XYZ with Erik Zachary

Adele is officially headed to Hollywood—she’s making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s Cry To Heaven, marking a whole new era for the singer. Khalid opens up about why his most challenging collaboration was with Normani on Love Lies, and we’ve got the unbelievable story of a driver who tried to use a Monopoly “Get Out of Jail Free” card during a traffic stop. Plus, our T-Mobile Topic this week dives into the everyday frustrations of p...

This week, we’re talking certified bangers—literally. From Timothée Chalamet’s new Marty Supreme movie trailer to X’s (Twitter) “authentic engagement” rankings. Plus, Rob Dyrdek breaks his silence post-Ridiculousness to provide insight on his new venture, and Kim K’s psychics make some bold predictions about her law career. In “The Test,” things get difficult for Jordan, and later, we unpack a wild 2001 divorce case that changed le...

Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes are officially Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. For Mental Health Monday, we’re reminding ourselves that we've got all the time we need. Mom’s Hot Take covers Julianne Hough’s recent photo with a few Dodgers players and what’s really going on there. Plus, a hotel worker’s questionable decision to wash bed sheets in a hot tub sparks one of our biggest Dumb of the Days yet, and we’re ta...

The Grammy nominations are in, and the reactions are already rolling. Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are just fine, promise—and Hillary Duff just reminds us she’s still a pop girl at heart (we are so excited). Jennifer Lawrence is lurking in comment sections on a burner account, GTA VI’s release date got pushed (again), and Reese Witherspoon has some thoughts on what happened to the rom-com—and how that’s tanking modern datin...

The first trailer for the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic has finally dropped, and we have thoughts. Role Model has a run-in with Jacob Elordi after signing a fan’s poster of him, we revisit the true story of a horror movie secretly filmed at Disney World, and this week's XYZ Throwback. Plus, Erik's car gets towed in our T-Mobile Topic and he’s still emotionally recovering.

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Kim Kardashian admits her attempts at passing the bar haven't quite gone as planned—she’s blaming her study tools. FINNEAS is lending his creative touch to Apple with a new logo and sound, and Mom’s Hot Take zeroes in on Robert Irwin. We’re also unpacking a chaotic in-flight incident involving an unexpected utensil choice and the neighbors who might’ve taken their Halloween spirit just a little too far.

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From Bieber’s Coachella comeback to Bugs Bunny’s biggest lie, this episode has range. We’re breaking down everything from the Jonas Brothers’ Christmas movie and Google Chrome’s new autofill feature to people who are actually using Facebook Dating. Jordan's taking THE TEST, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-style and share our first brushes with fame—because apparently, everyone’s had a moment.

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Millie Bobby Brown is reportedly speaking out about alleged harassment and bullying claims involving Stranger Things co-star David Harbour, and fans have plenty of opinions. We’re diving into all the new additions to this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and celebrating Chili’s decision to bring back its beloved skillet queso after a flood of complaints (Jordan insists he personally made it happen). Plus, Mom’s Hot Take breaks...

It’s Halloween week and we’re breaking down the best (and weirdest) celeb costumes—from spooky icons to total head-scratchers. Jesse Eisenberg is making headlines for a heartfelt reason—donating a kidney to a stranger—and Mom’s Hot Take is all about Halloween and why Erik wore a cow costume for three years. We’re also spinning through the newest tracks in Fresh Out, shining the spotlight on Russell Dickerson’s new collab with the J...

Billie Eilish had some choice words for billionaires during her Wall Street Journal Innovator Award speech—and the internet is eating it up. We’re throwing it back with a classic XYZ contest moment before running it back to Charlie Puth’s “Attention.” Then, the world’s oldest quarter pounder, lovingly known as The Senior Burger, celebrates a milestone birthday. Plus, we’re breaking down the strangest fad exercise accessories we’ve ...

Sombr’s attempt to call Selena Gomez mid-show for his “Call Your Ex” bit didn’t go as planned—especially when Benny Blanco picked up. McDonald’s is rolling out a controversial new penny policy, and NYC police are investigating a high-profile jewel heist where thieves dressed as security guards made off with $3.2 million. Meanwhile, a runaway monkey involved in a semi-truck crash has been cleared of STD rumors, and we’re debating ho...

Ludacris brought out Fergie for a rare performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta, and the internet can’t get enough of the nostalgia. Meanwhile, Elon Musk just unveiled Grokopedia—his latest brainchild that’s already raising eyebrows. In tech talk, we’re covering DJI’s new RoboVacuum, why 8K TVs might be overkill, and rumors that the iPhone 20 could ditch buttons entirely. Then it’s time for More About Nothing, exploring the surprisi...

BTS is gearing up for their biggest comeback yet with a massive 2026 tour and new album announcement. Meanwhile, Shaq’s luxury Range Rover mysteriously vanishes and Joe Keery shows up to officiate a friend’s wedding in full Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy gear. For Mental Health Monday, we unpack why most people “listen to reply” instead of “listen to understand.” Plus, a high school’s AI security mistake leads to one of the dumbest de...

We’re back with an update on the Paris heist saga—and yes, the detective is still on the case. In Fresh Out, Jessie Murph drops new music that’s giving main character energy, while Rihanna and A$AP Rocky reveal why they refuse to hire nannies (Shan is suspicious). Mom finds herself in hot water after getting a noise complaint in Erik’s studio and tries to flirt her way out of it. Plus, in this week’s T-Mobile Topic, we break down t...

Taylor Swift is reportedly worried about Travis Kelce’s past marijuana use, and a limo driver is suing Post Malone. The crew also dives into this week’s WWW picks, while Mom shares her Hot Take on asking someone to be your groomsman (spoiler: Erik bullied Jordan into it). Plus, a flight faces chaos when a hamster makes a daring escape midair, and we wrap things up with a T-Mobile Topic about the most popular Halloween candy of 2025...

Tesla is officially phasing out FM radio from its entry-level models... rude. Meanwhile, Airbnb is testing its wings in the social media space, and we’re breaking down what that means for your next vacation. Then we dive into the story of The Great Flood of 1993 and the things James Scott would do for a party, and we’ll wrap things up with THE TEST and a hilarious round of kids saying the craziest things on today's T-Mobile Top...

Ticketmaster is cracking down on scalpers with a major FTC ruling that could change how you buy concert tickets forever. Meanwhile, The Louvre has been forced to shut down after a major jewelry heist that feels straight out of a movie. Mom weighs in on the viral ironing machine taking over TikTok, plus we’re talking about the man who faked his own funeral just to see who cared. We’ll wrap with the ultimate 30s therapy session: thin...

Jon M. Chu is teasing a mystery voice actor for the Cowardly Lion in Wicked, promising fans will go absolutely “Wild.” Sabrina Carpenter is inviting fans to literally step inside her Short n’ Sweet TV set with Airbnb, and Post Malone gets the Run it Back treatment with his hit “Better Now.” Kim Kardashian doesn't know what a gallon of milk costs... shocker. Plus, we learn why The Matrix’s green code is secretly based on sushi r...

Robert Irwin melts hearts on Dancing With the Stars with an emotional performance alongside his mom, while Teddy Swims opens up about finally making money after five years on the road. Spotify is teaming up with Netflix to take over the video podcast space, and Mom’s back with another hot take—this time on the chaos of banana bar crawls (spoiler: it’s not giving toga party). Plus, we’ve got an Ohio police department in hot pursuit ...