x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

news entertainment news

All Episodes

7:18

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Fetishes and Cinema...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/13

"Celebrity Sleaze" explores the world of Hollywood fetishes, revealing a movie star's daughter's specific advice for working with a famous filmmaker—advice that seems to corroborate a long-running rumor. Also, hear an actor's messy story about the first time he got drunk at age 12/13. Finally, one legendary director slams modern cinema for "drowning in mediocrity" and confirms he now only watches his own killer films. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern

en

6:48

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Friendship Tragedies and Reboot...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/13

Today's "Celebrity Sleaze" addresses the devastating loss experienced by a major late-night host who canceled his show following the death of his friend and colleague. Hear a famous celebrity daughter reveal the painful, visible side effect of past drug use and why she refuses the surgery that could fix it. Barnes and Leslie also discuss the return of "cancelled" actor in a new thriller, debating if this first indie project marks his "bounceback". Finally, we cover Hollywood's reboot addiction,and

en

8:15

Dave Grohl Pt. 2: Mentos, A Quarter, and the Atlanta...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/13

Rock legend Dave Grohl returns to The Morning X after the interview abruptly disconnects, leading Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy to panic and wonder if they somehow made him "pissed off". Grohl calls back, swearing, confirming he was cut off, much to their relief. Tune in as he discusses the difficulty of writing personal lyrics, reveals why he was "embarrassed" about his musical talent during the Nirvana days, and names the popular song he declared the "worst song ever written". Plus, Grohl shares the

en

4:37

Dave Grohl Pt. 1: Drum Talk and 13 Songs in 4 Weeks

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/13

Rock legend Dave Grohl joins The Morning X, immediately launching into "drum talk" where he admits he does not know what size stick he uses and even played for four years before learning how to set up a high hat. The discussion shifts to the new album, where Grohl confirms they wrote new songs right off the bat, as the first record was only an "excuse to start a band". He reveals he was under intense pressure to write lyrics for 13 songs in just four weeks. However, the interview takes a turn when a

en

3:22

(NSFW) The Morning X Live Porn Star Try-Out

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/13

The Morning X introduces a segment designated for "adult audiences" featuring a 21-year-old caller named Dan who desperately wants to launch a new career as a porn star. He confidently details his experience and states that his main qualification is being able to "drop my drawers in front of anybody". Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy immediately debate his claimed stamina and his history. They then help the caller generate his professional nameand workshop a specific audition plot involving his

en

9:56

First Celebrity Crush Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

The Morning X dives into listeners' first celebrity crushes and hears the surprising stars who inspired childhood devotion.Plus, Barnes and Leslie question whether a devoted listener is still carrying a torch for a former New Kid on the Block, and dissect the specific bikini scene that "jump-started puberty" for "all us nerds". 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

en

8:20

First Celebrity Crush Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

The Morning X takes a nostalgic trip back to their "young young young days" to reveal their first celebrity crushes. Barnes shares the surprising identity of the star he wrote a letter to when he was about 10. Leslie shares how her devotion to her crush led her to get a letter defending him printed in a magazine. Listeners join the fun as they reveal their celebrity crushes. 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),

en

8:18

The Morning X Mailbag: From Putrid to Nostalgic

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

The Morning X opens the email inbox, which contains a spectrum of communication ranging from the "putrid to the sweet to the nostalgic". Barnes fields an email from a listener who trash-talks the Texas Longhorns ahead of their game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash then tackle challenging Thanksgiving family dilemmas. Also, hear about a local company creating THC-infused beverages to support veterans and first responders, and find out who flatly refuses to sample the legal

en

8:42

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Cults, Kate Hudson, and STP

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

Today's "Celebrity Sleaze" segment features accusations of betrayal as a former Nexium cult member publicly points the finger at herSmallville co-star for introducing her to Keith Raniere. Hear why Barnes deems a major romantic comedy star "self-important" and "difficult" based on observations from her earlier career. Plus, an A-List celebrity reveals her least favorite Kardashian and her specific reason why. We also dissect the debate over a popular actress's new movie, which she defended as art

en

8:22

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Reboots, Reunions, and Reality Stars

