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 op ...
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Morning X Top 5 – AI Hoaxes, OJ Bombshells & Porch Pirate Roastings This week’s Morning X brings The Top 5 Audio Clips—from AI fooling the world to OJ dropping a shocking confession. Let’s break it down: #5: Kid Rock Walks Off Stage 😬 – At Bon Jovi’s bar in Nashville, Kid Rock decided mid-song that the crowd wasn’t clapping enough, so he bailed. Tu…
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🔥 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Dining Hacks with Skye Estroff 💘 Where to eat (or impress) if you forgot to plan ahead 💡 Key Highlights: Offbeat Valentine's Day dining tips from food expert Skye Estroff—no res? No problem. 🍽️ Best Last-Minute V-Day Food Fixes: YEPPA (Buckhead) – No reservations left, but they’re selling heart-shaped beet pasta to coo…
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On this Valentine’s Day edition of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie dive into a hot topic: plastic surgery. January saw the highest number of procedures, with many aiming for a "new year, new you." Listeners call in to share their experiences and wish lists, from Botox to eye lifts to breast augmentation. One caller even walked away from a consulta…
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💰 $1Million Dollar Matchmaking – Would You Pay for Love? Three-Day Rule is offering a million-dollar matchmaking package for three exclusive clients. Comes with a team of matchmakers, a love coach, and even a diamond ring if you find “the one.” Not just for millionaires: Anyone can sign up to be a potential match. Payments are phased over time, wit…
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SNL Turns 50, Letterman’s Surprise Drop-In, and Harrison Ford’s Dangerous Hobby On this episode of Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash cover everything from Amy Poehler’s new podcast, "Good Hang", to the insane lineup for SNL’s 50th anniversary special. Everyone from Eddie Murphy to Paul McCartney is showing up, making it the ultimate nostalgia-fe…
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SNL’s 50th Anniversary, Diddy’s Lawsuit, Kanye’s Latest, and the Kelsey Brothers’ Future 🔥 SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special Massive star lineup including Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Dave Chappelle, and more. Musical guests: Jack White, Paul McCartney, and more. Airing Sunday night at 8 PM (not Saturday!). 🚨 Diddy’s $100M Lawsuit Sean “Diddy…
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Valentine’s Day Horror Stories: The Ultimate Betrayals Karen’s Story: Married two months when she walked in on her husband in bed with her best friend. She didn’t freak out—just went to another room to sleep and dealt with it in the morning. Her best friend’s date? He was also in the house. She ended up in bed with him instead. A full-on Valentine’…
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A Love Story That Broke Two Grown Men Jimmy went to his best friend’s wedding, but what started as a casual elopement turned into a moment that hit everyone in the feels. The Bride’s Ultimate Gift: She had secretly saved every little piece of their relationship—from handwritten directions to dried petals from every bouquet he ever gave her. Barnes …
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Crash’s Etiquette Boot Camp—Can He Survive the Four Seasons? Emergency etiquette training for Crash before he takes his spring break mindset to a high-end resort. Can Alison from Elevate Etiquette work a miracle? Step one: No Bud Light shirts, no cannonballing into the lazy river. Step two: Avoid pestering celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence at the …
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Valentine’s Day is coming, and things get wild on The Morning X. Queen is back and completely unfiltered—and the conversation goes off the rails as the crew debates how many dates before you "get some." Queen's take? "First date, always." Barnes, Leslie, and Crash aren't so sure. Survey says... But what happens if it doesn’t? Crash has a new girlfr…
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The Morning X dives into wild Uber rides gone wrong, and the stories are insane. From a topless Uber driver (aka Boober?) to an unbelievable “five-star” experience Crash had on Roswell Road, this episode is full of jaw-dropping moments. Barnes once became an Uber driver—just for content—but bailed after picking up a hooker at 5 AM. Leslie got hustl…
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The Morning X dives into wild Uber rides gone wrong, and the stories are insane. From a topless Uber driver (aka Boober?) to an unbelievable “five-star” experience Crash had on Roswell Road, this episode is full of jaw-dropping moments. Barnes once became an Uber driver—just for content—but bailed after picking up a hooker at 5 AM. Leslie got hustl…
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2025 have been announced, and it's a big year for 99X artists. Oasis, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes make the list and more. Vince Neil’s Plane Crash Just Got Wilder: Turns out, it collided with Vince Vaughn’s jet. The footage is terrifying. Paul McCartney’s NYC Pop-Up Show: A surprise gig at the Bowe…
