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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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8:13

The '90s Defined Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/24

The Morning X welcomes major rock critic and 60 Songs That Explain the '90s podcast host, Rob Harvilla. Harvilla explains why the music listeners loved as teenagers forms their lifelong identity, calling the '90s era distinct and influential. The discussion turns wild when Harvilla recounts the most surreal moment of his entire career: an iconic rock star revealed and sangpreviously unreleased, alternate lyrics to Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" directly to him via Zoom. Find out how this

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2:23

The Rockstar Flight Word Problem Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning X challenges listeners with the "Rockstar flight" word problem. The premise is simple but brutal: decide which of five rock stars—Billy Corgan, Sheryl Crow, Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis, and Gavin Rossdale—you would sit next to, push out of the airplane, or join the Mile High Club with. Listen as listener Jamie calls in to reveal his shocking picks. Hear Barnes, Leslie, and Crash suggest that Jamie may be "too old for Anthony Kiedis". Finally, stick around for the debate on

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7:40

The Rockstar Flight Word Problem Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

Listeners are challenged to select one rock star from the list—Billy Corgan, Sheryl Crow, Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis, and Gavin Rossdale—to sit next to, one to join the Mile High Club with, and one to "push out of the airplane". Listen to Barnes, Leslie, and Crash reveal their choices. Find out which rock star is deemed a "train wreck" but perfect for the Mile High Club, and who is thrown out because they "bring no value". Listeners call in with their own decisions. This is from the

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9:38

Ask Us Anything

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning X opens the vault for "Ask Us Anything," and they are immediately put on the spot. Hear the story of how Crash's co-workers ran a secret pool based on his commitment. The conversation pivots to their bizarre sleep schedules.Then, listeners demand the answer to the most awkward question in radio:"What are your salaries?" One person claims to be making "$8 an hour," while they force a listener to guess their true collective income. Finally, Barnes reveals the simple but surprising reason

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6:16

The Alanis Debate: Three Girls, One Pair of Coveted...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning Xoffers a coveted ticket package to see Alanis Morissette, which includes a private session and the concert. They bring three teenage listeners onto the air, but there’s a catch: they only haveone pair of tickets and must figure out which single person gets to go. Listen as the girls are put on hold to "discuss it, fight about it, talk about it" and reach an agreement.When The Morning X returns, the girls reveal they haven't agreed and try to force the show to pick a winner using a

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6:32

Bob Puts Clark Howard on the Spot

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2025/11/21

The Morning X introduces listener Bob, who gets to meet his biggest celebrity crush on the air. Bob admits he has had a"huge crush on Clark for years," believing the consumer advocate is the "most handsome man on television". Listen as Jimmy successfully puts Clark Howard on the spot by patching him through live.The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Bob seeks advice for his upcoming trip toSalt Lake City, asking Clark about the "gay thing" there. Clark provides his signature travel wisdom. Bob

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7:45

Reliving Tommy Lee’s Legendary Home Invasion Wake-Up

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning X revisits its legendary "Home Invasion" stunt, where they would surprise listeners by broadcasting live from their homes at 6:00 a.m. This segment focuses on the iconic time Tommy Lee delivered a legendary drum solo on a listener's Chamblee front lawn as a "wake up" call. Barnes and Leslie are shocked when Mary, the actual winner of the Home Invasion from 28 years ago, calls in to relive the morning. Mary details how she won the contest by submitting a creative invitation involving a

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10:34

Stop the Panic: A Germ Expert Debunks Anthrax Hysteria

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning X discusses the anthrax scareby bringing a surprising expert into the studio:Dr. Bob Begoian, a biochemist and germ expert. Jimmy expresses anger that constant news headlines like "anthrax scare" are whipping people into a panic. Listen as Dr. Begoian defines anthrax, explaining that the spore form is "really nasty", but notes that inhaling the required 10,000 spores is "very, very rare".The doctor addresses the public frenzy around the antibiotic Cipro, explaining why the mad dash to

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8:45

Fram GPT: Leslie's Acting Failure and the AI Expert

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/21

The Morning X confronts the widespread "fear of Chat GPT" by exploring its newest capability: a live phone version accessed via a 1-800 number. Leslie calls the AI expert for help. Listen as the AI critiques Leslie's performance of iconic movie quotes. The AI praises her emotion but suggests crucial adjustments. The segment derails when Barnes takes over, aggressively trying to get the AI to dig up"dirt" or "insider secrets" on Leslie. Find out how the AI handles the request for gossip and if it is

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5:02

Jimmy Delivers Pizza Pt. 2

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2025/11/20

The Morning X continues the saga of Jimmy's secret pizza delivery job. The segment picks up withJimmy on two deliveries that reveal new Domino's policies. First, tune in to hear a customer's absolute disbelief when Jimmy arrives with two "large" pizzas that are only about 4 inches in diameter. Next, listen to the most unbelievable delivery yet: two large pizzas that are completelyuncooked.When the exasperated customer tries to return the uncooked food, Jimmy refuses, stating, "I can't take them

