Episode 1: Arcade of StaticEpisode DescriptionZac wakes up in a neighborhood that feels strangely familiar—but something is off.With only a mysterious device called the D.I.A.L. connecting him to his friend Corey, Zac follows the signal to Carl’s Arcade, where the games are glowing, the ramen is hot, and the rules of reality seem to be breaking down.Whatever this place is, it knows more about Zac than he knows about it.And something inside the static is watching.About The Midnight TransmissionsThe Midnight Transmissions is an original audio-fiction series following Zac as he wakes inside a strange world buried somewhere in his own subconscious.Guided by Corey through the mysterious D.I.A.L., each transmission pulls him deeper into places shaped by memory, imagination, and things that probably shouldn't be there.The Night WatchWant to receive each transmission a little early?Join The Night Watch for early access to new episodes and an exclusive digital dossier accompanying each transmission, filled with characters, locations, clues, and strange details from the world of the show.Join The Night Watch:https://tinyurl.com/Sign-up-for-PatreonGo Behind the SignalHear the story behind the creation of The Midnight Transmissions in Episode 49 of The Zac Brown Show, featuring Zac Brown and creative partner Corey Jess.Listen / Watch:Audio or VideoConnectZac Brown Creative:https://zacbrowncreative.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreative/Voice CastZac — Zac BrownCorey — Corey JessCarl — Logan WoodsThe Kid — Corey JessAaron — Aaron BrownVern — Scott BrownLes Restful — Marcus VowellThe Voice Beyond — Vern SimsCrewWritten by Zac BrownExecutive Produced by Zac Brown and Corey JessStory Consultants Logan Woods and Faith BrownOriginal Music by Nebular TheoryThe Midnight Transmissions© 2026 Zac Brown Creative. All rights reserved.

What happens when nearly thirty years of inside jokes, strange characters, and stories between two friends somehow turn into an entire world?On this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and creative partner Corey Jess. We’re pulling back the curtain on how we created The Midnight Transmissions.We talk about where it came from, how we built it, and how a ridiculous idea between two friends became something real.Listen to The Midnight Transmissions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-transmissions-ep-1-arcade-of-static/id1499852412?i=1000798880175Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7

Have you ever gotten so busy building a good life that you realized you weren’t actually enjoying it?This episode is a little different. I want to tell you about a season when I was creating, showing up, and doing work I loved—but the people around me could see that I wasn’t healthy before I could.I’m going to talk about why fun isn’t always the same thing as rest, what a quiet week in South Carolina taught me, and how I’m learning to slow down enough to actually enjoy the life I’m building.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7

What happens when a small experiment on the early internet turns into a community of millions?On this episode, I’m joined by Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com.We talk about how his time in the Boy Scouts helped spark a lifelong interest in Native American culture, what it was like building a website when the internet was still brand new, and why serving the people who are already there may be more important than constantly chasing bigger numbers.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Visit PowWows.comSchedule a coaching call with Paul HERE

What happens when someone who was terrified to be on camera ends up building a career helping other people show up on video?On this episode, I'm joined by Katie Fawkes - Director of Marketing at Ecamm. We talk about overcoming fear, why authenticity matters more than polish, the variety of shows Katie co-hosts, and what happens when you get to create alongside your childhood best friend.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Watch The VHS Club HEREWatch The Maker's Table HERE

What happens when a teacher decides learning should actually be fun?In this episode, I sit down with Fred Aebli — educator and creator of Get Me Coding.We talk about growing up inspired by Star Wars, the winding road from the Marines to the classroom, and why a Lego chicken became one of the most memorable teaching tools his students have ever experienced.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zacbrowncreativehttps://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Visit Get Me CodingListen to Mr Fred's Tech Talk's HERE

Can technology make us better… without making us less human?On this episode I’m joined by Jeff Sieh, Host of Creator News Live. We talk about thriving in the age of AI, building a life that lasts, and why rest fuels creativity.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Watch Jeff's show, Creator News Live HEREGet Move Think Rest by Dr. Natalie Dixon, PhD HERE

What if the loudest thing in your life is the thing you’re trying the hardest not to hear?On this episode, I talk with Jeremy Stein—host of Main Street Magic and author of Still Loud, Now Clear—about his journey through addiction, the illusion of control, and what it looks like to become present in your own life again.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Buy Jeremy's book Still Loud, Now Clear HERE: https://stillloudnowclear.comMain Street Magic: https://youtube.com/@mainstmagic?si=fKnt4tEo9IKhSKG3

What if the worlds you built as a kid were quietly preparing you to tell stories for the rest of your life?On this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Ridley Pearson. We talk about why storytelling matters more than writing, how a family trip to Disney led to The Kingdom Keepers, and his newest adventure series, Magical Map — a story that reminds us imagination might just be dreaming while you’re awake.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Ridley's Magical Map Books:https://amzn.to/4b5rJZVhttps://amzn.to/4cDLEkIhttps://amzn.to/3ZN282t

What if the thing you thought was just a side project ended up opening the door to your dream job?On this episode I talk with Cassie Tucker of Marketing Happy Hour. We discuss her journey in podcasting and how one dinner created a community of fellow creatives.Join my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/5d4wfrkfJoin The Zac Brown Show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheZacBrownShowGet Zac Brown Brown Show merch: https://tinyurl.com/j87kree5Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thezacbrownshow/https://www.instagram.com/corey.jess.productions/Listen to the full version of our outro music here: https://tinyurl.com/fet4mba7--Listen to Marketing Happy Hour: https://tinyurl.com/4p43hwn3Join the MHH Collective: https://tinyurl.com/4fsw24cd