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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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Background Checks and Reality TV Disasters
Barnes and Leslie start by reacting to the latest disturbing public incident involving a troubled Hollywood star, fiercely debating why his inner circ...
The Adult Skills We Simply Refuse to Learn
The Morning X is baring it all in a confessional about the basic adult skills their brains simply refuse to learn. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Cr...
Iggy Pop: From Punk Pioneer to Hollywood Actor
The Morning X, deep into a grueling 27-hour charity broadcast, receives a surprise call from a true punk rock legend, Iggy Pop. Listen in as Barnes, L...
Susanna Hoffs: The Secret Behind the Iconic '80s Eye Dance
The Morning X sits down with Susanna Hoffs. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy try to keep their cool while getting the exclusive behind-the-scene...
Doug's Disastrous Music Store Gig
The Morning X takes a trip down memory lane to revisit an absolutely disastrous live radio remote. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy break down what happened...
Senator Josh McLaurin: The Crusade Against Big Booting
The Morning X sits down with Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin—but quickly uncovers his surprising past as a 12-year-old child actor in a major Holl...
11 Shows Only "Smart People" Watch
The Morning X is putting their brainpower to the test. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash explore a new study that claims highly intelligent peopl...
Surviving the Pre-Internet Dark Ages
The Morning X takes an eye-opening trip back in time to explore the reality of the pre-Internet dark ages. Listen in as Barnes and Crash discuss the s...
Celebrity Sleaze: Icons, Arrests, and Airwaves
Barnes and Leslie react to the sudden passing of a legendary action and martial arts icon. Then, they break down the embarrassing, newly released poli...
BJ is Calling
The Morning X receives a call from one of the station's most unforgettable, quirky listeners. Listen in as Barnes and Jimmy chat with a candid bride-t...
Kevin Bacon Pt. 2: From Daytime Drama to Hollywood Heavyweight
Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy continue their sit-down with Kevin Bacon. Listen in as the iconic actor spills the behind-the-scenes secrets of his career,...
Kevin Bacon Pt. 1: The Accidental Full-Frontal Reveal
The Morning X is joined by Kevin Bacon for a candid and revealing interview. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy press him on the unintentional cam...
The Future of Transit: Are You Ready for the Self-Driving Pods?
The Morning X is looking into the future as they sit down with Krystal Harris, Program Director for ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts, to di...
The Dream Expert Pt. 2: Unlocking the Secrets of the Subconscious
The Morning X dives deep into the subconscious as they welcome back online dream expert Sweet Georgia Pam to decode the hidden meanings behind listene...
The Dream Expert Pt. 1: Rewriting Your Darkest Recurring Nightmares
The Morning X gets deep into the subconscious as they welcome back local dream expert Sweet Georgia Pam to decode the hidden anxieties inside listener...
What's Up Today? | Friday March 20, 2026
The Morning X kicks things off with a local weather rollercoaster before diving into some serious in-studio drama. Listen in as Crash confesses to hav...
Celebrity Sleaze: Reality TV Meltdowns and Real Estate Nightmares
Barnes and Leslie begin by discussing an unprecedented cancellation that could permanently sink a reality dating franchise following a leaked domestic...
The Price of Honesty Pt. 2
The Morning X is back to wrap up their debate on everyday ethics. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackle the ultimate moral dilemma: what do you do when a m...
The Price of Honesty Pt. 1
The Morning X poses a classic moral dilemma to a panel of local listeners, testing the boundaries of everyday honesty. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy ask c...
The Queen's Unpredictable Weekend Report
The Morning X welcomes back the fabulous "Queen" for another highly unpredictable weekend entertainment report. Listen in as she kicks things off by r...
Which Alcoholic Drink Permanently Scarred You with Queen
Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and Queen are forced to read a bizarre, jargon-filled mandatory "wellness audit" memo designed to fix their "suboptimal" intero...
The Legal Loophole That Bought the Moon
The Morning X sits down with Chris Lamar, who claims his family legally owns the moon. Listen in as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash try to wrap their heads...
The Show Quiz Showdown: Can Corie Win $1,000?
The Morning X is back with another edition of the Show Quiz Showdown, giving one lucky, long-time listener a shot at a massive $1,000 cash prize. Befo...
Celebrity Sleaze: Reality TV Scandals and Domestic Drama
The Morning X is back with a brand-new edition of "Celebrity Sleaze". Listen in as Barnes kicks things off by officially calling out a Hollywood A-lis...
James Brown Ran Over Me
Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy call up a local Augusta man who recently survived a daytime traffic accident. Hear the story of what happened when he was un...
Doug Gets a Nickname
Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy react to a local newspaper columnist publicly labeling them as "flunkies" for their recent HOV lane stunt involving cardboar...
Leslie's On-Air Birthday Surprise
The Morning X is throwing an on-air celebration for a very special occasion: Leslie's birthday. Listen in as Barnes and Jimmy shower her with self-ser...
The 'Dumb Rich' Fantasies Pt. 2
The Morning X is back to continue their dive into the ultimate hypothetical: what would you build in your house if money were absolutely no object? Li...
The 'Dumb Rich' Fantasies Pt. 1
The Morning X begins a brand new fantasy-fueled segment inspired by an unbelievable piece of hidden luxury real estate in Buckhead. Listen in as Barne...
The Morning X Luxury Trivia Showdown
The Morning X is raising the stakes and putting their own wallets on the line. Listen in as Barnes pits Leslie and Crash against each other for a high...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: A Cringey Rocker and a Tiny Action Hero
Barnes and Crash start with a terrifying, fiery tour bus disaster that nearly ended in tragedy for a beloved touring comedian. Then, hear a brutal on-...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Binge Drinking Confessions and Sitcom Stars
The Morning X is kicking things off with the chaotic airport delays that are currently stranding touring rock bands. Listen in as Barnes and Crash dis...
Testing the Worst Pickup Lines in History
The Morning X hits the streets for an incredibly awkward "public service" experiment. Listen in as Rich heads to the hottest local nightlife spots to...
The Strip Club Barf Guy Pt. 2
The Morning X gets graphic as they continue their stomach-churning confessional about the absolute worst places to lose your lunch. Listen in as Barne...
The Strip Club Barf Guy Pt. 1
The Morning X pulls back the curtain on the radio station's inner workings by bringing Leslie's highly pursued assistant, Jay, into the studio. Listen...
The Morning X On-Air APB
The Morning X launches an on-air manhunt for a mysterious listener who accidentally became a viral musical sensation overnight. Listen in as Barnes, L...
Barnes Tech Corner: The Dark Side of Wearables
The Morning X is back with a special "Barnes Tech Corner" report to tackle a disturbing new wearable tech trend that is quietly invading everyday life...
20th Century Luxuries Pt. 2
Sparked by a conversation with modern kids who take today's endless entertainment for granted, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash open the phone lines to uncov...
20th Century Luxuries Pt. 1
Barnes, Leslie, and Crash open the phone lines to ask listeners what commonplace items used to be considered the absolute pinnacle of high society. Li...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Red Flags and Rodent Raves
Barnes and Leslie begin by debating the glaring red flags in a brand-new movie about dating a narcissist. Then, things get serious as they discuss a s...