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XYZ with Erik Zachary

Hosted by renowned television and radio host, Erik Zachary, and joined by his co-host, producer and resident best friend, Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is an escape from ordinary radio. Do we talk? Yes. Is there music? Yep. But don"t get it twisted, this is not your parents radio show... even though Erik"s Mom does provide weekly hot takes XYZ"s goal is simple. To take everything that made you reach for the aux cord and lock it out of the studio. In addition to its availability on demand,

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00:21:44

XYZ | Demon Hunters 2, AI Boyfriends, and Audrey’s...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/14

We start with entertainment news that KPop Demon Hunters 2 has officially been confirmed. Mom’s Hot Take dives into the topic of peeping toms, and then we get into the strange rise of the AI boyfriend trend. We bring back a Run It Back Record, and Audrey wraps the show by explaining her last St. Patrick’s Day was confusing....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

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00:23:04

XYZ | Kelly Clarkson’s Missing Car, Oscar Rules, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/12

American Idol apparently never gave Kelly Clarkson the car she won back in the day, and she's not happy about it. We dive into an XYZ Throwback, get into a strange discussion about peeping toms, and talk about how the Academy Awards are serious about actors not selling their statues. We wrap with a conversation about everyone’s raccoon behavior: the weird little habits we do when no one is watching.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster,

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00:23:27

XYZ | Audrey Loves Old People, Kylie Wants to Act,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/11

We start with a sweet revelation: Audrey loves old people. Then we get into the news that Kylie Jenner says she wants to pursue acting and the new Taco Bell menu items. From there, we swap stories about tattoos we regret (mainly Audrey), debate whether dreams actually mean anything or if our brains are just being weird, and wrap with the subtle (and sometimes obvious) signs you might be getting fired.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ

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00:24:04

XYZ | Women’s Day Shoutout, Yoshi Casting, and Luxury...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/10

We realize we owe Audrey a proper Happy International Women’s Day before diving into the news that the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has cast Donald Glover as Yoshi. We put everyone through THE TEST, Erik recaps the experience of attending a two year old’s birthday party, and More About Nothing takes us into a discussion about Scrubs. In Tech Tidbit, we talk about Gemini-powered Google Docs, and we wrap with with a conversation about everyone’s small luxury non-negotiables.Hosted by renowned television

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00:20:38

XYZ | Pink for Kelly Clarkson?, AI Photos, and Being...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/10

Pink is currently guest starring on Kelly Clarkson’s gig, and we weigh in on the possibility of that being permanent. Mom delivers her hot take on “Netflix and Chill,” we talk about AI photos and the fine line of misrepresenting yourself online, and Run It Back with DJ Got Us Fallin In Love by Usher and Pitbull. Plus, we confess the things we were embarrassingly late to learning as kids and wrap it all up with a Drink & Think.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and

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00:21:17

XYZ | Weekend Pain, Pussycat Dolls Reunion, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/09

We’re all recovering from a busy weekend and trying to piece together what happened. The Pussycat Dolls are teasing a reunion, and Timothée Chalamet is getting criticized for comments about opera and ballet. Jordan recaps his engagement party, we enter the great Burger Wars debate, and hit a Fresh Out. Plus, inspired by Jessie Buckley, we tackle the tough question: would you ever get rid of your pets for a partner?Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host

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00:24:04

XYZ | Britney’s Arrest, the Race No One Finishes, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/05

Britney Spears makes headlines and we kick things off there before diving into an XYZ Throwback. Then things get... really bad with a fire breathing trend and the insane trail race in Tennessee that almost no one ever finishes. The Dummy Awards (celebrating some truly questionable decisions), and we wrap with a wedding update as Jordan admits he’s starting to get a little nervous.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is

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00:24:26

XYZ | Morning Mayhem, Squid Game Casting, and Erik’s...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/04

We kick things off with a breakdown of EZ’s chaotic morning before reacting to the cast announcement for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge. Then Mom's Hot Take on Erik's dinner party. Audrey explains why she had to get regular tick checks as a child, Deon’te Goodman steps in to teach Jordan how to actually audition, and we close with a conversation about what it means to take care of your parents as you get older.-Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary, alongside co

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00:22:52

XYZ | Timberlake vs. NYC, Spider-Man What-Ifs, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/03

Justin Timberlake is suing New York City, and we break down what’s going on. Jordan shares an audition update, we put him and Audrey through THE TEST, and debate the idea of trading one vice for another. Spotify is rolling out audiobook charts, and we spiral over the fact that Michael Jackson once almost bought Marvel so he could play Spider-Man. We wrap with a nostalgic dive into the absolute chaos of themed parties in college.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his

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00:24:24

XYZ | Zendaya & Tom Are Married, Wedding Thank-Yous,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/03/02

Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially married, and we start with unpacking how we found out. Mom delivers a hot take on wedding thank-you notes, we go over an overzealous crossing guard encounter with Erik, and reflect on the idea that working hard for something you don’t care about is stress, while working hard for something you love is passion. Plus, a Fresh Out and a painfully relatable conversation about dropping your phone in the toilet.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:18:49

