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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Queen's Weekend Picks: The Cult, Beer Festival, and Halloween Parades
We dive into the weekend plans: Should a rock band like The Cult be forced to perform in a venue "where there's no standing?". We debate whether there...
Queen has Questions About Crash's Engagement
The Morning X and Queen explore the shocking engagement news concerning Crash. Queen revealed she nearly "drove off the road" when she heard the news....
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Parkinson's, Jackass, and Keanu's Babysitter
The Morning X is tackling the latest in Hollywood news, from health revelations to reality TV disasters. We discuss why a beloved actor, who has lived...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: K-Fed and Streaming's Wildest Shows
A pop superstar's ex-husband is speaking out in a new memoir, You Thought You Knew, confessing he is "terrified" and wishes the star would "get help"....
Kevin McKeown Pt. 2: How Crooks "Borrow Your Existence"
Dive back into the terrifying world of security with Kevin McKeown, author of Your Secrets Are My Business and former state and federal security exper...
Kevin McKeown Pt. 1: Security Expert Reveals the State of National Security
Dive into the secrets of national security and personal privacy with Kevin McKeown, author of Your Secrets Are My Business and a former state and fede...
The Annoyance Game
Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy bring you a high-stakes, high-annoyance challenge. Listeners are called to compete for a huge prize: box seats to the Dave M...
The Worst Song Ever Recorded by Your Favorite Band Pt. 2
The controversial question continues on The Morning X: What is the worst song ever recorded by your absolute favorite band? Listeners aren't holding b...
The Worst Song Ever Recorded by Your Favorite Band Pt. 1
The Morning X tackles a highly polarizing music debate that is guaranteed to divide listeners: What is the worst song ever recorded by your absolute f...
Barnes Buzz Pt. 2: Huge Morning X Family News and Candid Confessions
Barnes Buzz returns with news so big, it has Leslie terrified it might be a life-changing health scare for Crash. Crash confirms he's been dealing wit...
Barnes Buzz Pt. 1: Aphrodisiacs, Commercial Sex, and Crash Buzz
Barnes reveals exclusive news: a fast food chain is ditching its famous nautical theme, and the essential update you need about Windows 10 support end...
Celebrity Sleaze: Celebrity Drama and Entertainment Shake-Ups
First, hear the audio of an actor addressing his recent car collision and discover why Barnes and Leslie are convinced he was channeling his most famo...
Chris Frantz Pt. 2: The Secret Behind the Stop Making Sense Re-release
Music legend Chris Frantz joins The Morning X to discuss the highly anticipated re-release of the landmark concert film, Stop Making Sense, 15 years a...
Chris Frantz Pt. 1: The Truth Behind the Talking Heads Split
Music legend Chris Frantz (co-founder of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club) joins The Morning X to pull back the curtain on his life and legendary career...
Peter Conlan: Brown M&M's, Backstage Blinds, and Bizarre Contract Riders
Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they get an exclusive leak from concert insider Peter Conlan, who hints at two "really exciting shows" coming around...
The Morning X Mailbag: Divorce, Dating, and Drama
The Morning X is clearing out the overflowing "folders" of listener emails in the "We Get Letters" segment. The discussion immediately jumps into a ma...
Bidding on History: The Rock Auction Featuring Elvis, Bowie, and Lennon's Lost Items
The Morning X welcomes Mark Hawkman, the lead consignments consultant for music at Prop Store, to preview a massive live rock auction taking place on...
The Magical Lost and Found Box
The Morning X features a nostalgic game: they ask listeners what one lost item they would pull from a "magical lost and found box". Find out what item...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Drama and Celebrity Relationships
Discover which iconic director revealed that he never read a single review of his work, choosing instead to trust only the critical opinion of his fam...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Celebrity Secrets and Entertainment Rundown
The segment immediately dives into the dramatic fallout following the arrest of a major athlete who broke his silence to thank his surgeon and first r...
Fat Tuesday Check-In Pt. 2
The Morning X continues its chaotic immersion into Mardi Gras, returning to the pay phones of Bourbon Street. After connecting with a loud caller who...
Fat Tuesday Check-In Pt. 1
The Morning X calls down to Bourbon Street to check in on the Mardi Gras action, connecting with listener Nick. Nick has been celebrating the holiday...
NASCAR Drivers: Skill, Endurance, or The World’s Greatest Athletes?
The Morning X faces off against defensive listeners who argue that controlling a 3200lb vehicle at over 180 mph for hundreds of miles demands serious...
Top 15 Halloween Costume Forecast for 2025
Join The Morning X as they dive into the "experts'" official Top 15 Halloween Costumes list, revealing which highly anticipated looks made the cut and...
What is the First News Story You Remember? Pt. 2
Join Barnes and Leslie as they ask listeners a captivating question: What is the first major news story you remember from your young life?. Hear Barne...
What is the First News Story You Remember? Pt. 1
Join The Morning X as they ask listeners a captivating question: What is the first major news story you remember from your young life? Hear Barnes sha...
The Show Quiz Showdown: Can the USPS Letter Carrier win $1,000?
Join Barnes and Leslie welcome Post Office letter carrier Matt Hudson from Gainesville to the Show Quiz Showdown for a chance to win $1,000.
You...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Crime, Court, and Cinema
More Celebrity Sleaze begins with a reported stabbing incident at a Hollywood Hills construction property linked to a huge rockstar. Hear why an infam...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Hollywood Scandals and Shocking Deaths
Tune in as Barnes and Leslie discuss the Oscar-winning star whose death at age 79 caused everyone in Hollywood to "double take". We also cover music n...
Bertha: From High School Golf Pro to Canasta Queen
Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they connect with their 92-year-old "oldest freeloader," Bertha, who proves age is just a number when it comes to st...
Obsessive Compulsive Pt. 2
Join The Morning X as they explore the world of diagnosed OCD, speaking with Laura, a 14-year-old on medication, who describes her relentless compulsi...
Obsessive Compulsive Pt. 1
Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as someone admits they were publicly shamed by a post office employee for being "a little obsessive" over meticulously...
Vigil: The Accessible AI Safety Device
The Morning X features the story of 14-year-old Shayna Gill, who developed the AI-driven monitoring device Vigil after a local restaurant burned down...
Hood Anchor Ye: One-Man News Machine
Join The Morning X as they interview Hood Anchor Ye, just after he signed a massive six-figure brand ambassador deal with the Nagel Law Firm. Hear him...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Roofman and AI Ethics
Barnes and Leslie have more Celebrity Sleaze, beginning with the true story behind the new film Roofman. Then, find out why a famous actor was interru...
Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: The Bachelor Bombshell and Bryan Cranston on Shrooms
Join Barnes and Leslie for the latest Celebrity Sleaze, starting with the surprising news of the Ryan Murphy divorce attorney drama, All's Fair, where...
James Cameron Discusses Titanic's Master Plan
Join the discussion with filmmaker James Cameron as he reflects on his global phenomenon, Titanic. Hear him explain his "master plan"—the brilliant re...
Who is Ted Nancy Pt. 2
Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they discuss Ted Nancy, the alleged author of More Letters from a Nut, and the persistent question of whether he eve...
Who is Ted Nancy Pt. 1
Join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy as they explore the bizarre world of Ted Nancy, author of Letters from a Nut and More Letters from a Nut. The segment r...
Queen's Weekend Report: Andrea Bocelli, ASO, and Pride Weekend
Hear why Andrew Bird is performing with the ASO and why his album title, The Mysterious Production of Eggs, is so fascinating. Then, the focus shifts...