XYZ with Erik Zachary

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.

Jessica Lange is officially returning to American Horror Story after eight years. Mom delivers her hot take on square dancing in school, and Ella Langley breaks a Billboard record previously held by Taylor Swift. We bring back Drink & Think, and we wrap with the internet buzzing after New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini were seen holding hands. 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.

Anthropic says its latest AI model might be too powerful for the public, and we try to figure out if that’s impressive… or a little concerning. We take an XYZ Throwback that’ll hit your nostalgia just right, then get into the backlash surrounding Bill Gates’ nepo baby after a cheap move with influencers. We’ve got a Dumb of the Day that truly lives up to the name, a dive into the Church of the SubGenius, and we wrap things up with the gross (but relatable) things we all tolerate just to earn a little extra love from our pets. 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.

Amanda Bynes is back with new music, and we break down the comeback. Mom gets stuck in double time (you get it... right?), Audrey is officially bored with her bangs, and Jordan admits he’s getting nervous about the bachelor party. We wrap with the viral “Jessica” trend that’s somehow helping soothe tantrums and question why it actually works. 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.

Today's Entertainment Report is that CBS is reportedly replacing The Late Show with Comics Unleashed. We put everyone through THE TEST, Aya calls 911 to get a ring cut off her finger (yes, really), and we dive into the fact that there are hundreds of people currently frozen in cryostasis around the world. In Tech Tidbit, Gmail starts to feel like the new AIM while Google rolls out an offline AI dictation app, and we wrap with Part 2 of Erik sending Rachel #2 the flight credit. 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.

Sponsors are reportedly dropping out of Wireless Festival after Ye was announced as a headliner, and we break down the fallout. We get into the wild things people fall asleep to, take a Mental Health Moment on being bad at rescheduling and actually taking accountability, and swap stories about how we did Easter egg hunts growing up. We wrap with a new study claiming men need about 16 weeks to know if someone is “wife material” which raises… a lot of questions. 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.

D. Lylez sits down with Jordan to talk about how his new album came together, who he considers "The Greats" in R&B and respecting the genre in 2026.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 a new album and release date, and we’re officially entering a new era. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, Jordan shares his Bronco adventure, and we revisit the unbelievable story of the time Hooters gave an employee a Toy Yoda instead of a Toyota. We wrap with stories about the times you embarrassed your parents as a kid because everyone has at least one. 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.

Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly been hospitalized during a broadway performance of Moulin Rouge! Mom delivers a Hot Take on training wheels, Erik shares his (girlfriend's) Bronco adventure, and we debate whether April Fools’ Day is officially dead. Plus, Erik admits he knows that his phone is listening to him… and weirdly, he’s not mad about 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.

Taylor Swift is being sued over The Life of a Showgirl, and we break down the trademark drama. The Pussycat Dolls reveal what they were actually saying in “When I Grow Up,” and we put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST. We hit a More About Nothing on the most banned author in the country, then Audrey tells the story of her “visit from Greg.” In tech, Instagram updates might be a stalker’s dream and we wrap with the unexpected topic of Jordan's prenatal massage. 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.

Howie Mandel reacts to the idea of “looking good for your age,” while Jordan unpacks his theory about his fiancée’s very specific bachelorette party theme. TikTok is now casting actors for its own micro-dramas, and we break down the bizarre story of 12 tons of Kit Kats being stolen. We take a Mental Health Moment with advice from Steven Bartlett about focusing less on big wins, and wrap with a conversation about Erik's generosity (kind of). 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 first trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter series is finally here, and we share our initial reactions. Mom delivers a Hot Take on sharing your location (how soon is too soon?), we bring back Drink & Think, and react to a Chinese company offering bonuses for employees who exercise. Then it gets a little deeper with a conversation about pressure from parents, and we wrap with the efficient (albeit a little gross) fad that is “boy kibble.” 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 Murder, She Wrote reboot movie is in the works with Jamie Lee Curtis, and we’re cautiously optimistic. The Boston Red Sox just unveiled lobster poutine at the ballpark, which sends us into a debate about the nastiest menu items ever created. We hit an XYZ Throwback, unpack the bizarre moment two completely different Dennis the Menace comics were created at the same time in different countries, and wrap with Audrey being very upset with her roommate (for reasons that may or may not be justified). 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 is reportedly stepping into the world of Lord of the Rings, and we're pretty excited. Mom tries to explain the meaning of the dark web (emphasis on tries), and we get into the oddly specific targeted ads for jobs you definitely don’t have. There’s buzz around a 13 Going on 30 reboot, and we wrap with a debate on save the dates vs. wedding invitations. What actually matters and what’s just extra? 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 Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premieres today and we’re feeling very nostalgic. We put Jordan and Audrey through THE TEST, get into why Audrey really has a problem with robots, and talk about the Fortnite CEO being one of the more likable billionaires out there. We wrap with stories of the times your phone activity completely exposed you at the worst possible moment. 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.

Shia LaBeouf is reportedly yelling at people again, and Justin Timberlake has a moment that leaves everyone a bit confused. Mom delivers her Hot Take on college degrees, and we break down proper guest etiquette. From there, we reflect on a Mental Health Moment, and wrap with a sweet little stat: most couples spend more time picking a movie than actually watching 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.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season gets cancelled and we get into what happened. Facebook Marketplace proves once again it’s the wild west of the internet, we share a recent Zara Larsson interview, and bring back Drink & Think. Plus, the idea of running a 5K in an airplane bathroom resurfaces in Mom's Hot Take, and we wrap with stories about the times we’ve all experienced a little ego death. 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.