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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Fire Marshall Barnes: A Soap Opera Legend is Born
Before he was on The Morning X, Barnes was a "soap star" and a co-star to Tom Cruise. They dive into the vault to revisit Barnes's turn as "Fire Marsh...
Atlanta’s Road Rage: Why Your Driving is "Trash"
The Morning X breaks down why Atlanta drivers are seemingly "mostly trash" and opens the lines to crowdsource the ultimate rules for the road. From th...
The 99X Baby: A Statistical Miracle Born from Rock & Roll
The Morning X crew is stunned when a listener calls in to reveal a life-changing story that literally traces back to a station event. From a chance en...
The Art of the Wait: Inside New York’s Professional Line-Sitting Business
The Morning X introduces you to Robert Samuel, the mastermind behind Same Ole Line Dudes, a professional line-sitting business that has turned waiting...
Eternos Pt. 2: Interactive Autobiographies and Digital Immortality
The Morning X continues its discussion with Andy LoCascio, co-founder of Eternos, to explore the profound potential of AI voice cloning. From helping...
Eternos Pt. 1: Voice Clones and Digital Legacies
Barnes and Leslie sit down with Andy LoCascio, co-founder of Eternos, a groundbreaking startup using generative AI to create "voice clones" that prese...
The Penny Tip Pt. 2: A Live On-Air Confrontation
The battle over restaurant etiquette reaches a fever pitch as The Morning X brings a dissenting listener live onto the airwaves. Following Jimmy’s con...
The Penny Tip Pt. 1: When Service Hits Rock Bottom
The Morning X revisits a controversial moment where someone left a mere one-cent tip for a rude waiter at a local Atlanta café. The discussion heats u...
Understanding Our Deepest Phobias Pt. 3
In this conclusion to The Morning X Phobias series, they move beyond personal fears to explore how a radio station can become a lifeline. While one ca...
Understanding Our Deepest Phobias Pt. 2
The Morning X continues digging into the irrational world of phobias. From the paralyzing fear of drowning in an elevator to a rare condition called "...
Understanding Our Deepest Phobias Pt. 1
The Morning X explores the overwhelming world of phobias. From Leslie’s extreme claustrophobia that once forced her to refuse a flight without an aisl...
Ask Jimmy Pt. 2
Jimmy Baron takes the hot seat to answer the questions you’ve been dying to ask. From the "awful" on-air prank he truly regrets to the legendary 1996...
Ask Jimmy Pt. 1
Jimmy Baron takes the hot seat to answer listener questions. From a supposed beef with an international crooner to the actual encounters with Hollywoo...
The Last Supper: Atlanta’s Ultimate Death Row Menu
If you were on death row in Atlanta Federal Prison and could order any local meal for your final send-off, where would you turn? The Morning X explore...
Moms Gone Rogue: The Most Embarrassing Moments Ever
What is the single most embarrassing thing your mother has ever done to you? In this throwback from The Morning X, they explore the cringe-inducing po...
Jon Stewart Pt. 2: South Park, The Simpsons, and the "Science" of Simple Humor
In this conclusion to Jon Stewart’s visit, The Morning X tackles the serious science of adult animation before diving into the "perpetual freshness" o...
Jon Stewart Pt. 1: Naked Pictures and Preposterous Pilots
The Morning X welcomes back Jon Stewart following a legendary two-year "suspension" for shaking up the Atlanta high school scene. Between laughs about...
Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter
The Morning X struggles to contain the chaotic energy of Steve Irwin, who claims a specific childhood surgery is the reason he has absolutely no fear...
Magic, Moby, and the Mafia: A Morning with David Copperfield
David Copperfield pulls back the curtain on his grueling 512-show-a-year schedule and explains why he’s retired iconic illusions like the "Flying" act...
The Things We’ve Never Done
The Morning X explores the surprising things they—and their listeners—have never done. From standard culinary experiences and adventurous extreme spor...
