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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

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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

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8:40

The Morning X Family Meeting

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

A major announcement shakes up the Morning X studio when someonesteps forward for a "family meeting" to share "life-changing news." But the revelation is deeply personal, prompted by a recent health scare and the 25th anniversary of a loved one's passing.Tune in to hear them detail their plans.Plus, they promise a follow-up discussion with their own health expert, Queen. 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

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8:42

Sam Reid: The Quest for the #1 Wing in America

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

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.But the biggest shocker comes when Sam announces his definitiveNumber One

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9:35

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Celebrity Chaos, Power Moves, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

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 celebritiesinitially viewed as "weird", but are now seen as nice guys. Plus, find out why an actress is struggling with misophonia, a condition where everyday sounds can cause extreme reactions. And don't miss the segment on anA-list

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6:33

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Golden Globes, Paramount Bids,...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

Barnes and Leslie break down the Golden Globe nominations, including which films and TV showsled the pack, and which big nameswere completely snubbed.The conversation then shifts to the streaming wars: find out howParamount 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"always go back to," including one that changed "everything". The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie -

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6:20

Snap-On Hair: The Toupee Revolution Starts Now

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

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 celebrities, who often want maximum density, choose prosthetic hair

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10:05

Who Am I? Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

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 challenged public school prayer, the polarizing preacher who

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1:59

Who Am I? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/10

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 correct answers wins "all the goods". This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with

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5:26

Dynzell Sigers Pt. 2: The High School Rejection That...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

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". Find out what Sigers describes as the "worst pain" he has ever felt

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4:07

Dynzell Sigers Pt. 1: The Navy Medic Who Increased...

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2025/12/09

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 Turkey for the process. He reveals the details of the operation

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9:38

Naked Grad: The Senior Who Disrobed Mid-Speech...

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2025/12/09

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 her gown back on, and sat down.Listen to Kate herself recount the moment the"robe

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4:43

Dan Castellaneta Pt. 3: Homer Simpson Hits the IMAX...

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2025/12/09

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 linesbefore discussing Homer's upcoming appearance on an IMAX screen.They challenge Castellaneta to a special celebrity version of their "Fish Quiz". Finally, Castellaneta clears up the long-standing question about Homer's endorsement deals.They also

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4:20

Dan Castellaneta Pt. 2: The Irony of Being the Voice...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

The Morning X continues its interview with Dan Castellaneta, the iconic voice of Homer Simpson. Hear Castellaneta share who hisfavorite 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 irony of being on a huge hit show but not being "the guy that's the star"

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8:46

Dan Castellaneta Pt. 1: The Surprising Evolution of...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

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 voice was never formally auditioned for but rather "just sort of happened".Plus, hear the origins of

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8:24

The Tarot Reading Pt. 3

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2025/12/09

The Morning X wraps up itscontroversial tarot card segment with Kelly Knight, the professional reader and owner of Modern Mystic Tarot and Shop, located in Atlanta and New York City. Barnesputs 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 caller named Sheila asks the universe to reveal the journey she is on

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5:06

The Tarot Reading Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

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".Inspired, Barnes announces he is ready to take that leap and will ask Kelly a

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9:21

The Tarot Reading Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

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 amajor career crossroads. Hear the powerful moment when the reading validates Shauna's recent choices. Finally, Kelly shares a full-circle story about how she used to be a huge

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9:32

The Morning X Voicemail Dump

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/09

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 declarations. Finally, discover which long-time listener called in to give a shout-out

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7:23

The Songs We Want Deleted Forever Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/08

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 whole deletion conversation. Listeners call in with emotional deletion

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9:49

The Songs We Want Deleted Forever Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/08

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 Leslie chooses a classic. Listeners then dive in with deletions

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7:41

Etymological Adventures: Unlocking Everyday English...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/08

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. 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 Freeloader app. The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this

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