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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie | Cumulus Media Atlanta

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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8:22

What Would Surprise Someone About Your Job? Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X continues its exploration of shocking professional truths, asking listeners: What would completely surprise someone about your job? The phone lines open back up, and more listeners call in with their confessions. 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 podcast the same day after it airs

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8:05

What Would Surprise Someone About Your Job? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

When Barnes reveals that people are shocked that the Morning X works more than just a few hours, it sparks a deeper conversation about the hidden realities of work. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash launch a call-in segment asking listeners: What would completely surprise someone about your job?. Crash kicks it off by defending his duties, and then listeners call in with their confessions. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in

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9:36

Cook to Bang: How a Breakup Inspired a Best-Seller

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X welcomes Spencer Walker, the author behind the provocative book, Cook to Bang: The lay cook's guide to getting laid. Walker explains that his literary masterpiece was born out of being broke and dumped. The conversation quickly veers into the absurd as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash dissect the author's immature sense of humor. Listen in as the author reveals the surprising "spoiler alert" and discover who is coerced into looking up a highly vulgar slang term on air. The Morning X with

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8:03

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Confessions, Flirtations, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X has more Celebrity Sleaze,kicking off the segment by dissecting a disturbing online tirade from a pop superstar. Barnes and Leslie then pivot to a series of on-air flirtations, recalling how Jimmy flirted with stars, and revealing an infamous trip Leslie took to an A-list actor's hotel room for an interview. The sleaze continues as they discuss a music mogul's appeal notice and an influencer's latest move against her ex. Finally, the segment closes with a high-stakes legal update. The

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7:30

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Scandal, Money Disputes, and Secrets

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X has your Celebrity Sleaze beginning with a popular co-star wading into Lori Loughlin’s divorce. Attention then turns to the legal drama surrounding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. On a lighter note, hear which Friends star revealed she turned down an SNL opportunity. Finally, Barnes and Leslie discuss a polarizing celebrity anniversary post that was instantly deemed "tone-deaf", and the television reboot announcement that blindsided the original stars. The Morning X with Barnes

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7:43

Ever Been Caught Naked Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X continues its series of confessions, starting with Allison, who, while waiting for her boyfriend in the basement, decided to try on something new, and then everything went sideways. Then, the intensity escalates when Christie calls in, recounting her story. Finally, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackle the most uncomfortable scenarios imaginable. 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

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7:20

Ever Been Caught Naked Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X opens the phones again, leading to two shocking new listener confessions. Jonathan recounts a disastrous attempt at intimacy that was cut short.Then, Mary shares her story of a college spring break hookup. 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 Freeloader app. The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via

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7:15

Ever Been Caught Naked Pt. 1

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2025/10/22

The Morning X dives headfirst into the uncomfortable question: Have you ever been seen naked by your partner’s parents?. The conversation immediately goes off the rails when Crash reveals that he considers such encounters the "norm." He then shocks everyone by casually revealing something else taboo. Tune in as listeners call in with truly jaw-dropping confessions. 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

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7:47

Who the F Are You: Do Atlanta Listeners Know The...

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2025/10/21

The Morning X revives their high-stakes identity challenge: "Who the F Are You?" Contestant Joe risks tickets on a single question: Will a random employee at a local business recognize Barnes, Leslie, and Crash, and know where they work? Joe strategically chooses a breakfast restaurant, and predicts a confident "yes". Listen in as the segment instantly pivots from an identity crisis to a full-blown 30-second commercial, andfind out if Joe walks away a winner. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie -

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6:16

Don't Get the Appeal Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/21

The Morning X opens the phone lines again, seeking targets for their listener's disdain. This time, the debate gets personal and crosses major cultural lines.Finally, they tackle divisive pop culture, questioning the appeal of a polarizing rock figure, and debating a common beauty accessory. Tune in to find out which beloved institution is called "freaking stupid". 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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8:02

Don't Get the Appeal Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/21

The Morning X launches a major debate, asking listeners to share the popular trends and products they "just don't get the appeal" of. The segment quickly spirals from Barnes's confession and Leslie admitting what she finds overwhelming, to listener calls tackling major industries. Crash, meanwhile, unleashes his pet peeve.Tune in to hear the listeners take aim at massive communities, and discover which beloved community gets completely roasted. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live

