XYZ with Erik Zachary

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 telev...

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 ful...

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...

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 wit...

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 televisio...

A Malcolm in the Middle reboot is taking Hulu and Disney+ by storm. Kanye West is facing a potential ban in France, and Mom delivers her Hot Take on Tax Day (despite not doing her own taxes). We swap stories about what we got caught watching as kids, discuss secondhand smells, and wrap with the struggle of being either too sad or too happy to stay professional. Hosted by renowned television and ra...

The trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is already here, and we break down first impressions. Justin Bieber debuts a minimalist Coachella performance, and Erik may or may not have injured himself thanks to his Chelsea boots. We also get into NASA’s Artemis IV mission aiming for a moon landing in 2028, and take a moment to talk about self-trust and accountability. We wrap with a lo...

Jessica Lange is officially returning to American Horror Story after eight years. Mom delivers her hot take on square dancing in school, and Ella Langley breaks a Billboard record previously held by Taylor Swift. We bring back Drink & Think, and we wrap with the internet buzzing after New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini were seen holding hands. Hosted by renowned...

Anthropic says its latest AI model might be too powerful for the public, and we try to figure out if that’s impressive… or a little concerning. We take an XYZ Throwback that’ll hit your nostalgia just right, then get into the backlash surrounding Bill Gates’ nepo baby after a cheap move with influencers. We’ve got a Dumb of the Day that truly lives up to the name, a dive into the Church of the Sub...

Amanda Bynes is back with new music, and we break down the comeback. Mom gets stuck in double time (you get it... right?), Audrey is officially bored with her bangs, and Jordan admits he’s getting nervous about the bachelor party. We wrap with the viral “Jessica” trend that’s somehow helping soothe tantrums and question why it actually works. Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Eri...

Today's Entertainment Report is that CBS is reportedly replacing The Late Show with Comics Unleashed . We put everyone through THE TEST, Aya calls 911 to get a ring cut off her finger (yes, really), and we dive into the fact that there are hundreds of people currently frozen in cryostasis around the world. In Tech Tidbit, Gmail starts to feel like the new AIM while Google rolls out an offline AI d...

Sponsors are reportedly dropping out of Wireless Festival after Ye was announced as a headliner, and we break down the fallout. We get into the wild things people fall asleep to, take a Mental Health Moment on being bad at rescheduling and actually taking accountability, and swap stories about how we did Easter egg hunts growing up. We wrap with a new study claiming men need about 16 weeks to know...

D. Lylez sits down with Jordan to talk about how his new album came together, who he considers "The Greats" in R&B and respecting the genre in 2026.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 pa...

Olivia Rodrigo announces a new album and release date, and we’re officially entering a new era. We bring back an XYZ Throwback, Jordan shares his Bronco adventure, and we revisit the unbelievable story of the time Hooters gave an employee a Toy Yoda instead of a Toyota. We wrap with stories about the times you embarrassed your parents as a kid because everyone has at least one. Hosted by renowned...

Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly been hospitalized during a broadway performance of Moulin Rouge! Mom delivers a Hot Take on training wheels, Erik shares his (girlfriend's) Bronco adventure, and we debate whether April Fools’ Day is officially dead. Plus, Erik admits he knows that his phone is listening to him… and weirdly, he’s not mad about it. Hosted by renowned television and radio personali...

Taylor Swift is being sued over The Life of a Showgirl , and we break down the trademark drama. The Pussycat Dolls reveal what they were actually saying in “When I Grow Up,” and we put Audrey and Jordan through THE TEST. We hit a More About Nothing on the most banned author in the country, then Audrey tells the story of her “visit from Greg.” In tech, Instagram updates might be a stalker’s dream a...

Howie Mandel reacts to the idea of “looking good for your age,” while Jordan unpacks his theory about his fiancée’s very specific bachelorette party theme. TikTok is now casting actors for its own micro-dramas, and we break down the bizarre story of 12 tons of Kit Kats being stolen. We take a Mental Health Moment with advice from Steven Bartlett about focusing less on big wins, and wrap with a con...

The first trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter series is finally here, and we share our initial reactions. Mom delivers a Hot Take on sharing your location (how soon is too soon?), we bring back Drink & Think, and react to a Chinese company offering bonuses for employees who exercise. Then it gets a little deeper with a conversation about pressure from parents, and we wrap with the efficient (albeit...

A Murder, She Wrote reboot movie is in the works with Jamie Lee Curtis, and we’re cautiously optimistic. The Boston Red Sox just unveiled lobster poutine at the ballpark, which sends us into a debate about the nastiest menu items ever created. We hit an XYZ Throwback, unpack the bizarre moment two completely different Dennis the Menace comics were created at the same time in different countries, a...

Stephen Colbert is reportedly stepping into the world of Lord of the Rings, and we're pretty excited. Mom tries to explain the meaning of the dark web (emphasis on tries ), and we get into the oddly specific targeted ads for jobs you definitely don’t have. There’s buzz around a 13 Going on 30 reboot, and we wrap with a debate on save the dates vs. wedding invitations. What actually matters and wha...

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premieres today and we’re feeling very nostalgic. We put Jordan and Audrey through THE TEST, get into why Audrey really has a problem with robots, and talk about the Fortnite CEO being one of the more likable billionaires out there. We wrap with stories of the times your phone activity completely exposed you at the worst possible moment. Hosted by renown...

Shia LaBeouf is reportedly yelling at people again, and Justin Timberlake has a moment that leaves everyone a bit confused. Mom delivers her Hot Take on college degrees, and we break down proper guest etiquette. From there, we reflect on a Mental Health Moment, and wrap with a sweet little stat: most couples spend more time picking a movie than actually watching it. Hosted by renowned television a...

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season gets cancelled and we get into what happened. Facebook Marketplace proves once again it’s the wild west of the internet, we share a recent Zara Larsson interview, and bring back Drink & Think. Plus, the idea of running a 5K in an airplane bathroom resurfaces in Mom's Hot Take, and we wrap with stories about the times we’ve all experienced a little ego...

A live-action Scooby-Doo series is in the works, and we’re hopeful for the new meddling kids. We dive into an XYZ Throwback, share some honest relationship advice inspired by Will Ferrell, and break down the chaotic reason Hollywood became the center of the entertainment industry (yes, it involves Thomas Edison being a problem). We wrap with the absolutely unhinged man who ran a 5K… inside an airp...

We start with entertainment news as more cast members are announced for season 4 of White Lotus. Mom’s Hot Take dives into the idea of breakup compensation, and then we get into the unspoken rules around outfit repeaters. From there, things get a little more real as we ask: what do you actually miss most about someone from your past? We wrap by debating whether you should be liking your friends’ t...