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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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6:52

Here's How to Fake the Perfect Weekend in Social Media

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/02

The Morning X introduces Crash Clark as the "guinea pig" for an experiment that delves into the world of AI-generated "photo dumps". Barnes reveals how he uploaded two simple pictures of Crash and his fiancée, and used AI to generate a nine-image grid that perfectly fakes their weekend. Hear the scenarios chosen for the couple. Crash is so stunned by the realistic results that he plans to post the AI creation on Facebook. Listen to learn the exact, simple prompt you need to create your own

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7:21

Fesshole: The Rabbit Hole of Secret Confessions

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/02

Barnes, Leslie, and Crash explore the world of Fesshole, a website and former Twitter account dedicated to people anonymously confessing to things they've told no one about, labeling them as a "confessing a-hole". Find out what led one angry traveler to watch a man walk off the train without his wallet, and hear the story of a post-vasectomy hustle. The segment also tackles a teacher who is only a matter of time away from telling a 9-year-old to "f the f off". Finally, they react to the story of a

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12:22

The Morning X's December Streaming Picks

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/02

The Morning X is back from vacation and ready to reveal their must-watch streaming picks for December. Hear why someone wasn't "feeling" an Apple TV+ film, and find out why a respected actress in a Netflix seriesis being "ripped" by critics and other actors for being "over the top". Barnes and Leslie dive into this month's lineup, featuring a star-studded Netflix drama and a dog movie where a depressed canine forces a separated couple back together. The segment also tackles a new holiday movie on

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9:17

Celebrity Sleaze: Family Secrets and Marketing Genius

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2025/12/02

The Morning X delivers the latest celebrity buzz. First up: a famous child actor reveals a stunning family secret. Next, Barnes and Leslie dive into a potentially deadly mystery in the world of cinema as the final trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is released.Then, hear about the unexpected marketing genius of American Eagle. The segment wraps up with two stories: an actor/rapper sets the record straight on why he is being downgraded to a recurring character on his TV show. And

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6:21

"Come on Down": The Price Is Right Announcer Rod...

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2025/12/02

The Morning X welcomes the iconic voice of The Price Is Right, Rod Roddy, who is known for his signature call of "come on down". Roddy, who jokes that all he does is "give away money and new cars," reveals that he has held the "cushiest gig in show biz" for16 years.The announcer spills the secrets of the long-running show. Find out how The Price Is Right manages to film like a live stage show.Roddy confirms the most famous incident in the show's history.Finally, Roddy discusses the"dangerous job" of

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6:39

Steve Irwin Pt. 2: The Crocodile Hunter's Home Life

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2025/12/02

The Morning X welcomes back the famous Steve and Terri Irwin for the second part of their interview. Steve discusses the challenge of capturing every moment on film. Hear the surprising revelation of the Irwins' commitment to conservation at home: they nowcapture and release cockroaches instead of killing them. Steve details his many injuries. He also admits that if an animal bites him, it is always his own fault. Finally, the Irwins reveal that their movie,Crocodile Hunter Collision Course, is

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5:35

Steve Irwin Pt. 1: Crocodile Hunter Confessions

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2025/12/02

The Morning X welcomes theCrocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, along with his wife, Terri Irwin. Terri recounts how she met Steve at the Australia Zoo as an innocent tourist and thought he was "like Tarzan meets Indiana Jones". Steve, meanwhile, claims the secret to his 10-year marriage is that Terri "can't understand much of what I'm saying". He discusses his legendary reputation for being fearless. Hear Steve explain his expertise with snakesand reveal that less than 20% of venomous snakes have enough

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8:38

Live Music Spending: Are Concert Tickets the New...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/01

The Morning X addresses the fact that concert tickets are now "so flipping expensive" as they debate how much listeners are willing to spend as Christmas approaches. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash reveal the massive average costs of touring artists. The discussion quickly turns personal as Barnes recalls what he spent to see a comedian, and Leslie mentions a huge band at an innovative arena. Listeners weigh in on their limits. They examine the new "wrinkle" of using payment plans to afford tickets. Tune

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10:38

Clarity Over Chaos: The THC Expert Explains the...

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2025/12/01

The Morning X dives into the booming $30 billion THC beverage industry, welcoming listener and expert Tommy Williams of Graceleaf. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash address a breaking news segment detailing a last-minute provision in a federal bill that aims to cap hemp products at just 0.4 milligrams of THC per serving. Williams admits that the industry is nervous and watching the situation, but emphasizes his focus on "clarity over chaos" in the confusing market. Someone from the show shares their

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7:25

Shawn Mullins: New Music, Aflac, and Matthew Sweet

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2025/12/01

The Morning X welcomes Shawn Mullins. Mullins is writing new music and reveals the surprising genre influencing his next record. Then, hear the story of his voiceover work after Gilbert Gottfried was let go from Aflac. Mullins reveals the company chose him to take their promotions in a "totally different direction". Mullins also provides an update on his friend Matthew Sweet, who suffered a stroke. Listen to the challenges Matthew is facing during his long recovery and the necessity to relearn how