XYZ | Thee Stallion Goes Broadway, a Hamilton...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/26

Megan Thee Stallion is officially heading to Broadway for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and Erik has thoughts. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, relive Jordan’s Hamilton audition era, and reveal the one and only person who holds both an Oscar and an Olympic gold medal. Erik shares why he’s officially tired of Punch (the adorable-sweet-cute-lonely-monkey), and we break down the eternal struggle of leaving the house: Gen Z vs. Millennial style.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:26:15

XYZ | 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Noms, Jordan...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/25

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced and we're talking about it (put your tongue away, Gene), Mom delivers her incredibly creative travel tips, and Jordan plans his broadway debut. Hillary Duff is keeping herself in the news with suspicions that she's been using an autopen to sign special copies of her new album. Finally, we wrap it up by confessing times we may have been... just a bit too obnoxious in public. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality

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00:24:16

XYZ | Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (Again?!), Kevinismus,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/24

Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao are getting back in the ring, and we have questions. We put Jordan and Audrey through THE TEST, and unpack the chaotic moment Audrey’s cat caught on fire (everyone is fine). We also dive into the German term “Kevinismus,” hit a Tech Tidbit about Waymo popping up everywhere, and close with a therapy-adjacent segment where we share our irrational hatreds: except it’s mostly just Erik.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary

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00:25:11

XYZ | Met Gala Dress Code, Uber Chaos, and Trusting...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/23

The 2026 Met Gala dress code has officially been announced and we break down what that could actually mean on the carpet. Erik and Audrey recap their Uber ride to the airport (it’s a story), Mom shares her hot take on internet detective moms, and we get into the latest adventures of Audrey and Jordan. Plus, a Fresh Out, a real conversation about falling in love with your passions and trusting yourself, and why one Reese’s family member is mad at Hershey’s.Hosted by renowned television and radio

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00:16:24

XYZ | Alysa Liu’s Golden Moment, Water Bed Hot Takes,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/21

Alysa Liu becomes the first American in 24 years to win Olympic gold in women’s figure skating, and we’re celebrating the moment. Mom delivers a hot take on water beds (spoiler: Erik was conceived on one), we discuss parents absolutely roasting their own kids, and Run It Back with Zara Larsson’s Lush Life. Plus, an important debate: sweatpants at the bar: acceptable or criminal? We wrap it all up with a Drink & Think to close out the episode.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality

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00:18:57

XYZ | Paddington at the BAFTAs, PG-13 Origins, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/19

Paddington is officially set to present at the BAFTAs, and yes, we have thoughts. We dive into an XYZ Throwback, swap stories about the times our jobs truly humbled us (Erik saw a security guard and a meter maid duke it out), and revisit how Gremlins is basically responsible for the creation of the PG-13 rating. A new Dumb of the Day, and we wrap with the saga of Erik, Jordan, and the delivery that absolutely never happened. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his

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00:20:06

XYZ | Sloane’s Birthday, Hannah Montana 20th...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/18

It's Sloane's birthday and we’re celebrating accordingly. Miley Cyrus announces a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, Pete Davidson pops up on Shark Tank, and we somehow end up discussing PhDs in Finland. We reveal our (not so) subtle thirst trap tactics and finally, a public service announcement from Jordan: I don’t want to be your friend at the gym.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from

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00:21:40

XYZ | New Charlie’s Angels, No Valentine’s Post, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/17

Sony announces a new Charlie’s Angels film is officially in the works, and we’re casting our dream Angels. We put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST, address the very noticeable lack of a Valentine’s Day post from Jordan, and unpack the theory that money makes everyone do crazy things... even monkeys. In Tech Tidbit, Meta plans to add facial recognition to smart glasses (cool or terrifying?), and we close with a story about Erik's Mom embarrassing him in front of his significant other.Hosted by

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00:18:02

XYZ | Harry’s Listening Parties, Haunted Houses at...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/14

Harry Styles announces new album listening parties in 40 cities, and suddenly everyone’s checking flight prices. Meta Quest users can now play Haunted House… in their actual house, which feels both immersive and mildly concerning. Mom delivers a Hot Take on why men grab their crotch when they dance, Jordan gives another wedding update, and we debate the inherited gifts you absolutely do not want. We wrap it all up with a Drink & Think that goes exactly where you’d expect.Hosted by renowned

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00:21:28

XYZ | Hilary Duff’s Tour, Medieval Times Romance, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/12

Hilary Duff announces she’s hitting the road, globally, at that. We hit you with your weekly XYZ Throwback, then explore whether Medieval Times is actually a viable place to look for love. In More About Nothing news, we revisit the fact that George H.W. Bush really, really, really hated broccoli. And yes, we close with the deeply unsettling moment where Jordan genuinely believed he kissed his cat’s butt last night. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host

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