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In this segment of The Morning X, they finally track down the viral social media sensation who has been taking local news reporting by storm. Listen in as "Hood Anchor Ye" joins the show for his very first interview to reveal the accidental origin story behind his on-the-scene journalism. They also try to uncover the identity of his top-secret response team, Crash gets immediately roasted by everyone for adopting an embarrassing fake persona, and Barnes makes an unexpected job offer that could bring the internet star straight to the Morning X airwaves.

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In this segment of The Morning X, they explore the gritty reality of prison life with a former inmate and a local sheriff's office employee. Listen in as the ex-convict reveals the incredibly inventive and sometimes stomach-churning methods used to smuggle narcotics past the guards. Plus, prepare to be shocked when the officer shares a dangerous story about a loaded weapon hidden in the most unimaginable place, and a desperate method for extracting alcohol from basic hygiene products.

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In this conclusion to The Morning X interview with Wily Vlasic, the cannabis entrepreneur gets real about the dark, often ignored side of the marijuana industry. Listen in as Wily exposes the truth about the tens of thousands of nonviolent offenders still locked behind bars, including a story about an American fighting a death sentence abroad over a few hundred dollars' worth of gummies. Plus, discover the charitable way the Vlasic family is fighting to free these prisoners through a massive sporting event, and find out exactly what the 96-year-old patriarch of the legendary pickle empire had to say...

In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash welcome Wily Vlasic to discuss how his family transitioned from building an iconic, squeaky-clean American pickle empire to entering the cannabis industry. Listen in as Wily reveals the teenage basement hustle that started it all, the strict 90-day drug test he had to pass to prove his dedication to his parents, and why he chose to get his hands dirty instead of taking an easy road to the corner office. Plus, find out what unexpected childhood career he had before becoming a marijuana entrepreneur.

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In this segment of The Morning X, they force Leslie to play the "annoyance game" during a live, on-air prank call. Listen in as they trick an unsuspecting victim with a fake AT&T operator promotion, only to subject them to an incredibly frustrating conversation where Leslie is instructed to repeat absolutely every single word they say. Tune in to hear the awkward confusion unfold and find out how long the target can last before finally hanging up.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackle one of the most annoying aspects of customer service: the ridiculously long, corporate-mandated phone greeting. Listen in as exasperated callers share the most embarrassing, word-jumbled spiels they are forced to recite at work, from unwanted pizza up-sells to premature directions to a local pharmacy. They also roast the specific demands of a famous wrestler's gym and a 1990s media store's aggressive movie promotion. Plus, find out what chaotic, mandatory greeting they plot to unexpectedly inflict upon their own station operator for the rest of the day.

In this conclusion to their interview with the stars of CHiPs, Erik Estrada finally addresses the infamous "Rolls-Royce rumor" and recounts a near-fatal on-set accident that forced a studio to meet an outrageous demand. Listen in as Larry Wilcox shares a poignant reflection on his time serving in the Vietnam War, and Estrada defends his stint as a television psychic spokesman. Plus, as soon as the actors leave, The Morning X holds a revealing "postmortem" detailing the palpable off-air tension between the two stars, including separate limousines, awkward reintroductions, and a rumor about Estrada's 1970s dressing room.

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In this continuation of The Morning X's interview with the stars of CHiPs, the conversation takes a dramatic turn when Erik Estrada reveals the hidden reason he was blacklisted from Hollywood for nearly a decade. Listen in as Estrada details his behind-the-scenes war with a major studio executive over syndication profits, shedding light on a secret settlement he was forced to keep quiet for years. Plus, things get uncomfortable when they press co-star Larry Wilcox about missing out on the massive payday, leading to a defensive on-air clash that you absolutely have to hear to believe.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Lesley, and Jimmy welcome iconic CHiPs stars Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox to the studio. However, the interview gets off to an awkward start when a seemingly innocent question about their off-screen friendship strikes a major nerve with the former co-stars. Tune in as the actors eventually settle in to discuss the realities of Hollywood typecasting and their career shifts into tech and producing. Plus, find out what happens when a famous television cop runs into the real authorities, as Estrada shares a story about a 104-mph desert traffic stop that...