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10:58

Celebrity Sleaze: Hollywood Hypocrasy and Music...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/21

The Morning X explores Hollywood's hypocrisy and the music industry's broken economics. Kicking off with a bang, a superstar's ex-husband steps forward to aggressively dismantle her "never been loved" narrative. Barnes and Leslie then transition to the reality of working artists, featuring a stunning moment where a 99X band lead singer calls out streaming platforms and labels for starving musicians.Tune in to hear which A-list actress is generating early Oscar buzz for her boxing role, who Kevin

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6:27

Natalie Imbruglia: Music, Stigma, and The Fish Quiz

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/21

Australian star Natalie Imbruglia pops up on The Morning X, fresh off appearances on shows like Letterman and Saturday Night Live. The 23-year-old singer opens up about her rapid rise, revealing how she went from starring on the Australian soap opera Neighbors to becoming a global music sensation.She also confirms her current single status and explains why she "hates dates," finding them akin to a "terrible" job interview. But just as the conversation pivots to her upcoming "rock" tour plans,

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8:14

Sue vs. Mary Jane: Who Gets Harry's Heart?

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2025/10/21

Sue, a frequent caller, calls the show looking for the "sexy" sounding Harry. When Harry dials in, the chemistry is instant, with the two quickly swapping introductions. But before their flirtation can take off, the line is crossed by athird caller, Mary Jane, who claims Harry was supposed to be at her house the night before and didn't show. Suddenly, Harry is forced to defend his actions, claiming he's just "trying to meet some people" and that "honesty" is the key. Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and

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4:34

"Ma'am, Can You Hear Us?" The Call That Went...

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2025/10/21

In a town where "disrespecting Coke gets you life imprisonment," Green Brier High School was having a special "Coke Day" promotion where the winning school could receive $500. Everything went sour when student Mike Cameron wore a Pepsi shirt, resulting in his suspension. The Morning X attempts to go straight to the source—the school principal, Mrs. Hamilton—to get answers about this soda-based scandal. Instead of clarity, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy encounter a series of frustrating

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8:02

We Get Letters: Relationship Dynamics and the Man...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/20

The Morning X is clearing out the emotional inbox, starting with relationship drama and someone's controversial take on "choosing" when to go out. Then, the ultimate domestic war zone: Is a man cave an absolute necessity for mental health, or is it just "a selfish piece of antiquated privilege?" Plus, a listener checks in on Crash, concerned about the sudden absence of one of his commercials. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM

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8:19

$1,000 on the Line: Can a Dedicated Listener Pass the...

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2025/10/20

The Morning X is giving away $1,000 in the Show Quiz Showdown. Tune in to find out if dedicated listener Christina Ramirez could recall the biggest, wildest, and weirdest moments from the show last week to win the cash. Your chance at $1000 is every Monday at 7:20 with The Morning X Show Quiz Showdown. Sign up here to play, thanks to Get in the Ring.com. 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

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10:52

Celebrity Tipping Scandals and Surprises

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/20

The Morning X is exposing the scandalous secrets of celebrity tipping. While someone confesses to being an "over tipper," we dive into the history of Hollywood generosity. But not all stars are generous. We reveal the A-list names that servers claim are rude, entitled, and cheap. Find out which global superstar is accused of leaving no tip at all and being demanding. Then, Listeners call in with behind-the-scenes stories. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on

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6:48

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Kim K, Rock Deaths, and Lice Secrets

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/20

The Morning X has more Celebrity Sleaze, starting with an influencer's unrecognizable appearance at a high-profile gala.Then, sad news hits the rock world as a major band announces the death of their 48-year-old bass player. Next, an X-Files star recounts a cherished moment when Charlie Sheen unexpectedly praised him in an ice cream store. This leads to a debate over must-watch TV. Finally, we reveal the disgusting truth behind the famous shaved haircut worn by the star of Peaky Blinders. Plus, hear

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7:34

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Hollywood Heartbreaks and Keanu's...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/20

The Morning X is exploring Hollywood’s highest-profile splits and secrets. Did Scientology or too many "rules" cause a famous movie star's latest 9-month relationship to crash? Then, we dive into another actor's heavy admission after his adult children confessed that they "literally can't even remember" him being around during their childhood. Then, an A-list superstar gives a controversial answer about her romantic history. Find out whichTed Lasso star she controversially named as the best

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