Ed Kowalczyk Pt. 1: Hooters, Helicopters, and the Price of Rodman's Friendship

The Morning X features George Davis, a 25-year veteran tattoo artist from Lawrenceville, who has achieved the nearly impossible feat of receiving a patent. But his invention isn't related to body art—it’s a revolutionary piece of furniture designed for disaster relief. Find out why the official patent sketches show a man sitting on a couch floating outside in a flooded yard, how this design avoids the common problems of reusable furniture, and why Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are convinced this incredible invention needs to appear on a certain TV show immediately. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X delivers the "Most Viral Audio of the Week," starting with a celebrity controversy: Which comedian is calling Taylor Swift "average" in voice, dance ability, and looks, claiming her success is entirely due to "amazing financial funding from her family"? Barnes, Leslie, and Crash debate if he brought the necessary "receipts" for this full-on assault. Plus, discover the bizarre class-action lawsuit against a shoe brand where people are claiming they are suffering from an embarrassing noise when they walk. The segment counts down to a story just before Halloween: the Ring doorbell recording of a terrifying home invasion by three people dressed in Halloween costumes. Tune in to hear which 99X artist accidentally leaked his entire new album on air using his iPhone, and the viral audio that cost a "ballpark Karen" her job and her board position after she aggressively demanded someone "Call ICE". The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X opens the Celebrity Sleaze with urgent updates on legal drama and celebrity confessions. Leslie brings the latest on a music mogul, who was reportedly threatened with a knife to his throat in a Brooklyn prison. Barnes and Leslie then passionately debate the commercialization of fame, asking if a football player's new Six Flags investment and roller coaster deals are purely thanks to his famous fiancée. Plus, hear an actor set the record straight on the decades-old rumor that he turned down a role in a major blockbuster due to his Southern accent. Finally, get a preview of the new series from the creator of Breaking Bad. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X features an in-depth interview with Ed Kowalczyk of Live, live from New York. Ed makes an admission regarding one of his songs, "Lakini's Juice," confessing he heard a "gangster version" of it a year after release that was "the coolest thing I'd ever heard". A call from a tearful listener leads Ed to discuss the origins of the iconic track "Lightning Crashes", revealing the spontaneous moment he wrote it, and explaining its ultimate meaning: "the reality of love that goes beyond birth and death". Tune in to hear the aggressive album cover that forced the band to change the title of their record Five, and find out why Ed claims his signature eye-rolling, trans-like stage presence is actually inspired by Michael Stipe. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X interviews Ed Kowalczyk of the band Live live from New York, but the conversation immediately centers on the rock star's highly publicized friendship with Dennis Rodman. The singer reveals his own complex personality, comparing himself to a "Jacqueline High character" who reserves his intense side for the stage. Tune in to find out which of his actual bandmates Ed claims is even crazier than Rodman, why he refused to sing from a chopper above the Hamptons at Rodman's birthday party, and how he reacted when he heard a commentator suggest Andre Agassi was trying to look like the guy from Live. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen joins The Morning X with the weekend's high-stakes events, culminating in a debate over the city’s most extravagant offering: a Sumo and Sushi event. They detail the bento box dinner and the spectacle of 400-pound wrestlers. Then, tune in to hear the justification for splurging on combat sports, plus hear about the "filthy and erotic" Dracula ballet coming to Gwinnett County, and find out which legendary movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary with live music from original cast members. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A medical emergency hits The Morning X when one of them is rushed to the hospital immediately after the show. The incident involved a skyrocketing heart rate and shocking blood pressure readings. The discussion quickly turns into an intense debate: Was the emergency a genuine cardiac event related to 40 years of maintenance, or was it "triggered" by bad memories? Tune in to hear the final diagnosis, the serious underlying health concern that was discovered, and the jaw-dropping joke that was made. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., joins The Morning X to discuss his belief that lucid dreaming is the next major groundbreaking advancement after AI. While up to 90% of listeners may have experienced lucid dreaming spontaneously, Raduga reveals the step-by-step "recipe" for how to actually control it. Tune in to hear the counterintuitive actions you must attempt upon waking to regain consciousness in your dreamscape. Plus, the expert shares the extreme rules necessary for high-quality sleep and explains why waking up naturally might be better than any alarm. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X promises to get "deep inside your brain" with Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., and the author of 15 books on lucid dreaming. Raduga explains that lucid dreaming grants sleepers full control and hyper-vivid sensations. The discussion quickly moves beyond simple dreaming, and you won't believe the expert's personal story of an experience he thought was so real. Plus, find out why just hearing this segment might guarantee a lucid dream tonight, and stay tuned for the final segment where the expert reveals exactly how you can learn to control your sleep. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning X initiates an on-air collective grievance session after Barnes shares his frustration with a phrase. The internal drama heats up immediately as they begin calling out people for verbal crimes, including someone who is constantly repeating a phrase. Listeners flood the lines to vent their frustrations over everything from dated '90s slang to obscure proverbs. Tune in to discover which caller reveals a shocking secret about Barnes. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.