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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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00:22:37

XYZ | Technology Failed Erik, Emmy Rule Changes, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/01/10

AI completely let Erik down, and it's not hard to see why. The TV Academy announces new rule changes ahead of the 2026 Emmys, Netflix officially confirms Stranger Things is finished, and Mom debates the logic of bringing a curling iron on a plane. Plus, Run It Back, the Puppy Bowl announces senior dogs (yes, the opposite of puppies), and Audrey comes in hot with her very first Drink & Think.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ

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00:23:06

XYZ | Bruno Mars Is Back, Trash Truck Dreams, and a...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/01/08

Jordan lived every kid’s dream by helping the trash men toss garbage into the truck, and honestly, it might be the highlight of his week. Bruno Mars is officially back, Jordan and Audrey compete in an XYZ Throwback, and we relive painfully bad audition stories that still sting. Plus, the Dummy Awards to honor dumb people doing dumb things, and we talk about the Power Ranger who went evil in real life.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ

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00:18:55

XYZ | In-Flight Styling, Dubai Chocolate, and Lying...

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2026/01/07

Just because you can curl your hair on a plane doesn't mean you should, and we have thoughts. Mom delivers her Hot Take on Dubai chocolate, Mia Goth admits that she’ll lie if it gets her the part, and one YouTuber has made a ridiculous amount of money on a singular 10-hour fireplace video. We also get into Hillary Duff’s husband publicly responding after Ashley French exits their “toxic mom group,” plus those moments in childhood when real-world realizations hit you.Hosted by renowned television

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00:23:43

XYZ | Mickey Rourke’s Wild 48 Hours, Second...

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2026/01/06

Today on XYZ we unpack Mickey Rourke’s truly chaotic 48 hours, put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST, and dive into the rush to secure a second passport. Then we revisit the time Florence, Oregon famously blew up a whale, hit a Tech Tidbit, and break down Drake being named in a RICO lawsuit tied to an alleged gambling scheme with Stake. Celebrity chaos, international intrigue, and one extremely explosive piece of history.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his

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00:20:19

XYZ | Critics’ Choice Awards, Street Cleaner...

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2026/01/05

It's the first Monday of the new year and we're jumping right in. We talk Critics’ Choice Awards, why Jordan firmly hates magic, and new music in Fresh Out before realizing today is technically the very last day of Christmas. Plus, a deep dive into Erik's street cleaner conspiracy, Mental Health Monday reflections, and the kind of conversations that only happen when everyone’s easing back into real life.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host

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00:21:42

XYZ | Jason Kelce Hot Sauce Plans, Big Feelings, and...

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2025/12/22

Jason Kelce is keeping business and Taylor Swift firmly in separate lanes. It’s Mental Health Monday with a reminder that having big feelings is a good thing, followed by Mom’s Hot Take on the words that irrationally get under your skin. A man in New Zealand decided to impersonate cops and fake arrests... only to pull over real cops and immediately expose himself as extremely drunk. We wrap things up with stories about random strangers getting way too invested in our personal lives.Hosted by

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00:19:20

XYZ | Macaulay Culkin’s Christmas Cheer, Kim K’s Bar...

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2025/12/18

Macaulay Culkin shares his new outlook on Home Alone after becoming a father, while YouTube officially stops counting toward Billboard charts (ulterior motives feel likely). Kim Kardashian hits another obstacle while studying for the bar, Stuart Little sparks an identity crisis, and we get into the realities of being banned from apps and how that even happens. 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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00:19:40

XYZ | The Return of The Spice Girls, Chuck's Arcade &...

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2025/12/17

The holidays are here, and so are the awkward invites. We kick things off with a reality check on knowing your place when asking to hang out with “old friends” this time of year. Then it’s pure pop chaos: Sporty Spice floats the idea of the Spice Girls at the Las Vegas Sphere, Rihanna gets told to “sit down” at a Mariah Carey concert, and we break down what everyone’s watching right now. Plus, a trip into Chuck’s Arcade, and a truly unhinged story of a woman who is trying to claim her dog as a

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00:21:38

XYZ | A $1M Golden Globes Gift Bag, Olivia Rodrigo’s...

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2025/12/16

On today's show we recap the Golden Globe's 2025 gift bag reportedly worth $1 million, and Olivia Rodrigo opens up about why hanging out with Harry Styles felt straight out of a fanfiction. We also dig into a tech tidbit featuring robot horses and luxury trays in the skies, plus the surprising reason Jim Carrey nearly walked away from $20 million. And to wrap it up, we debate a topic that’s very on theme for modern love: first dance songs created with AI.Hosted by renowned television and

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00:19:22

XYZ | Mariah Carey’s Olympic Moment, Holiday Party...

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2025/12/15

Mariah Carey is headed to the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony: will it be curling's biggest diva moment yet? It’s Mental Health Monday and Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday, plus Mom’s Hot Take on why Christmas ads work a little too well. We also get into a bizarre story involving a man who claims he “teleported” into a stolen car, and wrap things up with corporate holiday party stories that we just can't make up.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary

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00:19:08

XYZ | Taylor Swift Fans' “Joy Blackouts,” Leona Lewis...

