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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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8:22

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Reboots, Reunions, and Reality Stars

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

The Morning X dives into "Celebrity Sleaze," where one reality star was determined to pass the bar exam, but failed. Barnes and Leslie rip into her strategy. Hear whichsalty superstar singer told an old manager, suggesting a boob job to "get a dick job" instead. Then, we check the temperature on Hollywood’s obsession with reboots. Finally, listen as a famous actor reveals his surprising favorite roles from his iconic filmographyand discover which Academy Award winner compared the food and

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7:36

The Essential Veteran's Slang Dictionary

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X honors Veterans Day by exploring military slang and acronyms that have become common in civilian speech.Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discover that "every single day" sayings often come from the military. They take calls from veterans who share essential jargon and their explanations. 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

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6:47

The Quest for a Solid Universal Truth Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X attempts to salvage a discussion that went sideways after a colleague dropped a claim Barnes deemed "universally stupid". Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are hunting for a "great universal truth" that applies to everyone. Listeners call in to deliver strong contenders. 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

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7:04

The Quest for a Solid Universal Truth Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes meetings they attend on the fifth floor. They describe the specific rules they enforce before revealing the drama that unfolded during a heated debate. Find out which suit-wearing colleague with questionable fashion sense shocked Barnes by delivering a purported "universal truth" that left him "choking". Listen as Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and listeners grapple with whether this statement is legitimate or if there are better candidates. The

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9:18

Barnes Buzz: Arson, Arousal, and Smile Rules

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X promotes the latest podcast drop featuring Nev Schulman from Catfish, who introduced listeners to an uplifting story with a war veteran and "dropped some tea" about news concerning the show. Then, get ready for the day’s strange headlines: We dissect the bizarre case of a woman who pleaded guilty to aggravated arson after she lit a man’s home on fire. Plus, find out which common sound activates a woman's sexual arousal. Finally, hear why hundreds of a major fast-food

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7:24

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Dancing Betrayals, Secret...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X tracks a major comeback story as a beloved host, who described his shocking 2020 exit from a reality dance show as a "betrayal," returns for the 20th-anniversary celebration. Find out which extremely busy film actor is secretly finishing his college degree, graduating in 2027, and how an A-list star deliberately crafted his series character as a "gangster with heart". Finally, discover the reason one major Hollywood star's family routinely sends texts asking if anyone has located their

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6:18

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: SNL Backlash, Reboots, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

Today's "Celebrity Sleaze" rips into the major backlash a comedian faced after her controversial SNL monologue. Barnes and Leslie debate a 99X artist's advice to "drop the screens" for young artists and whether paying audience members should have control over their phones during shows. Plus, Hollywood’s reboot culture is under scrutiny as they discuss the returns of a TV series and a movie. Finally, find out which veteran actor shared his wonderfully indulgent retirement plan. The Morning X

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4:16

The 15-Second Pickup: Elevator Romance

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X grapples with the ultimate high-stakes challenge: successfully asking a stranger out during a ride that lasts only two floors and possibly just 15 seconds. While some believe there is simply "no time" to pull off such a feat, a listener calls in to detail how he used a sincere approach and a simple, direct line involving baseball to secure a date with a girl who had "eyes like Gillian Anderson". This lightning-fast pickup led to an unbelievable two-year relationship. Listen as Barnes,

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7:15

Dating the Best Friend Dilemma

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

Listener Jake presents The Morning X with a sticky "moral dilemma": He wants to ask out the close friend of a girl he amicably dated for just one month. As Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate whether this move is acceptable, Jake throws a wrench into the works. He reveals a highly specific, physical detail about his former girlfriend, forcing him to admit he was "alarmed" when he discovered she was "lopsided". Listen as they debate relationship etiquette, whether Jake's ex-girlfriend would care that he

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4:19

The Mom Who Said Yes to Crack Money

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X debuts a high-stakes, risky game called "Mom, I need some crack," where Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy admit they have "no idea" if the experiment will work. Caller Brian is required to ask his mother, Mrs. Niles, to borrow $100. If she asks him why, he must reveal that he needs the money "to buy some crack". Listen as Brian delivers the request and his mother reacts with disbelief ("You got to be kidding me"), only to ask, "How do I get it to you?". Find out if they intervene quickly

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8:05

(NSFW) The Lollipop Misunderstanding

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X remote broadcast featured the "Wheel of Misfortune," but Barnes and Leslie quickly address the "disturbing stuff" heard about one prize: the "vagina lollipop". Listen as Crash is confronted about his explicit misunderstanding of how the health-focused, collagen-infused product is intended to be used. Crash’s "gutter brains" are exposed, and don't miss his on-air admission. 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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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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