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Stay connected to the heartbeat of entertainment with The Morning X with Barnes & Crash from 99X Atlanta. Your trusted source for morning news, pop culture, and viral moments. Broadcasting fresh episodes every weekday, The Morning X with Barnes & Crash delivers up-to-the-minute entertainment news, celebrity gossip, and pop culture updates straight from the studios of 99X Atlanta and the award-winning Morning X show featuring Barnes and Crash. Why listen to THE END? Get expert insight, daily entertainment drops, viral social media highlights, and exclusive access to indie rock news, festival lineups, and streaming recommendations. Don’t just follow the news—get the final word with Entertainment News Daily - THE END, part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. Why subscribe to The Morning X with Barnes & Crash? Daily Drops: Fresh episodes every weekday to keep you ahead of the trends. Expert Insight: Direct reporting from the Morning X team, featuring the unique perspectives of Barnes and Crash. All-Access Pass: From indie rock news and festival lineups to viral social media moments and streaming hits, if it’s trending in entertainment, it’s on THE END. Don’t just hear the news—get the final word. Subscribe to The Morning X with Barnes & Crash from 99X today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods, and stay connected to the heartbeat of the industry. The Morning X with Barnes & Crash is part of The Cumulus Podcast Network.

  1. Aug 7

    Entertainment News Daily - The END | August 7, 2026

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Aug 7

    Deactivate and Disappear: The CIA-Level App That Has the Studio Divided

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Aug 7

    Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand: Prison Tacos and Rock Debates

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Aug 7

    Strip Down for Steak? The New Naked Dining Craze

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Aug 7

    Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Aug 7

    Travelers Beware: The Real-World Cyber Alerts You Can't Ignore

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 7

    Boone Hogg: The 3-Million-Follower Empire Built on a Free Childhood Toy

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 7

    Overcoming the Lies of Addiction Pt. 2

    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 hi@themorningx.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stay connected to the heartbeat of entertainment with The Morning X with Barnes & Crash from 99X Atlanta. Your trusted source for morning news, pop culture, and viral moments. Broadcasting fresh episodes every weekday, The Morning X with Barnes & Crash delivers up-to-the-minute entertainment news, celebrity gossip, and pop culture updates straight from the studios of 99X Atlanta and the award-winning Morning X show featuring Barnes and Crash. Why listen to THE END? Get expert insight, daily entertainment drops, viral social media highlights, and exclusive access to indie rock news, festival lineups, and streaming recommendations. Don’t just follow the news—get the final word with Entertainment News Daily - THE END, part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. Why subscribe to The Morning X with Barnes & Crash? Daily Drops: Fresh episodes every weekday to keep you ahead of the trends. Expert Insight: Direct reporting from the Morning X team, featuring the unique perspectives of Barnes and Crash. All-Access Pass: From indie rock news and festival lineups to viral social media moments and streaming hits, if it’s trending in entertainment, it’s on THE END. Don’t just hear the news—get the final word. Subscribe to The Morning X with Barnes & Crash from 99X today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods, and stay connected to the heartbeat of the industry. The Morning X with Barnes & Crash is part of The Cumulus Podcast Network.

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