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On this edition of "Entertainment News Daily," Barnes and Crash hold nothing back as they dive into the latest headlines from the entertainment world. Tune in as the guys debate a controversial theme park "tribute" that looks suspiciously like a celebrity cash grab, react to a famous Hollywood wild-child's belated entry into the podcasting game, and investigate Crash's struggling online side hustle. Plus, find out why a country superstar's concert giveaway is actually a major financial burden, and hear their reaction to a shelved hidden-camera show that was secretly designed to extract a confession from an infamous celebrity. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Morning X, Barnes, Crash, and LT gear up to honor a major milestone for one of them, but get quickly sidetracked by a bizarre crime wave sweeping through Atlanta. Tune in to find out why local residents are locking up their heavy household appliances, and listen to their heated debate over a high-tech security app that Barnes claims will let you live like a covert CIA operative.  THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X sits down with Alex Kapranos, the charismatic frontman of Franz Ferdinand, to settle a long-standing studio debate over how to actually pronounce his band's name. He opens up about the secret to winning over tough, disinterested festival crowds, explains why a common American breakfast staple completely puts Europe's soggy version to shame, and reveals his favorite local dining spot. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash get sidetracked by a viral national news story that is redefining the term "fine dining". Tune in to hear the guys react to a high-end restaurant's new monthly concept that requires patrons to completely strip down before eating.  THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X is gearing up for a massive international guest, but first, they are clearing off the desk for the top five most viral audio clips of the week. Tune in to hear a legendary alternative group completely hijack a live television weather broadcast to promote a family member's questionable local business, an internet creator's hilariously spot-on breakdown of a high-end local neighborhood, and an emotional, star-studded memorial performance by rock royalty that left them with absolute chills. Plus, Barnes calls out Crash's casual studio wardrobe—arguing it’s definitely not ready for their upcoming documentary cameras. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this segment of The Morning X, they issue a critical, real-world warning about a terrifying new digital security threat that specifically targets business travelers. Tune in to find out how hackers are creating incredibly realistic traps in places you'd least expect, why the station's own exhausting 15-minute login process might actually be a lifesaver, and the "one-second glance" mistake that could hand complete control of your phone over to bad actors.  THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X sits down with Boone Hogg, a viral sensation who turned a simple, organic moment between friends into a global empire centered around an everyday object we all grew up playing with. Tune in to find out how this creator accidentally amassed millions of followers, learn about the international tournament he hosted that put the World Cup to shame, and hear some of the deeply personal stories that listeners send in from around the world.  THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X continues their conversation with a long-time listener who is pulling back the curtain on the exhausting realities of living a double life. Tune in as the guest shares behind-the-scenes confessions from his past as a hotel manager. From the bizarre excuses friends made to rationalize his behavior to the everyday grocery store encounters that forced him to confront his denial, this segment offers a raw, deeply human look at hitting rock bottom. Plus, discover how his story is already quietly transforming other workplaces, and hear the intriguing question Barnes raises about the secrets that didn't make it into the final book. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Morning X, they welcome a long-time listener who has bravely put his private struggles into a compelling new book. He opens up about the exhausting reality of living a high-functioning double life, the "medical emergency" excuse that nearly covered up his turning point, and the brutal truth about how deception shatters family relationships.  This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X sits down with one of alternative music's most enigmatic international superstars for an incredibly rare, candid interview. She shares her fascinating cultural observations on how Americans move and think differently compared to Europeans, and gets honest about the protective maternal instinct behind a highly publicized airport altercation that made global headlines. Tune in to hear her speak her beautiful, ancient native tongue, find out why she completely avoids beer in favor of something much stronger, and discover her high-tech obsession with the studio's microphones. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X gears up for a Friday show, teasing a story about two hikers who turned a random trail discovery into a multi-million dollar community by pure happenstance. The guys also preview their upcoming sit-down with the charismatic lead singer of an iconic Scottish 99X rock band and look ahead to a major modern rock ticket giveaway. Then, in this edition of "The End," Barnes and Crash debate the return of a beloved sports comedy's fourth season, clashing over its painful weekly release schedule and a controversial new team coaching twist. Plus, they share their thoughts on a 1980s-set teen thriller that has them completely hooked, and look forward to an anticipated theatrical documentary charting a 99X rock band's emotional road to reinvention. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X dives into a lively debate surrounding an online creator's ultra-specific, satirical video series. They clash over where the line between lighthearted humor and offense actually lies, explore how a reversed version of the concept would be received today, and reflect on someone's own past experiences portraying a controversial comedy character. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tension in the studio rises as a dedicated listener who has been tuning in since the 1990s steps up to take on the ultimate 60-second trivia challenge. But before the rapid-fire clock even begins, the segment takes a detour when Barnes and Crash help the caller relax by handing out some unconventional lawn care advice. Tune in to find out if he can keep his composure under pressure, avoid getting stuck in his own head, and walk away with a massive cash windfall. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The Morning X, they get a weekend guide that quickly devolves into chaos. The "Queen" shares her ultimate outdoor concert plans, while she also reveals a lifetime ban from a major local music venue. They debate a hot dancer's upcoming performance, and dive into some highly embarrassing, nostalgic high school love notes inspired by an 80s rock legend. Plus, you won't want to miss their reaction to an unconventional, middle-aged Friday night cabaret that has the entire studio in stitches. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off an arena concert, The Morning X welcomes "the Queen" back to the studio to debrief on their luxury suite experience. But the post-show recap takes a personal turn when some explosive backstage gossip is leaked about a hidden, station-branded tattoo in a very private location.  THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.