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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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9:00

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Major Hollywood A-Listers...

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2025/09/30

Barnes and Leslie have the latest Celebrity Sleaze: You won't believe who is calling it quits after almost 2 decades together. A Celeb in Atlanta has been turned in for animal abuse. One of MTV’s biggest shows has been canceled after 12 years and nine seasons, and the current wave of horror films dominating the box office. They analyze the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s selection for the Super Bowl halftime show and reveal the insider rumor about why Taylor Swift refused the NFL

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4:23

Dolores O'Riordan Pt. 3: Potatoes, Guinness, and...

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2025/09/30

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan joins Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy on The Morning X. Get a look into life on the road as Dolores explains the surprising reason she layers up. Then, hear hercritique of American culinary habits. Dolores argues that these portions define a country of "overindulgence", though she defends Irish cuisine, claiming Ireland has "the best potatoes in the world". Finally, Dolores is suddenly sprung with a high-speed celebrity contest—the infamous "Fish Quiz". This is

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7:10

Dolores O'Riordan Pt. 2: Cranberries' Fame and Control

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2025/09/30

Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan sits down with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy on The Morning X to offer a raw look at what life was like after selling 28 million records worldwide. Dolores admits that during the peak of success, she was "out of it," revealing her necessity to hit the wine immediately after coming off stage. She declares that the music "business sucks" but explains how The Cranberries now maintain control by stepping back and keeping distance from the inner workings. Tune in to

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7:18

Dolores O'Riordan Pt. 1: Fame, Breakdown, and Return...

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2025/09/30

Music icon Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries joins Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy on The Morning X to share intimate details about the intense pressures of fame. Despite having a successful career, she reveals she was "really unhappy" and came close to giving up singing for good after encountering a "really horrible side" of the industry. Dolores opens up about the brutal demands that eventually led to a nervous breakdown, clearing up rumors that her weight loss was due to anorexia. Learn thepersonal

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8:09

The Morning X Medical Files

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2025/09/29

Barnes, Leslie, and Crash provide medical updates to determine if the show will continue, sharing results from recent trips to the doctor's office. Hear about Crash's recent colonoscopy and endoscopy. Despite needing lifestyle changes,his regular physician dubbed him "medically boring". Then, Barnes details the treatment for a pickleball-related foot injury. Find out why Barnes immediately likened the five-minute treatment to "giving child birth," leading him to scream the F-bomb. The Morning X with

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11:06

The Show Quiz Showdown: The Distracted Listener vs....

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2025/09/29

After walking into a local barbecue restaurant he had frequented for 30 years, Barnes encountered a counter worker who stared at him like a "zombie" without saying a single word. Find out if this lack of communication resulted in a tip, and listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discuss why this employee needs to be "in the back". Plus, Leslie and Crash recap their conflicting weekends. Finally, the $1,000 Show Quiz Showdown begins with a listener from Decatur, Georgia, who admits she was "distracted"

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6:51

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Confessions, Feuds, and Etiquette

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2025/09/29

First, hear about the strange onset demands of actress Julia Roberts for her new movie, After the Hunt. Then, Glen Powell reveals his encounter with a recently "canceled" actor at a Hollywood party. Powell admits he was a fan of the actor's work but realized the actor’s face was "toxic" when a photographer asked for a picture. Plus, Ryan Reynolds confesses to leaving 40 messages for a comedy legend to join his documentary. Finally, Tom Brady unleashes a major clapback on X against Dave Portnoy

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6:10

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Celebrity Drama and Hollywood...

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2025/09/29

Hear the cryptic message from Kevin Costner confirming he won't return to his beloved Yellowstone for Season 5B or the future. Plus, find out why his ambitious four-film epic, Horizon: An American Saga, may never see the finish line. Then, Priscilla Presley gets candid about dating post-Elvis, revealing the two surprising celebrities she went out with. Plus, Alanis Morissette reveals the reason her former landlord finally started appreciating her music. Finally, Barnes and Lesliebreak down the

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6:05

Vin Diesel Pt. 3: Tough Guys, Walk-Offs, and Boiler Room

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2025/09/29

Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy confront Vin Diesel about his reputation for being a "bad boy" and a "hard ass" on set. Hear Diesel set the record straight on the director who allegedly spread the story.When those promises were reneged upon during rehearsal, Diesel chose towalk off the production. Find out why his sudden exit caused the director to become "really offended". Plus, he describes his film Boiler Roomand recounts the "crazy" atmosphere of the Sundance Film Festival. This is from the Best of

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5:15

Vin Diesel Pt. 2: Pitch Black and Career Start

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2025/09/29

The Morning X continues their conversation with Vin Diesel. Hear Diesel reveal the shocking story of how he got his first paid acting gig at age seven. The conversation turns toPitch Black, which was filmed in the same location as Mad Max in the Australian outback. Find out why the $25 million film looks significantly more expensive: the director used the money for visuals rather than "box office names". Finally, dive into the plot of the film, where travelers crash on an empty planet. Their worst

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5:25

Vin Diesel Pt. 1: Behind the Scenes of Saving Private...

