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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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8:23

What's Both a Blessing and a Curse?

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/04

The Morning X tackles a provocative question posed by a friend: Name something that is both a blessing and a curse. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash jump in immediately with their theories. Listeners call in with specific, shocking, and relatable answers. Find out which common piece of technology someone from the show admits they're addicted to, despite it being a curse. 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,

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10:21

The Flying Car Fantasy: Inside the Pivotal Blackfly

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2025/11/04

The Morning X welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal auto journalist Dan Neil to discuss the technology they dreamed of since watching The Jetsons: the flying car. Neil, who has actually flown the Pivotal Blackfly, shares why he failed his initial flight test in the simulator and his thoughts on the actual flying experience. Discover the critical safety feature that works if you are above 200 ft, and how the FAA is already crushing the dreams of someone from the show. Finally, find out

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9:11

Rosie Grant: The Cemetery Intern Who Started a...

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2025/11/04

Tune into The Morning Xfor a "Halloween leftover" segment as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discuss a tradition they never knew existed: placing recipes on tombstones. Meet Rosie Grant, author of the perfectly named book, To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes. Rosie explains how aspritz cookie recipe she found on a marker sparked her viral TikTok account, "Ghostly Archive". She shares the story of the most unusual recipe she discovered and reveals why families associate these culinary traditions

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11:19

Celebrity Sleaze: Secrets, Allegations, and Celebrity...

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2025/11/04

Hear the details of the internal investigation faced by a Stranger Things co-starafter another actorreportedly lodged pages and pages of harassment and bullying complaints before filming the final season. Discover why these serious accusations are surfacing just two weeks before the final episodes begin rolling out. Barnes and Leslie also cover a music producer raising eyebrows with a casual claim about dating both a pop star and a former prime minister. Plus, get the scoop on why an actorneeded 46

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4:47

The Disgruntled Employee's Final Salute: An Air...

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2025/11/04

The Morning X investigates the rumor that a disgruntled employee allegedly snuck a picture of his own unit onto the label of a popular air freshener. They send Doug to Kroger to locate the highly sought-after 7-oz can of Renuzit Fresh Cut Flowers. Hear why supermarket chains are yanking the product or drawing black dots over the area. Find out what the Dial Corporation claims the image really is and why Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy are certain it is "no petal". Finally, listen as a caller confirms the

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7:17

Weird Degrees of Separation Pt. 2

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2025/11/04

The Morning X continues its weird degrees-of-separation stories. First, hear the story from Greg about two friends introduced in Denver who discovered they were born within five minutes of each other in the same New York City hospital nursery, their cribs just two spaces apart 30 years prior. Next, Meredith shares her encounter in Moscow, where she met a man who recognized her name because he was a fraternity brother of her father. The ultimate twist: this man was pictured in a 40-year-old

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5:51

Weird Degrees of Separation Pt. 1

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2025/11/04

Jimmy reveals an "unbelievable"six degrees of separation connection involving his girlfriend. When his girlfriend visited LA for her sister's baby's bris, she discussed dating Jimmy with her Uncle Steve, who immediately asked, "Is his name Jimmy Baron?". Find out how Jimmy was not only good friends with two of her uncles when he lived in LA in the 80s, but also why he believes they were at the same dinner table years ago. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and

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8:15

The Morning X Music News Rundown

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/03

Tune in to The Morning X on 99X for the latest music news and a major announcement that ties directly to the 99X Freeloader app. Find out why Crash showed up to the show depressed in a mysterious "lumberjack pajama/ mode". Then, they dive into a piece of music history: a 99X band test pressing that was the first song ever played on the radio, currently up for auction at $10,000. Plus, hear the personal reason why a lead singer paused his 99X band before they reconvened for a new tour and discover

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9:44

$1,000 Up for Grabs with a Twist: The "No Excuses"...

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2025/11/03

The Morning X delves into Barnes's extensive list of outstanding wagers, including the controversial Darius Rucker bet that still needs collecting. Barnes also recounts his first experience in a driverless vehicle.Finally, don't miss the high-stakes, True or False "No Excuses Round" of the Show Quiz Showdown, offering a chance to win$1,000. 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

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8:28

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Celebrity Gossip, Stalkers, and...

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2025/11/03

Barnes and Leslie explore the latest celebrity gossip, starting withan A-List celebritycontinuing his interview circuit to answer questions about his previous answers. The segment also tackles an influencer's controversial doubts about themoon landing and a government agency's social media response. Plus, get the details on the new "very binge-worthy" extensions of 400 episodes for a reality TV series and hear Barnes’s reaction to an actress stating she draws her sense of power from a specific

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6:34

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Tragedy, Lawsuits, and Political...