Home Invasion Pt. 2: A Home Invasion Case Study
The Morning X plays the final moments of an actual 911 call as a homeowner faces a life-or-death confrontation. The tension is palpable as Barnes and...
Home Invasion Pt. 1: A Home Invasion in Real Time
The Morning X jumps into the high-stakes reality of a home invasion. Listen to actual 911 audio as a homeowner, armed and terrified, communicates with...
Jeremy Popoff Pt. 2: From Alt-Rock to Outlaw Country
The Morning X connects with Jeremy Popoff of Lit, currently "be-bopping" around Florida to escape the snow. Jeremy pulls back the curtain on the band'...
Jeremy Popoff Pt. 1: The 15-Minute Masterpiece That Funded a Career
Barnes and Leslie catch up with Jeremy Popoff from Lit as he traverses Florida on tour. Jeremy dives into the enduring legacy of "My Own Worst Enemy"—...
David Duchovny on Fatherhood and Fame
David Duchovny stops by The Morning X to weigh in on his iconic character's professional track record before diving into his own "horrifying" first ex...
The 99X Experiment Beer: Crafting a Radio Legend in a Can
The Morning X sits down with the masterminds behind the official 99X Experiment Beer. Joined by Chris Shapiro and Brewmaster Dan from Mutation Brewing...
Ryan Cameron: The New Voice of ATL
The Morning X reconnects with Atlanta icon Ryan Cameron. From his impressive nine-year journey to becoming the new official voice of Hartsfield-Jackso...
Make Us Say Wow
The Morning X is back with another round of "Make Us Say Wow," where listeners call in with the most unbelievable stories from their own lives. From a...
Jon Cryer Pt. 2: The Man, The Legend, and The Awkward Dating History
Jon Cryer stops by The Morning X to reveal the high-stakes gamble he took when he was offered a spot in a legendary sci-fi reboot and a brand-new sitc...
Jon Cryer Pt. 1: From Ducky to Divorce Dad
The Morning X sits down with the incredibly prolific Jon Cryer. The segment kicks off with a "time capsule" moment as Barnes and Leslie play back an i...
Ed Roland on Life, Luck, and Lyrics
The Morning X is joined by Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland for a morning of unexpected revelations. From a hilarious, ego-bruising encounter at a s...
The New Orleans Ambush: Jimmy’s Unforgettable Wake-Up Call
Barnes and Leslie decide to test Jimmy’s threshold for “fun” with a wake-up call he’ll never forget. After tracking down Jimmy’s secret hotel location...
The New Face of True Crime: How AI is Changing the Narrative
The Morning X explores a disturbing new corner of social media where artificial intelligence meets the world of true crime. Barnes and Leslie dive int...
Will Pendarvis Pt. 2: DJ Slime Unmasked
The Morning X sits down with Will Pendarvis as he recounts his journey from a kid recording voice impressions on a cassette tape to stepping into the...
Will Pendarvis Pt. 1: From Afternoon Special to HBO Max
The Morning X talks to our very own Will Pendarvis, who stops by to share a major "bucket list" victory that’s been years in the making. Between jokes...
Karl Heilbron: The KSU Professor with a Grammy Nomination
The Morning X connects with legendary sound engineer Karl Heilbron, who shares a panic-inducing story about the night a 99X band accidentally abandone...
Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week
The Morning X runs through the week’s most viral audio, speculating on which "rank a******" comedian was kicked off a famous podcast after just ten mi...
Crash's Medical Update: Scams, Needles, and the 5-Year Retirement Plan
The Morning X attempts to stage a health intervention for Crash, who tries to derail the serious conversation by aggressively promoting folding chairs...
Super Bowl Prop Bets: The Bets, The Banter, and The Big Game
The Morning X breaks down the most bizarre "prop bets" of the year, and the stakes have never been weirder. But the real shocker comes from a clip of...
Celebrity Sleaze: The Real Estate Reality Check and Dinners From Hell
This episode of " Celebrity Sleaze" jumps into the sudden renewal of a fan-favorite series, a former tech CEO setting the record straight on his most...