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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 Cummings back as Darkwing Duck, and the crew wonders if they all have ADHD.

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 hot dog eating contest, and Michael tries to convince Bri that a Waymo is safer than a human driver.

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.

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?

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 empanada.

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 aggressive (including the wild process of “flying in” a new queen).

Get her honey here at apis-world.com.

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 assessment, red flags and all.

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 trainer.

Plus: an epic LA food bender gets fully exposed, and the group debates Waymo vs. Tesla self-driving tech, including the infamous “Wile E. Coyote test.”

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.

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 anniversary con gets a pricey new format.

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