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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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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.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate 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].

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