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2025/09/29

Vin Diesel joins The Morning X to discuss his first major film, Saving Private Ryan, admitting that working with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks set a height he may never reach again. Hear Diesel confess why he has watched the emotional film only twice. Get the details about the sheer intensity of filming the D-Day invasion.Discover why running on set was genuinely dangerous, requiring intense caution. Finally, hear the exclusive story of how Spielberg recognized Diesel's background as an independent

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11:14

John Cena’s Hair Transplant: Dr. Ken Anderson Reveals...

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2025/09/26

The Morning X features an exclusive interview with Dr. Ken Anderson of the Anderson Center for Hair in Atlanta, the world-renowned specialist who performed John Cena's hair restoration. Dr. Anderson reveals the modern, scar-free FUE technique he used and explains why Cena spent 10 months on non-surgical scalp care first. Listen as the doctor explains that the procedure must look natural, emphasizing that restoring hair gives people back their self-confidence. Then, Dr. Anderson offers his

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6:17

The Morning X's Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

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2025/09/26

First, hear a doctor reveal the best liquor you can drink because it has no sugar and is the purest of all the alcohols. Next, a famous sports commentator draws the ire of PETA after making an inappropriate comment comparing a football helmet to kicking a dog on the field. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash dissect his mistake, noting that "a lot of eyes" are on the highest-paid broadcaster. The controversy continues with music: an AI artist signed a staggering $3 million record deal. Then, hear the details

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7:18

Steve Gorman (Former Black Crowes drummer) and his...

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2025/09/26

The Morning X features an interview with Steve Gorman, former drummer of the Black Crowes, discussing his new rock super group, Howl Owl Howl (H.O.H.). Listen as Gorman details how he spontaneously recruited Mike Mills of R.E.M. and Darius Rucker to join the project. Find out why this group was accidentally formed during a desperate scramble to find a replacement act for akids' school fundraiser in Nashville. The conversation turns to the group’s new music, including their track "My Cologne,"

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12:16

Celebrity Sleaze: Hollywood Confessions and Bizarre...

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2025/09/26

The Morning X has your dose of Celebrity Sleaze: First, hear which famous actress was fired from a job in 2023 after making an isolated comment on a podcast. Then, explore the drama on The Golden Bachelor after the Bachelor admitted on a podcast that he prefers women aged 45 to 60. Listen as one furious Bachelorette responds by assaulting him with a puppet. Plus, Charlie Sheen reveals an '80s rumor about Jack Nicholson traveling with apersonal doctor. Find out which iconic actor was told his name

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8:27

How 99X Changed Your Life Pt. 2

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2025/09/26

Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy open the phones, asking listeners if the Morning X drastically changed their lives. Tune in to hear incredible, random stories of fate and connection: Listener Brandy reveals she had been looking for a long-lost half-sister for over 10 years. Listen as she recounts hearing a caller on the air discussing their deceased father and a specific old car. Brandy quickly left her information, leading to the discovery that the caller was her blood relative—a sister who didn't

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3:57

How 99X Changed Your Life Pt. 1

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2025/09/26

The Morning X is challenging listeners: "Did our show drastically change your life?"This segment features two listener stories proving that tuning into 99X can lead to major life transformations. First, hear from Jen, who called in after winning Stone Temple Pilots tickets years ago. Her win set off a chain of events—leading a college acquaintance to track her down, resulting in a romantic relationship.The transformation continues behind the scenes as staff memberMelissa from the news

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9:57

Help Me Find Gigi: Concert Stalker or True Romantic?

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2025/09/26

A listener named Jim, who went to a concert alone, calls in for an emergency APB to track down a mysterious woman named Gigi. Jim failed to "seize the moment" when she left. Listeners call in, and Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy quickly confirm they have the actual Gigi on the line. Tune in to hear the live confrontation as Jim asks Gigi out for lunch. Hear them immediately intervene, declaring the long-distance, four-day-old relationship "will never last" and pressuring Gigi into a date at the Hawks and

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10:22

The Queen Sets the Weekend: Concerts, Comedians, and...

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2025/09/25

The Queen returns to preview your jam-packed weekend, from major music acts to controversial comedians. First, get the inside scoop on the Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls show. Then, hear why everyone is mystified by the massive popularity of the headlining band, Goose. Next, find out about the art exhibit, Luna Luna, an amusement park in Germany designed by legends like Keith Haring and Salvador Dalí. Discover why this historical collection is launching its world tour in Atlanta. The

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6:48

Battle for the Mispronunciation Crown with Queen

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2025/09/25

Leslie's infamous title as the "queen of mispronounced words" is officially challenged when The Morning X debuts a new quiz based on the 10 most Googled mispronounced words in America. The words are tough, covering everything from breakfast items to luxury cars and confusing condiments. Listen as Leslie struggles to correctly pronounce terms and fights to maintain her decades-old reputation. But the biggest shock comes from guest Queen, whose successful pronunciation of a word is immediately

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