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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 unima...

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, dis...

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 d...

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...

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 d...

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 th...

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...

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 th...

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 bon...

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...

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...

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 tr...

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 ba...

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 comple...

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 pressi...

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...

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...

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 Ku...

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...

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 G...

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&...

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...

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 sta...

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 disco...

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. THE END , Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash . Listen li...