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Leslie’s innocent parking mistake turns into a full-blown Morning X investigation after her car gets towed. What starts as a complaint quickly escalates into a hilarious confrontation with the guy who had her car removed. Leslie vs. the Tow Truck Guy: “Did you have my car towed yesterday?” “I sure did.” Barnes & Jimmy Investigate: The crew heads to…
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Sheryl Crow joins The Morning X for a fun, wide-ranging conversation about her upcoming album, her Olympic obsession, and even a possible sprint race against Jimmy. Sheryl’s Olympic Fever: She’s been glued to the games, saying, "I haven’t seen this much TV in a long time—I'm totally addicted!" Atlanta and MARTA: She jokes about riding MARTA with th…
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Galentine’s, Valentine’s, and Celebrity Throwbacks—This Episode Has It All! **Galentine’s Day is taking over—**but is it just “Lesbian Day?” Barnes has thoughts. Queen drops some shade on Hallmark holidays, and Crash is ready for a fancy date… if he can pronounce the restaurant’s name. Live music alert! The weekend is packed with 99X love, and Fath…
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This episode takes a heavy turn as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash dive into the wave of aviation disasters making headlines. From Vince Neil’s plane crash to Travis Barker reliving his 2008 near-death experience, the conversation shifts to just how unsafe flying feels right now. Travis Barker reveals the terrifying details of his plane crash, saying, "I…
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Crash is back, and Barnes has a surprise for him—an all-expenses-paid mystery trip. But first, Crash has to earn it. In a heated battle of movie trivia, he faces off against Leslie, with high stakes on the line: a $1,000 bet, bragging rights, and an unforgettable destination. The competition gets fierce, with Crash coming out strong, only for Lesli…
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This episode of The Morning X is packed with controversy, meltdowns, and deep fakes. Justin Baldoni gets personal on Gents Talk Podcast, revealing how 2024 has drained him mentally and emotionally. Meanwhile, Armie Hammer claps back at Louis Theroux’s grilling, and Kid Rock has a full-blown tantrum, storming off stage in Nashville. Then, we break d…
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The Ultimate Morning X Game – “The Parental Doink-Quiz” On The Best of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy brought back one of the most awkward games ever: "The P for Parental A-Doink-Quiz." This time, Ivan and his father, Anthony, played for Beastie Boys tickets. 📢 How the Game Works: - The contestant answers a very personal question about th…
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Massage Horror Story – Woman Catches Masseuse Taking Photos During Her Massage 😡📸 On The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discussed a shocking and disturbing incident at a reputable Birmingham spa. A woman caught her male massage therapist taking secret photos during her session and confronted him on camera. 📢 Key Takeaways from the Show: Barne…
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The Ultimate Selfie Craze—Are People Dying for the Perfect Shot? 📸😨 On The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash discussed the dangerous trend of extreme selfies, with nearly 480 deaths linked to people trying to capture the perfect shot. 📢 Highlights from the Show: The Ultimate Selfie Hashtag – Influencers risking life and limb for the most outrage…
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On The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie talked with Karen Robinovitz, co-CEO of SLOO MOO Institute, the wildly successful interactive slime experience in Atlanta. What started as a personal journey of grief and healing turned into a $4.5 million-a-month business (this is a published figure that Karen argues might not be accurate after all the overhead,…
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Celebrity Sleaze Part 2: Post Malone Covers Nirvana + Mission: Impossible’s “Most Insane” Stunt
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On This Episode of Celebrity Sleaze - Barnes, Leslie, and Crash tackled the latest in music, movies, and bizarre celebrity choices—including Kanye West burning $8 million on a low-effort Super Bowl ad and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible face. 💰 Kanye’s $8 Million “Local” Super Bowl Ad? The commercial did not air nationally—only in select local mark…
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Celebrity Sleaze Pt 1: O.J. Simpson’s Chilling “Confession” – The Line That Changes Everything
