Ep 2. Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Recording Artist

Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous season 1 episode 2, titled "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Recording Artist," follows the titular character as he tries to jumpstart his music career. Determined to become a famous recording artist, Zach enlists the help of his younger brother, Andy, and his best friend, Greg, to record a demo tape. Despite his lack of musical talent, Zach is convinced that he can turn himself into a pop star through the power of autotune and social media.

As the trio begins recording, Zach struggles to hit the right notes and stay on beat. Andy and Greg try to offer constructive criticism, but Zach becomes defensive and snaps at them. Meanwhile, Amy, Zach's ex-girlfriend, shows up at the studio with her new boyfriend, a successful musician named Spencer. Zach is jealous of Spencer's success and begins to doubt his own abilities.

Despite the setbacks, Zach continues to work on his music and upload videos of himself singing on YouTube. His videos gain a small following, but he is still struggling to gain traction. Zach decides to take matters into his own hands and decides to throw a concert in his backyard. He convinces a local band to play, and invites all his friends and family to be in attendance.

The concert is a disaster from the start. Zach forgets the lyrics to his own songs and is booed off stage. After the show, Andy and Greg try to console Zach, but he is inconsolable. He becomes increasingly fixated on becoming famous and starts to act out in destructive ways.

In the end, Zach realizes that his obsession with fame is causing him to lose sight of what is truly important. He apologizes to his friends and family, and decides to refocus his energy on improving his music skills rather than just seeking attention. The episode ends with Zach getting back into the studio with a renewed sense of purpose.

Overall, "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Recording Artist" is a humorous and heartfelt exploration of the price of fame. While the episode pokes fun at Zach's delusions of grandeur, it also shows the negative consequences of becoming obsessed with social media and celebrity culture. Through Zach's journey, the episode encourages viewers to find value in their own talents and passions, rather than seeking validation from others.