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.
Episodes
Recently, Barnes and Leslie did a "Worst of the 90s" quiz. This time, we're focusing on the Best of the 90s. Barnes gives a few clues and Leslie and a few 99X listeners try to guess the song. Part 2 of 2.
*Note: Because of copyright issues, we can't play the song clips in the podcast and they've been removed.
The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlan...
Recently, Barnes and Leslie did a "Worst of the 90s" quiz. This time, we're focusing on the Best of the 90s. Barnes gives a few clues and Leslie and a few 99X listeners try to guess the song. Part 1 of 2.
*Note: Because of copyright issues, we can't play the song clips in the podcast and they've been removed.
The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlan...
The Queen is back, baby:
- A flower festival takes the top spot for this weekend's events
- Atlanta Film Festival is wrapping up
- Traditional Irish music in Sandy Springs
- Three Dog Night is coming to Atlantic Station
- Legally Blond in Sandy Springs
- Shaky Knees is this weekend, with Foo Fighters, Weezer, Noah Kahan, and more
- A Star Wars themed brag brunch
The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-...
Are you heading to Shaky Knees, wear your 99X gear! If we spot you, you could be an early member of the 99X Freeloader Founder's Club. Plus, Barnes has a tech corner update.
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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this pod...
Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:
- The Rock's tardiness is costing studios serious money
- TJ Holmes is accused of stealing a phone
- Britney Spears deletes a video where she calls her sister a "bitch"
- Leather is Lenny Kravitz's gym outfit
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 ...
Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:
- Britney Spears posts and deletes a video
- Sammy Hagar gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tori Spelling wants more kids
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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morni...
The Morning X goes backstage at the 99X Acoustic Christmas Concert at Atlanta Civic Center in December 1996 to interview Sarah McLachlan And Sheryl Crow. Part 2 of 2. 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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X...
The Morning X goes backstage at the 99X Acoustic Christmas Concert at Atlanta Civic Center in December 1996 to interview Sarah McLachlan And Sheryl Crow. Part 1 of 2. 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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning ...
Georgia is #7 on a list of states with the worst commutes. Barnes and Leslie talk to a few Morning X listeners about their commutes.
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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. T...
James Ottley is a fourth generation Atlantan with a B.A. in English from Duke University and a J.D., with honors, from the University of Georgia School of Law. He published two books on Atlanta history, entitled “Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties,” and “Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties II – Another Round”.
Today's lesson: The 1968 Atlanta kidnapping of Barbara Mackle, an heiress to a Florida real estate developer. Part 2 o...
James Ottley is a fourth generation Atlantan with a B.A. in English from Duke University and a J.D., with honors, from the University of Georgia School of Law. He published two books on Atlanta history, entitled “Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties,” and “Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties II – Another Round”.
Today's lesson: The 1968 Atlanta kidnapping of Barbara Mackle, an heiress to a Florida real estate developer. Part 1 o...
Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:
- Spacey Unmasked, a documentary about Kevin Spacey, is on the way
- King Charles is too busy for Prince Harry
- Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's Home Is In Danger of Foreclosure Again
- Britney Spears has deleted her Instagram
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...
Have you ever walked out on a date? The Morning X talk to listeners that couldn't hang. Part 3 of 3. 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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it a...
Have you ever walked out on a date? The Morning X talk to listeners that couldn't hang. Part 2 of 3. 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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it a...
Have you ever walked out on a date? The Morning X talk to listeners that couldn't hang. Part 1 of 3. 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 app. The show is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it a...
Usually, the Morning X is all about bringing you some fun to start the day. But, life goes on beyond the show. Recently, Barnes's father and Leslie's brother-in-law passed away within hours of each other. They return from their respective celebrations of life to share stories about their loss, and the travel problems getting there.
The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 ...
On April 4, also known as 404 Day, Nike dropped the Air Max 95 ‘Atlanta’ edition. Are you aware that sneaker culture is a huge industry nationwide, but especially here in Atlanta? There's a thriving business in new shoe releases, and in the shoe resale market.
At Versus ATL, nostalgia isn’t a gimmick — it’s their culture. Their appreciation for the history behind sneakers and vintage threads has translated into a viable business...
Dozens of Waffle House workers from Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina rallied at corporate offices in Norcross, Georgia recently. According to union officials, workers are asking the Georgia-based restaurant chain to prioritize improving their pay and overall security. Union officials released a petition demanding a $25 minimum wage, 24-hour security and an end to paycheck deductions at the end of September. The petition...
Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:
- Zendaya's new movie Challengers is at the top of the box office
- Jennifer Aniston is rebooting 9 to 5
- Jim Gaffigan introduces his new whiskey
- Kelly Osbourne says that Jack shot her with a pellet gun
- Emma Stone would be preferred to be called "Emily"
The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am Eastern on 99X Atlanta (...
Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:
- Ellen DeGeneres talks about her new comedy tour and the end of her show
- Nicole Kidman was honored by AFI
- Ryan Gosling surprises the Universal Studios stunt show
- Taylor Swift breaks her own records with the new album
- Taylor and Travis donated Eras ticket to Vegas invite
- The mayor supports Gisele over the officer that give her a speeding ticket
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