XYZ with Erik Zachary

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.

We kick things off with more cases of Blue Dot Fever before diving into an XYZ Throwback. Jordan shares the unbelievable story of how his fiancée almost got dragged out of a restaurant bathroom at dinner, and we hand out an extended edition of the Dummy Awards. We wrap by looking back at the trends we’re very happy stayed in the 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.

A surprise prequel to The Bear has everyone talking, and we break down the flashback. A robot causes delays on an Oakland flight (because of course it does), and Erik admits he was that neighbor. We get into the bigger question: have we lost hope as a society when it comes to trusting your neighbors? And wrap with a debate on the best (and most underrated) childish snacks. 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.

Lox Pratt is being dubbed TV’s newest “bad boy” at just 14, and we get into the rise. We put everyone through THE TEST, talk about doorbell friends and intrusive neighbors, and hit a Tech Tidbit. Then we dive into the oddly fascinating story of a group in Poland that LARPs the 4th of July every year, and wrap with “Homens," a cautionary tale from Jordan that you didn’t know you needed. 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 Devil Wears Prada 2 opens to a $77M box office, and we break down the success. Mom delivers her Hot Take on Jamaica, and Jordan shares how he accidentally scared a woman on a plane. We reflect on the phrase “remember what you prayed for,” react to Star Wars fans streaming the franchise for 33 billion minutes in 2025, and ask the important question: if we band together can we all buy Spirit Airlines? All that PLUS more information on how YOU can win a trip to Jamaica! 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.

Laura Dern steps in to replace Helena Bonham Carter, and we break down the switch. Audrey is forced into wearing flip-flops at the airport (a crisis), Erik is on a full mission to “Shake It To The MAX,” and we revisit a banned episode of Sesame Street. We also get into the bathroom dude who made both Erik and Jordan's trip a little more interesting, and wrap with Audrey’s surprisingly wholesome update she’s new to the beach and has been really good about it. All that, plus more on your chance to win an all expenses paid vacation at xyzcontest.com. 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.

Ariana Grande announces her new album Petal dropping July 31st, and we get into the hype. Mom delivers a Hot Take on Jamaica, which somehow leads into the story of how Jordan ended up getting married there. We check in with What Are You Watching Wednesday, and wrap with some adventure talk: ziplining, horseback riding, and whether it’s actually as fun as it sounds. 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.

Ted Lasso drops a Season 4 teaser and release date, and we break down what to expect. We put everyone through THE TEST, interview the Sandals General Manager (we're still in Jamaica and you could be too), and react to the news that the largest movie theater screen in the world is coming to… a very unexpected place in America. We also unpack the stat that Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, and wrap with Audrey and her fear of heights. Go to xyzcontest.com for more info on your chance to win a free trip! 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.

Kicking off a big week for XYZ, we are LIVE in Jamaica! Well... not actually, this is the podcast version. Anyway, we have very exciting news to share in this one: we are giving away a free vacation plus $1000 towards airfare in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board! Grab your sunscreen and goggles, you can find all the information you need at xyzcontest.com. 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.

Sydney Sweeney reportedly gets her cameo cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2, and we get into what happened. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, share the times we were wayyyy too confident speaking other languages. Next, Jordan tells the story of Matt Damon possibly making one of the biggest missed opportunities in Hollywood history. Next, it’s Dummy Awards time, and we wrap it all up with Erik's partner accidentally revealing way too much about him… except none of it was actually true. 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.

Practical Magic 2 is officially set to release nearly three decades after the original, and we’re breaking down the comeback. Audrey had to call 911 (she’s fine, but it’s a story), Jordan brings a new awkward gym encounter, and we all agree: BEEF 2 is something we’re very ready for. We wrap with Audrey fully committing to stealing Erik’s clothes and not apologizing for it. 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.

Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik’s reported docuseries gets scrapped amid some very messy drama, and we break it all down. We put everyone through THE TEST, get into bad first look reactions (plus Jordan’s worst case scenario brain), and unpack the bizarre religious origins behind Corn Flakes. In Tech Tidbit, YouTube is expanding AI “likeness detection” for celebrities, and we wrap with Audrey’s full pre-trip beauty extravaganza. 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.

Mike Myers pays tribute to Eddie Murphy while dressed as Shrek. Mom delivers her Hot Take on young, frat boy pilots, and we react to the story of an Oklahoma principal being crowned prom king after taking down an armed shooter. We pause for a Mental Health Monday moment, and wrap with the chaotic, nostalgic, and slightly gross things you’d find in your locker at the end of the school year. 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.

Demi Lovato kicks off the first night of tour, and we get into the early reactions. We put everyone through THE TEST, then debate “the rules are the rules” airplane edition (when do you follow them vs. question them?). We unpack a study suggesting a link between high IQ and allergies, and in Tech Tidbit, Grand Theft Auto VI data gets stolen and the thieves are asking for the big bucks. We wrap with a self inflicted problem: Erik has ants. 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.

Godzilla Minus One has Godzilla in NYC (Lady Liberty is scared), and we kick things off there before diving into an XYZ Throwback. We have a bachelor v. bachelorette party off , revisit how Malcolm in the Middle completely changed the sitcom game, and hand out the weekly Dummy Awards. We wrap with our internal debate: when is it actually acceptable to leave work early? 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 Malcolm in the Middle reboot is taking Hulu and Disney+ by storm. Kanye West is facing a potential ban in France, and Mom delivers her Hot Take on Tax Day (despite not doing her own taxes). We swap stories about what we got caught watching as kids, discuss secondhand smells, and wrap with the struggle of being either too sad or too happy to stay professional. 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 trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is already here, and we break down first impressions. Justin Bieber debuts a minimalist Coachella performance, and Erik may or may not have injured himself thanks to his Chelsea boots. We also get into NASA’s Artemis IV mission aiming for a moon landing in 2028, and take a moment to talk about self-trust and accountability. We wrap with a look into Audrey’s luxury lifestyle which includes not checking her mail and never doing her own taxes. 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.