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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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7:33

Every Single Game: Meet the Longest Atlanta Fan

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/29

Meet Joe Curtis, a loyal fan from Macon who has attended every single Atlanta home game since the franchise began in 1966. At 80 years old, Joe has sat through the best and worst seasons, witnessing 388 of the team's 497 total games. Find out how he maintained this perfect attendance record, even recalling seasons so bad that spare tickets left on his windshield multiplied to eight more tickets when he returned. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy also discuss Joe's highly sought-after season tickets and the

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6:51

Never Again Pt. 2: Life's Biggest Regrets

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

The Morning X launches the Listener Loop, posing the question: "What is something that you have tried and you will never do again?" The phone lines open up, and listeners call in to share their confessions.Finally, Crash is the only one who hasn't answered, claiming he has "no regrets, really"—though Leslie is quick to remind him of a previous vow. 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

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7:31

Never Again Pt. 1: Listener Loop Confessions

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

The Morning X launches the Listener Loop segment, posing the question: "What is something that you have done at least once but will never do again?". Hear Barnes, Leslie, and Crash's surprising confessions. But it's the listeners who bring the shock, revealing why this segment quickly became unexpectedly "drug-fueled". 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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7:53

Planet Jill's Brave Announcement: Why Early Detection...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

Barnes, Leslie, and Crash open up about the "big real life moments" impacting the 99X staff, following Crash's recent heart issue. Hear from Jill, host of "Planet Jill," who joins the show to bravely share shocking news. Hear her surprisingly upbeat response to the diagnosis, and she also issues an urgent appeal to all women. 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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8:47

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Rumors and Collectibles

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

Hear the intense analysis of the highly controversial new Netflix film. Plus, find out which famous actress declared an unnamed former co-star an "absolute idiot," leading to rampant speculation across Hollywood. Is there a "hot new couple romance rumor" involving an actress and a lead singer of a 99X band? We have the details on their secret date. Finally, we explore the shocking centerpiece of the Southern Film Memorial Auction: the entire superhero costume worn by an iconic actor. And don't miss

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8:29

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Yellowstone, Heists, and Kelce

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

Find out why a successful show creator and director is departing Paramount for a competitor in a massive, high-paying deal. Hear the details of a highly publicized museum heist, which George Clooney discussed in an interview.Plus, a popular actor reveals a stunning secret about his education on a daytime talk show. Then, Barnes and Leslie debate the bizarre premise of a new singing competitionwhere contestants perform in different colored tubes. Finally, they discuss a football player's new,

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6:44

What's My Line? Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

The Morning X continues their discussion with Hollywood stuntman Andy Martin, who reveals the high-stakes reality of his career. Andy explains the brutal difficulty of breaking into the stunt world, describing it as an exclusive"club" where trust is paramount.Andy details how technology has made stunts safer today, though he still witnesses a great deal of injuries. Hear the behind-the-scenes account of how he performed a50-foot backflip out of a helicopter for the famous scene in Blackhawk Down

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8:17

What's My Line? Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

The Morning X continues their challenging game of "What's My Line?" for Dave Matthews tickets. After misleading clues about special vehicles, uniforms, and protecting people, listeners struggled to name the occupation of their guest, "Ronnie." Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy, however, are stunned when a callersuccessfully names the extremely difficult and obscure job. Prepare to meetAndy Martin, a real-life Hollywood stuntman, who reveals the explosive details of his high-risk career. Hear about his work

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6:20

What's My Line? Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/28

The Morning X challenges listeners in a high-stakes round of "What's My Line?" for a chance to win Dave Matthews tickets. The goal is to determine the occupation of their guest, "Ronnie," using only yes or no questions. But this mystery job is proving exceptionally difficult, as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy warn listeners they are being led astray by misleading clues. Ronnie admits he gets paid a salary, deals with people at his workplace, and drives a special vehicle.However, callers struggle to

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8:31

Barnes Buzz: AI Commerce, Companionship, and Vacation...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

Barnes Buzz explores the week's essential updates, moving past discussions of football to focus on massive shifts in technology and consumer behavior. Hear about the partnership between a massive retail corporation and OpenAI. Then, learn about the controversial and successful future of AI companionship. Finally, if you can’t afford a vacation, we have the solution. Discover the new AI app that lets you generate an entire series of photo evidence. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen