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6:20

Jimmy Delivers Pizza Pt. 1

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2025/11/20

The Morning X takes the concept of "grassroots marketing" to the streets when Jimmy gets a secret second job delivering pizza for Domino's.Frustrated by tips that "suck" and struggling to support his lifestyle on his current $7 an hour radio salary, Jimmy decides to revisit his experience, calling pizza delivery the "best job" he ever had. Listen to the story of how he uses his Yukon Denali’s seat warmer on high as a brilliant heating hack to keep food "boiling". Then, tune in for the delivery

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3:12

Indigo Girls Pt. 3: Writing Process and Longevity...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The artists pull back the curtain on the "magic behind" their creative partnership and reveal the disciplined structure of their writing process, which they now treat like a "job". Listen as they share a secret about their collaboration: they have "never been able to really write together", but they excel at arranging each other's songs during intense brainstorming sessions. Find out who maintains control, as the writer of the song ultimately gets the "veto power" over the final ideas. They also

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8:16

Indigo Girls Pt. 2: Documentary, Musical, and New Music

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X achieves a broadcasting milestone as the Indigo Girls join the show for the first time. Barnes and Leslie immediately dive into the duo's new documentary,It's Only Life After All. Hear the condition the artists placed on the director before filming the four-year project: the movie "can't be about us", as they wanted to capture the power of their community. Find out which Indigo Girl's father provided the crew with an astronomical10,000 hours of archival footage from high school for the

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7:41

Indigo Girls Pt. 1: The Barbie Boost and New Fans

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X is ready for a first: The Indigo Girls(Emily Saliers and Amy Ray) finally join the show. The duo sits down to discuss their recent resurgence in popularity, including how they are finding new, younger fans who are discovering their music. Tune in to hear the story behind their song’s unexpected inclusion in the blockbuster hit Barbie. Find out where one of the Indigo Girls was when she first saw the movie and experienced the surreal surprise with Danish subtitles. Barnes and

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3:52

The Most Aggressive Drive-Thru Sushi Order Ever

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X revives their classic bit, "Drive-Thru Putting Words in Your Mouth," with listener Josh, a cook who works at Ruby Tuesday's. Josh is heading home after a "long night" and agrees to pull into a drive-thru for the on-air prank. The challenge? Josh must get the drive-thru attendant to say, "I'm sorry, sir. We don't serve sushi," three times within one minute. Tune in to hear Josh's increasingly desperate attempts to get the three magic phrases. Find out if Josh completes the challenge and

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8:02

Decoding the Ultimate Gay CD Collection with Queen

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X gets insightful when they dive into "The Unofficial Gay Manual". The source of debate? A crucial section listing the 16 CDs Every Gay Man Should Own. To help decipher the list, Jimmy brings on Bob. Bob, who famously met Jimmy while waiting in line to get Fabio’s autograph, immediately weighs in, agreeing that torch songs are a must-have for every gay man. Listen as Barnes, Leslie, Jimmy, and Bob debate the exclusions and inclusions. Bob vehemently disagrees with some book

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10:26

Meet America's Loudest College Football Fan

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X introduces Jesselynn Desmond, a 22-year-old UCLA Bruin who holds the distinct title of being the Loudest College Football Fan in America. Tune in to hear the incredible story of how her ear-piercing yell secured the win, registering an unbelievable 111 dB. Jesselynn details the secrets of the Halls-sponsored competition, revealing the judging criteria which focused heavily on her cheer’s creativity and the importance of herhandmade uniform made of UCLA flags. However, when Crash

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4:59

U2 Mount Rushmore Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X wraps up one of its toughest listener debates yet:The U2 Mount Rushmore.After previously tackling Mount Rushmores for Sting and R.E.M., Barnes and Leslie reveal the four songs voted by 99X fans to represent the band's four best tracks. Listen to find out the song that secured almost 19% of all the votes to claim the number one spot. Discover the four powerful tracks that made the final list, including the song that came in fourth place with 9.5% of the vote. This is from the Best of

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10:29

U2 Mount Rushmore Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/20

The Morning X is tackling one of rock's biggest debates:The U2 Mount Rushmore.Tune in as they field calls from longtime 99X fans who are making the case for their favorite U2 songs. Listen to music-smart callers argue for deep cuts and classics. They reveal that the song topping the voting, which received 20% of the fan vote, might be a surprising choice. Find out the four songs that make up the U2 Rushmore here in just a few minutes. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with

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11:18

The Queen's Unofficial Atlanta Holiday Event Guide

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The Morning X is joined by the Queen for an early Wednesday visit. She's delivering your guide to the upcoming holiday weekend, even though she admits she hates the holidays. Tune in to hear the Queen's takes on everything from a canceled comedy show to the vibrant return of legendary singer Boz Skaggs. The segment covers family-friendly activities like a Broadway-style Charlie Brown Christmas show and Zoo Atlanta's "Illuminites" lantern display. But for those seeking something less wholesome, find

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