Laura Dern steps in to replace Helena Bonham Carter, and we break down the switch. Audrey is forced into wearing flip-flops at the airport (a crisis), Erik is on a full mission to “Shake It To The MAX,” and we revisit a banned episode of Sesame Street. We also get into the bathroom dude who made both Erik and Jordan's trip a little more interesting, and wrap with Audrey’s surprisingly wholesome update she’s new to the beach and has been really good about it. All that, plus more on your chance to win an all expenses paid vacation at xyzcontest.com.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Ariana Grande announces her new album Petal dropping July 31st, and we get into the hype. Mom delivers a Hot Take on Jamaica, which somehow leads into the story of how Jordan ended up getting married there. We check in with What Are You Watching Wednesday, and wrap with some adventure talk: ziplining, horseback riding, and whether it’s actually as fun as it sounds.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Ted Lasso drops a Season 4 teaser and release date, and we break down what to expect. We put everyone through THE TEST, interview the Sandals General Manager (we're still in Jamaica and you could be too), and react to the news that the largest movie theater screen in the world is coming to… a very unexpected place in America. We also unpack the stat that Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, and wrap with Audrey and her fear of heights. Go to xyzcontest.com for more info on your chance to win a free trip!

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Kicking off a big week for XYZ, we are LIVE in Jamaica! Well... not actually, this is the podcast version. Anyway, we have very exciting news to share in this one: we are giving away a free vacation plus $1000 towards airfare in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board! Grab your sunscreen and goggles, you can find all the information you need at xyzcontest.com.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Sydney Sweeney reportedly gets her cameo cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2, and we get into what happened. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, share the times we were wayyyy too confident speaking other languages. Next, Jordan tells the story of Matt Damon possibly making one of the biggest missed opportunities in Hollywood history. Next, it’s Dummy Awards time, and we wrap it all up with Erik's partner accidentally revealing way too much about him… except none of it was actually true.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Practical Magic 2 is officially set to release nearly three decades after the original, and we’re breaking down the comeback. Audrey had to call 911 (she’s fine, but it’s a story), Jordan brings a new awkward gym encounter, and we all agree: BEEF 2 is something we’re very ready for. We wrap with Audrey fully committing to stealing Erik’s clothes and not apologizing for 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 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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik’s reported docuseries gets scrapped amid some very messy drama, and we break it all down. We put everyone through THE TEST, get into bad first look reactions (plus Jordan’s worst case scenario brain), and unpack the bizarre religious origins behind Corn Flakes. In Tech Tidbit, YouTube is expanding AI “likeness detection” for celebrities, and we wrap with Audrey’s full pre-trip beauty extravaganza.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Mike Myers pays tribute to Eddie Murphy while dressed as Shrek. Mom delivers her Hot Take on young, frat boy pilots, and we react to the story of an Oklahoma principal being crowned prom king after taking down an armed shooter. We pause for a Mental Health Monday moment, and wrap with the chaotic, nostalgic, and slightly gross things you’d find in your locker at the end of the school year.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.
XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Demi Lovato kicks off the first night of tour, and we get into the early reactions. We put everyone through THE TEST, then debate “the rules are the rules” airplane edition (when do you follow them vs. question them?). We unpack a study suggesting a link between high IQ and allergies, and in Tech Tidbit, Grand Theft Auto VI data gets stolen and the thieves are asking for the big bucks. We wrap with a self inflicted problem: Erik has ants.

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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

Godzilla Minus One has Godzilla in NYC (Lady Liberty is scared), and we kick things off there before diving into an XYZ Throwback. We have a bachelor v. bachelorette party off , revisit how Malcolm in the Middle completely changed the sitcom game, and hand out the weekly Dummy Awards. We wrap with our internal debate: when is it actually acceptable to leave work early?

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). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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