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On this episode of Celebrity Sleaze, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash broke down the 10 most shocking revelations from Netflix’s American Manhunt: The O.J. Simpson Case—and one jaw-dropping moment left everyone speechless. Top Takeaways: 🩸 Key evidence was never collected – Some DNA evidence was even tampered with before it could be used. 🚨 OJ changed his…
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On Best of The Morning X, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackled one of the strangest and most shocking disorders we’ve ever discussed: trichotillomania—a compulsive urge to pull out one’s own hair. What We Learned: 🧠 Millions suffer from trichotillomania – Dateline claimed it affects millions of people. Barnes refused to believe that figure. ("Millions…
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Comedy legend Dom DeLuise joined The Morning X and immediately took over the studio with stories, food, and absolute chaos. Highlights from Dom’s Visit: 🍝 Dom has a children’s book – King Bob’s New Clothes, a twist on The Emperor’s New Clothes, complete with his own recipes (because of course it does). 🚗 Jimmy used to be Dom’s limo driver – and som…
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Big news at 99X – Crash Clark is officially back for a fifth round (yes, FIFTH) as the station's traffic guru. This time, it’s for real, for real—he’s got his keycard back and everything. But before diving into traffic reports, Crash hit the ground running at the 99X 2nd Anniversary Party at Mutation Brewing. Armed with a mic and absolutely fake ne…
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It’s official—Crash Clark is back on The Morning X! After four previous stints (and firings), Crash is making history as a five-time traffic hire at 99X. Barnes and Leslie celebrate the longest hiring process ever with a dramatic announcement full of legal delays, HR confusion, and ridiculous red tape. Crash opens up about leaving 11Alive after 11 …
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Barnes and Leslie fire up the Show Quiz Showdown, giving listener Jeff from Cartersville the chance to win $1,000 from GetInTheRing.com. Jeff, a hospice chaplain (seriously, the toughest job ever). Did he pull it off?? You can sign up to play here. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on …
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Barnes and Leslie unpack a wild Call Her Daddy interview with Chelsea Handler, who holds nothing back. From her love of LSD and microdosing to dating 50 Cent, hooking up with ski instructors, and even almost sleeping with a scuba diving guide, Chelsea lays it all out. Then, a TikTok investigator dives into thousands of pages of the Blake Lively & J…
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Barnes and Leslie dive into the Critics Choice Awards, which crept up on everyone over Super Bowl weekend. The big winners? Demi Moore continues her awards season dominance with Best Actress for The Substance, Kieran Culkin wins for A Real Pain, and Zoe Saldana takes home Best Supporting Actress. Chelsea Handler hosts and doesn’t hold back, deliver…
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Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy take a horrifying, hilarious, and stomach-churning deep dive into "The Morning Impalement", where listeners share their most gruesome injury stories. If you’re squeamish, maybe sit this one out. From an iron fence spike through an armpit to a BMX accident that left a guy shish-kebabed on his own handlebars, these stories o…
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Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy take a horrifying, hilarious, and stomach-churning deep dive into "The Morning Impalement", where listeners share their most gruesome injury stories. If you’re squeamish, maybe sit this one out. From an iron fence spike through an armpit to a BMX accident that left a guy shish-kebabed on his own handlebars, these stories o…
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Barnes, Leslie and Jimmy dive into the hilarious and bizarre world of Letters from a Nut—a legendary book series full of prank letters sent to real businesses, written under the mysterious pseudonym Ted L. Nancy. With forewords by Jerry Seinfeld, the letters are so absurdly detailed that companies often take them seriously, leading to some of the f…
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Barnes and Leslie dive into Super Bowl 59 and a wild set of behind-the-scenes facts about what it takes for a city to host the game. Did you know the NFL requires a city to provide three high-end golf courses, two top-tier bowling lanes, and even the ability to replace all ATMs with NFL-approved machines? The list of demands is insane, and Barnes a…
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Barnes and Leslie count down the most outrageous viral audio of the week, starting with Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus, who was busted for DUI in a $300,000 Lamborghini—complete with police body cam audio. The arrest wasn’t just about alcohol; let’s just say there were some extra substances involved. From there, they break down Ryan Reynolds' rumored…
