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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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00:20:20

XYZ | Hunger Games Returns, Bieber Goes Minimalist,...

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2026/04/13

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

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00:18:25

XYZ | Jessica Lange Returns, Billboard Records, and a...

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2026/04/11

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

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00:24:15

XYZ | “Too Powerful” AI, Nepo Baby Backlash, and...

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2026/04/09

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

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00:22:33

XYZ | Amanda Bynes Returns, Bangs Boredom, and...

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2026/04/08

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

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00:24:13

XYZ | Late Show Shakeup, 911 Ring Rescue, and Frozen...

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2026/04/07

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

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00:25:45

XYZ | Festival Fallout, 16-Week Decisions, and How...

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2026/04/06

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

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00:34:41

XYZ | Artist Spotlight: D. Lylez

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2026/04/04

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)

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00:18:36

XYZ | Olivia Rodrigo’s New Era, Bronco Adventures,...

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2026/04/02

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

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00:24:55

XYZ | Megan Thee Stallion Scare, April Fools’ Dead?,...

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2026/04/01

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

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00:22:25

XYZ | Taylor Swift Lawsuit, Pussycat Dolls Lyrics,...

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2026/03/31

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

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00:21:36

XYZ | Howie Mandel’s Reaction, TikTok Dramas, and the...

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2026/03/30

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

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00:20:54

XYZ | HBO Harry Potter First Look, Location Sharing,...

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2026/03/27

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

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00:23:19

XYZ | Murder, She Wrote Reboot, Lobster Poutine, and...

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2026/03/26

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

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00:26:56

XYZ | Colbert Takes on LOTR, Dark Web Hot Takes, and...

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2026/03/25

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

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00:25:22

XYZ | Hannah Montana Turns 20, Empathy vs. Robots,...

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2026/03/24

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

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00:23:41

XYZ | Shia’s Back at It, Unspoken Rules, and Picking...

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2026/03/23

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

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00:22:05

XYZ | Bachelorette Cancelled, Marketplace Chaos, and...

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2026/03/21

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

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00:18:11

XYZ | Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series, Hollywood...

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2026/03/19

A live-action Scooby-Doo series is in the works, and we’re hopeful for the new meddling kids. We dive into an XYZ Throwback, share some honest relationship advice inspired by Will Ferrell, and break down the chaotic reason Hollywood became the center of the entertainment industry (yes, it involves Thomas Edison being a problem). We wrap with the absolutely unhinged man who ran a 5K… inside an airplane bathroom.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan

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00:20:39

XYZ | New White Lotus Cast, Breakup Compensation, and...

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2026/03/18

We start with entertainment news as more cast members are announced for season 4 of White Lotus. Mom’s Hot Take dives into the idea of breakup compensation, and then we get into the unspoken rules around outfit repeaters. From there, things get a little more real as we ask: what do you actually miss most about someone from your past? We wrap by debating whether you should be liking your friends’ thirst traps or just quietly scrolling past.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:23:40

XYZ | Zendaya Speaks Out, Break-Up Fees, and...

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2026/03/17

Zendaya addresses the latest wedding and marriage rumors with a super real and totally not edited video. We put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST, revisit the idea of break-up fees in relationships, and tell the unbelievable story of Roy Sullivan, who was struck by lightning seven times. In Tech Tidbit, Amazon rolls out 1-hour and 3-hour delivery, and we wrap with the tough decision to give up blacking out for Lent.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host

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