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2025/11/03

Find out why Barnes and Leslie believe Dictionary.com has "jumped the shark" by selecting their Word of the Year. Hear the update on a tragedy asa celebrityfaces another lawsuit.Plus, Leslie shares her highly personal decision to follow anactor's lead and make a major altruistic donation. Finally, discover which prominent TV actress admitted that politics has caused a breakdown in communication with her famous former co-star. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am

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3:26

A Special Announcement: The Morning X Kennesaw Invasion

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/03

Tune into the Morning X for a special announcement that brings the show directly to you. Barnes, Crash and Queen are hitting the road for their first free lunch giveaway since the show returned. Find out how you can be one of the first 99 people to get a free bowl at Fresh One Kitchen in Kennesaw this Friday. Plus, they’re giving away Morrissey tickets for the Fox Theatre and a limited number of the rare Founding Freeloader Cards. Hear the essential details and Barnes's specific, highly

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6:28

Ben The Cake Man: From Honor Roll to Handcuffs

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/03

The Morning X interviews the student who became an instant high school legend: Ben, "The Cake Man". Ben, a junior with a 3.0 GPA, reveals the peer pressure that led him to take a headfirst dive into his high school's massive 16-foot-by-7-foot anniversary cake. Find out why this "momentary lapse in judgment" resulted in Ben being hauled off in handcuffs, facing charges of criminal trespass and disruption of a public school, and spending six hours in jail. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault

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5:57

(NSFW) The Male Prostitution Insider Pt. 2

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2025/11/03

This content is intended for adult audiences. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy continue their deep dive with Matt Adams, author of Hustlers, Escorts, and p** Stars: The Insider's Guide to Male Prostitution in America*. Adamsreveals why business sense is crucial for success and shares his estimated total ofsexual partners. He explains why the heterosexual escort business is often priced a little lower and offers a shocking industry truth.Tune in to find out how top escorts ensure they are paid and hear the

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7:05

(NSFW) The Male Prostitution Insider Pt. 1

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2025/11/03

The Morning X finally delivers the segment JB has been asking for: a deep dive into the male prostitution market. They interview Matt Adams, author of Hustlers, Escorts, and P** Stars: The Insider's Guide to Male Prostitution in America*, who has been extensively observing the industry for over 20 years. Adams shares his own professional background, having worked as both an escort and a p*** star. Learn the key differences between servicing male and female clients, the serious health risks

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9:38

The Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

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2025/10/31

We kick off with a controversial celebrity health trend: an influencer has launched a line of lollipops designed for your vagina. Then, listen to a catchy new jingle from a franchise fast-food chain. Next, brace yourself for the stage moment when a celebritycompletely snapped, shouting at a disrespectful fan who threw an item at him. Then, uncover the new trend of adult pacifiers. Finally, dive into rock history with the audio clip of the very first time a 99X band was played on the radio, a pivotal

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6:35

The Dark Corner of eBay: The Haunted Doll Specialist

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2025/10/31

We take you into the very dark corner of eBay to meet Amanda, who specializes in collecting and reselling hundreds of "highly active" haunted dolls. Hear how Amanda uses paranormal toolsto track energy levels and authenticate these expensive vessels. Amanda reveals the chilling activity she has personally witnessed.Finally, learn why someone would actively seek out and purchase a doll that is documented as containing a "negative witch spirit," and where Amanda keeps her massive collection. The

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9:15

Have You Experienced the Paranormal Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/31

The Morning X paranormal deep dive continues with someone from the show recalling a terrifying childhood moment. Then, listeners call in to share their darkest encounters. 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 on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X

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10:17

Have You Experienced the Paranormal Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/31

Welcome to The Morning X Halloween Show 2025. Polling suggests 60% of people have experienced the paranormal, and our listeners are here to confirm it. Hear their confessions, plus Barnes shares his own possible paranormal dilemma. 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

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8:56

Southern Fried Scares: The Haunting of Green Manor in...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/31

We’re investigating a local Atlanta area legend: the Green Manor restaurant in Union City. Rebecca, whose family has owned the historic brick mansion since 1919, joins us to confirm the disturbing staff claims of moving objects and shadowy figures. Hear the tragic 19th-century history of the woman who haunts the manor, and listen as Rebecca details the chilling events from a past night. Finally, we ask Rebecca about the clearest evidence she has ever seen. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie

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