A surprise prequel to The Bear has everyone talking, and we break down the flashback. A robot causes delays on an Oakland flight (because of course it does), and Erik admits he was that neighbor. We get into the bigger question: have we lost hope as a society when it comes to trusting your neighbors? And wrap with a debate on the best (and most underrated) childish snacks.

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.

Lox Pratt is being dubbed TV’s newest “bad boy” at just 14, and we get into the rise. We put everyone through THE TEST, talk about doorbell friends and intrusive neighbors, and hit a Tech Tidbit. Then we dive into the oddly fascinating story of a group in Poland that LARPs the 4th of July every year, and wrap with “Homens," a cautionary tale from Jordan that you didn’t know you needed.

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.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens to a $77M box office, and we break down the success. Mom delivers her Hot Take on Jamaica, and Jordan shares how he accidentally scared a woman on a plane. We reflect on the phrase “remember what you prayed for,” react to Star Wars fans streaming the franchise for 33 billion minutes in 2025, and ask the important question: if we band together can we all buy Spirit Airlines? All that PLUS more information on how YOU can win a trip to Jamaica!

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.

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.