XYZ with Erik Zachary airs nationally every night across 40+ markets, every major podcast platform, and on demand almost everywhere. The show is built for everyone, but it means a little more here in Chicago (we are already here, and two of our three hosts have already spent nights on Kiss).
XYZ is designed for how people listen to radio in 2026. Every episode is built around music, culture, and conversation that sounds authentically unscripted... because it is. The same show that reaches listeners in their cars across the country effortlessly translates to every screen, phone, laptop, OTT, and more. It already reaches 40 markets across 20 states, heard on air and seen everywhere else.
Everything that made you reach for the aux cord stays outside the studio.
Hosted by Erik Zachary (MTV, iHeartRadio, Nickelodeon, The CW) alongside Jordan Foster and producer Audrey Dehler, with a weekly appearance from Erik's mom Virginia that somehow steals the episode more often than not. The show is already built for Chicago. We just want to customize it by and for a team that lives here every day.
Host · Executive Producer
Chicago native who turned talking into a full career, on air, on screen, and everywhere in between. Built his run through MTV, iHeartRadio, Nickelodeon, and The CW before starting XYZ.
Co Host · Creative Director
Former major market personality and the right hand best friend keeping the whole show standing. Allegedly the smartest one in the room. He will confirm that himself, loudly, if asked.
Co Host · Producer
Keeps the show honest and current, and is never shy about flagging a reference that belongs in 2014. If something needs translating from internet to English, she has it covered.
Mom's Hot Take Correspondent
A trained journalist and performer who joins weekly with a real opinion, real timing, and zero interest in protecting Erik's feelings.
XYZ already runs nationally every night across 40 markets. The first clip is the show as it airs everywhere. The second is customized for WKSC FM and Chicago.
National
A fresh look at XYZ exactly as the national show sounds and looks right now.
National Demo Reel
Custom For Chicago
The same show, produced and mixed specifically for WKSC FM's night slot.
WKSC FM Demo Reel · Runtime 5:34
Nights, seven to midnight, five days a week. Fully produced and delivered.
None. Skyview Networks handles delivery, clearance, and traffic.
Zero. A nationally syndicated show, customized for WKSC FM.
* Nielsen Spring 2026
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