XYZ with Erik Zachary

David Jonsson is officially the new Black Panther and the crew reacts to Marvel's big announcement. Mom's Hot Take returns and she has had it with outrageous party drinks, especially Bloody Marys that come loaded with an entire buffet on top. Erik gets into the things you simply cannot say to your employees while Jordan learns a few of them in real time. John Leguizamo opens up about how voicing Sid the Sloth changed his life. Today's Mental Health Moment is a reminder that what you aren't changing, you're choosing. Plus EZ and JF went to Nashville and the outrageous car ride legacy continues.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Kesha collects teeth, and honestly, we have questions. We react to Grok’s plans to make its own AI-powered Odyssey, explore the new trend of taking vacations from your vacations, and run through a quick list of America’s own versions of the Loch Ness Monster. We wrap with the social media pet peeves that instantly make us want to close the app and touch grass.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Spotify launches a daily music video chart, and we break down what it means for the future of music discovery. Erik’s mom has a wild reaction to hospital security checkpoints, we revisit the scandal that became known as Dieselgate, and ask whether the flip phone is officially making a comeback. We wrap with another edition of Car Rental Adventures, because apparently renting a car is never as simple as it should be.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

EZ files an official review of the World Cup Finals halftime show despite barely watching a second of it, and the verdict is that... it was fine. Turns out everyone owes Taco Bell an apology too, because they had nothing to do with that parasite making the rounds. Ed Sheeran admitted he thought he understood how court cases worked because he watched Judge Judy, which cracks open everything TV and movies taught us that was flat out wrong. The crew gets into whether people recap conversations way too hard in their heads before they even happen, and Jordan swears the world is healing after walking a full mile with a propane tank. XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Ash Koosha is directing (if you can call it that) a 100% AI created iteration of the Odyssey following the debut of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster. PinkPantheress is set to make her acting debut alongside Matt Damon and Sandra Oh in a super secret Universal film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert: Erik is dubious... We discuss how seeing a concert through someone else's eyes can either make or break an experience and wrap the show with a conversation about dreams whether they really mean anything at all.

From his strong presence on social media to carving out a new path in music, SHANØ joins the conversation to reflect on his journey. We discuss how we first connected online, the challenges he's faced throughout his career, and the inspiration behind his latest single, "Back Home," which marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. SHANØ also shares stories from traveling across the country, attending Chance the Rapper's Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles, previews his upcoming performances, and weighs in on who he thinks deserves the next Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to lock in daylight saving for good, but it could possibly create 19+ different time zones. Hollywood greenlit a new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie for 2028, but Alvin is looksmaxing and Jordan is worried. Mom's Hot Take tackles mini motorcycles terrorizing suburban sidewalks, and Matt Reeves drops the first camera test for The Batman Part 2 which is.. fine, and also proof that Batman Part 2 shouldn't be a movie at all.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Tom Holland reveals he DM'd Erling Haaland... and never got a response. We put everyone through THE TEST, revisit the classic world of missed connections, and dive into the surprisingly bizarre history of Crazy Frog. In Tech Tidbit, we check out Even Realities' new smart glasses that skip the cameras and speakers entirely. We wrap with the times we accidentally (or not so accidentally) ran up our parents' credit cards as kids.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Rihanna is stepping back on stage for one night at JAY-Z's extra innings show, and we get into what that return actually means. Somebody collected the trash outside Taylor Swift's wedding, put it up for sale, and sold out in 24 hours, which is either genius or a crime. The University of Chicago is banning technology for first year students to fight AI, Mom's Hot Take is all about the disco balls in the garden and Jordan makes the case that you need to take your helmet off when you ride the bus. Plus things we saw at a festival, and the growing urge to snitch on young kids now that we are officially old.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Audrey kicks things off with the time she crashed her car while belting Hello Dolly, which somehow sets the tone for everything after. Little House on the Prairie is getting a full reboot on Netflix, all five Hunger Games films are heading back to theaters in September, and nearly half of Americans under 30 are still living at home with their parents. Erik recaps the moment he accidentally walked in on a real theatrical production, then earns a Dummy Award for declaring a hard drive corrupt when he was simply plugging into the wrong one. There is a basketball court on the fifth floor of the Supreme Court building that people genuinely call the highest court in the land. .XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

