T-Pain and Akon face off over $500,000 in unpaid royalties, while Nicolas Cage finds himself dealing with a very unexpected sinkhole situation. Plus, the water heater guy (nice guy but an unwelcome guest), we learn why your astrology sign might actually be off by one, and hand out a Dummy Award to a naked person in Homegoods. And finally, it’s officially Erik's first day of school!

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

Beyoncé is selling a $948 wooden box to store your vinyl albums (with the small catch that it doesn’t actually include any vinyl). Plus, South Park gets a surprising rebrand and Snoop Dogg is hiring an ice cream taster. We also dig into Girl Scouts releasing dog treats and why “human safe” is apparently a selling point, let you know what we're watching this week, and discuss the things in life that just aren’t meant to be shared.

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

It’s Erik’s birthday week, Miley Cyrus reminds us that she’s just Miley (officially now), and Bruno Mars reveals he tweets his mom every time he goes platinum. Plus, we put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST, tackle the deep cleaning chore you probably never think about and uncover the bizarre history of chainsaws being invented for childbirth. And finally, we talk rediscovering your inner child: starting with Legos.

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

We show off the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TikTok’s latest comment section upgrade, including voice messages, polls, and photos. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take tackles rollercoasters, we hear about a couple who got married in a waist deep flooded church in the Philippines, and Jordan shares what it was like joining the BTS Army.

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 might actually be going on tour, and the Uncrustable Wars between Smucker's and TJ's are officially heating up. Plus, an XYZ Throwback, then Jordan takes us back to the ’90s, where teal and purple had everyone in a chokehold thanks to one very influential guy. We also dive into the idea that beauty is pain and the small inconveniences we incite purely out of spite.

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

We reveal TikTok’s #1 Song of Summer 2026 (spoiler: it's been the song for a lot of summers) and break down the latest Broadway shakeup as Jonathan Bailey exits Sunday in the Park with George following Ariana Grande. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take tackles pheromone maxing, we lay down the essential first date rules, swap stories about hobbies we’ve picked up from our partners, and ask: what's on your birthday resolution list?

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

Kelly Clarkson says goodbye with her final show, while Miley Cyrus announces plans for her 10th studio album. We put Audrey, Erik, AND Jordan through THE TEST, look at why Pokémon cards have become Gen Z’s favorite financial asset, and revisit the wild story of NASA sending chickens to space with funding from KFC. Plus, Tech Tidbit is Dyson’s toothbrush, and we debate the hotels that are almost too nice to actually relax in.

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

Dollyfest 2027 is already giving us something to look forward to, while the fake 49ers player continues to get exposed. We discuss the universal vacation ritual of saying “hello” to strangers you’ll never see again, take a Mental Health Moment to talk about trusting the process, and remind everyone that sometimes you don’t need a fancy plan, you can just go to the US Open.

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