The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

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 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.

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July 2, 2025 • 10 mins

The Morning X gets a lively update from The Queen, whose opening segment quickly veers into a hilarious debate about her attire and a co-worker's impressive physique. Get ready for her rapid-fire rundown of Atlanta's weekend events, including major concerts, unique local artists, and some unexpected sports action. The Queen also gives a surprisingly accurate Braves schedule update, leads a discussion about high-end dining, and teas...

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The Morning X has a fun debate about spoiler etiquette, asking how long is too long before discussing TV and movie endings. "The Queen" kicks off with a hilarious update on her summer plans and a controversial new binge-watch. Barnes then reveals his own exciting travel plans and wardrobe choices. The discussion turns serious as they tackle whose responsibility it is to avoid spoilers.

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The Morning X talks the latest celebrity sleaze, kicking off with the highly anticipated trailer for a new space odyssey. Then, prepare for a hilarious and candid breakdown of "sex scenes" by a famous actress, and a surprising revelation from a pop star's ex about her first awards show experience. Then, hear about the return of a beloved HBO comedy and a new sitcom starring a popular shirtless comedian. Plus, discover which A-list ...

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The Morning X features a rare interview with Cy Sperling, the iconic founder of Hair Club for Men. Sperling reflects on his unexpected celebrity status and shares fascinating stories from his decades in the business, including surprising encounters with famous figures. Discover how he debunks myths about hair replacement and reveals a heartwarming initiative, promising an unfiltered look into his life and groundbreaking work.

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The Morning X introduces a hilarious new version of "The Annoyance Game," where Leslie has just 60 seconds to get her friend to hang up on her by repeating everything she says. What starts with an unsuspecting phone call quickly escalates into a test of patience. Will Leslie win by driving her friend to the brink, or will her friend endure the bizarre conversation?

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The Morning X dives into the depths of awkward encounters with a truly strange segment. Hear a never-before-aired tape of a bizarre mission: talking to strangers in public restroom stalls. What starts with a casual chat quickly spirals into unsettling requests and baffling conversations.

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The Morning X discusses July streaming picks, kicking off a month of adventures and addictive dramas. Prepare for a docu-series plunging into the world of wildlife filmmakers risking it all to save endangered animals. Then, dive back into the dark mind of a beloved serial killer with a compelling continuation to their story. Then, hear about a suspenseful new thriller, a new sitcom featuring a stand-up comedian navigating life afte...

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The Morning X discusses the controversial world of Waymo robo taxis, asking listeners if they've experienced these driverless vehicles yet. Barnes & Leslie reveal alarming incidents and discuss unique forms of protest against the technology. Firsthand accounts from callers also come in with their reviews, with one even being in a Waymo at the moment!

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The Morning X dives into a relatable (and perhaps infuriating) segment about selective sound sensitivity. Barnes confesses his major trigger, while Leslie reveals her own pet peeves. Then, listeners call in to share the sounds that annoy them to the highest level, ranging from common irritants to specific songs.

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The Morning X continues the celebrity sleaze: get ready for the ultimate power move as a tech billionaire's new wife completely rebrands her social media. Discover the surprising reason why modern audiences are so captivated by a classic TV serial killer, according to the actor who plays him. Hear an A-list actor reveal the shocking movie that earned him a massive fortune, and find out which iconic comedy sequel was tragically dera...

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The Morning X talks the latest celebrity sleaze: hear a superstar's controversial new freestyle and a candid discussion from a famous ex-husband about his "magical" past relationship. Then, hear about the unbelievable true story of a former Army Ranger who secretly lived in a famous toy store after a crime spree. Plus, get updates on a billionaire YouTuber's financial claims and a beloved actress's latest smart business move.

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The Morning X goes behind the scenes with Stephen Baldwin for a candid interview about his new movie. Hear thrilling details about performing his own stunts and how movie magic creates illusions. The conversation takes a humorous turn as Stephen raves about a famous actress, and he offers a tantalizing tease about the film's memorable final line.

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The Morning X features a wild segment with a marching band student who recounts an unbelievable story from his high school days. Discover how a repeated, bizarre act on the bus led to a shocking defense tactic, and the school's surprising disciplinary action.

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The Morning X launches its $1,000 Show Quiz Showdown. This week, an entrepreneur steps up to the plate, hoping to win big after a busy work week. Listen as they tackle rapid-fire questions covering the past week's shows and find out if they walk away with a cash prize!

Your chance at $1000 is every Monday at 7:20 with The Morning X Show Quiz Showdown. Sign up here to play, thanks to Get in the Ring.com.

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The Morning X continues with more celebrity sleaze, beginning with bombshell news about the next James Bond and surprising casting criteria. Discover astonishing box office success for a new film and hear a beloved actor recount a hilarious and emasculating incident. Witness an explosive interview that ends in a walk-off, and find out about a surprising red-carpet kiss. Plus, get the latest on a highly anticipated sequel to a belov...

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The Morning X has a packed celebrity sleaze: get a sneak peek into a lavish, colossal wedding celebration and the unexpected local backlash it faced. Then, discover the shocking news of a major A-lister's home being ransacked while he was abroad. Hear him candidly discuss his past, and even reveal his most embarrassing guilty pleasure. Plus, get the latest on a famous athlete's firm stance on privacy and his frustration with media ...

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June 30, 2025 • 12 mins

The Morning X continues talking to someone attempting to scale a downtown Atlanta tower. What starts as a themed dare quickly becomes a heart-stopping play-by-play as he gets stuck on a tricky railing. Listeners call in with eyewitness accounts, while Barnes, Leslie, & Jimmy panic, question his sanity, and scramble to organize a rescue.

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June 30, 2025 • 5 mins

The Morning X descends into live chaos as someone attempts to scale a downtown Atlanta tower—without warning. What starts as a themed dare quickly becomes a heart-stopping play-by-play. Hear their disbelief turn to panic as they try to communicate with him and grapple with the terrifying reality of his unannounced ascent.

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The Morning X gets a lively update from "The Queen," whose opening segment quickly veers into a hilarious debate about her attire and a co-worker's impressive physique. Get ready for her rapid-fire rundown of Atlanta's weekend events, including major concerts, unique local artists, and some unexpected sports action. The Queen also gives a surprisingly accurate (for her) Braves schedule update, leads a discussion about high-end dini...

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The Morning X tackles a controversial new trend in dating: the introduction of height filters on dating apps. Barnes, Leslie and a guest dive into a heated debate: Is filtering by height (or even weight) discrimination, or simply a valid personal preference? Hear surprising personal anecdotes and unfiltered opinions on modern dating preferences and whether honesty is always the best policy.

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