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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March 6, 2026 10 mins

The Morning X is back to count down the top five most viral audio clips of the week. The countdown features an explanation of highly trained undercover spies that leaves someone deeply suspicious of his own reclusive neighbor, and an AI-generated musical masterpiece born directly from a frustrated listener's voicemail. They also discover a new post-life invention that guarantees your favorite playlist literally outlives you, and at...

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The Morning X tackles a wedding dilemma that has Crash completely caught between his soon-to-be bride and one of his best friends. Listen in as he reveals why a wedding invitation is officially on the chopping block, sparking a studio debate over loyalty, boundaries, and avoiding a total reception disaster. Then, the phone lines light up with listener advice.

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The Morning X sits down with Matt Rife to set the record straight on a highly controversial viral clip that had the entire city of Atlanta up in arms. Listen in as the "$50 million man" explains exactly what led to his infamous comments. They also get an inside look at his incredibly intimate 360-degree arena tour and hear him completely shut down a major misconception about how much of his nightly stand-up routine is actually made...

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Barnes and Leslie unpack a massive casting rumor for a blockbuster pirate franchise and the highly anticipated, star-studded sequel to a classic crime thriller. They then debate the puzzling on-camera behavior of a beloved morning show host following a terrifying family emergency, before discussing the recent legal troubles of an iconic pop princess. Plus, find out which late-night show introduction went wrong, and hear all about a...

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Barnes and Leslie explore the latest entertainment drama, starting with a prominent political family member absolutely slamming a massive TV producer's newest project for being nothing more than an offensive work of fiction. They also debate a viral rumor about a potential face-to-face sit-down between two A-listers involved in one of the most infamous award show incidents in Hollywood history. Plus, hear updates on the h...

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March 6, 2026 9 mins

The Morning X welcomes a local locksmith who shares a true crime story that sounds like it was pulled straight out of a movie script. Listen in as a seemingly routine customer request to crack a small, mysterious safe triggers a persistent "little voice" in the locksmith's head, prompting him to make a discovery at his late grandmother's empty house. What follows is an undercover sting operation involving a local detective posing a...

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March 6, 2026 5 mins

The Morning X continues their "Make Us Say WOW" segment with a call from a real-life ER doctor who has truly seen it all. Listen in as the medical professional shares a series of wince-inducing stories about patients arriving at the hospital with some highly unusual household objects lodged exactly where the sun doesn't shine.

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March 6, 2026 6 mins

The Morning X opens up the phone lines for "Make Us Say WOW," challenging listeners to call in and share their most unbelievable life stories. Listen in as one former college quarterback recounts a horrifying, near-death on-field injury that led to a massive medical oversight, a frantic flight, and a literal two-hour race against the clock. They also hear from a completely oblivious truck driver who accidentally navigated his vehic...

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The Morning X welcomes back their fabulous recurring guest, Queen, for another jam-packed weekend event report. Listen in as Queen breaks down the city's biggest upcoming shows, from a massive, city-stopping pop spectacle to a nostalgic '90s rocker, while airing out some bitter personal grievances about being rejected from a local comedy festival. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash crack up over Queen's highly inappropriate renaming of a vi...

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The Morning X is joined by special guest "Queen" for a highly unconventional HR bonding exercise. Listen in as they tackle a life-altering hypothetical question: would you voluntarily trade a significant chunk of your lifespan for an instant fortune? The studio is sharply divided as they weigh the value of precious time and memories against absolute financial freedom.

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March 5, 2026 10 mins

The Morning X gets a rude mid-show interruption from their engineer, forcing them to immediately tackle a completely jammed voicemail inbox. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash sift through a batch of listener messages, uncovering a startling critique of their voices, a revelation about a secret weekend radio shift someone has been hiding, and a completely literal take on a popular figure of speech.

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The Morning X is back with another round of the Show Quiz Showdown. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash surprise a lucky out-of-state listener with the chance to walk away with a massive $1,000 cash prize. Will she conquer the board, or will the pressure of the ticking clock cost her the grand prize?

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Barnes and Leslie kick things off by teasing a mysterious new "experience" available in the station's online merch store. Then, they dive into some serious news, discussing an update on a high-profile music mogul's prison timeline and reacting to two tragic celebrity passings. On a lighter note, they break down a new trailer for a beloved horror-comedy franchise reboot, and hear an '80s icon's definitive thoughts on whether her mas...

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Listen in as Barnes and Leslie uncover a story from a beloved actress's new memoir, where she confesses to dumping a future Hollywood A-lister for a wild '80s rock star. They also debate the opening twist of a highly anticipated television spin-off that has the internet completely divided. Then, things get controversial as they discuss a massive announcement by a famous music manager to revive a legendary touring rock festival with...

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The Morning X continues its sit-down with Burt Ward, who is ready to defend the claims in his scandalous new tell-all memoir. Listen in as the former "boy wonder" fires back at recent audio of his legendary leading co-star, who fiercely denied the book's wild tales of off-screen debauchery on the radio show just weeks prior. Discover why the guest insists his former partner has to lie about their out...

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The Morning X sits down with iconic '60s TV sidekick Burt Ward, who is finally spilling the racy secrets behind one of the most beloved superhero shows in television history. Listen in as the former star completely shatters his innocent, "boy wonder" image, dropping allegations about his legendary leading co-star's wild off-screen antics and describing their overnight success as a gateway to absolute "sexual debauchery". Find out w...

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March 5, 2026 6 mins

The Morning X gets brutally honest as they tackle the highly revealing questions from a massive magazine survey of over a thousand men. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy get vulnerable about what actually makes adult men cry, and debate the terrifying comparisons to passing a watermelon during childbirth. They also confess exactly what personal traits they wish they could instantly upgrade to attract more women.

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The Morning X dives into "Barnes Buzz" to break down a transportation update that has a popular rideshare app taking off into the skies. They also explore a new dating study that reveals the top five most polyamorous states in the country. Plus, discover the trendy new drinking habit that could completely change how you recover from a weekend out. Finally, hear about a confident public challenge from a North Carolina man claiming t...

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March 4, 2026 9 mins

The Morning X explores a highly controversial poll ranking the top ten "true loves" of everyday people. Listen in as Barnes challenges Leslie, Crash, and listeners to guess what made the cut. The phone lines heat up with wild guesses, eventually leading to a confession from a caller with a highly unconventional, decades-long romantic history.

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The Morning X kicks off another "Celebrity Sleaze" by debating a wild conspiracy theory that a legendary comedic actor allegedly used a prosthetic-wearing lookalike to accept an award at a recent French ceremony. Barnes and Leslie then dive into some heavy, heartfelt revelations from two highly anticipated celebrity memoirs that uncover deeply kept secrets about past trauma and abuse. Plus, hear an iconic actress gush over the...

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