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7:58

The Morning X Show Quiz Showdown: $1,000 on the Line

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

The Morning X featuresthe Show Quiz Showdown, giving one lucky listener a chance to win cash. Tune in to test your own knowledge as they quiz a caller on the most memorable and controversial topics from the previous week's episodes, including listener confessions and bizarre celebrity news.Can the long-time listener correctly recall these facts under pressure and walk away with $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

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13:03

Celebrity Sleaze: Custody Battles and Relationship Drama

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

Hear the details of the ongoing custody battle between an infamous rapper and his influencer ex-wife, ignited when he blasted his daughter's presence on TikTok over a photo featuring fake tattoos and piercings.Then, find out why a legendary director was forced to sell his custom $1 million watch following a massive film flop. We also break down the surprising new relationship between a pop superstar and a former prime minister, and discuss why a talk show host's spat with her husband over travel

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6:31

Know Any Cheaters Pt. 3

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy returns to its series on catching infidelity in a "weird roundabout way". First, hear the story of a soldier 62 days into the rigorous 72-day Ranger School who learns his wife is cheating. He immediately drops out, obtains special surveillance equipment, and sets up his house as a "sound stage" to capture audio proof. Next, a caller recounts how, after his wife denied being out all night, he resorted to a private investigative service to send her

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7:59

Know Any Cheaters Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy delves into the shocking ways listeners uncovered their partners' infidelity, focusing on those situations where the proof was gathered in a "weird roundabout way". Hear the story of the boyfriend who accidentally bugged himself after a 2:00 a.m. phone call, allowing his girlfriend to listen in on his car encounter. Then, listen to the tale of the casual date whose wedding announcement appeared in the Athens paper, and the moment someone from the show

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4:09

Know Any Cheaters Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/27

The Morning X explores the wildest ways listeners have caught their partners cheating. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy host a session dedicated to irrefutable evidence and cold busts. Hear the story of the husband who became a private investigator, executing a precise stakeout and confronting his wife with photographic proof laid out on the table. Then, listen as a caller reveals his "secret squirrel thing," detailing how he used suspicious excuses, cross-referenced credit card charges, and old telephone

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10:08

George Davis: 25 Years of Ink, One Revolutionary Idea

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/24

The Morning X features George Davis, a 25-year veteran tattoo artist from Lawrenceville, who has achieved the nearly impossible feat of receiving a patent. But his invention isn't related to body art—it’s a revolutionary piece of furniture designed for disaster relief.Find out why the official patent sketches show a man sitting on a couch floating outside in a flooded yard, how this design avoids the common problems of reusable furniture, and why Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are convinced

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8:36

The Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/24

The Morning X delivers the "Most Viral Audio of the Week," starting with a celebrity controversy: Which comedian is calling Taylor Swift "average" in voice, dance ability, and looks, claiming her success is entirely due to "amazing financial funding from her family"? Barnes, Leslie, and Crash debate if he brought the necessary "receipts" for this full-on assault. Plus, discover the bizarre class-action lawsuit against a shoe brand where people are claiming they are suffering from an embarrassing

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11:39

Celebrity Sleaze: Prison Scares, Hollywood Rumors,...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/24

The Morning X opens the Celebrity Sleaze with urgent updates on legal drama and celebrity confessions. Leslie brings the latest ona music mogul, who was reportedly threatened with a knife to his throat in a Brooklyn prison. Barnes and Leslie then passionately debate the commercialization of fame, asking if a football player's new Six Flags investment and roller coaster deals are purely thanks to his famous fiancée. Plus, hear an actor set the record straight on the decades-old rumor that he

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7:00

Ed Kowalczyk Pt. 2: From Up All Night to 99X

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/24

The Morning X features an in-depth interview with Ed Kowalczyk of Live, live from New York. Ed makes an admission regarding one of his songs, "Lakini's Juice," confessing he heard a "gangster version" of it a year after release that was "the coolest thing I'd ever heard". A call from a tearful listener leads Ed to discuss the origins of the iconic track "Lightning Crashes", revealing the spontaneous moment he wrote it, and explaining its ultimate meaning:"the reality of love that goes beyond birth

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7:21

Ed Kowalczyk Pt. 1: Hooters, Helicopters, and the...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/24

The Morning X interviews Ed Kowalczyk of the band Live live from New York, but the conversation immediately centers on the rock star's highly publicized friendship with Dennis Rodman.The singer reveals his own complex personality, comparing himself to a "Jacqueline High character" who reserves his intense side for the stage. Tune in to find out which of his actual bandmates Ed claims is even crazier than Rodman, why he refused to sing from a chopper above the Hamptons at Rodman's birthday party, and

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