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Barnes and Leslie celebrate the 59th anniversary of Batman with the legendary Burt Ward, aka Robin. Ward shares the incredible story of how he landed the role, from a chance encounter in real estate to becoming TV’s most famous sidekick. He reflects on the dangerous stunts he performed, the injuries he endured, and the meager pay he received while …
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Barnes and Leslie kick off Celebrity Sleaze with Netflix’s American Manhunt: OJ Simpson, a gripping new documentary that exposes shocking details never brought to trial. Then, Google takes a massive AI fail during their Super Bowl ad, claiming Gouda cheese makes up 60% of the world’s cheese consumption (spoiler: it doesn’t). Jurassic World is back …
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Barnes and Leslie break down the latest Celebrity Sleaze, starting with Blake Lively getting hit with a $7 million defamation lawsuit from a crisis PR firm. The case stems from her claims that the firm led a smear campaign against her—this trial is shaping up to be a wild one. Tom Brady admits he’s not quite Super Bowl broadcast-ready, Giselle welc…
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Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy sit down with CHiPs legends Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox for a wild and sometimes tense conversation. The duo reflects on their time as TV’s most famous motorcycle cops, revealing behind-the-scenes stories, personal feuds, and unexpected Hollywood drama. Estrada opens up about his near-fatal on-set accident and the infamo…
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Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy sit down with CHiPs legends Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox for a wild and sometimes tense conversation. The duo reflects on their time as TV’s most famous motorcycle cops, revealing behind-the-scenes stories, personal feuds, and unexpected Hollywood drama. Estrada opens up about his near-fatal on-set accident and the infamo…
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Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy sit down with CHiPs legends Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox for a wild and sometimes tense conversation. The duo reflects on their time as TV’s most famous motorcycle cops, revealing behind-the-scenes stories, personal feuds, and unexpected Hollywood drama. Estrada opens up about his near-fatal on-set accident and the infamo…
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Bob "The Queen" covers a variety of local events happening in Atlanta, including the 99X anniversary show, performances by Bill Murray and local bands, comedy shows, and cultural events like the ASO's live movie score. 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 99…
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Barnes, Leslie and Queen take a quiz to find out who is loose and who is tight? Get your mind out of the gutter...we're taking mindset! This 20-question test is designed to assess the tight or loose mindsets of people. Each of us has a default setting on the tight-loose spectrum, which reflects our upbringing, geography, generational attitudes, soc…
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Barnes and Leslie kick off a highly scientific discussion: If you could have a single button in your office that instantly delivered something, what would it be? Inspired by the Presidential Diet Coke button, listeners chime in with their dream one-touch requests. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X At…
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On this adults-only episode of The Best of the Morning X, Barnes and Leslie welcome sex therapist Samantha Heuwagen to answer your most intimate questions. Samantha, aka The Sci-Fi Therapist, breaks down how to navigate tough conversations about sex, why you should never introduce new ideas in the bedroom, and the role of consent and communication …
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In this episode of Celebrity Sleaze: upcoming Super Bowl celebrity commercials, including those featuring the Affleck brothers. Netflix's 2025 film slate, highlighting star-studded projects and controversies surrounding certain actors. Also, celebrity stalkers and the challenges faced by stars like Ewan McGregor, alongside drama around the upcoming…
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In this episode of Celebrity Sleaze: Recent celebrity news, focusing on the arrest of Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, and the implications of his actions. Denise Richards and her daughters have a new reality show. Also, upcoming film sequels and the controversies surrounding them. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-…
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On this episode of The Best of the Morning X, we send our very own Red the Cabbie (RIP) to interview the legendary John Tesh—and let's just say, things take some unexpected turns. Tesh, known for both his music and TV career, talks about his new album, "Sax by the Fire," which he dubs the ultimate makeout album. He even admits he's tested it out—wi…
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