XYZ with Erik Zachary

Jay Z is officially headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, an E. coli scare has Illinois pumpkin patches on edge, and Jordan finally explains the toilet paper mummy costume. Plus the AI story that’s flipping the corporate world, Dictionary.com’s word of the year, and why dating at your parents’ house is a challenge. Audrey’s test questions were easier this week and somehow nobody got the Justin...

Halloween week is here: Drake had the Backstreet Boys perform at his 40th birthday party, Nicki Minaj could be the next White House press secretary, and the Golden Globes say Michael is a drama, not a musical. Jordan went to an influencer Halloween party as Bob Belcher, Erik played Apple Genius at a hotel bar, and the crew weighs in on a dog poop PSA, allophilia, and how old is too old to trick or...

Glee is officially coming back to Disney Plus and Hulu with Lea Michele, a bride saved a 13 year old One Direction perfume for her wedding day, and Mom is in studio with her hot take on flying cars. Our producer’s little sister faked a senior fall break to sneak off to New York, which has Erik, Jordan, and Audrey confessing every scam they pulled as teens, plus Audrey’s leg hair stance on free wil...

Erik, Audrey, and Jordan break down Heated Rivalry heading to Regal Cinemas, U2 taking the Thanksgiving Eve halftime stage, and the story of Dion Rich, the greatest gate crasher of all time. Plus knights jousting on Lime bikes in London, a Throwback year guessing game, and Jordan's couples costume dilemma ahead of a very Instagram Halloween party. Audrey is still mad about that U2 album. XYZ with...

JetBlue and Virgin Voyages just announced the first ever adults only flight, and Erik, Jordan and Audrey have strong feelings about toddlers at 30,000 feet. Audrey also introduces the newest member of her household, a praying mantis named Gertie, and the crew asks how long you would wait if your partner went to prison. Spoiler: Audrey is not holding it down. XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally s...

Jay Z is reportedly headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, and we break down who he might bring out. Audrey brings the Amelia Earhart plane findings (spoiler, it was a pile of logs), Jordan has a terrifying encounter with a UPS driver screaming his wife’s name through the building, and Ohio, we still believe in you. Plus The Test, Apple’s event frenzy, and a gym class debate where dodgeball gets...

Miley Cyrus is facing backlash after her Hollywood Bowl moment, and there’s apparently a black market for In N Out delivery that’s already scamming people out of their cash. Plus the airplane food that turned one flight into a nightmare, the wedding Erik saved with his wobble dance, and a Mental Health Monday quote about trees that’s worth passing along. XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndi...

Ella Langley just broke the record for the longest running number one of all time, and she sits down with Erik to talk about the old covers she’d bring back on stage, from Pumped Up Kicks to Tennessee Whiskey. Plus Erik’s mom thinks he and Jordan are secretly a couple, Costco debuts a $2.99 apple pie sundae, and Audrey’s Halloween party runs into Erik’s D.C. plans. Pour something and settle in, it...

Audrey admits she’s unstoppable with a credit card, and her all in goblin Halloween plans might explain why. We also dig into marriage markets in China, a Milwaukee woman posing as a substitute teacher, Jordan on the Big River Man, holiday movies already thawing on Netflix, and the throwback song year game. XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch...

Olivia and Chappell are back with a new song, Paul McCartney has thoughts on modern music, and we get into a satirical Jet Star flight crash insurance pitch, delivery drivers who are way too fast, and the Pringles can urn. It’s a lot, and we love it. XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and You...

Kelly Clarkson is caught in a bird dispute with a Brooklyn magic shop, while Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake have an unreleased 2001 song that might finally see the light of day. Plus, Chicago billionaires are feeding luxury nuts to the rats of Lincoln Park, a lost dog gets found by a neighbor with a thermal drone and night vision, and we talk about Gen Z admin night. Honestly, the rats are e...

Rihanna says she has a whoooolllle bunch of unreleased music just waiting in the vault (17 of them to be exact), while Sydney Sweeney reportedly has a family connection to Marilyn Monroe. Plus, we explore Amazon’s new product profiles and share the moment you realized you were officially too old for a certain friend group. It's okay to grow up! XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated dail...