In this "Listener Loop" segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and their listeners confess the absolute worst things they did as kids that got them into trouble. Tune in to hear them reveal their own childhood secrets. Plus, find out which caller forced their school principal to make an embarrassing phone call to their mother about a locked pair of bedroom handcuffs, and hear Crash's bonus story involving a bare-bottomed prank and a shattered car windshield.

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In this conclusion to a harrowing story, The Morning X talks to a local man who survived a seemingly random, near-fatal gunshot wound to the head while driving on the freeway. Listen in as the survivor shares the visceral sensation of the impact and details the frustratingly short and dismissive police interrogation that followed the ordeal. Plus, they uncover a bizarre coincidence connecting the victim's vehicle to an infamous, naked stunt Jimmy pulled on the interstate years ago after a lost football bet.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy sit down with a local man who shares a near-fatal story of taking a wrong turn and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Listen in as he recounts a terrifying highway encounter that left him miraculously driving a totaled car on its rims to the emergency room while suffering from a life-threatening injury. Plus, discover the highly insulting accusation he immediately faced from law enforcement after surviving the harrowing ordeal by a mere sixteenth of an inch.

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In this segment of The Morning X, actress Alyssa Milano joins them to reflect on her journey from child star to Hollywood icon. Alyssa gets candid about the conscious choices she made to shed her innocent, girl-next-door image, fighting back against predatory internet sites with a massive lawsuit, and navigating the chaotic life of being married to a touring rock musician. Plus, she reveals the truth behind her beefy childhood nickname, sets the record straight on working with her infamous Charmed co-star, and explains how her parents managed to keep her completely grounded during the height of her young...

In the final part of their interview with comedian Matt Rife, The Morning X crew tackles the biggest misconceptions about his live performances and how he handles internet controversy. Matt claps back at someone's fiancé who claims to despise him, sets the record straight on exactly how much of his arena act is actually scripted versus improvised, and unapologetically explains why online backlash doesn't faze him. Plus, listen in as the comedian emphasizes the importance of context in comedy, warns fans against ticket scalpers, and wraps things up with a rapid-fire, unfiltered clip of his famous crowd work in a...

In this segment of The Morning X, they welcome comedian Matt Rife to the show to confront him about a viral clip where he seemingly trashed the city of Atlanta. Matt sets the record straight on his true feelings about the city's tourist traps and nightlife, sharing a story about sleeping on a local comic's couch near Buckhead back in high school. Plus, discover why his massive arena tour is completely skipping Atlanta in favor of a much "creepier" Georgia city, and learn how he magically manages to make a 21,000-seat venue feel like an intimate, 400-seat comedy club.<...

In this segment of The Morning X, they pull off an incredible prank on a rising television star. Because the real Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy aren't caught up on her hit teen drama, they secretly recruit three station staffers to impersonate them during a live phone interview. Listen in as the "fake" Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy ask the completely oblivious Dawson's Creek actress Meredith Monroe pressing questions about on-set chemistry, character drama, and Hollywood salaries.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash take to the phones in search of the ultimate "universal truth". Listen in as callers drop undeniable facts of life—from the frustrating reality of checkout lines to the completely unintelligible lyrics of a legendary 90s grunge track. They also navigate a debate about government space conspiracies, passionately defend an iconic 80s movie quote, and discover why Lesie desperately wants to get behind the wheel of the "karma bus".

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash recount a tense sales meeting that went off the rails thanks to a comical oversized suit and a deeply questionable piece of advice. When a coworker tries to drop a weak "universal truth" on the guys, it sparks an entertaining on-air debate about the undeniable facts of life. Listen in as they field calls from listeners, leading to a philosophical answer about chaos and a passionate rant about a vintage 1980s breakfast cereal.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Fergal Lawler, the legendary drummer for The Cranberries, joins Barnes and Leslie to share the true story of Dolores O'Riordan's unforgettable band audition. Listen in as Fergal reacts in real-time to a modern rap track heavily sampling their biggest hit without his knowledge, and recounts the heartbreaking "near miss" of almost touring with Nirvana just before Kurt Cobain's tragic overdose. Plus, discover Fergal's new career in film, and uncover the raw emotional inspiration behind the iconic, heavy drum intro to their smash hit, "Zombie".

