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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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6:38

Atlanta First Date Locations Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X explores an "expert" theory for achieving sexual satisfaction: couples must revisit the exact location of their first date. Listen as callers detail whether their initial outings were successful foundation layers or awkward history.Also, discover why Barnes was accused of "interviewing" his own first date. 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

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8:27

Atlanta First Date Locations Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X introduces an "expert" theory for reigniting the relationship spark: couples must revisit their first date location. Hear Barnes, Leslie and Crash detail their Atlanta first dates. Then, listeners face a challenge, however, as Leslie’s spot is gone, and Barnes admits he can't remember the exact name of his lunch date's burger joint. Find out which persistent listener was labeled "the nastiest, most detestable vermin" after a cautious breakfast date. The Morning X with Barnes and

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9:16

The Morning X $1,000 Show Quiz Showdown

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

After Barnes, Leslie, and Crash detail their wild weekends, listener Beanie attempts to win $1,000 in the Show Quiz Showdown. The game is supposed to be "extremely easier" with True or False questions. Find out if Beanie walked away a winner with $1,000 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

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7:38

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Music History and Jailhouse Secrets

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

Hear emotional moments from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including a powerful tribute to a 99X band and Jack White’s moving acceptance speech for the White Stripes. Then, find out which high-profile individual was caught making "homemade booze" behind bars. Plus, a major Hollywood actor reveals how specialized injections and IVs helped him drop almost 60 lbs and combat old injuries. 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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9:16

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Scandals, Nudes, and Bullying

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

Barnes and Leslie dive into explosive Hollywood controversy, specifically a story involving a respected actor who is denying allegations that he sent unsolicited nude photos and threatened to call ICE on a filmmaker. They also address the alleged bullying charges between two Stranger Things co-stars. Finally, discover the financial joke a comedian made on SNL concerning the Staten Island ferry he bought. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta

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5:52

Hooked Up Gets Explicit Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X continues its "Hooked Up" contest with Susan in a segment intended for adult audiences. Three bachelors face a rapid-fire quiz designed to match Susan's provocative answers to win a date with her at the Ben Folds 5 concert. Listen as Susan reveals her preferences and chooses fame over fortune. The game reaches a highly explicit moment when all four participants confess to having "Sex in a public place", leading Susan to disclose a recent encounter. Find out which bachelor pulled ahead

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8:43

Hooked Up Gets Explicit Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X's "Hooked Up" segment takes a decidedly "blue" turn as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy interview Susan, a 23-year-old bank employee. They skip the small talk and immediately press her on topics: Has she posed nude? Does she want to do an adult film? Listen as Susan reveals her attempts to land in Penthouse and Score magazine, shares a detailed fantasy scenario involving a "raging lunatic breaking into the house", and leaves the studio guests filtering into the room. Don't miss this explicit,

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4:28

David Arquette: Denying the Quote, Confirming the...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

When David Arquette joins Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy live from England, they immediately hit him with a story from a "respected newspaper" claiming he has a brand new woman. Hear Arquette’s reaction as he is confronted with a scandalous quote regarding his relationship with his Scream co-star, Courtney Cox, forcing him to admit that while he didn't say the specific words, the basis of the story is true: they are indeed an item. Discover the lengths he went to just to earn her trust. This is

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7:57

Nev Shulman and Cedric King Pt. 2: The IED, The...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Former Army Ranger Cedric King details the moment in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew off both his legs. Now a double amputee and inspirational marathon runner, King shares the incredible mental shift he made. Hear the story of receiving a care package while at Walter Reed that held only a pencil and led him to the realization. Discover why TV host Nev Schulman was so moved by King’s journey that he signed up to be his guide for the New York City Marathon. Finally,

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8:30

Nev Shulman Pt. 1: From MTV Host to NYC Broker

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

TV host Nev Schulman, formerly of Catfish, joins the show to share secrets and big news. Schulman reveals that discussions are currently underway to"reinvent it and expand the sort of catfish world". Hear the account of his near-death experience last year, and how his commitment to running helped him recover so rapidly. Plus, discover why Schulman decided to get a license and pursue a side career in New York. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta

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6:04

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Royal Acting, Scandals, and Ska...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Celebrity Sleaze is packed with surprises, starting with an update on a reality show favorite and the latest on Barnes's celebrity crushes. Discover which A-list actor spent the '90s fronting ska bands with names like The Worms and Petrified Frogs. Hear the news about an infamous celebrity returning to acting after eight years to play herself in a new film. A famous composer reflects on the initial reaction to his classic movie. Finally, an actress discusses her lack of "vanity anxiety" while

