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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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5:40

Steve-O and Chris Pontius Pt. 2: Why MTV Pulled...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X continues its interview with certified psychopathsSteve-O and Chris Pontius from MTV's Jackass. The duo dives into the show's dark history, discussing how their reruns were drastically cut and advertising vanished after the first kid was injured. Find out why they were never officially blamed for the injuries. Then, brace yourself for the details of the infamous "crapper sled" stunt. Listen as he reveals the difference between the worst pain and the longest pain. Finally, the stars

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4:18

Steve-O and Chris Pontius Pt. 1: Genitals and Disrespect

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X interviews certified psychopaths Steve-O and Chris Pontius from MTV's Jackass. Hear the chaotic duo detail their near-death experiences. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmyquestion if they've ever had bigger idiots on the radio, as the cast members discuss their process for coming up with new stunts, often focusing on Steve-O’s next stupid tattoo. Find out the awful truth about Steve-O’s infamous "I have a small wiener" tattoo.Finally, discover the gross stunt that was too much even

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9:19

Phubbing: The Relationship Killer You Commit Every Day

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2025/11/25

The Morning X introduces the explosive term "Phubbing", the new cultural phenomenon experts say is"destroying relationships". Find out why this act of "phone snubbing" is instantly nullifying spousal support, even if you are otherwise supportive. The segment quickly devolves as Barnes, Leslie, and Queen reveal their own guilt. Listen as Leslie is called the "worst" fubber, andBarnes defends his constant phone surveillance.Hear the Queen describe her "infuriating" fights with her husband over the

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4:37

Thanksgiving Horror Stories Pt. 2

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2025/11/25

The Morning X is back with "Thanksgiving Horror Stories," and this segment delivers a double dose of holiday chaos and relationship drama. First, listener Norine details her journey to Alabama for Thanksgiving, which resulted in a roadside stop where her fiancé was arrested. Hear how the police discovered a warrant for an incident from the previous year, landing him in jail in LaGrange. Then, buckle up for a true "Jerry Springer-type story" from the legendary Red the Cabbie. Red calls in to

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8:25

Thanksgiving Horror Stories Pt. 1

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2025/11/25

The Morning X digs into the tradition of Thanksgiving catastrophes with a shocking horror story that happened during the holiday weekend. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy recall legendary listener calls, including the time a mouse crawled out of a Thanksgiving turkey. But the real drama begins when Jimmy recounts a 5 a.m. Saturday phone call from Dexter, who is watching his home in his absence. Dexter, who walks on crutches, didn't call to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Instead, he describes the sound of

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9:15

Blondie: The Clermont Lounge Legend

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2025/11/25

The Morning X unveils a new segment called "You Won't Believe Who Listens to 99X", as Barnes and Leslie try to guess the identity of a surprise mystery guest. The guest reveals that major stars likeMick Jagger, Lady Gaga, and Pink have given her shout-outs. Leslie eventually cracks the case when the guest confirms she has been involved with the Claremont Lounge for many decades and works the night shift. They speak with the one and only Blondie, who reveals she is only 67 and hasn't retired, despite

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9:16

(NSFW) Most Googled Sex Questions

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2025/11/25

The Morning X throws all filters away as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackle the definitive list of the Most Googled Sex Questions of 2023. The following content is for adult audiences. Hear them awkwardly work through the top ten questions people are too embarrassed to ask their partners or doctors. The chaos peaks when they try to define the Number 1 most Googled question. Listen as they struggle to explain the mechanics of the "speedbump" position involving a pillow or bolster. Tune in to find out

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5:51

Davis Love Pt. 2: Golf, Atlanta Courses, and Design...

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2025/11/25

The Morning X drops back into the studio with golf legend Davis Love III, who reveals his favorite Atlanta courses.The conversation then shifts to the business of golf, where Love explains his deep involvement in his course design company, confirming he spends multiple days on site to maintaincontrol over the building process. Finally, hear Love’s crucial insight into the extreme pressure of the PGA Tour. He confesses that during a recent event, a bad bunker shot and a three-putt from 10 feet

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5:19

Davis Love Pt. 1: The Secret Life of a Pro

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2025/11/25

The Morning X welcomes golf legend Davis Love III to the studio. Love gives listeners the lowdown on the true difficulty of professional golf, explaining why the difference between the PGA Tour and the Hooters Tour is "not very big". Find out why he rarely touches a club when he's home, preferring to go hunting or fishing instead, as he travels 30+ weeks a year playing golf. Listen as Love shares the most random celebrity request he's received to play a roundand details which R.E.M. star is such a

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8:50

99X Characters: Where Are They Now? Pt. 3

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2025/11/24

The Morning X continues their segment, "Where Are They Now?," to check in on legendary 99X characters who brought joy (and chaos) to the airwaves. The segment begins with a call to the popular character Bertha, who would now be 116 years old. Listen to a vintage clip of Bertha getting confused while talking to Shirley Q Liquor—and find out the heartbreaking truth that Bertha died nearly 20 years ago, at the age of 98. The search continues forShirley Q Liquor, who has undergone a radical

