The Morning X with Barnes & Crash - 99X

In this conclusion to The Morning X's deep dive into the world of "grief tech," they open the phone lines to hear exactly what listeners think about using artificial intelligence to bring deceased loved ones back to life. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and callers debate the ethical slippery slope of digital resurrection, questioning serious issues of consent and whether these chatbots actually provide closure or just hinder the natural, necessary process of moving on. Plus, they discuss the tragic reality of sudden loss and the absolute importance of having meaningful, deep conversations with your loved ones before it's too late.

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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In this continuation of The Morning X, they continue their intense debate over a controversial new "grief tech" that uses artificial intelligence to turn deceased loved ones into interactive chatbots. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and callers argue whether this sci-fi concept offers genuine closure or dangerously interrupts the natural healing process by acting as an addictive emotional drug. Plus, they compare the creepy software to a notorious dystopian television show and actively search for just a single person willing to defend this bizarre digital afterlife.

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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In this segment of The Morning X, they dive into a controversial, futuristic reality that is changing the way we handle death. Listen in as they explore a brand-new, slightly disturbing "grief tech" program that uses artificial intelligence to bring deceased loved ones back to life in chatbot form. They debate whether this sci-fi tool is a comforting breakthrough or a roadblock to the natural grieving process, questioning what happens when these digital ghosts start passing down inaccurate information to future generations. Plus, the conversation takes an incredibly poignant turn as someone shares deeply personal memories of loss, discusses the power of dreams, and reveals what it's really like to hear a departed parent's voice preserved forever in the Morning X archives.

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 warning about a local wildlife invasion before someone vents about a completely infuriating, modern-day extortion scheme during a routine home delivery. Listen in as the guys shift to entertainment news, paying a heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend and sharing a difficult medical update regarding a '90s alternative rock bassist. The conversation takes a turn as they reveal the unbelievable reason why one of rock's biggest icons purposefully dodged a historic meeting with the King of Rock and Roll. Plus, hear them expose a truly maddening, multi-million-dollar ticket scalping conspiracy traced directly to the CEO of a major resale platform, and get the absolute latest updates on the strict, highly classified requirements for joining the show's exclusive secret society.

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 and Crash kick things off by plugging the ultimate listener app before exploring a year-long government recruitment program. Listen in as they break down NASA's search for "average Joes" to live in a highly confined, simulated habitat, leading to a comparison to a notorious reality TV show. Plus, find out which "dork" they think is the absolute perfect candidate for this 14-month fake space mission.

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 start by addressing the overwhelming listener demand to join their exclusive, mysterious secret society. Listen in as Barnes details the strict dossier requirements for entry and teases a major upcoming revelation from a highly classified weekend incident. They then shift gears into the latest entertainment news, mourning the sad loss of a beloved cinematic icon and sharing a heartbreaking health update about a '90s alt-rock legend. Plus, discover the reason why one of the biggest frontmen in history purposefully avoided meeting Elvis Presley, and hear them break down a controversial scandal involving the CEO of a major concert ticket platform.

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 start things off by brutally roasting Barnes for a high-tech visual gadget he brought into the studio. This quickly sparks a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they open the phone lines to discuss the most short-lived cultural fads of the past few decades.

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 by preparing for a medical update, bringing in a professional to review a surprising change in Crash's health chart. Listen in as Barnes raises the stakes for the broadcast by announcing a massive $10,000 cash prize in the ongoing rivalry between Crash and LT. Plus, they break down a newly set world record out of Istanbul, debating the training and sheer pointlessness required to master this incredibly specific, hyper-fast physical skill.

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 welcome "Queen," a veteran physician assistant, to break down some shocking test results for Crash. Listen in as Crash confesses to a brand-new, slightly terrifying at-home routine, and shares the NSFW physical milestone he recently experienced for the first time in a year. The conversation takes a more serious turn when they grill him on why he is actively resisting a popular modern weight-loss treatment, leading to an honest admission.

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.

Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com.

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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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