XYZ with Erik Zachary

Ed Sheeran has officially released his eighth studio album — and it just might be his most versatile yet. Blending a rich tapestry of global cultures and sounds, Ed approaches each new influence with care, respect, and authenticity. Rather than appropriating, he honors the origins of the music that inspires him.

This latest release leads with love, explores the depths of loss, expresses pride, and ultimately lands on a note of promi...

Hillary Duff makes a major career move, signing with Atlantic Records, while Ed Sheeran sets up shop in the US ahead of his Play tour. Steven Spielberg can’t stop praising Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest performance, and Shan dives into this year’s Emmy frontrunners. We’ve also got more Coldplay cheating scandal fallout, and the story of a girl who crashed her car while singing a popular Britney Spears song... take a wild guess which on...

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora are turning the chaos of Fyre Festival into a stage musical—yes, really. Julia Garner is officially stepping into Madonna’s shoes for the upcoming biopic, and The Pope is apparently opening restaurants at the Vatican. Taylor Swift is dropping a Target-exclusive Life of a Showgirl CD, plus we’ve got a tech roundup from IFA Berlin to JetBlue’s internet upgrade. Ryan Reynolds once made Denzel Washington furi...

T-Pain is celebrating 20 years in music with his TP20 Tour—could a Super Bowl halftime show be in the cards? We’ve got a full VMAs recap, including Rose’s speech and standout moments, plus this week’s Mental Health Monday on setting boundaries. Tom Holland is reading all your comments, Mark Zuckerberg is somehow suing… Mark Zuckerberg, and one California woman successfully registered her dog to vote. We’ll also cover the man who go...

Charlie Puth teases a new era with his track Whatever’s Clever, Lady Gaga cancels a show just minutes before it kicks off, and Doja Cat doesn’t hold back when she calls her last album “a massive fart.” Plus, Ryan Cabrera joins the show for this week's Artist Spotlight, Raising Cane’s is finally heading to London, and reports reveal the push-up benchmark that puts you in the top 1–5% of men. We’ll also cover our ultimate walk-ou...

From a real Star Wars lightsaber hitting the auction block to Justin Bieber announcing SWAG II, we've got your daily pop culture fix. Plus, the entire Sesame Street catalog making its way to YouTube, Erewhon opening in New York City, and Drake promoting an upcoming Degrassi documentary. We’ll also dig into why Vikings may never have worn horns and revisit a classic moments from The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

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Miley Cyrus takes aim at the music industry, accusing it of caring more about streams than songs. Meanwhile, Cardi B scores another big win in court, and Mariah Carey reveals the release date and cover art for her highly anticipated album Here For It All. On the gaming front, Call of Duty may be leveling up to the big screen, while Taco Bell is forced to rethink its AI drive-through after a glitch led to one customer ordering 18,00...

From Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun’s rumored romance sparking drama to Fifth Harmony reuniting, we’ve got today's biggest buzz. Plus, Walmart’s goal to take on Amazon Prime Video, JD Vance worrying about a potential Super Bowl wedding, and Apple dropping digs at The Beatles while teasing the iPhone 17. We’ll also dive into embarrassing childhood memories that still haunt us today in this week’s T-Mobile Topic.

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From Halsey announcing her Back To Badlands world tour to The Weeknd reportedly looking to raise $1 billion with his music catalog, we’ve got the week’s biggest stories. Plus, Role Model’s unexpected "Sally," Sabrina Carpenter stepping into the spotlight, and a Florida man who stopped a thief while dressed as Batman. We’ll also get into baggage tag scams, Mom's Hot Take on retro trends, and why Jordan claims water aer...

This episode covers Ariana Grande’s big tour news, what Taylor Swift’s dad really said to Travis Kelce about the proposal, and why Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson are trademarking “Gold Digger.” We spotlight Ed Sheeran’s charity art sale, clear up the long-standing myth about Napoleon’s height, and unpack a shocking “atomic wedgie” crime. Plus, luxury caviar nuggets and Japan’s AI-generated Mt. Fuji eruption that left Tokyo reside...

Between Will Smith catching heat for posting an AI-generated concert crowd and Canada’s bizarre “hugging bandits” robbing people mid-embrace, we’re breaking down the week’s wildest headlines. Plus, Travis Kelce’s new team-up with American Eagle and Mark Zuckerberg handing out noise-canceling headphones to his neighbors during construction. We’ll also cover Jackie Chan’s stunt team joining the next Spider-Man movie and the things we...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement takes center stage this week, alongside Chipotle’s new plan to drop burritos by drone. We’re also breaking down Spotify sliding into DMs, a University of Illinois student crowd-sourcing his tuition one penny at a time, and Taylor’s Guinness World Record for podcast views on New Heights. Plus, a look at the everyday words and phrases people still can’t seem to get right.

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From Chris Martin staging a “security check” before a surprise proposal to Halsey clapping back at critics of her Americana film, we’ve got this week’s entertainment news. Plus, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man suits hitting the auction block, CLEAR partnering with TSA to launch new e-gates, and Erik's weird dermatologist experience. We’ll also break down Mental Health Monday’s thought-provoking quote, the chart that reveals the rare...

Sydney Sweeney addresses bathwater soap critics, Danny DeVito nearly filed a lawsuit over an April Fools prank, and McDonald’s is slashing prices after its CEO admitted the menu is too expensive. Chris Hansen is digging into Roblox safety concerns, while a Harvard physicist claims a comet may actually be alien-made. Add in a new dating trend called “Shrekking,” a $140K Pokémon card disaster, and some exciting family news from Shan,...

Would Glen Powell make a good James Bond? He finally weighs in. We’re also breaking down Post Malone’s unexpected collab with SKIMS, AriZona’s fight to keep prices low, and the generational workplace shift where 77% of Gen-Z reportedly bring their parents to job interviews (and sometimes even let them call the manager). Plus, a wild fact about cheese you’ll never look at the same way again, reminiscing on Jason Derulo’s In My Head ...

From Ed Sheeran’s surprising movie prop collection to Sydney Sweeney’s skydiving adventure, we’re bringing the latest in entertainment and odd news. Plus, Joe Jonas’s mile high club mishap, passengers suing airlines over "windowless" window seats, and the FDA’s warning about radioactive shrimp being sold at Walmart. We’ll also break down Volkswagen’s new subscription service for higher speeds all in today's episode.

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From a Justin Bieber impersonator scamming his way into a Vegas club performance to Katy Perry’s shocking (literally) moment on tour, today’s show is packed. We cover Ben Stiller’s surprising decision about Severance, YouTube’s interest in the Oscars, and TikTok recycling an old Facebook feature. Plus, “Skibidi” and “tradwife” officially land in the Cambridge Dictionary, why kids are now running Venmo-powered lemonade stands, and t...

From Pete Davidson revealing why he doesn’t want fame to Sophie Turner breaking up a celebrity couple, we’ve got the latest in pop culture and entertainment. Plus, Lewis Capaldi shares how Justin Bieber ghosted him and bartenders are handing out “please leave” cards. We also cover the Robot Olympics kicking off in China and a man who accidentally poisoned himself after consulting ChatGPT.

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We've got more info on Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a ShowgirlI and Austin Butler’s awkward viral dance at a Bad Bunny concert which lead to Erik's case against edibles in today's pop culture fix. Plus, Joe Jonas hinting at a Camp Rock 3 script, the bizarre case of a man attacking a federal agent with a Subway sandwich, and the wild story of the NYSE Bull and “The Reverse Heist.” We also dive into adult paci...