100 episodes

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 general observations from the crazy world around us. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 & 98.9 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie

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    • 4.7 • 125 Ratings

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 general observations from the crazy world around us. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 & 98.9 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

    Stupid Question Game - Miss USA

    Stupid Question Game - Miss USA

    This is a variation of our "stupid question game" where the host who draws the shortest straw has to ask a stupid question. In this variation, the loser has to keep referring to Miss USA incorrectly as Miss America. Guess who got the short straw? This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 min
    Name That Riff - Part 2

    Name That Riff - Part 2

    How good are you at naming songs when you can only hear a small riff from that song? A nice prize is on the line as listeners battle it out in "Name that Riff". This is part 2 of a 2 part series. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 min
    Name That Riff - Part 1

    Name That Riff - Part 1

    How good are you at naming songs when you can only hear a small riff from that song? A nice prize is on the line as listeners battle it out in "Name that Riff". This is part 1 of a 2 part series. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 7 min
    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 3

    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 3

    Have you ever walked out of a date? Some of The Morning X have back in their younger days. Also, plenty of callers have wild stories of ending a date very early. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 5 min
    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 2

    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 2

    Have you ever walked out of a date? Some of The Morning X have back in their younger days. Also, plenty of callers have wild stories of ending a date very early. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 5 min
    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 1

    Have You Ever Walked Out of a Date - Part 1

    Have you ever walked out of a date? Some of The Morning X have back in their younger days. Also, plenty of callers have wild stories of ending a date very early. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

    As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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

    Producer: Austin McFarlane

    Website: https://TheMorningX.com

    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 INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

sdavidson0316 ,

Great way to stay up to date!

Fantastic mix of the old nostalgia and the new content. The chemistry between Barnes and Leslie hasn’t missed a beat. The short format makes it easy to play catch-up during the day and the podcast format means you don’t have to listen to Atlanta traffic and ads if you don’t live there anymore.

M.Atlanta81 ,

Barnes and Leslie!

So cool to hear these familiar voices from back in the day back on my fav radio station from back in the day. ❤️❤️Best of all it’s on a podcast waiting for me to listen anytime!!

12skipper ,

Welcome back!

I’ve thought about this show always and I miss when I’m subjected to subpar morning drives. Finally a podcast! and a forever way to listen to and pick up with a show that is well done! Keep up the good work. Honest, always funny, current and relevant, all that’s missing is discovering new rock which really hasn’t been getting done for a while now. But glad this show is back! More frequent Jimmy!

UPDATE: Axel! Yes!

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