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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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7:58

Jane Fonda Pt. 1: Apologies, Regrets, and Healing

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/25

Legendary actress Jane Fonda sits down for a deeply personal interview, addressing career highs, decades of gossip, and the controversy that has followed her for over 25 years. First, hear the moment when Fonda is brought to tears by listening to a poignant scene from a film she made with her father. She discusses the challenge of living in the public eye in her hometown of Atlanta. Then, listen as Fonda confronts one of the most persistent and painful aspects of her public life: the enduring anger

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6:54

The Morning X Conspiracy Theory Report

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

Barnes, Leslie, and Crash dissect modern corporate schemes, debating whether Starbucks intentionally misspells customers' names for free viral advertising. Then, find out why someone claims your phone is definitely listening to your conversations for targeted ads, and how you can stop the eavesdropping. The discussion moves to historical bombshells: They debate why the decades-old controversy surrounding a legendary animator's frozen body sparked the idea for the movie Frozen. Then, find out if the

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10:01

Rashaun Williams: Shark Tank, Wealth, and Vetting Deals

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

Meet Raushan Williams, the venture capitalist who overcame poverty and evictions on the south side of Chicago to become a financial literacy advocate and a Shark Tank investor. Hear Williams reveal the most common "wealth-destroying myth" he deconstructs for people who suddenly acquire money. He stresses the crucial financial question that almost no financial advisor asks: "What's your number?"—explaining the specific percentage return needed on investable assets for passive income to surpass

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8:37

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Sheen, Presley, and Misbehavior

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

The Morning X continues with more Celebrity Sleaze: First, hear the accounts from Charlie Sheen’s past, including his claim that the Mexican cartel once cut him off from buying cocaine. Barnes and Leslie debate how he is "alive" and discuss why he walked away from a staggering$54,000 an hour on Two and a Half Men. Next, the conversation shifts to Priscilla Presley's explosive new memoir, questioning the ethics of coming forward with allegations of sexual assault against Elvis Presleyafter she

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6:19

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Free Speech, Priscilla Presley,...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

Barnes and Leslie have the latest Celebrity Sleaze: First, hear why a massive broadcast conglomerate is refusing to air the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live, prompting over 400 celebrities to sign a letter defendingfree speech. Next, Priscilla Presley's new memoir delivers claims about two major relationships. She discusses the heartbreaking final moments of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and offers a controversial take on Michael Jackson.Listen as she claims he was manipulative and targeted the

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6:57

Barnes on Cops Pt. 2: Interviewing the Suspect Live

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

Barnes files an on-the-street report detailing a police ride-along that nearly ended in disaster. He is thrown into a high-speed chase in the pouring rain down Roswell Road after a car with no taillight. When the suspect is finally clocked speeding and pulls over, Barnes risks stepping up to the car window to interview the driver live. The officer issues a ticket, but the story takes an immediate turn five minutes later. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and

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3:08

Barnes on Cops Pt. 1: The Waiver, The Chase, and The...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

The Morning X features the anticipated report: Barnes on Cops. Barnes puts his life on the line by signing a waiver stating the city isn't responsible if he should"get killed or die" during a police ride-along. Hear him detail the reality of life on the street. The tension continues when Jimmy recounts his own run-in with the law after making an illegal U-turn. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta

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10:01

Jimmy and Bertha at Wayne Newton

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/24

Jimmy took their oldest listener, Bertha to a Wayne Newton concert at Chastain. Listen as 90-year-old Bertha recounts the "fabulous evening", declaring Wayne Newton a "full entertainer". She even recounts the experience of meeting him backstage. However, the night’s most bizarre story centers on the official merchandise distributed by the Wayne Newton International Fan Club. Due to the warm weather, hundreds of hand fans were handed out to the "elderly folk". While one side featured a big

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6:03

What Is Your Best Nonsexual Feeling? Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

The Morning X is posing a provocative question to listeners: "What's the best nonsexual feeling?". Listen as listeners defend their top choices, including: The incomparable joy ofunconditional love—one caller details how the return home to his dogs surpasses the feeling he gets from people. Hear a specific, extreme form of physical relief achieved only after a day under a hot sun, covered in sand, and rinsing off with cold water. Then listen to a caller talk about the rush of goosebumps

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7:38

What Is Your Best Nonsexual Feeling? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

The Morning X features a new high-stakes version of "Ask Us Anything," as they put the pressure on the first caller to set the standard for the segment. Her question—"What is your best nonsexual feeling?"—opens the floodgates for deeply personal confessions. Listen as Barnes immediately reveals a controversial answer, describing the euphoria felt after a minor medical procedure. Leslie offers a common, yet intensely satisfying experience, claiming the feeling is second only to sex. Crash

