Two Hot Takes
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260: True Colors Came Out! Ft. DJ X

March 19, 2026

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5 min read

DJ X, Spotify's voice behind AI DJ and former host of cultural podcasts, joins Two Hot Takes host Morgan to unpack recent Reddit stories about relationships, friendships, and family quirks. With his background in music curation, hosting, and deacon work, DJ X brings empathetic takes on "true colors" emerging in tough situations, stressing courtesy, reciprocity, and spotting red flags early.

Dating Tests and Basic Etiquette

A man walks out of dinner after his girlfriend sends a friend to flirt with him as a "loyalty test." DJ X calls tests childish and manipulative, ruining the date's intimacy—even if he "passed," it erodes trust. He validates the anger but critiques leaving her stranded halfway through the meal, especially after eight months dating. Key advice: Express feelings firmly, finish the evening, and ensure she gets home safely—Uber waiting if needed. Modern dating lacks this respect; teens now drop off dates curbside without watching them enter. DJ X ties it to broader etiquette erosion: No games, no abrupt exits; prioritize safety over drama.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Intro Ad and Hosts Welcome DJ X** - Hosts banter with guest Xavier Jernigan (DJ X), share excitement and instant friendship vibe
  • 2 (01:58) **DJ X's Rise at Spotify** - DJ X details career from music editorial to cultural partnerships, hosting gigs, and AI DJ creation
  • 3 (04:10) **DJ X's Multifaceted Background** - Shares valedictorian NYU, ordained deacon role, record label work despite travel demands
  • 4 (07:53) **Discussing Burnout from Daily Hosting** - DJ X recounts 400 episodes of "The Get Up" morning show, sleep deprivation recovery
  • 5 (11:56) **Story 1: GF's Fake Flirt Test at Dinner** - OP walks out after GF's friend flirts to test loyalty; hosts call it manipulative
  • 6 (17:20) **Date Etiquette and Safety PSA** - Hosts expand on ensuring dates get inside safely, critique modern drop-offs
  • 7 (20:55) **Story 2: Friend Skips Wedding After Free Bali Trip** - OP paid $2K ticket/hotel; friend treats as honeymoon, no-shows

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Show Notes

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Spotify's very own Xavier Jernigan aka AI DJ X! We get into an assortment of stories where people's true colors are coming out. From someone who doesn't want to take care of their partner when sick, to a weird family initiation OP wants their partner to participate in, to someone who heard their partners family talk terribly about them.. these are some complicated ones. Going to need your takes on these too! 

Checkout X's IG: https://www.instagram.com/xavierjernigan/?hl=en


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