Barnes, Leslie and Crash discuss two emerging Gen Z trends: micro-retiring and telephobia. Micro-retiring involves taking short breaks throughout one’s career rather than a long retirement at the end. Surprisingly, the team agrees it’s a smart concept for mental health and work-life balance. Crash envisions himself taking early retirement to Florida, hosting events even at 80.

On the other hand, telephobia – fear of making phone calls – gets mocked. Gen Z is reportedly taking classes to learn how to handle phone conversations. Barnes and Leslie joke about hosting their own “phone call training” segment on the show. Crash finds it absurd that people need lessons on something so basic.

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 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 edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

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Barnes, Leslie and Crash discuss two emerging Gen Z trends: micro-retiring and telephobia. Micro-retiring involves taking short breaks throughout one&rsquo;s career rather than a long retirement at the end. Surprisingly, the team agrees it&rsquo;s a smart concept for mental health and work-life balance. Crash envisions himself taking early retirement to Florida, hosting events even at 80.
On the other hand, telephobia &ndash; fear of making phone calls &ndash; gets mocked. Gen Z is reportedly taking classes to learn how to handle phone conversations. Barnes and Leslie joke about hosting their own &ldquo;phone call training&rdquo; segment on the show. Crash finds it absurd that people need lessons on something so basic.
The Morning X with<a href="https://99xatl.com/crew/barnes/"> Barnes</a> and<a href="https://99xatl.com/crew/lesliefram/"> Leslie</a> - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on<a href="https://99x.com/"> 99X Atlanta</a> (100.5 on&nbsp;
the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the<a href="https://t.co/IUFGSlyQgh"> 99X app</a>.&nbsp;
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 edt. 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from<a href="https://www.facebook.com/themorningxatl"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themorningx?_t=8aECQajKmTr&amp;_r=1"> TikTok</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/themorningx">Instagram</a>, or our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenGkjVmCmduJnkCGKxccOw"> YouTube channel</a>.&nbsp; Find all of our social connections at our website <a href="http://themorningx.com">TheMorningX.com</a>
Sign up for "<a href="https://themorningx.com">The Morning X Insiders</a>" 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 &ldquo;fair use&rdquo; of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:
&ldquo;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.&rdquo; 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 <a href="mailto:HI@THEMORNINGX.COM">HI@THEMORNINGX.COM</a> SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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Welcome to&nbsp;Entertainment News Daily - THE END, your essential source for up-to-the-minute entertainment news, celebrity gossip, and pop culture updates. Whether it&rsquo;s the latest Hollywood drama, trending music releases, or the big screen&rsquo;s biggest breakthroughs, we deliver the "need-to-know" info with the speed and edge you expect.
Direct from the studios of the legendary <a href="https://www.99xatl.com/">99X Atlanta</a>, THE END is a standalone daily deep dive originating from the award-winning <a href="https://www.99xatl.com/the-morning-x/">The Morning X show featuring Barnes and Crash</a>. Leveraging the insider access and irreverent wit of Atlanta&rsquo;s most iconic morning show, we cut through the noise to bring you the stories everyone will be talking about.
Why subscribe to THE END?
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Daily Drops: Fresh episodes every weekday to keep you ahead of the trends.
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Expert Insight: Direct reporting from the Morning X team, featuring the unique perspectives of Barnes and Crash.
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All-Access Pass: From indie rock news and festival lineups to viral social media moments and streaming hits, if it&rsquo;s trending in entertainment, it&rsquo;s on THE END.
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Don&rsquo;t just hear the news&mdash;get the final word. Subscribe to Entertainment News Daily - THE END today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods, and stay connected to the heartbeat of the industry.
Entertainment News Daily - THE END is part of The Cumulus Podcast Network.

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Entertainment News Daily - THE END is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Crash as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and general observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Other options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

Entertainment News Daily - THE END is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Crash as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and general observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Other options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.