The Morning X catches up with Brendan Brown of Wheatus to discuss the enduring legacy of "Teenage Dirtbag" and how a song about outcasts found a second life on TikTok nearly 25 years later. Brown opens up about the band's fiercely independent operation, revealing that booking them today requires nothing more than a direct email to the band members themselves. Finally, the interview drops a bombshell regarding the high-pitched "female" vocals in the bridge, stunning Barnes and Leslie with the truth about the person—and the lack of studio trickery—behind the iconic line.

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.

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The Morning X catches up with Brendan Brown of Wheatus to discuss the enduring legacy of "Teenage Dirtbag" and how a song about outcasts found a second life on TikTok nearly 25 years later. Brown opens up about the band's fiercely independent operation, revealing that booking them today requires nothing more than a direct email to the band members themselves. Finally, the interview drops a bombshell regarding the high-pitched "female" vocals in the bridge, stunning Barnes and Leslie with the truth about the person&mdash;and the lack of studio trickery&mdash;behind the iconic line.
This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.
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 the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the<a href="https://t.co/IUFGSlyQgh"> 99X Freeloader 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 est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.
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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.

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture 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. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

The Morning X with Barnes &amp; Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts <a href="https://99xatl.com/crew/barnes/">Steve Barnes</a> (Atlanta) and <a href="https://99xatl.com/crew/lesliefram/">Leslie Fram</a> (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture 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. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) 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.

The Morning X with Barnes &amp; Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) 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.

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