The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie
The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie
Playlist by The Morning X with Barnes & LeslieThe 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…Follow the podcast:
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Pop Culture Deaths
The Morning X somberly navigates a brutal week for the entertainment industry, breaking down a stunning list of pop culture losses ranging from a 95-year-old screen legend to a heartbreaking tragedy at just 42. The conversation takes a personal turn when Barnes, Leslie, and Crash recall a "home inv…
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Barnes' Secret Album
Crash confronts Barnes about his suspicious, "creepy" behavior behind the glass door of the production studio before vacation. The explanation, however, is stranger than anyone expected: Barnes has launched a secret, AI-generated side hustle that he claims is the ultimate "mood setter" for the bedr…
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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: The Mardi Gras Meltdown and The Billionaire Bachelor's Regret
The Morning X "Celebrity Sleaze" takes a trip to Mardi Gras, where a former child star reportedly fell off the wagon in spectacular fashion. The conversation turns serious when a Shark Tank host opens up about a secret two-year separation. Finally, Barnes and Leslie put out a "bounty" of concert ti…
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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Stealing Songs and the Mystery of the Wild Boys
The Morning X pays tribute to a screen legend who passed away at 95 and highlights a desperate health plea from a beloved '90s TV star searching for a living donor. But the mood shifts when Barnes and Leslie share a story about a 99X lead singer using her "face" as a ticket, and a 99X frontman's sh…
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Sally Field: The Flying Nun and The Speech That Won't Die
Two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field joins The Morning X for a remarkably candid interview that spans from her teen idol beginnings to the politics of the Oscars. Listen in to hear the absurd reason producers wanted to physically alter her appearance for The Flying Nun, and how she really feel…
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Candid Camera: Behind the Lens
The grandfather of reality TV joins The Morning X to reveal the secrets behind Candid Camera's 50-year legacy. Peter Funt explains how they staged a fake "billion-dollar" game show that left contestants completely baffled, and shares a story about an audio tour in Alabama that had art lovers bendin…
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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 mi…
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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 - Li…
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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 st…
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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 f…
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