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6:34

99X Characters: Where Are They Now? Pt. 2

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2025/11/24

The Morning X continues its "Where Are They Now?" series, digging into the archives to track down memorable 99X characters. The segment features an update on Rich Shertenleib, and an "APB" for a character whose current whereabouts are unknown: Angry Chris. Listen as Angry Chris launches into a rant against women. Find out why he believes the garage is his domain and how he feels about women setting the clock for when sex should happen. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with

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8:22

99X Characters: Where Are They Now? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X dives into the vault to find out "Where are they now?" as they track down legendary characters who came through the doors over the years. Find out why traffic correspondentCrash Clark is the master of "failing up," moving to better gigs despite multiple firings and suspensions from 99X. Then, revisit the famous bit where intern Doug Harding was launched toward the heavens attached to balloons.Find out where Doug landed and what stable corporate career he found. Barnes, Leslie, Jimmy,

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5:22

Dates From Hell Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X continues the "Dates from Hell," revealing how two men handled their terrible dating experiences. Hear from John, who reveals he chose a date from Yahoo Personals against his "better judgment". After she spent the ride berating him, John reached his limit when she bragged she "could go home with any of these guys" in Buckhead. Find out his immediate solution. The segment heats up with Dusty, who had the opposite problem: a gorgeous Buckhead date with an attitude. Listen as Dusty

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5:59

Dates From Hell Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X delves back into the listener-favorite topic of "Dates from Hell". Listener Eric calls in to confess his date disaster, explaining that when he met his high school friend's setup at a restaurant. Hear Eric detail the strategy he used to disappear. Find out how his friend reacted when they ran into each other later at a party. Then, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy take calls from the University of Georgia, where Valerie explains why she ditched her "complete nerd" Tech date. The chaos

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10:57

Dates From Hell Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X revisits the trend of "Dates from Hell", where people literally walk out in the middle of the meal. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate the etiquette of cutting a date short, contrasting the polite exit. They bring in Barnes's college friend, Travis, who proceeds to expose Barnes’s legendary college exit. Find out how Barnes handled the situation by embracing "fight or flight mode" and leaving Travis to make excuses. Crash confesses to his own date catastrophe in 1987. Hear the

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9:25

Instagram Class for Old People: Gail Baron’s Tech...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X opens with Jimmy sharing a story about his recent trip to Palm Springs to visit his 87-year-old mother, Gail. While sitting around, Gail picked up Jimmy's phone and began scrolling through his Instagram feed. The segment takes a turn when Jimmy realizes his mother is blindly "liking pictures" posted by an acquaintance—the father of his son Micah's classmate—of his teenage daughter in a "skimpy, skimpy, barely covering anything bikini". In a panic, Jimmy grabs the phone to

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7:25

Dave Matthews Pt. 2: Advice, Secrets, and Rumors

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X resumes the interview with rock star Dave Matthews, where Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy pepper him with questions from the "Morning X box." Matthews reveals he still lives in Charlottesville, despite the local university conspiring against him by refusing to let his band play there due to women's field hockey. The interview takes a bizarre turn when they ask what every man and woman should be able to try at least once in their lifetime. Matthews delivers an immediate answer: "Liberally

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4:08

Dave Matthews Pt. 1: Joke, Accent, and Commercial...

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2025/11/24

The Morning X welcomes Dave Matthews to the studio. They immediately challenge the rock star to tell his best party joke. Matthews delivers a joke involving nuns, holy water, and penises. Hear the commentary as Matthews critiques American sports broadcasting, slamming "Budweiser" for "stuffing their fat swelling cells in" commercial breaks. Finally, Dave reveals a truth about his speech: when his distinctive accent is noticeable, it means he is "fibbing". Additionally, discover why he only played a

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5:52

The '90s Defined Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X drops back into its interview with Rob Harvilla, host of the highly-rated podcast 60 Songs That Explain the '90s. Harvilla discusses the resurgence of '90s music, now soundtracking modern "prestige TV" like The Bear and Yellowjackets. Harvilla notes that bands like R.E.M. were part of 99X’s "DNA," and he’s thrilled they are getting the respect they deserve in this resurgence. Find out why this comeback is largely driven by show producers in their 40s and 50s, who are

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6:06

The '90s Defined Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X continues its interview with Rob Harvilla, host of the highly-rated podcast 60 Songs That Explain the '90s. Harvilla discusses the arduous process of selecting songs for the show.The discussion shifts to why '90s music endures, with Harvilla suggesting the decade was the"last gasp" of the "monoculture," where people felt they were all listening to the same things before the internet caused everything to atomize. Finally, hear Harvilla reveal the most personal piece of "hate mail" he

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