Frankie Muniz: podcast appearances and interviews

Francisco James Muniz IV, born December 5, 1985, is an American actor and professional stock car racing driver. He gained prominence in the 2000s for his role as the titular character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, which aired from 2000 to 2006. Muniz received nominations for an Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards for his performance on the show. He also appeared in several films, including Big Fat Liar, Deuces Wild, Agent Cody Banks, and Racing Stripes. At the peak of his acting career in 2003, he was regarded as one of the most popular child actors and considered a highly bankable teen star in Hollywood. In 2008, Muniz paused his acting career to pursue a career in open-wheel racing, competing in the Atlantic Championship. After a hiatus, he returned to racing in 2021 in stock cars and joined Rette Jones Racing for a full season in the ARCA Menards Series in 2023, where he finished fourth in the standings. Currently, Muniz competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford F-150 for Team Reaume.