New Girl creator Liz Meriwether is officially tapped to write the Britney Spears biopic, and we get into whether anyone can really pull that story off. Virginia stops by for a Mom's Hot Take on the endless Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and Apple Cash confusion that nobody fully understands. around, and yes, some things were admitted. On What We're Watching we cover Cape Fear on AppleTV+, The Last Anniversary on SlingTV, and the live action Avatar The Last Airbender on Netflix. There is a run through the nicknames we never asked for but got stuck with anyway. Plus we debate how long you actually get to call a city home after you have already packed up and moved away.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Neighbor Wars hit a new high today when Erik's upstairs neighbor left him a two minute voicenote, and yes we listened to it on the air (we changed his voice). Audrey is pretend buying a house on YouTube and we followed the whole thing. Jordan finally admitted he is not actually a soccer fan, which opened up the world of Fake Team USA and the people who only show up for the face paint. We also got into Tilly Norwood the AI actor making her Hollywood debut, the new iOS update that lets you customize Siri's speed and tone, and a detour through Cementland. Plus Jordan brought his Portable Bidet Experience straight to the air.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally got married, and the internet still cannot let it go. We break down the details leaking out of Madison Square Garden, the ironclad NDAs, and the fans outside who were reportedly inhaling pastries that may or may not have come from the actual reception. That kicks off a bigger debate about how far is too far when you call yourself a fan, including a Snoop Dogg story that ends with one of the strangest celebrity keepsakes we have ever heard of. Then it gets real for a minute as we get honest about anxiety, grounding yourself, and the little routines that reset a bad day. Plus Jordan's birthday energy, the bidet buddy, and a Mom's Hot Take that lands exactly where you think it will.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Josh Gad is joining the cast of Bradley Cooper's upcoming Ocean's 11 prequel with Margot Robbie. Lil Wayne leaves Maine fans hanging after ghosting his tour stop with zero explanation. We trade our wildest intern stories and debate exactly what you can get away with on the job, hand out this week's Dummy Awards, and dig into how the Fast and the Furious actually came to be. Mom stops by with a Hot Take on giving older people compliments, and it goes exactly how'd you'd expect. Plus some good news for once as bee numbers bounce back after pesticide bans, the internet's new obsession with Merlin the Duck, and some real talk on wedding photos and just how much the photo and video really matter.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Rising star Britton stopped by XYZ just in time for the release of her new single "WHO AM I?" and this one gets real. Britton wrote it like a journal entry, stream of consciousness, the first song after her debut album, including a verse about losing a young cousin and how it changed everything. We get into finally touring after years of hiding from the stage, what it feels like when fans sing every word back to you, and why chasing honesty beats chasing trends. Plus a few teases of unreleased stuff already making the rounds live. This one was special.Britton: https://www.instagram.com/frombritton/Erik: https://www.instagram.com/erikzXYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Two daredevils scaled the top of the Empire State Building, unfurled a peace banner, and somehow pulled off a proposal 1,400 feet up. Taika Waititi's new animated Wonka, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, throws Wonka in jail. We break down the everyday stuff we somehow never learned to do right, get real about asking for the change you actually want, and Audrey admits which McDonald's ad wrecked her. Plus the dates we never would have shown up to if we'd known they were the first. And the evidence keeps piling up: married life has gone straight to Jordan's head, though today he did finally wear pants.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Dua Lipa is opening a banned and censored Library in Portugal, and we discuss why preserving challenged books still matters. We put everyone through THE TEST, debate how ranch somehow became America's unofficial national condiment, and revisit one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries: D. B. Cooper. In Tech Tidbit, we react to rumors of an Ultra Touchscreen MacBook, and we wrap with the growing evidence that being married has officially gone to Jordan's head.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Audrey learns the hard way that the sun always wins. Catherine, Princess of Wales takes on the National Three Peaks Challenge, while Noah Kahan has one very specific request for concertgoers: please don't poop on the floor. Mom delivers her Hot Take on kids breaking the law, Jordan discovers he sometimes just needs to stop talking, and we share a Mental Health Moment on learning to rest instead of quitting. We wrap with the impressive story of how EZ accidentally became a real life superhero.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

