XYZ with Erik Zachary

Kristin Bell just learned her voice is starring in a brand new Bible podcast, apparently it's news to all of us. Justin Bieber stops to help a stranded driver on the side of the road, a fortune teller is accused of defrauding clients out of over $80 million, and Canadian police are now turning to AI to triage non-emergency calls. Plus, Mom's Hot Take, this week's Fresh Out, Artist Spotlight, and more. 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.

Tate McRae is celebrating a massive milestone with nearly $111 million grossed from her Miss Possessive Tour. TikTok is rolling out a new feature that lets users choose exactly how much AI-generated content fills their feed, and a new study claims people who decorate for Christmas early may actually be happier human beings. We’re also breaking down Eminem’s unexpected clash with an Australian beach brand called Swim Shady, plus a curious pop-culture question: what do Mickey Mouse and Sonny & Cher have in common? And to wrap things up, we’re getting into the most embarrassing things we've ever done on a date. 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.

Kim’s still convinced the Moon Landing might be fake, and it all goes back to Khloé. Mom returns with her Hot Take on The Devil Wears Prada and why she thinks the story still has more to give. We’ll break down a new study revealing that 70% of music fans would rather see their favorite artist in concert than hook up, plus the wild tale of a 10-year-old who drove himself home from school after an argument with his mom. And to round things out, we’re sharing our most embarrassing public clothing moments for this week’s T-Mobile Topic. 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.

Billie Eilish and Elon Musk are the newest celebrity rivals, and we’re breaking down how it happened. The 2026 Met Gala theme, Costume Art, is already inspiring equal parts excitement and confusion, and we’re digging into what one might expect on the carpet. We also get into the latest from the tech world with Facebook’s content-protection push. Then we’re heading back in time to the volcanic eruption that helped inspire Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, before sharing awkward encounters with our exes. 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 Cruise is finally getting an honorary Oscar, for Mental Health Monday, we’re talking about those moments when you just have to forget who you think you are and reset. Mom weighs in with her Hot Take on Wicked Pt. 2, Avatar 3 is clocking in at a run time that’s… a choice, and we break down the truly wild case of a Ponzi schemer whose commuted sentence still didn’t stop him. Plus, we wrap things up with today's T-Mobile Topic diving into our everyday workplace rivalry: Gen-Z vs. The Millennials. 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.

Adele is officially headed to Hollywood—she’s making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s Cry To Heaven, marking a whole new era for the singer. Khalid opens up about why his most challenging collaboration was with Normani on Love Lies, and we’ve got the unbelievable story of a driver who tried to use a Monopoly “Get Out of Jail Free” card during a traffic stop. Plus, our T-Mobile Topic this week dives into the everyday frustrations of professional life—yes, we’re talking office pet peeves. 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.

This week, we’re talking certified bangers—literally. From Timothée Chalamet’s new Marty Supreme movie trailer to X’s (Twitter) “authentic engagement” rankings. Plus, Rob Dyrdek breaks his silence post-Ridiculousness to provide insight on his new venture, and Kim K’s psychics make some bold predictions about her law career. In “The Test,” things get difficult for Jordan, and later, we unpack a wild 2001 divorce case that changed legal ethics forever. To wrap it all up, the crew admits the one thing they’ve embarrassingly forgotten before heading to the airport. 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.

Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes are officially Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. For Mental Health Monday, we’re reminding ourselves that we've got all the time we need. Mom’s Hot Take covers Julianne Hough’s recent photo with a few Dodgers players and what’s really going on there. Plus, a hotel worker’s questionable decision to wash bed sheets in a hot tub sparks one of our biggest Dumb of the Days yet, and we’re tackling the unspoken rules of airplane behavior that everyone should consider following before the holiday travel rush. 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 Grammy nominations are in, and the reactions are already rolling. Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are just fine, promise—and Hillary Duff just reminds us she’s still a pop girl at heart (we are so excited). Jennifer Lawrence is lurking in comment sections on a burner account, GTA VI’s release date got pushed (again), and Reese Witherspoon has some thoughts on what happened to the rom-com—and how that’s tanking modern dating. Plus, this Friday's new music in Fresh Out and Mom shares her take on Waymo cars. 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 the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic has finally dropped, and we have thoughts. Role Model has a run-in with Jacob Elordi after signing a fan’s poster of him, we revisit the true story of a horror movie secretly filmed at Disney World, and this week's XYZ Throwback. Plus, Erik's car gets towed in our T-Mobile Topic and he’s still emotionally recovering. 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.

