XYZ with Erik Zachary

Rihanna says she has a whoooolllle bunch of unreleased music just waiting in the vault (17 of them to be exact), while Sydney Sweeney reportedly has a family connection to Marilyn Monroe. Plus, we explore Amazon’s new product profiles and share the moment you realized you were officially too old for a certain friend group. It's okay to grow up!

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

The Emmy Awards are leaving broadcast TV for Prime Video, while Justin Timberlake officially apologizes for his past beatboxing. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take checks in on hotel check in and out times, we brainstorm niche Halloween costume ideas, and find out why Andrew Garfield stopped using ChatGPT after playing Sam Altman. We’re also diving into the weirdest medication side effects: because sometimes the cure comes with some unexpected surprises.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Taylor Swfit is taking her throne back from Ella Langley on the charts, while Kim Kardashian reportedly has five nannies for her four kids. Plus, Audrey and Jordan face off in THE TEST, we debate which jobs make taking a break nearly impossible, and discover how Jason Mraz’s avocado farm supplies Chipotle directly. And finally, Southwest Airlines is offering travelers up to 10,500 free points for unread notifications on their phones (maybe ignoring those alerts really does pay off).

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

AGlee reboot could be in the works, while Mom comes in HOT with her take: Taylor Swift is doing too much. Plus, our Mental Health Moment explores why we’re so quick to tell people “don’t be sad” or “don’t be mad,” we ask when you stopped needing your parents’ permission, and investigate the guy who flies to work. We wrap things up with an unfortunate conclusion to Audrey's short lived vespa saga... for now.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

After decades, a St. Louis man has found out his biological father is Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, Netflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos doesn't believe the streamer is growing fast enough and Mom thinks we should be nicer to celebrities. That is of course until we start being mean to celebrities. Looks like "family" is forever with the Fast & Furious franchise getting a television series and Zara Larsson joins the show to talk about the business side of the music industry and what it means to her to own her masters.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Harry Styles fans are facing some serious ticket fees, while Kelly Clarkson says she’s all about AI. Plus, we dive into pranks that went horribly wrong, look at how the NHL is courting BookTok, and hear all about Audrey’s latest dream purchase: a Vespa.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Sylvester Stallone reacts to the biopic about him, while Chipotle brings back margaritas... with a catch. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take has us putting sweaters on our drinks, we discuss purchases that take way too long to decide on, and Jordan has a question: why aren’t magicians robbing casinos more often?

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Anne Hathaway had to sit out Hot Ones over concerns about early labor, while the 2026 VMAs pulled in their biggest audience in 11 years. Plus, Erik and Jordan go head to head in THE TEST, we reveal the holiday treats we could happily go without, and beware of fake TikTok “Screentime to Cash." We also uncover the wild lengthsThe Social Network went to while filming, and swap stories about the things we were scared to eat, but tried anyway.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Madonna takes the stage at the VMAs, while McDonald’s finally gives the PlayPlace an upgrade (aka a training program for kids). Plus, we swap stories about the dumbest ways we’ve ever been injured, talk about how to use jealousy like a compass, and head to Sweden, where police are launching a “dare to be nasty” campaign to help people avoid falling victim to phone scammers.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Follow along on Instagram at instagram.com/XYZcontent. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com

Erik holds down the fort solo in the studio today. Audrey is still out on her road trip and Jordan is off the grid glamping, though he does swing by remotely for a few minutes with a barn full of roosters providing the soundtrack. On today's show: Instagram rolls out a new Soft Launch tool built for testing the waters before you make things Instagram official. Olivia Rodrigo and Taco Bell team up for a new pink Baja Blast that has fans already going wild. Plus, TSA says new screening tech is making security lines faster and easier, but it might make getting your bags onto the plane a whole lot tougher.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com