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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

Poo Prints: Why Your Dog's DNA is Now Mandatory

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The Morning X is introducing a radical solution for the neighborly nightmare of unmanaged pet waste. Meet the expert behind Poo Prints, a revolutionary service that uses DNA pulled directly from the waste to identify the exact "guilty poo perpetrator". Find out why dog waste was the number one complaint for property managers before this solution existed. We discuss how DNA registration is mandatory in over 8,000 communities and hear the stunning volume of "turds in a box" the company receives

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8:38

Dumb People Who Make Good Money

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The Morning X features a massive research poll that claims to identify the 20 jobs employing "dumb people who make good money". They admit they "make a decent living at being dumb" but are stunned by some of the listener guesses and list reveals.Then, hear the truth about which controversial jobs landed in the top 10. Finally, we reveal the two controversial jobs that landed in the top two spots, and which job The Morning X personally nominated for the list. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie -

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8:01

Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

We reveal the worst thing on the internet this week: a promotional video for Kim Kardashian’s new product line. Find out what Barnes and Leslie think about it. Then, listen as someone forces OpenAI to answer shocking questions with 100% truthfulness. Hear the warning about using AI chats. We expose the secret rule change that is suddenly making NFL kickers "unstoppable" and leading to a surge in 60-yard field goals. Plus, we drop a bombshell rock music fact, and find out which major TV network

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9:45

Amanda's Firing Squad Press Conference

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The Morning X and Queen invite Crash's fiancée, Amanda, onto the air for an "official press conference". Find out why Queenimmediately asks Amanda a controversial question.The pressure continues as Barnes grills Amanda. Then, the interview takes a turn when Barnes confronts Amanda about Crash’s health. Finally, Queen drops the ultimate bombshell, reporting from "knee level" to demand personal details.Did Amanda survive this dysfunctional interrogation, or is the wedding already off? The

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7:12

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Kim K, GMA Hosts, and Alec Baldwin

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The Morning X starts with a look at the new line of skin wear from Kim Kardashian. Then, Kim K breaks her silence regarding Kanye West on a popular podcast. Next, the co-hosts of the infamous TV affair announce their engagement on their podcast. We reveal the weird twist involving their ex-partners. Plus, a major celebrity has been caught on camera. A new dash cam video has surfaced that appears to contradict his claims about a recent fender bender. Finally, an A-list actor discusses the classic

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6:25

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Britney, The View, and RFK Jr.

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

We deliver the update on a pop superstar's drama, where she responded to her ex-husband's memoir, saying she has "had enough" of the "constant gaslighting". Then, a "vicious" battle erupted on The View as a host attacked guest Cheryl Hines' husband. Plus, a new book is about to "blow the lid off" of RFK Jr.’s sex life. Hear the accidental offense a comedian caused Madonna by only complimenting her fitness, and the real reason an infamous celebrity finally admitted to having sex with men. The

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5:07

The Morning X Reviewing That's Atlanta

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The Morning X is revisiting the footage from their local TV game show,That's Atlanta, where Jimmy Baron and Sean Demery battled it out for charity. While the game show host claims the rules are "moronically simple", Jimmy quickly critiques the show's grammar and the absurdity of the questions, which Leslie claims require you to be "about 80 years old" to know. Then, hear the "embarrassing moment" when Jimmy Baron spectacularly fails a local history question about a converted prison and work farm

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9:40

Tom Green’s Wild Take on the Oscars Snub

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

Comedian Tom Green joins the show, immediately questioning the absence of Barnes.The tension builds as Leslie and Jimmy admit they are feeling "slighted, jealous, honestly, resentment" toward Barnes following an entire newspaper section devoted to him. Green then opens up about his polarizing career, confirming he wassnubbed by the Oscars but won five Razzies. We hear his controversial belief that they need a comedy category for films like Freddy Got Fingered. Then, the interview takes a turn as

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6:43

(NSFW) John Bobbit: Where the Man Who Got Sliced is...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/17

The following content is for adult audiences. The Morning X tracks down John Bobbitt, years after his 15 minutes of fame, to find out what he’s doing now. Bobbitt called to announce he's flying to Atlanta to set up a "cyber sex thing" related to a website deal. You won't believe where he’s working now—a brothel called the Bunny Ranch near Vegas. Then, hear the contest idea proposed to attract John Bobbitt fans. We reveal the exact two shocking words Bobbitt uses to describe his own

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9:14

Queen's Weekend Picks: The Cult, Beer Festival, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

We dive into the weekend plans: Should a rock band like The Cult be forced to perform in a venue "where there's no standing?". We debate whether there are sufficient railings at a rooftop beer festival being held on a helicopter landing pad. Plus, Queen details her love for soccer players and recounts the horrifying time she had to play hockey against Crash. Finally, Queen gives listeners a major warning about the Little Five Points parade and reveals the best (and safest) place to watch the bizarre

