XYZ with Erik Zachary

Tom Holland’s nonalcoholic beer brand Bero is releasing shandies this summer inspired by Zendaya. Scooter Braun claims he didn’t know Taylor Swift when he purchased her catalog, and we revisit one of music’s most infamous business disputes. Mom delivers her Hot Take on “butter moms,” Erik shares his nightmare best man speech scenario, and we react to a Chinese startup’s AI-powered pet collar that...

A new Universal Kids Resort is opening in Texas, and we break down what makes it different from the traditional theme park experience. We react to lactose intolerance patches that sound too good to be true, while Mom delivers her Hot Take on all you can eat buffets. We bring back Drink & Think, discuss why Wiz Khalifa has landed on Romania’s wanted list and what that could mean for future trav...

We break down “The Stranger Things Effect” and how the wait between seasons is only getting longer. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, beg society to stop making it so hard to have fun, and revisit Audrey’s ongoing battle with Facebook Marketplace. We wrap with the boys accidentally finding themselves in the middle of planning a Pride parade float and trying to figure out how they got there. Hosted b...

Erik is somehow in Orlando… again. The Jonas Brothers’ parents’ restaurant in Las Vegas is officially closing its doors, and we investigate the mystery of who threw a Dubai chocolate at Jordan’s car. Jordan also discovers, perhaps far too late in life, that public buses switch drivers mid-route, and we wrap with a discussion about how it seems every possible fee on earth is officially getting out...

The director of Wuthering Heights says she regrets cutting a scene featuring Margot Robbie’s hairy armpits, and that leads us directly into THE TEST. We debate “THE MAN CARD,” revisit how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air only exists because of Quincy Jones, and react to the bizarre fact that you apparently can’t Google the word “disregard” anymore. We wrap with the story of a horribly timed compliment...

Stephen Colbert reportedly used a licensed track from Peanuts in hopes of getting CBS sued, and we break down the chaos. More details emerge surrounding Britney Spears’ DUI arrest, while Mom delivers a Hot Take on happy marriages. We bring back Drink & Think, react to Spotify and Universal Music Group announcing licensing deals for fan-made covers and remixes, and get into the frustration of A...

Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star in a new Betty Boop feature film, and we break down the unexpected pairing. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, officially announce the Jamaica winner, and react to the wild story of a prisoner who briefly died and argued he technically already served his life sentence. It’s a long Dummy Awards featuring a Cybertruck owner, and we wrap by confessing our bigges...

A new Grey’s Anatomy spinoff is in the works, and we break down what the franchise could look like next. Mom delivers her Hot Take on remote terminals, we visit the satisfying world of Nee-Doh to expand on our own childhood fads, and collectively roll our eyes at the endless “recreate this look for cheaper!” trend. We wrap with a conversation about future lullabies and what kids are probably going...

The siblings from Modern Family are apparently living together in real life, and we break down the wholesome chaos. We put everyone through THE TEST, hear about Erik becoming an Uber driver in the name of being a good neighbor, and react to studies showing fatal car crashes spike on major album release dates. In Tech Tidbit, Amazon’s new Alexa+ feature can now generate podcast episodes, and we wra...

Shakira is reportedly not guilty of tax fraud after all, while Harry Styles fans are upset over a stage design that may have officially killed the front row experience. Mom delivers another Hot Take, and we debate the appropriate occasion for sending an edible arrangement. We also break down the unbelievable story of a man stranded in the wilderness after arguing with his wife who was rescued afte...

Letterman says "goodnight" to The Late Show on CBS before Mom delivers another Hot Take. Then we break down the growing Waymo invasion in Atlanta and how the self driving cars are apparently clogging side streets everywhere. We also talk about Akon’s dad, and wrap with the nightmare scenario: bumping into your ex on a plane with nowhere to escape. Hosted by renowned television and radio personalit...

'Swapped' is reportedly breaking records on Netflix, and we kick things off there before diving into an XYZ Throwback. Then we debate how long we could realistically go without showering for $100K a day, visit the story of two New York Yankees pitchers who swapped wives and basically swapped lives, and hand out another edition of the Dummy Awards. We wrap with some of our favorite key changes (you...

Dua Lipa is reportedly suing Samsung, and we break down the drama. We talk Mom's hip hop dance class experiences, Audrey drives a U-Haul for the first time (terrifying for everyone involved), and dive into the absolute art form that is Facebook Marketplace haggling. We wrap with Jordan’s encounter with what can only be described as an old lady troll. Hosted by renowned television and radio persona...

We’re officially bare bones at the new studio and trying to hold it all together. A man accused of stealing from Beyoncé takes a five-year plea deal, and eBay rejects GameStop’s outrageous $56 billion bid (leading us into stories about the hardest we’ve ever been rejected). We also dive into the bizarre story of the woman who tried to legally section off and sell the sun, talk TikTokGO, and debate...

Dreamboat Jordy is officially back, baby! Jimmy Kimmel announces he won’t air a new episode opposite Stephen Colbert’s finale, and we get into the late-night respect behind it. We also discover the potentially wonderful concept of drinkable pizza, talk about repair workers secretly using… facilities while on the job, and get an update on the ongoing Spirit buyback saga. Hosted by renowned televisi...

KJ Apa calls out Mr. Fantasy, and we get into the drama. Mom delivers her Hot Take on phoneless parties, we bring back Drink & Think, and Audrey shares what it’s like having her mom in town. We wrap with the tragic story of Rocket the squirrel being banned from basically everywhere. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Za...

We kick things off with more cases of Blue Dot Fever before diving into an XYZ Throwback. Jordan shares the unbelievable story of how his fiancée almost got dragged out of a restaurant bathroom at dinner, and we hand out an extended edition of the Dummy Awards. We wrap by looking back at the trends we’re very happy stayed in the past. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachar...

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 telev...

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 r...

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 Air...

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 up...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 partn...