The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

The Morning X tackles one of the most contentious food topics: who has the absolute best wings? They welcome Sam Reid, a self-proclaimed wing expert who spent two years traveling to all 50 states to try the "allegedly best wings" in each one. Hear the story of how Sam stumbled backwards into this quest after spotting a billboard claiming to have the best wings in America. The controversy heats up as Sam reveals his top five.&n...

Barnes and Leslie discuss the major news of a late-night host's contract extension, despite him previously talking about retirement. Then, hear about the return of a beloved, dark cinematic universe to a streaming service. They also break down the mystique surrounding celebrities initially viewed as "weird", but are now seen as nice guys. Plus, find out why an actress is struggling with misophonia, a condition where everyday s...

Barnes and Leslie break down the Golden Globe nominations, including which films and TV shows led the pack, and which big names were completely snubbed. The conversation then shifts to the streaming wars: find out how Paramount countered a massive streaming service rumor with an even more stunning hostile takeover attempt. Finally, hear the musical tastes of Hollywood giants reveal the one album they "...

The Morning X brings on Dr. Anthony Pignataro, a plastic surgeon from upstate New York, to discuss his revolutionary invention: a toupee that literally snaps onto your scalp. Hear the details on this new system that replaces tedious, annoying attachment systems like tape with surgically implanted metal snaps. Plus, find out how much this cutting-edge hair solution costs, whether it will set off an airport metal detector, and why ce...

The Morning X hosts the challenging game of "Who Am I?"! The stakes are high as five contestants battle it out for the win. Listen in as they field tough clues about historical figures, celebrity icons, and controversial personalities. The competition is so fierce that one contestant has three chances to close out the game. Tune in to find out who correctly identifies the famous oil tool drill inventor, the outspoken atheist who ch...

Tune in to The Morning X for a return of the highly anticipated game, "Who Am I?" Five contestants face off in this intellectual buzzer challenge, where participants must answer in the form of a question, just like Jeopardy. Can you correctly identify the brilliant historical figures and theoretical physicists based on cryptic clues? The competition is fierce, and the first person to get three correc...

The Morning X continues its unbelievable conversation with Dynzell Sigers, the former Navy medic who achieved his goal of growing from 5'5" to six feet tall through a controversial surgery in Turkey. Hear Sigers detail the incredible cost of the procedure. He explains why he "wasn't scared" but instead "excited" because he finally had the option to do something about the insecurity that made him feel like a "man in a child's body"....

The Morning X welcomes Dynzell Sigers, a former Navy medic from Atlanta, who decided to tackle a lifelong insecurity by literally changing his height. After searching "how to get taller" last August, Sigers immediately booked an appointment for a procedure. He went from 5'5" to six feet tall in approximately six months. Hear him detail the incredible journey, explaining why he canceled his US appointment and traveled all the way to...

The Morning X tackles a highly publicized event when they track down Kate Logan, the high school senior who famously "disrobed" in the middle of her graduation speech. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy speak with Kate's mother, who reveals that Kate "had warned us" about her plan. Mrs. Logan explains the message behind the controversial act. Find out what the superintendent and principal did after Kate finished her speech, put he...

The Morning X welcomes back Dan Castellaneta, the iconic voice of Homer Simpson, continuing a conversation about the world's funniest animated character. The segment kicks off with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy celebrating one of Homer's most hilarious lines before discussing Homer's upcoming appearance on an IMAX screen. They challenge Castellaneta to a special celebrity version of their "Fish Quiz". Finally, Castellaneta cl...

The Morning X continues its interview with Dan Castellaneta, the iconic voice of Homer Simpson. Hear Castellaneta share who his favorite guest star was. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy dive into the show’s unique production. He clarifies the process, distinguishing between standard voicing and the need to "loop in a new line" later. Find out what it's like to be the anonymous star of a massive hit show. He discusses the i...

The Morning X welcomes the iconic voice of Homer Simpson, Dan Castellaneta, to the show to discuss why The Simpsons manages to keep getting "edgier, funnier," and more "ingenious" after so many years. Castellaneta details the process behind the show's incredible longevity. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the evolution of Homer's voice. Castellaneta explains how the character’s recognizable v...

The Morning X wraps up its controversial tarot card segment with Kelly Knight, the professional reader and owner of Modern Mystic Tarot and Shop, located in Atlanta and New York City. Barnes puts his reservations aside to ask a question that he promises will "rock this frequency". Hear the emotional, highly personal question that leads Barnes to declare, "I believe this now". Before Barnes's big reveal, listen as a c...

The Morning X continues its segment with professional tarot card reader, Kelly Knight. Tune in as Kelly attempts to navigate a tense family situation for listener Whitney. Kelly reveals that while she tries to land the interpretation in a positive way, the cards are usually right. Finally, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy discuss the nature of belief, with Jimmy suggesting that tarot, like religion, requires a "leap of faith". I...

The Morning X dives into a "spookiness" as they welcome Kelly Knight, a professional tarot card reader. Find out why some listeners have already "threatened to quit listening" over the topic. Kelly attempts to "break the stigma of the fortune teller". The controversy comes to a head as a listener named Shauna calls in at a major career crossroads. Hear the powerful moment when the reading validates Shauna's rece...

The Morning X takes listeners behind the scenes for a long-overdue voicemail clean-out, dealing with a "high volume" of messages. Tune in to hear the bizarre and the angry, starting with a listener who is "coming in hot" to deliver a prepared rant against tipping culture. The segment features other chaotic and personal messages, including a listener's story of a "sex injury". Barnes and Leslie also address confusing ...

The Morning X continues its "cathartic session" granting listeners the ultimate musical power: the ability to press one big red button and delete any song from the atmosphere forever. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are surprised to see the line to call in "a mile long". Barnes links the pervasive use of "woohoo" and "clap" in songs to the repetitive nonsense he despises, specifically mentioning the "stupid song" that started the wh...

The Morning X takes on a highly controversial topic: music that they and listeners would delete forever. Barnes reveals he has deleted this one track 37 times in the last year. Leslie and Crash admit they hadn't heard the song in a long time, for good reason. They then challenge listeners to call in and share the one song they would delete forever, granting "full amnesty" for their choices. Crash goes big with his declarations, and...

The Morning X explores the historical origins of common English sayings, inviting listeners to become "rabbit holers" and explore the backstories of everyday language. Barnes plays "Professor" and shares the historical data behind phrases you use all the time. 

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