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2025/12/11

Taylor Swift apparently realized the Eras Tour was different when doctors began reporting fans experiencing “joy blackouts” and even “post-show amnesia.” We’re also Running it Back with Leona Lewis’s powerhouse classic Bleeding Love, diving into Denmark’s remarkable Human Library, and remembering times our lies were so bad they worked. Plus, we’ll cap things off with an XYZ Throwback.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary

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00:19:26

XYZ | Spotify’s Music Videos Drop, Holiday...

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2025/12/10

Spotify is finally rolling out music videos in the U.S. and Canada: streaming is officially having its retro moment. We’re also diving into ghosting with Mom (she's still a little confused on the cencenpt), plus Audrey has dyed her hair and her fingers in an incident we’re definitely discussing. Four men get detained for dressing up as Peaky Blinders characters, leading to an unexpected attempt at “rehabilitation," and a 20-year-old lottery winner chooses a $1K a week payout instead of a

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00:20:19

XYZ | Jimmy Kimmel’s Renewal, Amazon’s Holiday...

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2025/12/09

Jimmy Kimmel’s contract with ABC is officially extended following his headline-making clash with Trump. In tech, Amazon is rolling out upgraded delivery tracking, last minute add ons, and even Alexa powered gift ideas. Then we’re taking a trip back in history to the absolutely real moment the Brooklyn Bridge was stress tested by a circus. And for our T-Mobile Topic, we’re unpacking inducing labor just to shift a baby’s astrological sign. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:15:37

XYZ | Cookie Parties, Golden Globe Podcast Noms, and...

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2025/12/08

We’re kicking things off by asking the big holiday question: are cookie parties… a thing now? Sabrina Carpenter weighs in on the mystery of predicting a hit song, and we’re highlighting the freshly announced Golden Globe podcast nominations. A man’s Christmas decorations spark a neighbor complaint, a grocery store employee turns a train of shopping carts into a full-contact sport, and we’ve got the story of one wedding that technically wasn’t a wedding at all. Hosted by renowned television and radio

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00:11:54

XYZ | Netflix’s $82B Power Move, Bieber vs. Apple,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/12/06

Netflix is reportedly gearing up to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for a jaw-dropping $82.7 billion. Justin Bieber is in the middle of a bizarre showdown with his phone keyboard, and Will Ferrell apparently turned down a $29 million paycheck for Elf 2 because the script simply wasn’t it. A stolen Fabergé egg has been recovered, we promise you won't guess how. Plus, this week's new music in Fresh Out, Artist Spotlight, and more. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary

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00:17:54

XYZ | Gwyneth’s Memory Lapse, Panic! Throwback, and...

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2025/12/05

Robert Downey Jr. teases Gwyneth Paltrow because she still can’t remember who Tom Holland is (even after doing four movies with him). Then we’re running it back to Panic! At The Disco’s legendary “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” revisiting the grip this song had on an entire generation. We’ll also explore how Disney quietly repurposed massive amounts of animation in the 1970s and for our T-Mobile Topic, we’re talking rage-quit stories inspired by Bill Hader getting fired from a movie theater in his

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00:12:27

XYZ | Jordan’s Towed Car, Kim K’s “Kimmandments,” and...

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2025/12/03

Jordan's car got towed and Erik is not being very empathetic about it. Kim Kardashian’s latest venture: a business MasterClass accompanied by her '10 Kimmandments.' Erik shares the story of the mysterious "bathroom ghoul" that haunted him at the Orlando airport, and we wrap things up by comparing our Spotify Wrapped results. Yes, some of us are embarrassed.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is

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00:22:41

XYZ | Zootopia’s Record-Breaking Return, Britney...

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2025/12/02

Zootopia 2 just opened with the biggest international debut of any animated movie ever, Britney Spears personally saved How I Met Your Mother from cancellation, and a new study says spending money on your best friend might literally extend your life. We’ll also get into social media's strangest community: a Facebook group with 1.7 million people pretending to be ants living in a colony.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik

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00:19:10

XYZ | Olivia Dean Calls Out Ticketmaster, “No.” is a...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/12/01

Olivia Dean’s sharp critique pushed Ticketmaster to finally cap resale prices and issue refunds. For this week's Mental Health Moment, we’re talking about the power of a simple sentence: “No.” Mom drops her Hot Take about squad cars and how she ended up in one last week, and the L.A. man who literally stopped freeway traffic just to film a music video. Plus, in our T-Mobile Topic, Erik explains how he got bamboozled by a rental car service.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:19:10

XYZ | Macaulay’s Home Alone Sequel Pitch,...

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2025/11/25

We’re kicking things off with our least favorite parts of Thanksgiving (yes, even the food has enemies). Macaulay Culkin says he has an idea for a Home Alone sequel. In tech news, Facebook is rolling out nicknames for group chats while Spotify prepares to raise prices in early 2026. We’ll dive into why "Jingle Bells" was technically written as a Thanksgiving song, THE TEST, and debunking myths we believed for way too long.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and

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