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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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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

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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

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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...

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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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8:49

Queen's Weekend Picks: Sumo, Spending, and Secret Bands

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2025/10/23

Queen joins The Morning X with the weekend's high-stakes events, culminating in a debate over the city’s most extravagant offering: aSumo and Sushi event. They detail the bento box dinner and the spectacle of 400-pound wrestlers. Then, tune in to hear the justification for splurging on combat sports, plus hear about the "filthy and erotic" Dracula ballet coming to Gwinnett County, and find out which legendary movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary with live music from original cast members

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7:39

The Morning X Medical Files with Queen

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2025/10/23

A medical emergency hits The Morning X when one of them is rushed to the hospital immediately after the show. The incident involved a skyrocketing heart rate and shocking blood pressure readings. The discussion quickly turns into an intense debate: Was the emergency a genuine cardiac event related to 40 years of maintenance, or was it "triggered" by bad memories? Tune in to hear the final diagnosis, the serious underlying health concern that was discovered, and the jaw-dropping joke that was made

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8:18

Michael Raduga Pt. 2: The 60-Second Dream Hack

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2025/10/23

Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., joins The Morning X to discuss his belief that lucid dreaming is the next major groundbreaking advancement after AI. While up to 90% of listeners may have experienced lucid dreaming spontaneously, Raduga reveals the step-by-step "recipe" for how to actually control it. Tune in to hear the counterintuitive actions you must attempt upon waking to regain consciousness in your dreamscape. Plus, the expert shares the extreme rules necessary for high-quality sleepand

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8:44

Michael Raduga Pt. 1: Lucid Dreaming, Alien...

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2025/10/23

The Morning X promises to get "deep inside your brain" with Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., and the author of 15 books on lucid dreaming. Raduga explains that lucid dreaming grants sleepers full control and hyper-vivid sensations. The discussion quickly moves beyond simple dreaming, and you won't believe the expert's personal story of an experience he thought was so real. Plus, find out why just hearing this segment might guarantee a lucid dream tonight, and stay tuned for the final segment

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8:52

What is the Most Annoying Phrase? Pt. 2

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2025/10/23

The Morning X initiates an on-air collective grievance session after Barnes shares his frustration with a phrase. The internal drama heats up immediately as they begin calling out people for verbal crimes, including someone who is constantly repeating a phrase. Listeners flood the lines to vent their frustrations over everything from dated '90s slang to obscure proverbs. Tune in to discover which caller reveals a shocking secret about Barnes. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live

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7:54

What is the Most Annoying Phrase? Pt. 1

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2025/10/23

The Morning X returns to its roots, inviting listeners to collectively "crowdsource what phrase pisses you off". Barnes kicks off the grievance session by outing someone for using a phrase in conversation. But Leslie and Crash aren't safe, as one of them gets called out. As listeners call in, the intensity skyrockets. Tune in to find out which common travel farewell is deemed disrespectful and if your most hated phrase made the official list of unacceptable speech. The Morning X with Barnes and

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7:27

Celebrity Sleaze: Hospital Mystery, AI Clones, and Diddy

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2025/10/23

The Morning X starts with urgent news: "Somebody was rushed to the hospital yesterday," from the show, promising to reveal the details shortly. But first, Leslie leads the segment with a question: Is it true love or just pure crazy? They discuss a late actress’ husband, who has developed an AI twin of his deceased wife and now sits around having conversations with the clone. Plus, hear the revelation from a Friends star about the one unusual item she negotiated for during the height of the

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4:09

Leslie is Billboard Broadcaster of the Week

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2025/10/23

Leslie receives a major accolade, being named "Broadcaster of the Week" in the national trade paper, Billboard magazine. However, the honor takes a sour turn when Barnes and Jimmy read her direct quotes describing the dynamic of The Morning X. While Leslie describes the trio as a "radio version of Friends," she defines the players specifically: "The single guy, the irritant, and me, the voice of reason". Tune in to hear their immediate reaction to being categorized so sharply in a major national

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8:01

The Lucky 13: How Many Samples Is Too Many?

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2025/10/23

The Morning X devises a game: How many free Chinese food samples can Rich take before the attendants call security?. With Barnes, Leslie, Jimmy, and listeners guessing the final tally, ranging from five to lucky thirteen, Rich enters the food court ready to combine every flavor and test the limits of customer courtesy. Hear the tension quickly escalate as Rich demands multiple tastes of the same item and faces outright refusal from the attendants. The situation turns when Rich begins using

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4:14

Stuffed: From Chihuahua to Human Heirloom

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2025/10/23

Inherited oddities are one thing, but human taxidermy? The Morning X starts innocently enough with a caller sharing the story of her great-grandmother's beloved stuffed chihuahua. However, the conversation takes a bizarre and uncomfortable turn when Jimmy insists he saw a story on TV about an elderly woman who had her deceased husband professionally preserved and displayed in her living room, often dressed in a tuxedo. Find out if this tale is true as callers chime in to verify the unbelievable

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8:22

What Would Surprise Someone About Your Job? Pt. 2

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2025/10/22

The Morning X continues its exploration of shocking professional truths, asking listeners: What would completely surprise someone about your job? The phone lines open back up, and more listeners call in with their confessions. 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

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8:05

What Would Surprise Someone About Your Job? Pt. 1

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2025/10/22

When Barnes reveals that people are shocked that the Morning X works more than just a few hours, it sparks a deeper conversation about the hidden realities of work. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash launch a call-in segment asking listeners: What would completely surprise someone about your job?. Crash kicks it off by defending his duties, and then listeners call in with their confessions. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in

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9:36

Cook to Bang: How a Breakup Inspired a Best-Seller

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2025/10/22

The Morning X welcomes Spencer Walker, the author behind the provocative book, Cook to Bang: The lay cook's guide to getting laid. Walker explains that his literary masterpiece was born out of being broke and dumped. The conversation quickly veers into the absurd as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash dissect the author's immature sense of humor. Listen in as the author reveals the surprising "spoiler alert" and discover who is coerced into looking up a highly vulgar slang term on air. The Morning X with

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8:03

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Confessions, Flirtations, and...

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2025/10/22

The Morning X has more Celebrity Sleaze,kicking off the segment by dissecting a disturbing online tirade from a pop superstar. Barnes and Leslie then pivot to a series of on-air flirtations, recalling how Jimmy flirted with stars, and revealing an infamous trip Leslie took to an A-list actor's hotel room for an interview. The sleaze continues as they discuss a music mogul's appeal notice and an influencer's latest move against her ex. Finally, the segment closes with a high-stakes legal update. The

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7:30

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Scandal, Money Disputes, and Secrets

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/10/22

The Morning X has your Celebrity Sleaze beginning with a popular co-star wading into Lori Loughlin’s divorce. Attention then turns to the legal drama surrounding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. On a lighter note, hear which Friends star revealed she turned down an SNL opportunity. Finally, Barnes and Leslie discuss a polarizing celebrity anniversary post that was instantly deemed "tone-deaf", and the television reboot announcement that blindsided the original stars. The Morning X with Barnes

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