In this edition of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy kick things off by rolling out their infamous "Freak Show" segment to discuss some of the most jaw-dropping medical anomalies ever caught on tape. Listen in as they take to the phone lines to hear listeners' own unbelievable bodily marvels, starting with a caller who shares a staggering, deeply personal story about spending the first four years of his life physically attached to his sibling. Plus, hear from another brave listener who shocks the crew by describing a natural bodily indentation so massive it perfectly doubles as a completely hands-free holder for a canned beverage while watching weekend football.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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
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Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery

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In this segment of The Morning X, Leslie unexpectedly calls a mandatory, on-air "family meeting" that leaves the rest of them completely on edge. Listen in as they are confronted with an accusation of ongoing office theft involving the station's honor-system snack bar. As everyone quickly denies being the culprit, Leslie drops a bombshell by rolling hidden security camera footage for everyone to see. Discover who is seemingly caught red-handed, hear the absolutely desperate, ridiculous excuses they invent to defend themselves, and find out how the newly appointed program director handles the HR nightmare unfolding live on the broadcast.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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 Extended” combines all segments published from the previous day's full show into a single, seamless listening experience. It’s an extended edition of the podcast, providing complete coverage of the day’s events in a single, comprehensive episode.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this segment of The Morning X, they begin with a quick nod to their classic weekend music programming before cautiously warning listeners about a rare, highly justified dive into toilet humor. Listen in as Barnes and Crash break down an unbelievable, long-term bathroom prank involving a permanent marker and a random porta-potty.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this segment of The Morning X, they kick things off with a massive $1,000 trivia opportunity before welcoming clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Stewart to the studio to discuss a coping mechanism. Listen in as Dr. Stewart introduces the concept of "mental subtraction"—a psychological hack designed to instantly shift your perspective on the most frustrating parts of your daily life by imagining they are suddenly gone. Barnes, Crash, and LT put this intense exercise to the test, applying it to relatable, real-world scenarios.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Crash, and LT begin with a major reminder on how to score free, exclusive concert tickets before diving into a passionate discussion about their absolute favorite types of viral audio. Listen in as they share a bizarre clip from a tense New Jersey city council meeting that quickly goes completely off the rails. Discover what happens when one disgruntled citizen decides the absolute best way to make his point and defy a strict speaking time limit is by busting out a boombox and channeling a legendary 99X rock icon.

 

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this entertainment segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash begin by breaking down the record-breaking box office debut of a three-hour cinematic epic. They then shift gears to discuss a scary studio intrusion on a major national morning show, marveling at the bizarre security fallout and how the anchors managed to keep a smile on their faces despite the behind-the-scenes chaos. Plus, discover which massive action star is recommending a deceptive new reality game show while dealing with a highly publicized, completely botched hair transplant. Finally, the mood takes a serious turn when they react to a heartbreaking, deeply personal update from an iconic '80s hitmaker, who reveals the devastating medical reason he can no longer process or enjoy music.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this sports-heavy segment of The Morning X, they reluctantly admit they caught a bit of "soccer fever" as they break down the World Cup Final and its physical, aggressive gameplay. Listen in as they mercilessly roast a legendary Hollywood action star for his bizarre, cult-like stadium promo video and his famously tall platform boots. They also dive into the globally televised halftime show, debating the strange, highly Americanized celebrity cameos and one pop star's absolutely miserable, chore-like facial expressions during his live acoustic set. 

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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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In this segment of The Morning X, they open with some heartbreaking weekend music news regarding the sudden passing of an iconic alt-rock bassist and the outpouring of support from fellow artists. The mood then shifts as they dive into a wild weekend of sports, breaking down a golf controversy involving a two-stroke penalty, a notorious player threatening to walk out, and some blunt trash talk from a rival. Then, hear the details of a weekend yard chore that had someone's wife looking like she stepped straight out of a 1950s sitcom with a completely manual push mower. Plus, discover the futuristic relaxation studio Barnes is currently obsessed with and find out which 99X artist had some unexpected, harsh words for a recent soccer halftime show.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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 Extended” combines all segments published from the previous day's full show into a single, seamless listening experience. It’s an extended edition of the podcast, providing complete coverage of the day’s events in a single, comprehensive episode.

THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. 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 END... Entertainment News Daily, available on your favorite podcast platform.

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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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