The Donkey spinoff from the Shrek universe is officially set to hit theaters in 2028, and we discuss whether everyone's favorite farm animal deserves the spotlight. Mom delivers her Hot Take on modern college majors, Jordan explains the one thing that almost convinced him to give pickleball a chance, and we react to a dragon flying over London. We also debate the actors who are so iconic you can only ever see them as one character, and wrap with the restaurant whose open kitchen experience quickly became everyone's problem.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Pharrell Williams unveils another headline grabbing set for Louis Vuitton, and we break down the spectacle. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, while Erik becomes convinced his identity has been stolen (it hasn’t). We revisit the bizarre story of the time Disney allegedly tried to stop an indie animated film because of Robin Williams, hand out a fresh round of Dummy Awards, and wrap with an Amazon delivery driver who decided the quickest route to a front door was straight through the front yard.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Netflix is developing an immersive horror video game called 'Unhinged,' and we discuss whether we're brave enough to play it. Jimmy Kimmel is taking his annual summer vacation and taking on some extra special guest stars. That leads us into the unmistakable signs you're officially becoming an adult. We also confess the most ridiculous things we've ever done to impress someone, and wrap with a debate that always starts drama: when it comes to weddings, do you have to bring a gift, or is showing up enough?Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Olivia Rodrigo announces an all women music festival, and we break down the lineup. We put everyone through THE TEST, discuss the couples who desperately need to get a room, and uncover the surprising fact that The Nutty Professor is essentially a modern take on Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. In Tech Tidbit, we react to Google’s reported $75 million investment in A24 to develop AI-powered filmmaking tools and what that could mean for the future of movies.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are going E.T. in the upcoming animated film 'Not Alone,' while Mom delivers a Hot Take on the potential of locked overhead bins on airplanes. Jordan shares what it was like getting an Uber home after the honeymoon, Lewis Capaldi teases a new album, and we react to the hilarious mix up where DoorDash kept tagging T-Pain instead of New Zealand footballer Tim Payne. We also spend Mental Health Monday with Wild Geese by Mary Oliver and wrap with stories, surprises, and behind the scenes moments from Jordan’s wedding. Have you ever cried about a cookie before?Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Ben Stiller is developing a documentary about the New York Knicks with A24 (he wasn't just recording everything with an iPhone for memories). We react to Brooklyn Beckham’s DoorDash ad, hear Mom's take on Erik’s cultural experiences in Portugal, and bring back a long edition of Drink & Think. We also ask whether Austin Powers 4 should actually happen, explore how the meaning of “celebrity” has changed in the social media era, and wrap with the unexpected skills we're surprisingly good at that nobody would ever guess.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Brittany Allen submits herself for Emmy consideration, and it's not her first time either! We also react to a new animated animal movie inspired by 'Survivor,' confess the things people assume we're good at that we're actually terrible at, and debate whether the pickle has officially become the pumpkin spice of summer. We wrap with a conversation about inherited friendships, sometimes the decision is just made for you. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

CBS is reportedly footing the bill for Stephen Colbert’s 'Peanuts' music bit, and we break down the latest chapter in the saga. Mom accidentally leaves her phone at home and is forced to survive the day the old fashioned way. We discuss where we actually get our dopamine hits from, confess the words we still pronounce incorrectly, and wrap with the travel etiquette mistakes that somehow get us every single time from boarding chaos to aisle x seat diplomacy gone wrong.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Audrey discovers the hard way that self-tanning your ears is apparently an important step. We break down the latest Grammy rule changes and new award categories, react to the new 'Shrek 5' trailer, and discuss the little considerations you make simply because you know your partner so well. We also dive into the bizarre world of mummy gut bread, check out the new Commodore digital detox phone, and wrap with a conversation about “Shrekking." What does that even mean?Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Erik may be back in body, but he’s not quite here in spirit. Tyra Banks is reportedly suing Netflix, while Taylor Swift explains the story behind her missing voice during the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Erik shares the story of Jordan's 3 hour long boat tour, we break down how FIFA’s latest ask completely backfired, and have a conversation about conflict and communication. We wrap with another edition of Planes, Trains & Automobiles as the travel adventures continue.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

