? What about a famous Texas restaurant’s origins?By Michael Mitchell

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Best of MZ – 3.4.25 | Tom Green Freestyles 32:22

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Comedian, Tom Green freestyles in-studio! (2010) The later, the show plays Ice Cream Roulette with Blue Bell ice cream (2016). Plus, find out which celebrities Michael is bigger than (2019). And finally, the show meets David who wants to be a stand up comedian (2015). Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@michaelzav…

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Why I’ll NEVER Fly Without Topo Chico Again! 4:48

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This flight to Vegas started like any other… until things took a turn. One minute, we’re cruising. The next? Let’s just say it was not smooth sailing. 😵‍💫✈️ Eric Star had no idea that one last-minute purchase before boarding would end up saving him from a total in-flight disaster. 🔥 Have you ever had a terrifying flight experience? Let us know in t…

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The D.O.C. | No One Can Do It Better 1:01:46

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Original Air Date: 5.17.22 The one and only D.O.C is in studio! The rap legend talks about his early years growing up in Dallas to his eventual move to Los Angeles to work with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and more. Plus, The D.O.C. talks about his upcoming documentary, The DOC, that will be screened at […] Get more show at MZNOW Watch the full episode on …

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#101 - A guy named Francois and a Texas Whiskey....from London 28:22

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So, most folks know the story about Cabeza de Vaca and his exploration of Texas but what about Francois? He had a totally different experience. And, why is there a Texas named London Whiskey?By Michael Mitchell

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Best of MZ – 2.18.25 29:13

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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: YouTube.com/@michaelzavala Follow the Guys: Michael Zavala @michaelzavala Eric Star @mrericstar Clar…