XYZ | Audrey’s Tan Mishap, New Grammy Rules, and Shrekking

Spotify’s New Music Video Charts, Dieselgate, and Car Rental Chaos

Spotify launches a daily music video chart, and we break down what it means for the future of music discovery. Erik’s mom has a wild reaction to hospital security checkpoints, we revisit the scandal that became known as Dieselgate, and ask whether the flip phone is officially making a comeback. We wrap with another edition of Car Rental Adventures, because apparently renting a car is never as simple as it should be. XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com [http://XYZwithEZ.com]

World Cup Halftime, Ed Sheeran's Judge Judy Knowledge, Seth Rogen Thanks Penelope Cruz..for intimacy

EZ files an official review of the World Cup Finals halftime show despite barely watching a second of it, and the verdict is that... it was fine. Turns out everyone owes Taco Bell an apology too, because they had nothing to do with that parasite making the rounds. Ed Sheeran admitted he thought he understood how court cases worked because he watched Judge Judy, which cracks open everything TV and movies taught us that was flat out wrong. The crew gets into whether people recap conversations way too hard in their heads before they even happen, and Jordan swears the world is healing after walking a full mile with a propane tank. XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com [http://XYZwithEZ.com]

AI Odyssey , PinkPanthress Might Be the New Movie Star , and Dreams That Are a Little Too Lucid

Ash Koosha is directing (if you can call it that) a 100% AI created iteration of the Odyssey following the debut of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster. PinkPantheress is set to make her acting debut alongside Matt Damon and Sandra Oh in a super secret Universal film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert: Erik is dubious... We discuss how seeing a concert through someone else's eyes can either make or break an experience and wrap the show with a conversation about dreams whether they really mean anything at all.

XYZ Artist Spotlight | SHANØ

From his strong presence on social media to carving out a new path in music, SHANØ joins the conversation to reflect on his journey. We discuss how we first connected online, the challenges he's faced throughout his career, and the inspiration behind his latest single, "Back Home," which marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. SHANØ also shares stories from traveling across the country, attending Chance the Rapper's Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles, previews his upcoming performances, and weighs in on who he thinks deserves the next Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Sunshine Protection Act, the New Alvin (& the Chipmunks) is Looksmaxing, and Batman Part 2 looks..eh

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to lock in daylight saving for good, but it could possibly create 19+ different time zones. Hollywood greenlit a new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie for 2028, but Alvin is looksmaxing and Jordan is worried. Mom's Hot Take tackles mini motorcycles terrorizing suburban sidewalks, and Matt Reeves drops the first camera test for The Batman Part 2 which is.. fine, and also proof that Batman Part 2 shouldn't be a movie at all. XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com [http://XYZwithEZ.com]