It’s officially Jordan’s wedding week, which means Erik’s anxiety is reaching all time highs. 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has officially crossed the $1 billion mark, and we put everyone through THE TEST. Audrey shares her Amtrak adventure, we finally get to the bottom of those “Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law” mattress tags, and in Tech Tidbit, the UK takes new steps to prevent kids from receiving nude images while Massachusetts moves to limit location sharing. We wrap with the ultimate workplace battleground: office elevator etiquette and the evil post-it note.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

It’s officially Jordan’s wedding week, and the countdown is on. We react to the rumors surrounding a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at MSG, Erik delivers an open letter to Vanilla Ice, and we make the case for stopping the habit of telling people which celebrities they supposedly look like. We also talk about finding your calm when life gets chaotic, and wrap with the movies that completely traumatized us as kids.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Online wait times for 'The Odyssey' have reportedly hit an hour, and we break down the hype. We also react to the news that they’re making another 'Ice Age' movie, because apparently the herd never stops. Mom delivers her Hot Take on crime conferences, we bring back Drink & Think, and compare the shows, podcasts, videos, and random media we fall asleep to every night. We wrap with a surprisingly revealing question: what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever brought with you in an Uber?Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Charli xcx announces her new album 'Music, Fashion, Film' arriving this July, and we break down the latest from pop’s busiest creative. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, talk about those moments when you realize “if I don’t do this now, when will I?”, and also... hand out another round of the Dummy Awards. We wrap with the airplane bathroom adventure: Instant Karma Edition with a story that proves sometimes the universe works surprisingly fast.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Kane Parsons and the phenomenon of 'Backrooms' continue to take over the internet, and we dive into how it all happened. Mom delivers her Hot Take on tinned fish, we confess the things we love to hate that we actually don’t hate all that much, and Jordan explains why he can’t stand when people congregate (spoiler: there is no apparent reason). We wrap by revisiting one unfortunate encounter with the ghost of celebrity interviews past.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Taylor Swift is reportedly contributing a new song to 'Toy Story 5,' and we break down the crossover. We put everyone through THE TEST, Jordan shares his hard earned tips for “shopping with the wife,” and we marvel at the woman currently rowing solo from California to Hawaii. In Tech Tidbit, the Google Pixel Watch 5 gets leaked in the most ridiculous way possible (someone found one on the ocean floor). We wrap with the story of Jordan defending his title of "Best Cat Dad."Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Tom Holland’s nonalcoholic beer brand Bero is releasing shandies this summer inspired by Zendaya. Scooter Braun claims he didn’t know Taylor Swift when he purchased her catalog, and we revisit one of music’s most infamous business disputes. Mom delivers her Hot Take on “butter moms,” Erik shares his nightmare best man speech scenario, and we react to a Chinese startup’s AI-powered pet collar that promises to translate animal emotions into human language. We wrap with Audrey’s first ever eBay bidding war and the lengths she was willing to go to win.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

A new Universal Kids Resort is opening in Texas, and we break down what makes it different from the traditional theme park experience. We react to lactose intolerance patches that sound too good to be true, while Mom delivers her Hot Take on all you can eat buffets. We bring back Drink & Think, discuss why Wiz Khalifa has landed on Romania’s wanted list and what that could mean for future travel, and wrap with the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of a Washington, D.C. hotel somehow continuing to taunt Erik.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

We break down “The Stranger Things Effect” and how the wait between seasons is only getting longer. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, beg society to stop making it so hard to have fun, and revisit Audrey’s ongoing battle with Facebook Marketplace. We wrap with the boys accidentally finding themselves in the middle of planning a Pride parade float and trying to figure out how they got there.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Erik is somehow in Orlando… again. The Jonas Brothers’ parents’ restaurant in Las Vegas is officially closing its doors, and we investigate the mystery of who threw a Dubai chocolate at Jordan’s car. Jordan also discovers, perhaps far too late in life, that public buses switch drivers mid-route, and we wrap with a discussion about how it seems every possible fee on earth is officially getting out of control.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

