XYZ | Emmy Campaigns, Pickle Summer, and Skills We Definitely Don’t Have

XYZ | Emmy Campaigns, Pickle Summer, and Skills We Definitely Don’t Have

Brittany Allen submits herself for Emmy consideration, and it's not her first time either! We also react to a new animated animal movie inspired by 'Survivor,' confess the things people assume we're good at that we're actually terrible at, and debate whether the pickle has officially become the pumpkin spice of summer. We wrap with a conversation about inherited friendships, sometimes the decision is just made for you. 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.

XYZ | Colbert’s Peanuts Bill, Dopamine Hunting, and Travel Etiquette Fails

CBS is reportedly footing the bill for Stephen Colbert’s 'Peanuts' music bit, and we break down the latest chapter in the saga. Mom accidentally leaves her phone at home and is forced to survive the day the old fashioned way. We discuss where we actually get our dopamine hits from, confess the words we still pronounce incorrectly, and wrap with the travel etiquette mistakes that somehow get us every single time from boarding chaos to aisle x seat diplomacy gone wrong. 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.

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

Audrey discovers the hard way that self-tanning your ears is apparently an important step. We break down the latest Grammy rule changes and new award categories, react to the new 'Shrek 5' trailer, and discuss the little considerations you make simply because you know your partner so well. We also dive into the bizarre world of mummy gut bread, check out the new Commodore digital detox phone, and wrap with a conversation about “Shrekking." What does that even mean? 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.

XYZ | Erik’s Back (Sort Of), FIFA’s Backfire, and Jordan’s Three Hour Tour

Erik may be back in body, but he’s not quite here in spirit. Tyra Banks is reportedly suing Netflix, while Taylor Swift explains the story behind her missing voice during the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Erik shares the story of Jordan's 3 hour long boat tour, we break down how FIFA’s latest ask completely backfired, and have a conversation about conflict and communication. We wrap with another edition of Planes, Trains & Automobiles as the travel adventures continue. 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.

XYZ | Wedding Week Anxiety, Amtrak Adventures, and Office Elevator Wars

It’s officially Jordan’s wedding week, which means Erik’s anxiety is reaching all time highs. 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has officially crossed the $1 billion mark, and we put everyone through THE TEST. Audrey shares her Amtrak adventure, we finally get to the bottom of those “Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law” mattress tags, and in Tech Tidbit, the UK takes new steps to prevent kids from receiving nude images while Massachusetts moves to limit location sharing. We wrap with the ultimate workplace battleground: office elevator etiquette and the evil post-it note. 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.