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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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00:18:49

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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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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00:23:05

XYZ | Britney’s Big Sale, Nolan’s Brutal Note, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/11

Britney Spears sells her catalog, Christopher Nolan tells Timothée Chalamet what he thought about his performance in Interstellar, and Mom delivers her Hot Take on Valentine’s Day. We also get into the college student who asked for an extension because she was competing in the Olympic Games (valid?), Jordan questions why everyone wants dog-friendly restaurants but nobody is fighting for bodega cats, and confess the most dangerous gifts our parents ever gave us as kids.Hosted by renowned television

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00:21:58

XYZ | Tiny Man Energy, A 13-Year Traffic Violation,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/10

Jordan embraces his “tiny man” era while also revealing he just got a facial; growth comes in many forms. We dive into the wild confession that Mark Ruffalo drove without a license for 13 years, put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST, and break down Google’s new “Results About You” feature. Plus, the surprisingly wholesome story of the Beastie Boys bullying a toy company into donating to charity, and a recap of our karaoke team-building experience that proved some things should maybe stay off the

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00:22:41

XYZ | Jordan’s Back, Puppy Bowl Buzz, and Super Bowl...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/09

Jordan is back from vacationing in Colombia and bringing stories. The Puppy Bowl XXII is on everyone’s minds (Audrey's), so we're talking about it. We weigh in on Mom’s Hot Take about the Super Bowl halftime show. There's new music in Fresh Out, we dive into Mental Health Moment wisdom about patience and letting the game come to you, and continue Erik's rug saga. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is

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00:20:10

XYZ | Jordan in Colombia, Harry’s £20 Show, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/07

Jordan leaves us to vacation in Colombia, while Harry Styles shocks fans with a one-night-only Manchester show for just £20. Mom shares her hot take on why she’d make a great celebrity, and Keke Palmer teaches the internet how to properly pronounce Lionel Richie once and for all. We pour a Drink & Think, then Run It Back with Monster by Eminem featuring Rihanna, because some tracks never leave the rotation.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan

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00:17:00

XYZ | Girl Scout Drama, Olympic Ad Backlash, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/05

We kick things off after Erik gets absolutely bamboozled by the Girl Scouts, then get into Tate McRae being dragged for promoting Team USA in a Winter Olympics ad despite being Canadian. XYZ Throwback makes a return, Jordan introduces his new sleepy time tea routine, and we revisit the random fact that Catherine O’Hara was technically an SNL character for just one week. Plus, a bold claim from Erik: Girl Scouts might actually have it too easy.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:23:17

XYZ | Restaurant Dreams, Super Bowl Hot Takes, and...

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2026/02/04

We start by debating what types of restaurants we’d actually open if given the chance, then get into Rockabye Baby announcing lullaby renditions of Backstreet Boys: for the babies and the millennials. Mom delivers her Hot Take on Super Bowl Sunday, we swap the craziest things people have told us while dating, and unpack a study revealing that 69% of people have never handwritten a love letter. Plus, a brutally honest conversation about the things we might simply not be adult enough for yet.Hosted by

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00:20:42

XYZ | Kelly Clarkson Signs Off, Getting Caught...

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2026/02/03

The Kelly Clarkson Show is officially coming to a close after seven seasons, and we break down what led to the daytime farewell. We put everyone through THE TEST, then swap stories about times we got caught, sparked by a 9 year old who skipped school to watch a soccer match and ended up exposed on live TV. We also dive into the revelation that sometimes the CIA was… maybe... just making stuff up, and wrap with a revealing question: what movie have you somehow still never seen?Hosted by renowned

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00:20:37

XYZ | Johnny Depp as Scrooge, Grammy Chaos, and Spam...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/02

Johnny Depp is gearing up to play Scrooge for a new Christmas Carol adaptation. The Grammys manage to get Erik more fired up than an actual fight with his girlfriend. Mom delivers her hot take on the 2026 Grammys, Dry January is officially over, and we pause for a Mental Health Moment reminding us that most of us focus too much on what’s urgent instead of what’s important. Plus, Fresh Out and a discussion on spam messages that are getting way too believable for comfort.Hosted by renowned television

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00:20:47

XYZ | Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Scare, Baby Fever, and a...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/02/01

We start with a scary update as U.S. alpine skier Lindsey Vonn suffers a crash and injury in Switzerland just one week before the Winter Olympics. Mom shares a hot take on baby fever, Audrey relives her worst travel experience ever, and we Run It Back with The Chainsmokers and Halsey’s Closer. Plus, Drink & Think and a rundown of the random subjects we could truly chat your ear off about if given the chance.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan

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00:20:47

XYZ | More Neighbor Drama, Momzilla Wedding Energy,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2026/01/29

Erik’s ongoing neighbor saga continues, and somehow it’s getting weirder. We hit an XYZ Throwback, get a Jordan wedding update that officially enters Momzilla territory, and revisit the moment Pizza Hut was doing the absolute most by delivering pizza to the International Space Station. Plus, boyband beef is back as Zayn seemingly throws shade at Harry Styles’ ticket prices.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your

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