Kim Kardashian admits her attempts at passing the bar haven't quite gone as planned—she’s blaming her study tools. FINNEAS is lending his creative touch to Apple with a new logo and sound, and Mom’s Hot Take zeroes in on Robert Irwin. We’re also unpacking a chaotic in-flight incident involving an unexpected utensil choice and the neighbors who might’ve taken their Halloween spirit just a little too far. 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.

From Bieber’s Coachella comeback to Bugs Bunny’s biggest lie, this episode has range. We’re breaking down everything from the Jonas Brothers’ Christmas movie and Google Chrome’s new autofill feature to people who are actually using Facebook Dating. Jordan's taking THE TEST, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-style and share our first brushes with fame—because apparently, everyone’s had a 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.

Millie Bobby Brown is reportedly speaking out about alleged harassment and bullying claims involving Stranger Things co-star David Harbour, and fans have plenty of opinions. We’re diving into all the new additions to this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and celebrating Chili’s decision to bring back its beloved skillet queso after a flood of complaints (Jordan insists he personally made it happen). Plus, Mom’s Hot Take breaks down Jennifer Aniston’s new man and why she's still skeptical. 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 Halloween week and we’re breaking down the best (and weirdest) celeb costumes—from spooky icons to total head-scratchers. Jesse Eisenberg is making headlines for a heartfelt reason—donating a kidney to a stranger—and Mom’s Hot Take is all about Halloween and why Erik wore a cow costume for three years. We’re also spinning through the newest tracks in Fresh Out, shining the spotlight on Russell Dickerson’s new collab with the Jonas Brothers, and unpacking the story of a family’s “haunted” porch visitors who turned out to be much closer to home. Plus, the T-Mobile Topic takes us into haunted traditions. 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.

Billie Eilish had some choice words for billionaires during her Wall Street Journal Innovator Award speech—and the internet is eating it up. We’re throwing it back with a classic XYZ contest moment before running it back to Charlie Puth’s “Attention.” Then, the world’s oldest quarter pounder, lovingly known as The Senior Burger, celebrates a milestone birthday. Plus, we’re breaking down the strangest fad exercise accessories we’ve fallen for. 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.

Sombr’s attempt to call Selena Gomez mid-show for his “Call Your Ex” bit didn’t go as planned—especially when Benny Blanco picked up. McDonald’s is rolling out a controversial new penny policy, and NYC police are investigating a high-profile jewel heist where thieves dressed as security guards made off with $3.2 million. Meanwhile, a runaway monkey involved in a semi-truck crash has been cleared of STD rumors, and we’re debating how soon is too soon for couples to take their first trip together. 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.

Ludacris brought out Fergie for a rare performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta, and the internet can’t get enough of the nostalgia. Meanwhile, Elon Musk just unveiled Grokopedia—his latest brainchild that’s already raising eyebrows. In tech talk, we’re covering DJI’s new RoboVacuum, why 8K TVs might be overkill, and rumors that the iPhone 20 could ditch buttons entirely. Then it’s time for More About Nothing, exploring the surprising truth that we wouldn’t have pumpkins without human intervention. Finally, in today's T-Mobile Topic, we’re talking strange punishments—like one mom who sent her son to school with a Ziploc bag of water after losing six bottles. 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.

BTS is gearing up for their biggest comeback yet with a massive 2026 tour and new album announcement. Meanwhile, Shaq’s luxury Range Rover mysteriously vanishes and Joe Keery shows up to officiate a friend’s wedding in full Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy gear. For Mental Health Monday, we unpack why most people “listen to reply” instead of “listen to understand.” Plus, a high school’s AI security mistake leads to one of the dumbest detainments of the year, Jordan reveals his fight with dish soap this past weekend, and a new study proves two nights out with “the boys” might actually be the secret to good health 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 back with an update on the Paris heist saga—and yes, the detective is still on the case. In Fresh Out, Jessie Murph drops new music that’s giving main character energy, while Rihanna and A$AP Rocky reveal why they refuse to hire nannies (Shan is suspicious). Mom finds herself in hot water after getting a noise complaint in Erik’s studio and tries to flirt her way out of it. Plus, in this week’s T-Mobile Topic, we break down the wildest scams people somehow actually fell for. 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 worried about Travis Kelce’s past marijuana use, and a limo driver is suing Post Malone. The crew also dives into this week’s WWW picks, while Mom shares her Hot Take on asking someone to be your groomsman (spoiler: Erik bullied Jordan into it). Plus, a flight faces chaos when a hamster makes a daring escape midair, and we wrap things up with a T-Mobile Topic about the most popular Halloween candy of 2025... and Shan’s family costume lineup. 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.