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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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00:14:00

XYZ | Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl, Selena & Benny’s...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/29

Bad Bunny is taking over the Super Bowl halftime show, and Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just surprised fans with their wedding photos. Jack Antonoff is clapping back at the Ticketmaster CEO, while Pizza Hut is rolling out a questionable new Matcha Cheese Stuffed Crust. Today’s Dumb of the Day goes to kids burning themselves over a K-Pop TikTok noodle trend, and Stephen King’s wife nearly walked out over his obsession with Mambo No. 5. We’ll wrap with some truly chaotic travel horror stories you

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00:16:27

XYZ | Miley’s Future, Charlie’s NYC Debut, and One...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/26

Will Miley Cyrus still be famous in ten years? She'll decide. We’re sharing thoughts on her existential question while Charlie Puth rolls out his new track Beat Yourself Up during a residency at NYC’s Blue Note. New music in this week's Fresh Out, Mom is celebrating Olive Garden, and Jordan reveals his subtle but undeniable addiction to in-flight games. Plus, we’ve got today’s Dumb of the Day: a squirrel so mean it’s terrorizing Bay Area locals.Hosted by renowned television and radio

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00:15:13

XYZ | Cardi B’s MTA Voiceover, Disney+ Price Hike,...

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2025/09/24

Cardi B is now the voice of the NYC subway system—yes, really. We’re breaking down our most creative high school attendance excuses and a story on a South Carolina teaching assistant who somehow thought poop spray was classroom-appropriate (it wasn’t). Disney+ is hiking their prices again and we’ve got our T-Mobile Topic on times when the enemy is your own mother. Plus, you don't want to miss Mom’s Hot Take today featuring a truly unprecedented standpoint on scrolling down. Hosted by renowned

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00:04:18

Bonus Episode: AI & Helicopters?!

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/23

Erik and Audrey go full throttle on two things you probably didn’t expect to hear in the same sentence: artificial intelligence and helicopters. From the funny to the futuristic, the conversation weaves through tech rabbit holes, real-life “wait, what?!” moments, and a few classic tangents that only XYZ can pull off.If you’ve ever wondered how Erik would handle a self-flying chopper, or what Audrey really thinks about letting AI run wild, this is your episode. Consider it a layover between full

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00:15:16

XYZ | Adele’s Super Bowl Goss, Spider-Man Set Scare,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/22

Adele might be the next artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, and Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man shoot nearly turned disastrous after a stunt accident sent two people to the hospital. This week’s Mental Health Moment is all about letting go of what you can’t control before it controls you. Mom's back with her take on Erik's new Taylor Swift phone, and an Ohio administrator gets suspended for trying to flip school lawnmowers on Facebook Marketplace. We'll wrap things up with a

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00:20:12

XYZ | Cardi B’s Baby News, Limewire Buys Fyre Fest,...

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2025/09/17

Cardi B just announced baby number four, and Shan checks in from Dallas with stories you won’t believe—including her own power outage drama and her thoughts on this week's Disney heist. Limewire is making headlines again with a shocking Fyre Fest acquisition, and Mom’s Hot Take is all about porch pirates. Young Blud is teaming up with Aerosmith after his big VMA moment, Jordan gives us a Portugal check-in, and Kirkland Prosecco is facing a surprising recall. Plus, Benson Boone’s camera guy gets

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00:04:00

Ed Sheeran – "Play" | XYZ Album Spotlight

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/12

Ed Sheeran has officially released his eighth studio album — and it just might be his most versatile yet. Blending a rich tapestry of global cultures and sounds, Ed approaches each new influence with care, respect, and authenticity. Rather than appropriating, he honors the origins of the music that inspires him.This latest release leads with love, explores the depths of loss, expresses pride, and ultimately lands on a note of promise. It’s an album that feels both personal and universal — a journey

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00:23:01

XYZ | Hillary Duff’s Big News, Ed Sheeran Relocates,...

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2025/09/10

Hillary Duff makes a major career move, signing with Atlantic Records, while Ed Sheeran sets up shop in the US ahead of his Play tour. Steven Spielberg can’t stop praising Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest performance, and Shan dives into this year’s Emmy frontrunners. We’ve also got more Coldplay cheating scandal fallout, and the story of a girl who crashed her car while singing a popular Britney Spears song... take a wild guess which one. Plus, kids flip the script in today’s T-Mobile Topic, where we

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00:23:46

XYZ | Taika & Rita’s Fyre Fest Musical, The Pope’s...

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2025/09/09

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora are turning the chaos of Fyre Festival into a stage musical—yes, really. Julia Garner is officially stepping into Madonna’s shoes for the upcoming biopic, and The Pope is apparently opening restaurants at the Vatican. Taylor Swift is dropping a Target-exclusive Life of a Showgirl CD, plus we’ve got a tech roundup from IFA Berlin to JetBlue’s internet upgrade. Ryan Reynolds once made Denzel Washington furious on set, Lindsay Lohan somehow changed the kombucha game forever,

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00:20:31

XYZ | T-Pain’s 20-Year Tour, VMAs Recap, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/08

T-Pain is celebrating 20 years in music with his TP20 Tour—could a Super Bowl halftime show be in the cards? We’ve got a full VMAs recap, including Rose’s speech and standout moments, plus this week’s Mental Health Monday on setting boundaries. Tom Holland is reading all your comments, Mark Zuckerberg is somehow suing… Mark Zuckerberg, and one California woman successfully registered her dog to vote. We’ll also cover the man who got caught crawling on top of the American flag at a Jets game and

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00:23:51

XYZ | Charlie Puth’s New Era, Gaga’s Last-Minute...

