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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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9:42

Celebrity Sleaze: Celebrity Drama and Entertainment...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

First, hear the audio of an actor addressing his recent car collisionand discover why Barnes and Leslie are convinced he was channeling his most famous SNL character. Then, find out which Hollywood starhad to issue a public apology to his mother after a massive fashion oversight linked to the fur trade. The conversation turns serious as another actorreveals deeply personal struggles.In record-breaking news,an A-list musician just shattered one of Adele’s biggest records, placing her historic

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5:57

Chris Frantz Pt. 2: The Secret Behind the Stop Making...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

Music legend Chris Frantz joins The Morning X to discuss the highly anticipated re-release of the landmark concert film,Stop Making Sense, 15 years after its debut. The movie is digitally remixed and remastered and hits DVD and theaters this October. Chris offers insight into the complex feelings surrounding the band’s past. Discover why Chris and the band"cooperated" with the decision to add commentary to the DVD. The discussion raises questions about the elusive nature of the lead singer,

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5:12

Chris Frantz Pt. 1: The Truth Behind the Talking...

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2025/10/15

Music legend Chris Frantz (co-founder of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club) joins The Morning X to pull back the curtain on his life and legendary career.But Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy get straight to the question every fan wants answered: Is there any chance of a Talking Heads reunion?. Chris confirms that while he and most of the band "would love to do that," the chances are slim.Listen to Chris explain why he and his bandmates were"stunned" when they stopped working together. He offers insight into

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11:02

Peter Conlan: Brown M&M's, Backstage Blinds, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they get an exclusive leak from concert insider Peter Conlan, who hints at two "really exciting shows" coming around the holidays. Then, dive deep into the world of artist contract riders. Peter spills the details on the outrageous requests he's faced. Hear the real story behind the infamous Van Halen brown M&M's clause. Discover which diva’s contract included a literal "Lot's wife clause," forbidding all backstage staff from making eye contact, and which

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6:55

The Morning X Mailbag: Divorce, Dating, and Drama

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/14

The Morning X is clearing out the overflowing "folders" of listener emails in the "We Get Letters" segment. The discussion immediately jumps into a major modern workplace debate after a serious email from Doug in Woodstock.He presents his argument, but Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are divided on whether this is maturity or slacking off.Next, Leslie fields a difficult personal question from Allison, a woman in Dunwoody who is newly divorced at 50 and trying to date for the first time in 25 years.Plus,

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7:18

Bidding on History: The Rock Auction Featuring Elvis,...

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2025/10/14

The Morning X welcomes Mark Hawkman, the lead consignments consultant for music atProp Store, to preview a massive live rock auction taking place on the 23rd and 24th. Discover the unbelievable stories behind rock 'n' roll's most treasured artifacts, including items from Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Freddie Mercury. They dive into the incredible value of instruments, and learn why a 99X band's guitar is being dubbed the "reunion guitar". But not everything is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars

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9:36

The Magical Lost and Found Box

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/14

The Morning X features a nostalgic game: they ask listeners what one lost item they would pull from a "magical lost and found box". Find out what items Barnes and Leslie are searching for, and then listeners call in with truly priceless, and utterly lost, artifacts.Tune in to hear the unbelievable items and priceless memories salvaged from the past—and the surprising item Leslie wishes she could retrieve. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X

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7:24

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Drama and Celebrity...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/14

Discover which iconic director revealed that he never read a single review of his work, choosing instead to trust only the critical opinion of his famous ex-girlfriend, Diane Keaton. The segment heats up with a debate over Hollywood oversaturation, as one star promotes his food brand. Next, hear the amount that a skateboarder's historic 1999 board sold for at auction. Then, Barnes and Leslie discuss the dramatic return of Colin Farrell in his new film,Ballad of a Small Player. They share an

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6:45

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Celebrity Secrets and...

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2025/10/14

The segment immediately dives into the dramatic fallout following the arrest of a major athlete who broke his silence to thank his surgeon and first responders. However, the deflection doesn't last long, as his ex-girlfriend issued a statement. Barnes and Leslie weigh in on the aftermath. Shifting to entertainment, find out which highly anticipated sci-fi sequel was a major box office disappointment. Plus, hear them praise the casting of a late-night host in a new sci-fi series, and listen to the

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4:52

Fat Tuesday Check-In Pt. 2

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2025/10/14

The Morning X continues its chaotic immersion into Mardi Gras, returning to the pay phones of Bourbon Street. After connecting with a loud caller who identifies himself as being from Boise, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy issue a daring challenge: find a woman he'd like to "score with" and put her on the line to arrange a hookup. The situation quickly devolves into yelling and belligerence as multiple intoxicated individuals are passed the phone. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X