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/12

The Morning X dives into "Celebrity Sleaze," where one reality star was determined to pass the bar exam, but failed. Barnes and Leslie rip into her strategy. Hear whichsalty superstar singer told an old manager, suggesting a boob job to "get a dick job" instead. Then, we check the temperature on Hollywood’s obsession with reboots. Finally, listen as a famous actor reveals his surprising favorite roles from his iconic filmographyand discover which Academy Award winner compared the food and

en

7:36

The Essential Veteran's Slang Dictionary

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X honors Veterans Day by exploring military slang and acronyms that have become common in civilian speech.Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discover that "every single day" sayings often come from the military. They take calls from veterans who share essential jargon and their explanations. 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

en

6:47

The Quest for a Solid Universal Truth Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X attempts to salvage a discussion that went sideways after a colleague dropped a claim Barnes deemed "universally stupid". Barnes, Leslie, and Crash are hunting for a "great universal truth" that applies to everyone. Listeners call in to deliver strong contenders. 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

en

7:04

The Quest for a Solid Universal Truth Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes meetings they attend on the fifth floor. They describe the specific rules they enforce before revealing the drama that unfolded during a heated debate. Find out which suit-wearing colleague with questionable fashion sense shocked Barnes by delivering a purported "universal truth" that left him "choking". Listen as Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and listeners grapple with whether this statement is legitimate or if there are better candidates. The

en

9:18

Barnes Buzz: Arson, Arousal, and Smile Rules

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X promotes the latest podcast drop featuring Nev Schulman from Catfish, who introduced listeners to an uplifting story with a war veteran and "dropped some tea" about news concerning the show. Then, get ready for the day’s strange headlines: We dissect the bizarre case of a woman who pleaded guilty to aggravated arson after she lit a man’s home on fire. Plus, find out which common sound activates a woman's sexual arousal. Finally, hear why hundreds of a major fast-food

en

7:24

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Dancing Betrayals, Secret...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X tracks a major comeback story as a beloved host, who described his shocking 2020 exit from a reality dance show as a "betrayal," returns for the 20th-anniversary celebration. Find out which extremely busy film actor is secretly finishing his college degree, graduating in 2027, and how an A-list star deliberately crafted his series character as a "gangster with heart". Finally, discover the reason one major Hollywood star's family routinely sends texts asking if anyone has located their

en

6:18

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: SNL Backlash, Reboots, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

Today's "Celebrity Sleaze" rips into the major backlash a comedian faced after her controversial SNL monologue. Barnes and Leslie debate a 99X artist's advice to "drop the screens" for young artists and whether paying audience members should have control over their phones during shows. Plus, Hollywood’s reboot culture is under scrutiny as they discuss the returns of a TV series and a movie. Finally, find out which veteran actor shared his wonderfully indulgent retirement plan. The Morning X

en

4:16

The 15-Second Pickup: Elevator Romance

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X grapples with the ultimate high-stakes challenge: successfully asking a stranger out during a ride that lasts only two floors and possibly just 15 seconds. While some believe there is simply "no time" to pull off such a feat, a listener calls in to detail how he used a sincere approach and a simple, direct line involving baseball to secure a date with a girl who had "eyes like Gillian Anderson". This lightning-fast pickup led to an unbelievable two-year relationship. Listen as Barnes,

en

7:15

Dating the Best Friend Dilemma

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

Listener Jake presents The Morning X with a sticky "moral dilemma": He wants to ask out the close friend of a girl he amicably dated for just one month. As Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate whether this move is acceptable, Jake throws a wrench into the works. He reveals a highly specific, physical detail about his former girlfriend, forcing him to admit he was "alarmed" when he discovered she was "lopsided". Listen as they debate relationship etiquette, whether Jake's ex-girlfriend would care that he

en

4:19

The Mom Who Said Yes to Crack Money

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/11

The Morning X debuts a high-stakes, risky game called "Mom, I need some crack," where Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy admit they have "no idea" if the experiment will work. Caller Brian is required to ask his mother, Mrs. Niles, to borrow $100. If she asks him why, he must reveal that he needs the money "to buy some crack". Listen as Brian delivers the request and his mother reacts with disbelief ("You got to be kidding me"), only to ask, "How do I get it to you?". Find out if they intervene quickly

en

8:05

(NSFW) The Lollipop Misunderstanding

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/10

The Morning X remote broadcast featured the "Wheel of Misfortune," but Barnes and Leslie quickly address the "disturbing stuff" heard about one prize: the "vagina lollipop". Listen as Crash is confronted about his explicit misunderstanding of how the health-focused, collagen-infused product is intended to be used. Crash’s "gutter brains" are exposed, and don't miss his on-air admission. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM

en

2,994 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci