In this episode of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie dive into the polarizing topic of Nickelback, prompted by the documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" on Netflix. The conversation explores the band's controversial reputation and why they elicit such strong reactions from both fans and critics. Barnes shares his personal experience watching the documentary and grappling with mixed emotions about the band. The discussion also features listener call-ins with diverse opinions, from die-hard fans to those who can't stand the band's music. Despite Nickelback's commercial success and loyal fanbase, the band has been the target of widespread disdain, often criticized for their formulaic music and perceived lack of authenticity. This episode examines whether this backlash is justified or just a product of social media and cultural memes. Finally, Barnes and Leslie conduct a real-time experiment, asking listeners to text "love" or "hate" to gauge public sentiment towards Nickelback, promising to play one of their songs if "love" wins out.

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