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5:43

Celebrity Sleaze: Druggings, Tabloid Headlines, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/01

Barnes and Leslie dissect the strange story of an actress who was hospitalized after claiming her drink was tampered with at a hotel bar. Find out why they are skeptical about her account. Next, the conversation turns to an infamous actor. He addresses rumors that he is homeless following his comment about living in Airbnbs and hotels. Finally, Barnes and Leslie celebrate an "incredible" halftime show that featured a full Detroit takeover. Tune in to hear about the huge surprise collaboration

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7:38

The Impalement Stories Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/01

The Morning X returns to The Impalement Stories, Part 2. First, hear Chuck’s tale of wrestling with his Persian cat. Find out why this mean feline’s three claws perforated his cheek and would not come out. Then, a listener recounts a power outage that led to a martial arts accident: attempting to chop wood with a kick, he ended up with apiece of wood stuck in the bottom of his foot. Finally, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy hear from Amy, who managed to sit down and pierce herself two inches

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5:53

The Impalement Stories Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/01

The Morning X revives a highly popular, classic segment: The Impalement Stories. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy are looking for listeners who have experienced a "particularly interesting story where you impaled yourself".The segment begins with an admission from a listener whose brother was attempting to climb a chain-link fence to retrieve his Big Wheel. Next, another listener recounts a hunting trip gone wrong, where he flipped over a log, and the"broadhead"—the sharp end of his

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5:12

The Thanksgiving Travel Nightmare

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/12/01

A caller recounts their disastrous attempt to fly from Atlanta to Baltimore using a new regional airline. The trip, scheduled for Wednesday night, turned into an 11-hour ordeal at the Atlanta airport's Gate C12, where three planes never arrived, leaving about 400 people stranded. Find out what the airline finally confessed at 2:45 in the morning—and why the caller and his wife chose to take the offerrather than go home. The next morning, the chaos continued.The story culminates with the

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11:21

The Pet Psychic Laura Stinchfield Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes back Laura Stinchfield, the pet psychic, who has returned for another reading.This time, the psychic readsWinnie the cat, a beautiful light tortoiseshell or calico mix with bright green eyes, submitted by a shy listener. Hear Stinchfield reveal details about Winnie’s need for attention in bed, her specific desire to watch "morning activity outside the window" with her mom, and her sensitivity around her hips and back. Most shockingly, the psychic connects with Winnie

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3:48

The Pet Psychic Laura Stinchfield Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes back Laura Stinchfield, the pet psychic, whose previous sessions have ranged from "very epic" to "insane". Despite the past success, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash wonder if Stinchfield possesses true powers or is just playing a "high percentage game."To settle the debate, Barnes has orchestrated a secret experiment. He submitted a picture of his own cat, leading Stinchfield to believe it belongs to a listener. Stinchfield is completely unaware of the cat's recent, tragic emotional

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7:35

Cheryl Hines: Curb Your Enthusiasm Secrets Revealed

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2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes Cheryl Hines, star of HBO's hit show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. Cheryl Hines gives a peek behind the curtain of the show's intense improv process. Hines confesses that she often doesn't even get to see the outline and shows up with "no idea what the show is about". Find out why David keeps the actors in the dark, and why Hines says she thinks the Larry David on TV is"a little more than a sliver" of the real man. She reveals the odd advice she received from the casting director

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9:30

Dr. Phil on Issues, Algorithms, and American Culture

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes Dr. Phil, who explains why he felt he had to write his new book, We've Got Issues. The book is an urgent response to what is happening in America today, focusing on critical cultural and societal problems.Find out Dr. Phil’s controversial take on higher education. He expresses deep concern for young people who are increasingly scared to express their opinions. This fear is compounded by social media, where double-digit numbers of young people get 100% of their news from

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5:03

Thanksgiving with The Queen and Red the Cabbie

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X is celebrating Thanksgiving with The Queen and Red the Cabbie, kicking off the holiday with confessions and uncomfortable humor. First, hear The Queen detail his holiday tradition: sitting around in gold lame shorts, a big floppy hat, drinking a bottle of vodka, and crying himself to sleep. Then,Red the Cabbie reveals his unique family dynamic, explaining that they usually go to his mom's house.Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate the Mayor of Atlanta, who is described as being

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4:09

STP Mount Rushmore Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X reveals the official Stone Temple Pilots Mount Rushmore, as voted by 99X listeners. Barnes and Leslie tally the votes, which were collected over several weeks, finding the four biggest STP songs based on percentage. Listen as they analyze the four winning tracks. Discover the surprising ballad that made the list with only 7% of the votes. Hear the story behind the track, inspired by Neil Young and played in the key of D minor.Plus, learn about the song that Scott Weiland confirmed was

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