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 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 options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

  1. 2H AGO

    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 in to hear about the escalating tension between the family and a "buffoon" sheriff, and the chilling timeline prediction that suggests this mystery might not be solved for years. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  2. 2H AGO

    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. Listen in as he recounts a disastrous hotel room audition, followed by a massive laundry mishap in France. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  3. 3H AGO

    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 mystery deepens with an update on a '90s grunge frontman, as a forensic specialist claims the lead singer's death was actually a "clean" homicide staged to look like a suicide. Finally, listen in to hear a hip hop icon fire back at a rock legend over the definition of "Rock and Roll," and why a new romantic movie is being called both too sexy and historically inaccurate. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  4. 3H AGO

    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 on a serious note with the indictment of a TV veteran and the "unsolicited" explicit videos sent by a '90s rock star. But the mood lightens when a former NFL MVP attempts some cringeworthy trash talk against a YouTube sensation. Finally, listen in to hear how an A-list actress didn't realize she was the boss of her own movie, prompting someone to reveal the massive financial "oops" they ignored for ten years. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. 4H AGO

    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 they bargained for. What starts as a simple fill-in gig quickly spirals when a check-in with the guest's mother prompts a question about whether she is "in jail again". Listen in to hear the story behind a run-in with a parked police car, and the confession of how she scammed a national talk show producer with a fake romance just to score a free trip to New York. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  6. 5H AGO

    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 themselves. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy connect with a "zombie" bartender who hasn't slept since Thursday and struggles desperately to convince passing women to talk to the show. Later, the luck turns when they reach a pair of tourists from Detroit who confess to "earning" their beads the hard way and reveal the behavior they’ve witnessed from elderly revelers. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  7. 6H AGO

    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—only to be told her traumatic injury "doesn't qualify" for this specific contest. After dismissing her to wait for "Shot in the Face Friday," Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy finally get what they asked for: a listener who turned a childhood fence-jumping shortcut into a gruesome medical emergency. Listen in to hear how a five-inch spike, a "new opening" in the worst possible location, and a "human weather vane" impression won the day. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  8. 1D AGO

    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 secret mission for the show. Listen in to hear how Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy managed to infiltrate a major sporting event, getting credited on-air as "experts" and "hitting partners" to legends like Pete Sampras. Best of all, find out how a completely made-up technical term coined by the show fooled professional coaches into analyzing it seriously. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. 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 between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min
4.7
out of 5
173 Ratings

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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 options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

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