The director of Wuthering Heights says she regrets cutting a scene featuring Margot Robbie’s hairy armpits, and that leads us directly into THE TEST. We debate “THE MAN CARD,” revisit how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air only exists because of Quincy Jones, and react to the bizarre fact that you apparently can’t Google the word “disregard” anymore. We wrap with the story of a horribly timed compliment that absolutely did not land the way it was intended.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Stephen Colbert reportedly used a licensed track from Peanuts in hopes of getting CBS sued, and we break down the chaos. More details emerge surrounding Britney Spears’ DUI arrest, while Mom delivers a Hot Take on happy marriages. We bring back Drink & Think, react to Spotify and Universal Music Group announcing licensing deals for fan-made covers and remixes, and get into the frustration of Amazon mis-deliveries. We wrap with Erik's full-blown travel adventure gone sideways.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star in a new Betty Boop feature film, and we break down the unexpected pairing. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, officially announce the Jamaica winner, and react to the wild story of a prisoner who briefly died and argued he technically already served his life sentence. It’s a long Dummy Awards featuring a Cybertruck owner, and we wrap by confessing our biggest shopping guilty pleasures: the things we absolutely do not need but somehow always end up buying anyway.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

A new Grey’s Anatomy spinoff is in the works, and we break down what the franchise could look like next. Mom delivers her Hot Take on remote terminals, we visit the satisfying world of Nee-Doh to expand on our own childhood fads, and collectively roll our eyes at the endless “recreate this look for cheaper!” trend. We wrap with a conversation about future lullabies and what kids are probably going to be falling asleep to in the years ahead.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

The siblings from Modern Family are apparently living together in real life, and we break down the wholesome chaos. We put everyone through THE TEST, hear about Erik becoming an Uber driver in the name of being a good neighbor, and react to studies showing fatal car crashes spike on major album release dates. In Tech Tidbit, Amazon’s new Alexa+ feature can now generate podcast episodes, and we wrap with Jordan’s final wedding itinerary as the big day gets very real.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Shakira is reportedly not guilty of tax fraud after all, while Harry Styles fans are upset over a stage design that may have officially killed the front row experience. Mom delivers another Hot Take, and we debate the appropriate occasion for sending an edible arrangement. We also break down the unbelievable story of a man stranded in the wilderness after arguing with his wife who was rescued after search crews heard him playing saxophone. We wrap with why it’s important to have friends you can argue with and the ongoing battle of parents vs. seltzers.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Letterman says "goodnight" to The Late Show on CBS before Mom delivers another Hot Take. Then we break down the growing Waymo invasion in Atlanta and how the self driving cars are apparently clogging side streets everywhere. We also talk about Akon’s dad, and wrap with the nightmare scenario: bumping into your ex on a plane with nowhere to escape.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

'Swapped' is reportedly breaking records on Netflix, and we kick things off there before diving into an XYZ Throwback. Then we debate how long we could realistically go without showering for $100K a day, visit the story of two New York Yankees pitchers who swapped wives and basically swapped lives, and hand out another edition of the Dummy Awards. We wrap with some of our favorite key changes (you know Jordan threw some Mariah in there).Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Dua Lipa is reportedly suing Samsung, and we break down the drama. We talk Mom's hip hop dance class experiences, Audrey drives a U-Haul for the first time (terrifying for everyone involved), and dive into the absolute art form that is Facebook Marketplace haggling. We wrap with Jordan’s encounter with what can only be described as an old lady troll.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

We’re officially bare bones at the new studio and trying to hold it all together. A man accused of stealing from Beyoncé takes a five-year plea deal, and eBay rejects GameStop’s outrageous $56 billion bid (leading us into stories about the hardest we’ve ever been rejected). We also dive into the bizarre story of the woman who tried to legally section off and sell the sun, talk TikTokGO, and debate the difference between moving for workspaces versus moving homes.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Dreamboat Jordy is officially back, baby! Jimmy Kimmel announces he won’t air a new episode opposite Stephen Colbert’s finale, and we get into the late-night respect behind it. We also discover the potentially wonderful concept of drinkable pizza, talk about repair workers secretly using… facilities while on the job, and get an update on the ongoing Spirit buyback saga.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

KJ Apa calls out Mr. Fantasy, and we get into the drama. Mom delivers her Hot Take on phoneless parties, we bring back Drink & Think, and Audrey shares what it’s like having her mom in town. We wrap with the tragic story of Rocket the squirrel being banned from basically everywhere.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.