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4:36

Fat Tuesday Check-In Pt. 1

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2025/10/14

The Morning X calls down to Bourbon Street to check in on the Mardi Gras action, connecting with listener Nick. Nick has been celebrating the holiday since Saturday. He details the current scene, admitting he has seen a few naked people and describing the streets as "clearing".Before they hang up, they issue a daring challenge: Nick must find the "drunkest person near you" and put them on the line.Hear who Nick brings to the pay phone next and don't miss part two of this wild Mardi Gras call. This

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9:02

NASCAR Drivers: Skill, Endurance, or The World’s...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/14

The Morning X faces off against defensive listeners who argue that controlling a 3200lb vehicle at over 180 mph for hundreds of miles demands serious endurance, strength, and the ability to withstand G-forces every time they corner. Tune in as they tackle whether race car driving is an elite sport requiring peak physical condition—or just a skill, like bowling or even heart surgery. Can any NASCAR driver truly be compared to the likes of Michael Jordan or Wayne Gretzky, especially when

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7:32

Top 15 Halloween Costume Forecast for 2025

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Join The Morning X as they dive into the "experts'" official Top 15 Halloween Costumes list, revealing which highly anticipated looks made the cut and which ones were snubbed. Hear Leslie recount a painful costume fail and why she decided to stop trying. Find out why a hugely popular Netflix phenomenon didn't make the list at all, while a notoriously feuding '90s 99X band landed a spot in the top three. Then, listeners call in with their best guesses. We reveal the inclusion of a celebrity who

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9:20

What is the First News Story You Remember? Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Join Barnes and Leslie as they ask listeners a captivating question: What is the first major news story you remember from your young life?. Hear Barnes share his memory, and callers flood the lines with massive historical moments. Finally, tune in as they debate why these specific, vivid memories of chaos and tragedy stick with us decades later. 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

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9:18

What is the First News Story You Remember? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Join The Morning X as they ask listeners a captivating question: What is the first major news story you remember from your young life? Hear Barnes share his memory, and Leslie shares how her earliest memories are linked to natural disasters. Callers flood the lines with massive historical moments. Most personally, hear from a listener who was 18 when she heard about 9/11 live on The Morning X. 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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8:51

The Show Quiz Showdown: Can the USPS Letter Carrier...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Join Barnes and Leslie welcome Post Office letter carrier Matt Hudson from Gainesville to the Show Quiz Showdown for 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 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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8:14

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Crime, Court, and Cinema

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

More Celebrity Sleaze begins with a reported stabbing incident at a Hollywood Hills construction property linked to a huge rockstar. Hear why an infamous producer is attempting to overturn his guilty verdict, and why a CBS dramahad to shut down production after a series regular was fired following a sexual assault allegation. We reveal the behind-the-scenes logistics of Channing Tatum's new film,Roofman. Plus, get the details on Emma Stone’s new film, Beonia, about two men convinced a

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7:59

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Hollywood Scandals and Shocking...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Tune in as Barnes and Leslie discuss the Oscar-winning star whose death at age 79 caused everyone in Hollywood to "double take". We also cover music news, including the debate over whether a classic 90s band is big enough to sell out their newly announced Las Vegas Sphere residency. Then, hear the details surrounding the gruesome death of a singer who was serving time in a maximum-security prison.Plus, find out which rock legend crossed multiple lanes on the Pacific Coast Highway after he fainted

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8:25

Bertha: From High School Golf Pro to Canasta Queen

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/13

Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they connect with their 92-year-old "oldest freeloader," Bertha, who proves age is just a number when it comes to strong opinions. Hear Bertha deliver takes on pop culture.Bertha turns marriage counselor, urging Jimmy that all he needs to do is "go get married". Find out why she defends her favorite card game, and explains why it's a ladies' game that "most men don't play". Finally, hear the details about her great-granddaughter's confusion over McDonald's French

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5:33

Obsessive Compulsive Pt. 2

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2025/10/13

Join The Morning X as they explore the world of diagnosed OCD, speaking with Laura, a 14-year-old on medication, who describes her relentless compulsion for symmetry. Hear her confession of why she felt compelled to bump her right elbow if she accidentally hit her left. Laura also reveals her systems for consuming food and media.Then, meetLynn, the self-described germaphobe whose apartment is so clean it’s ready for a Home and Garden photo shoot. Find out why Lynn won't allow shoes on her sofa

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