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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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6:20

Jimmy Delivers Pizza Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

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

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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

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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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8:32

The Show Takoever No One Saw Coming with Queen

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The Morning X has a surprise in store when the Queen shows up for an unexpected 7:00 a.m. visit. But the surprise doesn't end there, as someone takes over and dispenses a new HR-approved quiz, but with a twist. Tune in to hear someone's outraged reaction as they call the setup "the dumbest quiz ever". The result was not expected and the bit backfires. Hear the trivia questions, one person's total failure, and another's uncanny knowledge of pop culture. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen

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8:45

The Great Soda Flavor War

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The Morning X is heading into the holidays, but first, they explore the "crazy soda flavor war". Tune in to hear their visceral reactions to new concoctions.Barnes and Leslie dissect the marketing behind drinks and question which "planet" is doing the taste testing for some of these newest offerings. Listen as they review the horrifying list of upcoming releases, leading Leslie to suggest a painful on-air taste test. Plus, Barnes warns companies to "keep it simple" and stop messing with classic

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7:20

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Reunions, Fan Interactions, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

Listen for a special announcement froman actor, who reveals details about a massive '90s TV showreunion featuring the entire cast. Barnes and Leslie also dissect the freaky fan interactions directed at a rock and roll royal family following a recent death.Plus, a 99X artist details how she channeled "sublimated rage" into her iconic music and why so many women connect with her deep sadness and anger. The segment also tackles an actor's confession about being "damaged" after seeing Alien too young,

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6:48

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Hollywood Updates and Show Previews

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

Get ready for a huge announcement about an upcoming reality show milestone. Barnes and Leslie dive into a medical mystery after aRay Donovan starwas hospitalized following a severe headache. Find out the unsettling diagnosis for his memory loss.The segment also previews a massive upcoming Western drama on Netflix starring a Game of Thrones actor. Plus, an Oscar winner opens up about her break from Hollywood. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta

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8:04

The Most Shocking On-Air Proposal Response Ever

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The Morning X welcomes Dave, a listener with an incredible, high-stakes relationship story. Dave previously shared the mortifying tale of asking his girlfriend Stephanie's dad for her hand in marriage, getting a "yes" on Saturday, and thenrear-ending her truck on Sunday, leading to complete parental silence ever since. Now, Dave is back on the air, orchestrating a massive on-air proposal during a staged "trivia contest." Tune in to hear the moment when Stephanie realizes the "contestant" is actually

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5:02

Robin Leach Pt. 2: The Empire He Built

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The interview, which opens with Leach offering"Champagne Wishes" to Atlanta, delves into the legacy of the iconic show. Hear Leach explain why he believes the show successfully wrapped up, arguing that you must always "fold your tent at the height of success" after an extraordinary 14-year run. But Leach's career didn't end there. He discusses his pivotal role in helping launch theFood Network, taking it from "0 to 40 million" homes in less than five years. Tune in for a peek at his current life in

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5:54

Robin Leach Pt. 1: Champagne Wishes and Trashy Pads

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/19

The Morning X welcomes the legendary Robin Leach of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous fame for an intimate discussion. Tune in to hear the story of how Leach successfully trademarked the iconic phrase "Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams". Leach spills the secrets from decades of visiting celebrity homes, revealing the "trashiest pad" he ever visited. On the flip side, hear about the most extravagant homes, including a house in Australia larger than the Hearst Castle and a German mansion so massive

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9:35

AIRNEX: How One Tech Company Is Disrupting Charter...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/18

The Morning X introduces the CTO of AIRNEX, Edward Sayers, who is set to disrupt the private air travel industry with an Uber-inspired tech company. Barnes is skeptical, but admits if the technology works, he is "all in". Tune in to find out what makes AIRNEX different from competitors who limit their fleets or charge burdensome subscription fees. The company is designed to act as a middleman or broker. Plus, hear Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discuss whether you can really book a flight on short notice

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8:05

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Regrets, Controversies, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/18

Find out which comedy legend passed on three massive movie franchises, leading to a lifetime of "wish I would have done" moments. Barnes and Leslie then explore the new trend of influencers becoming actors, and whether casting directors prioritize followers over talent. Plus, listen to them dissect another influencer's insistence that she is "self-made" despite her famous family name and connections. Tune in to hear a newly unearthed clip of a famous actor giving a sophisticated movie review at the

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6:34

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Affairs, Oscars, and Reboots

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/18

The Morning X has the latest "Celebrity Sleaze", starting with the intimate details revealed in a journalist’s upcoming book, which details her alleged affair with a politician. Find out why one famous spouse is "standing up behind her man" despite the claims. The segment then tackles a massive celebrity dilemma: Is receiving an honorary Oscar a massive win or sheer embarrassment? Hear which huge movie star was just given one late in his career. Plus, one famous actress shares the difficulty

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