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8:29

The Thing You Had to Have: Unforgettable Teen Status...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

The Morning X explores the items teenagers simplyhad to own, contrasting the dedication required years ago with the baffling modern popularity of the Labubu. Barnes reveals how he was as driven then as he is today, and you won't believe what he HAD to have. Leslie, however, shares a "traumatic" experience involving the item she desperately wanted. Listeners call in with their own must-haves. 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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6:31

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Presidents, Cocaine, and Two...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

The Morning X continues with more Celebrity Sleaze, starting with Charlie Sheen claiming that a former U.S. President tried to pursue his then-girlfriend. Barnes and Leslie also discuss Sheen's bizarre relationship with his drug dealer, who was invited to the premiere of his docu-series and is credited with helping Charlie get off drugs. Next, a new celebrity memoir reveals that Elvis Presley once called his ex-wife while she was in bed with Robert Kardashian. Learn why she kept this incident secret

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6:15

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Health Scares, Cancellations, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

Barnes and Leslie have your latest Celebrity Sleaze. First, a multi-billion dollar movie franchise is now on hold after its lead actor suffered a mild concussion on set. They weigh in on the star's stunt work, asking why he's trying to "be Tom Cruise" and put the biggest film on Sony's slate on pause. Next, find out why a major artist backed out of performing at a highly anticipated documentary premiere over the weekend. Then, hear one iconic actor talk about fighting the pressure to "stay in his

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6:46

The Courier, The Hookup, and The Cop Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy return to their live interview with a woman downtown who unapologetically discusses her profession. Get ready for an exchange as she reveals her standard rate is$300 an hour and boasts about receiving an unbelievable $6,000 tip from a client. She also opens up about her celebrity clientele, confirming she has worked with athletes and even mentions a specific baseball fan. The situation turns chaotic when a listener calls in, passing by the location, who proceeds to insult

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5:04

The Courier, The Hookup, and The Cop Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

When Tim the courier called the station, he was just offering a real-time report on two women walking near 10th and Peachtree in Buckhead. But Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy challenge Tim: pull over and interview one of them live on the air. What follows is an on-the-spot conversation with a woman who identifies as a "9 to 5 working girl". She even discusses her typical $300-an-hour going rate. Just as the conversation gets interesting, the police arrive. Sirens are heard, and the stakes immediately soar

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10:18

World's Worst Jobs

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/23

The Morning X explores a list of the globe's most disgusting and dangerous careers. Hear about the challenges facing applicants for the Royal Thailand Waste and Water Company, who must wade "up to the neck" in effluent to manually remove huge, great lumps of sewage that threaten to block the main Bangkok river outfall. The list continues with high-risk careers like "cannon fodder" in major Middle Eastern countries and assembly line horrors such as being a "chicken rectum remover". Barnes, Leslie,

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6:57

Unforgettable Concert Experience Pt. 4

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/22

The Morning X continues the discussion onUnforgettable Concert Experiences. This segment features two intense listener stories, starting with Julie from Marietta. Hear how she went to the Roxy instead of her job after hearing a teaser on 99X, securing her spot to see The Cure play in the small venue. Barnes and Leslie discuss the intimacy of the show and their own experience interviewing Robert Smith backstage. Next, Daphne recounts her wild experience at Lollapalooza '92 in Atlanta. She describes

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9:29

Unforgettable Concert Experience Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/22

The Morning X features a segment that is part of the recurring discussion on Unforgettable Concert Experiences. First, hear from Sean, who shares his "two-fer" experience involving a guitar legend. As a teenager, Sean entered a contest at a show in 1992 and won an autographed, used tour guitar. Years later, he got a volunteer security gig for the same star, putting him just 10 feet from the stage. The rule was clear: don't talk to the artist. Listen to find out if Sean risked his position for an

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7:38

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

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/22

The Morning X features the high-stakes Show Quiz Showdown with a $1,000 prize on the line. This week, the "randomizer" chose Elizabeth, a dedicated listener who tunes in all the way fromDenver, Colorado, mostly relying on the podcast. Currently, she's traveling through Salt Lake City, and she admits she might be a "failure" even before the clock starts. Can Elizabeth—nervous and listening remotely—relax, focus, and recall the specific details needed to take home the grand prize? Your

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9:19

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Sheen, Stallone, and Schwarzenegger

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/09/22

The Celebrity Sleaze continues with the explosive new Charlie Sheen documentary. Barnes and Leslie dissect Charlie Sheen’s unbelievable nine lives and discuss why his "paralyzed" appearance suggests he shouldn't still be alive after years of intense drug use. Hear the revelation about how his ex-wife, Denise Richards, claims her career was jeopardized because people perceived her as trying to "take down Charlie Sheen" during their divorce. Then, uncover the story behind one of cinema’s

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