The Emmy Awards are leaving broadcast TV for Prime Video, while Justin Timberlake officially apologizes for his past beatboxing. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take checks in on hotel check in and out times, we brainstorm niche Halloween costume ideas, and find out why Andrew Garfield stopped using ChatGPT after playing Sam Altman. We’re also diving into the weirdest medication side effects: because sometimes th...

Taylor Swfit is taking her throne back from Ella Langley on the charts, while Kim Kardashian reportedly has five nannies for her four kids. Plus, Audrey and Jordan face off in THE TEST, we debate which jobs make taking a break nearly impossible, and discover how Jason Mraz’s avocado farm supplies Chipotle directly. And finally, Southwest Airlines is offering travelers up to 10,500 free points for...

A Glee reboot could be in the works, while Mom comes in HOT with her take: Taylor Swift is doing too much. Plus, our Mental Health Moment explores why we’re so quick to tell people “don’t be sad” or “don’t be mad,” we ask when you stopped needing your parents’ permission, and investigate the guy who flies to work. We wrap things up with an unfortunate conclusion to Audrey's short lived vespa saga....

After decades, a St. Louis man has found out his biological father is Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, Netflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos doesn't believe the streamer is growing fast enough and Mom thinks we should be nicer to celebrities. That is of course until we start being mean to celebrities. Looks like "family" is forever with the Fast & Furious franchise getting a television series...

Harry Styles fans are facing some serious ticket fees, while Kelly Clarkson says she’s all about AI. Plus, we dive into pranks that went horribly wrong, look at how the NHL is courting BookTok, and hear all about Audrey’s latest dream purchase: a Vespa. XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episodes every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and...

Sylvester Stallone reacts to the biopic about him, while Chipotle brings back margaritas... with a catch. Plus, Mom’s Hot Take has us putting sweaters on our drinks, we discuss purchases that take way too long to decide on, and Jordan has a question: why aren’t magicians robbing casinos more often? XYZ with Erik Zachary is a nationally syndicated daily radio show and video podcast. Watch new episo...

Anne Hathaway had to sit out Hot Ones over concerns about early labor, while the 2026 VMAs pulled in their biggest audience in 11 years. Plus, Erik and Jordan go head to head in THE TEST, we reveal the holiday treats we could happily go without, and beware of fake TikTok “Screentime to Cash." We also uncover the wild lengths The Social Network went to while filming, and swap stories about the thin...

Madonna takes the stage at the VMAs, while McDonald’s finally gives the PlayPlace an upgrade (aka a training program for kids). Plus, we swap stories about the dumbest ways we’ve ever been injured, talk about how to use jealousy like a compass, and head to Sweden, where police are launching a “dare to be nasty” campaign to help people avoid falling victim to phone scammers. XYZ with Erik Zachary i...

Erik holds down the fort solo in the studio today. Audrey is still out on her road trip and Jordan is off the grid glamping, though he does swing by remotely for a few minutes with a barn full of roosters providing the soundtrack. On today's show: Instagram rolls out a new Soft Launch tool built for testing the waters before you make things Instagram official. Olivia Rodrigo and Taco Bell team up...

Erik is about to become the sole survivor on the show as Jordan heads to the woods for a "glamping" trip. Justin Bieber played an impromptu performance in a park to seemingly no one and some firefighters in Pennsylvania might need some training with their firehose (not an innuendo). Also, we're all pretty familiar with Thomas Edison's greatest invention but no one seems to talk about his worst. Jo...

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest standing #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 and Jordan is bummed his queen's been dethroned. Mom's Hot Take could be moving to it's own show if Erik's mom has anything to say about it. The boys break down what they've been watching this week and look to take a page out of Singapore's book when it comes to fining people for poor public transit etique...

Audrey kicks off the show live from the water with a fishing rod in hand, and we find out if anything is biting. Taylor Swift just announced her new single "Patient Zero," and Channing Tatum insists a very messy burner account has nothing to do with him. Erik is officially in a fight with FedEx, and he is not backing down, oh and Erik tried his hand at being an influencer...and it's going viral. S...

Audrey is still on the road but she's already encountered woodland creatures meanwhile the boys are in-studio discussing what it takes to get Taylor Swift to your award show. Toys 'R' Us is coming back this holiday season and they couldn't be more excited. Also, is it okay to bring an iced coffee to a job interview? At first, they don't think it's a big deal but then the debate becomes a matter of...