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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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...
Make Mom Cuss: Jennifer, Gail, and the Stolen Bed Scam
In this classic "Make Mom Cuss" segment, Jennifer tries to win concert tickets by pushing her mother, Gail, to the breaking point. With a 60-second cl...
The Worst Boss Files Pt. 2
The Morning X dives into the vault to bring you the most unbelievable "Worst Boss" stories from listeners. This isn't just about bad attitudes; we're...
The Worst Boss Files Pt. 1
The Morning X explores a collection of "Worst Boss" stories that will make your 9-to-5 look like a vacation. From high school students unwittingly ass...
Queen's Weekend Rundown: The "Gay Super Bowl" & High-Stakes Lip Syncing
The Queen is back with a high-energy report on everything hitting Atlanta this weekend, and she’s not holding back. From a massive "Brew-tacular" anni...
The Morning X Dream Anaylsis with Queen
The Morning X invites a professional dream analyst, Pam Muller, to the studio to dissect the psychological meaning behind Crash’s disturbing nightmare...
Teenage Regrets
The Morning X reflects on the roads not taken when a conversation about studying abroad triggers a deep dive into "Teenage Regrets," leading someone t...
The Show Quiz Showdown: Interrupting a Workout for $1,000
The Morning X celebrates a sudden surge in global popularity, crediting viral sensation Earl Bauer for shooting the show up the charts in the Philippi...
Celebrity Sleaze: Ransom Pleas, Podcast Drama, and Leaked Voicemails
The Morning X covers the harrowing search for a Today Show host's missing mother, discussing a direct plea to kidnappers regarding a ransom note and t...
A Listener Meets Queen
What happens when a superfan finally gets a chance to talk to her idol on the air? In this classic Morning X throwback, a listener gets the surprise o...
Dog Jeopardy Pt. 2: The Bark Heard 'Round Atlanta
The barks are flying, and the stakes are high on this edition of "Dog Jeopardy." Suspicion fills the studio as The Morning X questions whether one con...
Dog Jeopardy Pt. 1: Real Barks or Radio Fakes?
The Morning X puts their listeners—and their pets—to the ultimate test in this high-stakes round of "Dog Jeopardy." The challenge is simple: get your...
The Smell Pt. 2: When Scents Trigger Dark Memories
The Morning X explores the powerful science behind why specific scents trigger deep nostalgia, prompting listeners to share the smells that instantly...
The Smell Pt. 1: The Scent of Memory
The Morning X recaps an "unbelievable" in-studio performance by viral sensation Earl Bauer, who went from his couch to potential stardom in just two w...
Earl Bauer: Exclusive In Studio
The Morning X finally welcomes the elusive "British punk legend" Earl Bauer into the studio. Earl breaks down the heartbreak behind his viral hit rega...
Josie Lauducci: A Family Afloat
The Morning X connects with Josie Lauducci, who traded the "rat race" for a life at sea, living with her family on a boat anchored in a Mexican lagoon...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Celebrity Divorces and the Memory of a Killer
The Morning X recovers from a chaotic segment with a "punk" guest who insulted the show before delivering a stunning, unscripted piano performance. Ba...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Ransom Notes and Hollywood Secrets
Barnes and Leslie dive into the bizarre twist surrounding a Today Show host’s missing mother after a specific ransom note demanding Bitcoin is sent to...
Ask an Embalmer Pt. 2: Macabre Truths of the Mortuary
The Morning X continues their macabre dive into the funeral industry, uncovering the illegal items families try to sneak into caskets. The guests debu...
Ask an Embalmer Pt. 1: Mortuary Secrets and Rental Caskets
The Morning X embraces the macabre when an embalmer and a funeral director bring a real casket into the studio, prompting Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy to...
Size 22: The Plumber Who Can't Find Boots
The Morning X interviews a high school student facing a unique physical obstacle that nearly disqualified him from a state vocational competition: his...
Who The F Are You?
The Morning X decides to audit their marketing strategy by cold-calling a legendary Midtown breakfast spot to see if the staff can identify the show b...
Michael Parziale: Thermal Drone Pet Rescue
The Morning X highlights a "Someone You Should Know," Michael Parziale, who utilizes military-grade thermal drones to hunt down missing creatures in t...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Pop Culture Chaos and High-Stakes Scandals
The Morning X prepares for a high-stakes music battle where the loser will suffer eternal humiliation. At the same time, Barnes tries to understand a...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Industry Scandals and the Price of Fame
The Morning X dissects a leaked voicemail from a Hollywood "it girl" that proves she might be the industry's biggest nightmare. Barnes and Leslie unco...
Susan Olsen Pt. 3: The Unfiltered Life of the Youngest Brady
The Morning X concludes their interview with the youngest Brady by confronting her about persistent rumors regarding an adult film career, leading to...
Susan Olsen Pt. 2: Surreal Flashbacks and Honeymoon Holdouts
The Morning X sits down with the youngest member of America’s most famous TV family to find out exactly why she was the only cast member to refuse a r...
Susan Olsen Pt. 1: Beyond the Brady Bunch
The Morning X sits down with a classic sitcom star who reveals the shocking "little bigot" role she played before becoming America’s favorite youngest...
The Morning X's February Streaming Picks
The Morning X breaks down the essential streaming guide for February, highlighting a chaotic new reality series where a homeowner compares their neigh...
The Morning X Guide to Conversation Killers
The Morning X searches for the ultimate "conversation killer" after a puffed-up coworker shuts down someone's ideas for the new online store with a pa...
The Last Meal: Inside the Serial Killer Cafe
The Morning X interviews Nate Thompson, the creator of a "twisted" dining concept that allows customers to order the exact final meals of history’s mo...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Red Carpets and Comedy Icons
The Morning X pays tribute to a beloved comedy icon following news of her passing and the revelation of a rare congenital heart defect. Barnes and Les...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Goth Anthems, Grammy Scandals, and Celebrity Meltdowns
The Morning X breaks down the Grammys, debating whether a rising pop star’s "seamless" look was actually just nudity and why a pop megastar chose to p...
Sin City Stories: Legends and Lessons from Las Vegas
The Morning X broadcasts live from Las Vegas with a star-studded lineup, starting with an Oscar nominee who reveals the surprisingly ordinary nickname...
Leslie’s Oscar-Worthy Performance
The Morning X attempts a cynical "publicity stunt" to see if they can land on the front page of the newspaper by replicating a famous radio host's rec...
Dumbest Thing to Happen to You
The Morning X opens up the phone lines to hear the "dumbest things" listeners have done while intoxicated, but not before Jimmy reveals a humiliating...