The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie
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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie
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 t...
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916 episoade
Queen's Weekend Rundown
The Queen returns with a "code-shifted" voice and a weekend preview that leaves Barnes, Leslie, and Crash begging for the mute button. The segment swe...
The Art of Code Switching with Queen
The Morning X kicks things off with a chaotic attempt to promote their anniversary party before pivoting to a deep discussion about "code switching."...
The "Before They Die" Concert List Pt. 2
The Morning X continues the grim but necessary conversation about which bands you need to see before the reaper calls. Listen in to hear Barnes, Lesli...
The "Before They Die" Concert List Pt. 1
Sparked by a wave of recent music tragedies, The Morning X asks the grim but necessary question: Who do you need to see live before it’s too late? The...
The Show Quiz Showdown: The Realtor’s Gamble
The "Show Quiz Showdown" returns with $1,000 on the line, and this time, a yoga-teaching realtor steps up to the plate. The segment kicks off with a d...
Celebrity Sleaze: Scandals, Sleep Divorces, and Star-Studded Blunders
The Morning X debates the merits of "sleep divorce" before pivoting to a shocking admission from a politician about substance abuse. The awkwardness c...
The Name Game
The Morning X invites four listeners to play "The Name Game," a contest where cryptic riddles lead to famous band names, but the trivia quickly goes o...
Pop Culture Deaths
The Morning X somberly navigates a brutal week for the entertainment industry, breaking down a stunning list of pop culture losses ranging from a 95-y...
Barnes' Secret Album
Crash confronts Barnes about his suspicious, "creepy" behavior behind the glass door of the production studio before vacation. The explanation, howeve...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: The Mardi Gras Meltdown and The Billionaire Bachelor's Regret
The Morning X "Celebrity Sleaze" takes a trip to Mardi Gras, where a former child star reportedly fell off the wagon in spectacular fashion. The conve...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Stealing Songs and the Mystery of the Wild Boys
The Morning X pays tribute to a screen legend who passed away at 95 and highlights a desperate health plea from a beloved '90s TV star searching for a...
Sally Field: The Flying Nun and The Speech That Won't Die
Two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field joins The Morning X for a remarkably candid interview that spans from her teen idol beginnings to the politi...
Candid Camera: Behind the Lens
The grandfather of reality TV joins The Morning X to reveal the secrets behind Candid Camera's 50-year legacy. Peter Funt explains how they staged a f...
The Morning X True Crime Corner: Nancy Guthrie
The Morning X dives into the baffling disappearance of a high-profile news anchor's mother, dissecting the bizarre details that don't add up. Listen i...
The Great French Laundry Mishap
The Morning X returns from vacation, but someone brought back more than just souvenirs—he brought back a scent that haunted him across two countries....
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: The Cobain Homicide Theory and The Hall of Fame Feud
The Morning X returns with a "Celebrity Sleaze" segment packed with controversy, starting with a heated debate over a fundraiser for a late actor. The...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Accidental Bosses and Digital Scandals
The Morning X returns with a "Celebrity Sleaze" report that swings from disturbing legal scandals to accidental Hollywood fortunes. The segment starts...
New Leslie vs. The Real Leslie
When Leslie Fram is late to the show, Barnes and Jimmy recruit a 20-year-old listener to take her place—but "New Leslie" brings way more baggage than...
Cold Calling Bourbon Street
The Morning X attempts to tap into the chaos of Fat Tuesday by cold-calling payphones on Bourbon Street, but the results are as messy as the streets t...
Impalement of the Day: The 5-Inch Spike
The Morning X is hunting for the best "Impalement of the Day," but the segment gets off to a rocky start when a caller tries to submit a gunshot wound...
The "99X Factor": The ESPN Infiltration
The Morning X goes national—sort of. When tennis commentator Luke Jensen takes the mic on ESPN, he isn't just calling the match; he’s executing a secr...
Barnes's Birthday Surprise Pt. 3: Face-to-Face with POTUS
The "tension zone" pays off as Barnes finally comes face-to-face with President Clinton, but the interaction is far more chaotic than a simple handsha...
Barnes's Birthday Surprise Pt. 2: The Secret Service Shakedown
Barnes takes listeners inside the "tension zone" of a presidential visit, recounting the surreal and nerve-wracking experience of preparing to introdu...
Barnes's Birthday Surprise Pt. 1: Cookies, Campaigns, and the Commander-in-Chief
It’s been over two months since Barnes’s birthday, but The Morning X finally has a gift that justifies the delay. With help from Senate candidate and...
The Automated Request Line from Hell
Technology is supposed to make life easier, but the "all-new automated 99X request line" seems designed to drive listeners insane. Listen in as one po...
1.6 Seconds of Chaos: The Reagan Assassination Attempt
Former Secret Service agent Ray Shadic takes The Morning X back to March 1981, breaking down the 1.6 seconds that nearly changed history. Shadic revea...
Tommy Chong Pt. 2: The Cheech & Chong Split
The conversation with Tommy Chong continues, but things get serious when Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy ask about the possibility of a reunion with Cheech...
Tommy Chong Pt. 1: Customs, Canines, and Confections
Counter-culture legend Tommy Chong joins The Morning X to discuss his iconic movies and reveal why conservative groups never even bothered to send him...
The Spouse Secret Debate Pt. 2: Gluttony and Greed
Barnes and Leslie continue their "Spouse Secrets" saga, uncovering the lengths one listener goes to for a "pre-game" meal—and the friend who uses a gy...
The Spouse Secret Debate Pt. 1: Total Honesty?
Barnes and Leslie spark a debate over "Spouse Secrets," covering everything from hidden bank accounts to the unromantic realities of bathroom habits....
Post-Valentine's Day Breakups
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year, but for two listeners, it turned into a nightmare of ghosting and betrayal. The s...
The Co-Worker Who Wouldn't Back Down
When a listener named Chuck calls in to clarify rumors about his recent termination, the conversation quickly takes a dark and chaotic turn. What begi...
Gavin Rossdale Pt. 2: The Carousel of Gravitas and Rock Stardom
The Morning X catches up with Gavin Rossdale, who uses a "carousel" analogy to explain exactly why Bush faded from the spotlight before their massive...
Gavin Rossdale Pt. 1: The Wembley Mindset in an Atlanta Pub
The Morning X reconnects with rock icon Gavin Rossdale, who immediately throws Barnes off balance with a new nickname after nearly a third of a centur...
Sting Pt. 2: Stonehenge, Singing for Presidents, and Queen's Question
The Morning X continues their conversation with music legend Sting, who explains the reality of living next door to Stonehenge and why he physically c...
Sting Pt. 1: Dolly, Yoga, and Reunions
The Morning X welcomes music icon Sting, who immediately brings up a past interview involving yoga, total darkness, and an awkward lack of warning. Th...
Bob Plays Hooked Up
The Morning X celebrates Valentine's Day with a special edition of "Hooked Up," where Bob quizzes three eligible bachelors from Midtown to find his pe...
Fashion Panel: The Cargo Short Intervention
The Morning X unwittingly sparks a brutal fashion critique when a panel of female listeners dissects the specific socks and shorts that men over 30 sh...
Valentine's Day Horror Stories
The Morning X opens the archives for a "Valentine's Day Horror Stories" special, featuring a newlywed who walks in on her husband in bed with her best...
Battle of the Sexes: The Five-Second Face-Off
The stakes are higher than ever on The Morning X as a dream vacation to the Gulf Shores hangs in the balance. It’s the ultimate "Battle of the Sexes"...