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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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" anniversary party to the "Gay Super Bowl"—better known as the Winter Olympics—the social calendar is packed. Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and Queen dive into t…
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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. Plus, the interview ends on a bizarre note when Crash tells the guest exactly what he thinks of her face compared to her "clinical" voice. The Mor…
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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 to open up about his. Listeners flood the lines with confessions. Plus, the segment takes a turn when a caller admits his only regret, prompting someo…
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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 Philippines. Then, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash interrupt Ashley's workout to play for cash, sparking a debate over the value of expensive fitness clubs versus …
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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 the suspicious destruction of home security cameras. Also, hear Savannah Guthrie who has finally commented with her family. A tech CEO's ex-wife break…
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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 of a lifetime when Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy dial up the "Queen" himself, Bob. Fresh off an island getaway in Nevis, Bob spills the tea on his tropica…
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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 contestant's pit bull is actually a human in disguise. To settle the score, owner Bob brings the massive, 80-pound Spike right into the station to prove…
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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 dog to bark as many times as possible in sixty seconds. But as the competition heats up, suspicion arises. From a multilingual pit bull named Spike t…
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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 transport them back in time. While the segment begins with fond memories, the mood takes a dark and sudden turn when a caller shares a camp memory. …
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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 weeks. The conversation shifts to the powerful link between scent and memory when someone accidentally sprays sunscreen on a shirt while cleaning, spa…
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