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

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.

XYZ | Wedding Week, Celebrity Lookalikes, and Childhood Movie Trauma

It’s officially Jordan’s wedding week, and the countdown is on. We react to the rumors surrounding a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at MSG, Erik delivers an open letter to Vanilla Ice, and we make the case for stopping the habit of telling people which celebrities they supposedly look like. We also talk about finding your calm when life gets chaotic, and wrap with the movies that completely traumatized us as kids. 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 | Odyssey Mania, Another Ice Age, and What Puts You to Sleep

Online wait times for 'The Odyssey' have reportedly hit an hour, and we break down the hype. We also react to the news that they’re making another 'Ice Age' movie, because apparently the herd never stops. Mom delivers her Hot Take on crime conferences, we bring back Drink & Think, and compare the shows, podcasts, videos, and random media we fall asleep to every night. We wrap with a surprisingly revealing question: what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever brought with you in an Uber? 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.