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2025/09/06

Charlie Puth teases a new era with his track Whatever’s Clever, Lady Gaga cancels a show just minutes before it kicks off, and Doja Cat doesn’t hold back when she calls her last album “a massive fart.” Plus, Ryan Cabrera joins the show for this week's Artist Spotlight, Raising Cane’s is finally heading to London, and reports reveal the push-up benchmark that puts you in the top 1–5% of men. We’ll also cover our ultimate walk-out songs and a Polish CEO facing global backlash after taking a signed

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00:18:51

XYZ | Lightsaber Auction, Sesame Street Hits YouTube,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/04

From a real Star Wars lightsaber hitting the auction block to Justin Bieber announcing SWAG II, we've got your daily pop culture fix. Plus, the entire Sesame Street catalog making its way to YouTube, Erewhon opening in New York City, and Drake promoting an upcoming Degrassi documentary. We’ll also dig into why Vikings may never have worn horns and revisit a classic moments from The 40-Year-Old Virgin.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster,

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00:23:56

XYZ | Miley’s Music Industry Take, Cardi B’s Court...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/09/03

Miley Cyrus takes aim at the music industry, accusing it of caring more about streams than songs. Meanwhile, Cardi B scores another big win in court, and Mariah Carey reveals the release date and cover art for her highly anticipated album Here For It All. On the gaming front, Call of Duty may be leveling up to the big screen, while Taco Bell is forced to rethink its AI drive-through after a glitch led to one customer ordering 18,000 waters. Plus, we dig into SHEIN’s surprising new menswear strategy

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00:24:26

XYZ | More Sydney Sweeney Drama, iPhone 17 Rumors,...

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2025/09/02

From Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun’s rumored romance sparking drama to Fifth Harmony reuniting, we’ve got today's biggest buzz. Plus, Walmart’s goal to take on Amazon Prime Video, JD Vance worrying about a potential Super Bowl wedding, and Apple dropping digs at The Beatles while teasing the iPhone 17. We’ll also dive into embarrassing childhood memories that still haunt us today in this week’s T-Mobile Topic.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host

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00:19:05

XYZ | Halsey’s Tour, Florida Batman, and Retro Comebacks

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/08/29

From Halsey announcing her Back To Badlands world tour to The Weeknd reportedly looking to raise $1 billion with his music catalog, we’ve got the week’s biggest stories. Plus, Role Model’s unexpected "Sally," Sabrina Carpenter stepping into the spotlight, and a Florida man who stopped a thief while dressed as Batman. We’ll also get into baggage tag scams, Mom's Hot Take on retro trends, and why Jordan claims water aerobics are more legit than pickleball. Hosted by renowned television

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00:22:11

XYZ | Ariana Grande Tour, Napoleon’s Height Myth, and...

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2025/08/28

This episode covers Ariana Grande’s big tour news, what Taylor Swift’s dad really said to Travis Kelce about the proposal, and why Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson are trademarking “Gold Digger.” We spotlight Ed Sheeran’s charity art sale, clear up the long-standing myth about Napoleon’s height, and unpack a shocking “atomic wedgie” crime. Plus, luxury caviar nuggets and Japan’s AI-generated Mt. Fuji eruption that left Tokyo residents spooked.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik

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00:19:30

XYZ | Will Smith’s AI Concert Crowd, Hugging Bandits...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/08/27

Between Will Smith catching heat for posting an AI-generated concert crowd and Canada’s bizarre “hugging bandits” robbing people mid-embrace, we’re breaking down the week’s wildest headlines. Plus, Travis Kelce’s new team-up with American Eagle and Mark Zuckerberg handing out noise-canceling headphones to his neighbors during construction. We’ll also cover Jackie Chan’s stunt team joining the next Spider-Man movie and the things we regret giving away. Hosted by renowned television and radio

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00:21:29

XYZ | Taylor & Travis Engaged, Burritos by Drone, and...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/08/26

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement takes center stage this week, alongside Chipotle’s new plan to drop burritos by drone. We’re also breaking down Spotify sliding into DMs, a University of Illinois student crowd-sourcing his tuition one penny at a time, and Taylor’s Guinness World Record for podcast views on New Heights. Plus, a look at the everyday words and phrases people still can’t seem to get right.Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan

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00:18:18

XYZ | Chris Martin’s "Security Check," The Beef...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/08/25

From Chris Martin staging a “security check” before a surprise proposal to Halsey clapping back at critics of her Americana film, we’ve got this week’s entertainment news. Plus, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man suits hitting the auction block, CLEAR partnering with TSA to launch new e-gates, and Erik's weird dermatologist experience. We’ll also break down Mental Health Monday’s thought-provoking quote, the chart that reveals the rarest birthdays, and the bizarre case of the so-called “Beef Bandit.”

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00:21:15

XYZ | John K Artist Spotlight, Danny DeVito Pranked,...

XYZ with Erik Zachary ·

2025/08/23

Sydney Sweeney addresses bathwater soap critics, Danny DeVito nearly filed a lawsuit over an April Fools prank, and McDonald’s is slashing prices after its CEO admitted the menu is too expensive. Chris Hansen is digging into Roblox safety concerns, while a Harvard physicist claims a comet may actually be alien-made. Add in a new dating trend called “Shrekking,” a $140K Pokémon card disaster, and some exciting family news from Shan, and you’ve got an episode packed with stories you won’t want to

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