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8:03

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Relationships, Cloning, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Celebrity Sleaze kicks off with the hefty price tag of following a famous NFL quarterback and cloning your beloved family pet. Hear the story of a popular country artist being treated "like a criminal" at a high-end designer store in Sydney. Plus, explore a music icon's happy relationship with a man 40 years her junior and the awkward secrets surrounding a reality show'sbrief marriage. Finally, we tease an actor's surprising new role in a Christmas pageant called Tinsel Town. The Morning X with

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6:02

Climbing Everest's North Face Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Matt Dickinsonshares the grim truth about surviving the world's highest peak, revealing that 70% of people who die on Mount Everest perish attempting to descend. Dickinson recounts his own experience of a "nightmare descent" after reaching the summit. Hear the physical and psychological toll of a three-month expedition, where constant stress caused personalities to flare up, forcing the group to cope with "oddball characters". Discover how Dickinson lost 20 pounds as his body began to consume

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7:15

Climbing Everest's North Face Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Adventure filmmaker Matt Dickinson, author of The Other Side of Everest, details his journey to the highest place on Earth. As a self-described novice climber, he recounts the terror of beginning to question his own sanity after stepping over the frozen, mummified bodies of those who perished days earlier. Dickinson reveals the euphoria of reaching the tiny, pyramid-like summit, but warns that this adrenaline burst is dangerous, as reaching the top means you are only halfway through the journey

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7:35

Climbing Everest's North Face Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/07

Adventure filmmaker Matt Dickinson, author of The Other Side of Everest, details his journey up the North Face, the longest, hardest, and coldest route on the mountain. Discover why a single expedition can cost as much as a luxury car, why you must be overweight to start, and why a super athlete who attacks the mountain physically is likely to die. Finally, hear the account of how an unexpected killer storm turned Matt's opportune May climb into a desperate fight for survival. This is from the Best

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10:34

Queen's Weekend Rundown: Morning X Lunch, Cirque du...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/06

Queen’s wild rundown of upcoming Atlanta events....Find out which '80s rock star looks "hotter now than he ever was" after extreme plastic surgery. Hear the explicit details about Cirque du Soleil’s Mexican-themed show, Lucia.Plus, get the scoop on the upcoming Fresh One Kitchen meet-up in Kennesaw, where the Morning X "assault vehicle" will debut a new, fair prize system. Finally, hear about the Swedish post-punk band, the Viagra Boys, and the annual party requiring jockstraps for

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4:55

What Color is Your Bedroom with Queen

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/06

Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and Queen explore a very important question about their private lives:What color is your bedroom?. Find out which person lives in a "salmon"-colored room and which one is unsure if their room is white or yellow because they never turn the light on. They reveal the results of a study of 1,500 people that links bedroom color to how often you have sex. Hear which colorslead to the most actionand which colors might have you reaching for a paintbrush. The Morning X with Barnes and

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10:25

27 Years of Pain: Inside Karl Bushby’s Global Walk

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/06

The Morning X hears from Karl Bushby, who is currently walking the longest unbroken footpath in history.Find out what dare from his army days sparked this 27-year global trek, andhear the harrowing details of an injuryin the Patagonia desert. He reveals why he had to walk 3,000 miles in the wrong direction across the US and shares what it’s like to be stuck for years due to visa bans and the pandemic. Finally, discover where he is right now and the one thing he absolutely will not be doing the

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11:28

Celebrity Sleaze: Hollywood Bombshells and Career Shocks

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/06

The Morning X has the latest Celebrity Sleaze, beginning with a discussion of the honor bestowed upon a famous soccer player at Windsor Castle. They delve into late-night TV drama, revealing why a late-night host was surprised by his show's cancellation. Find out the amount of money and time that was completely thrown out during the production of an animated feature film. Plus, listen to the brutal reviews for a new drama despite starring A-list talent, and discover why Barnes and Leslie blame a

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4:38

Jessica Alba on Punk'd, Modeling, and Movies

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/06

The Morning Xwelcomes actress Jessica Alba and director Billy Woodruff to discuss their new feature film, Honey.Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy immediately press Alba and Woodruff about the time Woodruff set Alba up for a famous prank. Hear Alba recount the shocking moment when a "skinny white dude was walking around butt naked all over the store". Alba reveals why she intentionally looked above him, refusing to give the naked guy the satisfaction of looking. Discover which major magazine Alba covered in

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