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6:51

Queen has Questions About Crash's Engagement

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

The Morning X and Queen explore the shocking engagement news concerning Crash. Queen revealed she nearly "drove off the road" when she heard the news. She, along with Leslie, was extremely worried, believing Crash had "cancer or some horrible disease". Then, the tone shifts from celebration to suspicion as Queen questions the necessity of marriage. Find out why they are planning a major panel discussion with Crash’s fiancée, and if Crash should be present for it. The Morning X with

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7:31

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Parkinson's, Jackass, and Keanu's...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

The Morning X is tackling the latest in Hollywood news, from health revelations to reality TV disasters. We discuss why a beloved actor, who has lived with Parkinson's for 35 years, feels uniquely prepared for his "eventual passing". Then, a Jackass star details the horrifying aftermath of an alpine sled injury that caused a concussion so severe he couldn't remember where he was. Plus, Keanu Reeves is in the news for two reasons: we reveal whichmajor rock icon confirmed he used to babysit the star

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7:13

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: K-Fed and Streaming's Wildest Shows

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

A pop superstar's ex-husband is speaking out in a new memoir, You Thought You Knew, confessing he is "terrified" and wishes the star would "get help". We share the alleged excerpt that he initially kept "mouth shut" about for the sake of his family. Then, from true crime to guilty pleasure reality, we reveal the most-watched shows dominating streaming. Plus, we break down the deadly premise of the Running Man adaptation and question whether M. Night Shyamalan can score a hit by turning a popular

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8:23

Kevin McKeown Pt. 2: How Crooks "Borrow Your Existence"

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

Dive back into the terrifying world of security with Kevin McKeown, author of Your Secrets Are My Business and former state and federal security expert. In this segment, Kevin reveals exactly how easy it is for criminals to compromise your most basic security measures.Kevin issues stark warnings about seemingly innocent daily activities. But the biggest shocker? Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy confront the security of the phones in your home. Kevin reveals which type of phone offers "zero protection" and

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7:14

Kevin McKeown Pt. 1: Security Expert Reveals the...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

Dive into the secrets of national security and personal privacy with Kevin McKeown, author of Your Secrets Are My Business and a former state and federal security expert. Kevin shocks Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy by revealing his unconventional investigative background.Then, find out the answer to the question: How safe are we as a nation from hackers?He also offers warnings about daily activities like open houses and airport parking lots. Finally, learn a few simple but powerful counter-surveillance

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3:12

The Annoyance Game

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/16

Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy bring you a high-stakes, high-annoyance challenge. Listeners are called to compete for a huge prize: box seats to the Dave Matthews concert. The game? TheAnnoyance Game. Contestant Kelly is tasked with calling her friend, Eugene, and driving him absolutely crazy. Kelly's only rule is that once Eugene answers, she must repeat everything he says, word for word. The catch: she has to be so annoying that he hangs up on her within one minute.Hear the real-time call as Kelly

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7:13

The Worst Song Ever Recorded by Your Favorite Band Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

The controversial question continues on The Morning X: What is the worst song ever recorded by your absolute favorite band? Listeners aren't holding back this time and call in with their controversial selections. 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 on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X

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7:44

The Worst Song Ever Recorded by Your Favorite Band Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

The Morning X tackles a highly polarizing music debate that is guaranteed to divide listeners: What is the worst song ever recorded by your absolute favorite band? Barnes confesses that when they crank their music at home, they find themselves skipping a track by their beloved band. They also target a couple of deep cuts by a famous British group that might be better left on the cutting room floor. Then, listeners call in from across the country to defend their questionable opinions. Finally, hear

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9:29

Barnes Buzz Pt. 2: Huge Morning X Family News and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

Barnes Buzz returns with news so big, it has Leslie terrified it might be a life-changing health scare for Crash. Crash confirms he's been dealing with MRIs, colonoscopies, and "stats" that only "a few people know". But the drama pivots when Barnes reveals the picture Crash’s girlfriend texted him during the middle of an intense football game. The photo features rival college gear, but they quickly zoom in to discover the truth. Hear the moment the revelation breaks on air. The Morning X with

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8:12

Barnes Buzz Pt. 1: Aphrodisiacs, Commercial Sex, and...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/15

Barnes reveals exclusive news: a fast food chain is ditching its famous nautical theme, and the essential update you need about Windows 10 support ending. But the temperature rises when Barnes drops "sex news" statistics: Find out which cheap scent is scientifically proven to be the most potent aphrodisiac. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash then debate the practicality of "commercial sex". Finally, discover why a new pet medication might be a reality in two years. But then, Crash attempts to steal the

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