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In the conclusion of their interview, rock legend Peter Frampton gets candid with the Morning X about the frustrating lengths he went to in order to save his iconic hair. He also opens up about his darker years of self-doubt, the heartbreaking truth behind his stolen 1970s fortune, and the sobering advice he received from a Rolling Stone about fair-weather friends. Plus, discover the official name of the legendary stage device behind his signature sound.

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In this segment of The Morning X, they welcome music icon Peter Frampton to the show to celebrate a massive, 25-year milestone for one of the biggest-selling albums in rock history. Tune in to hear Peter reflect on the unexpected success of his record-breaking live album and discover which famous band narrowly beat him out for a Grammy back in the day. They also discuss Peter's surprising modern Grammy nomination for a rock instrumental, and find out what iconic piece of 1970s memorabilia he just handed over to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, stick around for...

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.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Crash kicks off the show with a heartbreaking, vehicular confession right before his vacation. The guys then discuss the soaring Mega Millions jackpot and reveal exactly why they refuse to trust their own co-workers with a lottery pool. After reacting to a poignant and devastating interview from an NFL legend, they pivot to a highly scrutinized on-air fail from an LA sports reporter. Plus, find out what expensive World Cup purchase Crash made that he isn't even going to use, and stick around for a public service announcement directing international tourists to...

In this patriotic segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash gear up for the massive international soccer matches hitting the city. Tune in to find out what wildly expensive purchase someone made that has everyone else seriously questioning his financial sanity and life expectancy. They also share a highly poetic social media reaction from a foreign tourist whose mind was completely blown by a standard American restaurant item. Plus, stick around for a laugh-out-loud public service announcement detailing the strict, unwritten rules every international tourist must follow when attempting to pronounce the name of the city.

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In this segment of The Morning X, they continue to recruit for their highly exclusive "underground society," urging loyal fans to submit their applications before the mysterious deadline. Then, LT introduces a fascinating new poll breaking down the professions with the highest and lowest divorce rates. Tune in as Barnes and Crash try to guess which careers lead to lasting marriages, and discover which jobs are statistically doomed to fail.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Crash, and LT tackle a heated, viral debate about airplane etiquette and modern gender dynamics. After playing an angry social media rant directed at an "independent" traveler, they dive into a passionate discussion about whether or not chivalry is truly dead.

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash react to a brutally honest and uncomfortable audio clip from a frustrated police chief. Tune in to find out what highly unethical behavior some officers are secretly engaging in while on duty. The guys debate the disturbing reality of digital privacy and this severe abuse of authority.

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In this segment of The Morning X, they check in on Crash's post-wedding fitness journey and introduce him to the viral trend of "looksmaxing". Listen in as Barnes feeds a recent, questionable vacation photo of Crash into an artificial intelligence to get an unfiltered evaluation of his appearance.

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In this entertainment segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash are back with a massive live music giveaway that offers fans a luxury trip to the concert of their dreams. The guys then dive into Entertainment News Daily, uncovering the near-fatal secret an action star hid from the world for a decade. Plus, hear the audio of a notorious stuntman describing his closest brush with death during a terrifying mid-air skydiving mishap. They also try to guess the identity of a famous Hollywood actor completely losing his mind in a video game voiceover booth, and react to a...

In this segment of The Morning X, they welcome Grammy-nominated superstar John Mayer back to his old Atlanta stomping grounds. Tune in as John reflects on his meteoric rise from loading tapes at the station to fame, and reveals the grounded way he handles competing against his musical heroes. They also drop a behind-the-scenes story about a random grocery store phone call from a massive rock icon that led to a nerve-wracking, high-rise penthouse invitation. Plus, find out what unexpected domestic habit this legendary host passed down to John, and hear the real-life update regarding John's childhood crush on...

In the conclusion to their interview with the founder of "Dial a Pilot," Barnes and Leslie uncover exactly how this unique, on-demand service works to talk nervous travelers down from their pre-flight panic. Listen in as their guest pilot settles the debate on whether flying in a massive commercial airliner is actually safer than taking a small private jet. The conversation also takes a turn into the unknown when they ask if commercial pilots ever spot UFOs while cruising at 40,000 feet, leading to a surprising discussion about Elon Musk's Starlink satellites and restricted airspace. 

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie unpack their own personal phobias before tackling one of the most common fears in America: flying. To help ground those anxieties, they interview a commercial 737 pilot who launched an ingenious new service designed specifically to talk nervous travelers down from their pre-flight panic. Tune in to discover the personal family story that inspired his business, and find out what soothing advice he gives to passengers terrified of hurtling through the sky in a metal tube at 500 mph.

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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.

In this global segment of The Morning X, the guys begin by roasting LT over a highly questionable, clearance-rack fashion choice. They then explore their podcast's surprisingly massive international reach, checking their impressive chart rankings everywhere from Iceland to India amid World Cup fever. They also discuss a new trend dubbed the "FIFA 15," listening in as international tourists experience the magic of American fast food for the very first time. Plus, stick around for a stern public service announcement detailing the cutthroat etiquette required to survive ordering at Atlanta's most iconic drive-in restaurant.

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In this entertainment-packed segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Crash unpack a massive new controversy surrounding a top podcaster and her media empire's alleged toxic work environment. The guys also break down the latest box office numbers, including a huge milestone for a brand-new biopic and an anticipated superhero movie that totally bombed. Then, find out what one fan dropped on the floor mid-show that forced the headlining artist to address the mess and make the entire audience take a bizarre oath. Plus, get the scoop on a star-studded, chaotic new indie movie that the guys highly recommend...

In this segment of The Morning X, they dive into a "behind the music" story involving rock legend Dave Grohl and an accidental backstage encounter. Tune in to find out how a seemingly random meeting at a Foo Fighters concert led to a revelation about the secret origins of one of the most famous drum kits in rock history. 

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In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes, Crash, and LT explore a shared, unforgettable milestone: the very first celebrity death that truly shook you. Tune in to hear them swap personal stories about the childhood heroes, tragic true-crime murders, and larger-than-life rock stars that permanently changed their young perspectives on mortality. They also open up the phone lines to listeners, resulting in a surprising wave of nostalgia and memories. 

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In this segment, Barnes and Crash recap a weekend filled with endless milestone parties and discuss a mysterious fire at a local club right in the middle of the city's World Cup chaos. The guys also share some audio of heavy metal legends attempting an unexpected, location-specific cover song abroad. But the real showstopper is a gross story from a recent stadium concert. Find out what one fan dropped on the floor mid-show that forced the headlining artist to address the mess and make the entire audience take an unforgettable oath.

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In this continuation of The Morning X's interview with Jim Belushi, Barnes and Jimmy dive into the fiery drama and surprising organized crime elements featured in season three of Growing Belushi. Listen in as Jim reveals the emotional encounter with a military veteran that instantly shifted his cannabis farm from a casual business venture into a life-saving mission. Then, after Jim signs off, they swap their own disastrous and unexpectedly touching experiences with marijuana. Discover whose massive overestimation of their tolerance ended in a panic on a shower floor, and stick around for a debate on the absurdity of...

In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Jimmy sit down with comedy legend Jim Belushi for a wide-ranging interview. Tune in to hear Jim's reaction to the swirling rumors of an anticipated sitcom reboot and find out what exciting new television project he is currently developing alongside his daughter. The conversation then shifts as Jim opens up about his personal business ventures, shedding light on the hidden struggles within the legal cannabis industry. Discover the reasons why strict federal banking rules and massive over-taxation are inadvertently causing the black market to boom.

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