The Morning X with Barnes & Crash - 99X

In this Best of The Morning X segment, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy play their signature prank game, Drive-Through Words in Your Mouth, with listener Amanda. The task? Get the drive-through employee to say, "We don't serve egg rolls," five times within 60 seconds—without revealing it's a contest.

Key moments:

• Drive-Through Chaos: Amanda pulls up to an unnamed "burger joint," hinting the owner is "married to the burger queen."
• Egg Roll Desperation: Amanda persistently asks if they can make egg rolls using french fries, buns, croissants, or biscuits.
• Employee Meltdown: The worker gets increasingly frustrated, repeatedly insisting, "We do not serve egg rolls!"

Did she pull it off? Drive up to the window and find out.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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In this Best of The Morning X segment, Ice Cube and Mike Epps join Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy live in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation that includes music, movies, and some unexpected surprises.

Key moments from the interview:

• Late Arrival: Ice Cube jokes about being 45 minutes late, blaming West Coast time and a night out with Charles Barkley and Bobby Brown.
• Bobby Brown Arrest: Ice Cube shares that Bobby Brown was with them before his arrest, claiming the authorities always target him.
• Fan Interaction: The team connects Ice Cube with fans live from the Five Points MARTA station. One fan, "OC2," raps for Ice Cube, earning positive feedback and advice to add music to his lyrics.
• Movies & Projects: Ice Cube talks about working with J-Lo on Anaconda, saying there was no chemistry but plenty of distractions in Brazil. He also mentions always juggling multiple projects.
• Friday Franchise: A caller asks why Chris Tucker’s "Smokey" character didn’t return to the Friday sequels. Cube explains Tucker moved on, but he enjoys working with Mike Epps.
• Mike Epps Goes Missing: Mid-interview, Epps mysteriously disappears, prompting jokes that he might be "rolling something" somewhere around the station.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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In this Best of The Morning X segment, Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy highlight someone you should know—Jonathan Jackson, a 14-year-old sophomore at Lassiter High School in Atlanta who scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT.

Key points from the conversation:

• Perfect SAT Score: Jonathan found the test "fairly easy" and didn't guess on any questions.
• College Plans: He's planning to attend Georgia Tech after next year.
• Career Goal: Jonathan aspires to become a particle physicist, studying the small-scale structure of the universe.
• Hobbies & Activities: He plays the oboe, participates in Latin Club, is on the math team, and competes with the academic bowl team.
• Music & Media: He doesn’t have a favorite type of music and hadn’t heard of The Morning X before the interview.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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In this episode of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie catch up with Crash after returning from a week together in Mexico. They reflect, revealing quirky insights about each other—like Barnes' lightning-fast eating habits and Crash’s impressive beer tolerance. Barnes teases the identity of a major celebrity they encountered in the jungle but holds back details after a warning from the Four Seasons. Barnes confronts Crash about an unexpected expense charged to Barnes' Amex. 

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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Barnes and Leslie discuss Crash Clark’s coverage of two major Atlanta festivals over the weekend: the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station and Oysterfest at Steamhouse Lounge.

Key Takeaways:

1. Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Highlights:

   • Location: Atlantic Station (Cirque du Soleil area)
   • VIP access, tons of food, craft beers, and bourbon tastings
   • Crash did a 99X “Who’s More Likely” segment with festivalgoers:
     • Most likely to talk their way out of a speeding ticket
     • Most likely to get kicked out of a bar
     • Most likely to go viral for something embarrassing: (overwhelming votes)
     • Highest IQ at 99X...and more.

2. Oysterfest at Steamhouse Lounge:

   • 37th annual event, packed crowd by 3 PM
   • Festivalgoers shared nostalgic memories of 99X, including old concerts and compilation CDs

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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Barnes shares some upcoming Apple innovations with Leslie and Crash based on newly discovered patents.

Key Takeaways:

1. iPhone SE 16

   • Price: $599
   • Features: Apple AI, extended battery life, enhanced performance
   • Purpose: Affordable alternative ahead of the iPhone 17

2. Apple Ring

   • Smart ring with HomeKit integration
   • Controls lights, garage doors, and other smart devices

3. Apple Watch with Camera

   • Camera on the side near the digital crown
   • Allows quick photos and videos from the wrist

4. MacBook with iPhone Trackpad

   • A slot in the MacBook's trackpad area to dock your iPhone
   • Enables phone control via the keyboard

5. Magnetic Charger for iPhone

   • Similar to the older MagSafe for MacBooks
   • Potential replacement for USB-C

6. Foldable iPhone

   • Clamshell design, like modern flip phones
   • Seamless screen when unfolded

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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The Morning X Show Quiz Showdown will happen every Monday during the 7 AM hour! Register using this form for a chance to participate and win. The contest will be filled with questions based on The Morning X show content.

How it Works:

• Each participant will have 10 questions related to the Morning X show.
• Scoring and Prizes:
  • Answer 7-9 questions correctly: Win $100
  • Answer all 10 questions correctly: Take home a grand prize of $1,000
  • Answer 0-6 questions correctly: Everyone will leave a winner with some 99X merch.

How did Sam do? Have a listen and get ready for your chance to play.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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In this episode of Celebrity Sleaze, Barnes and Leslie dive into the latest from the entertainment world:

• SAG Awards Highlights: Jane Fonda receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at 87, delivering a fiery speech about empathy. Kieran Culkin and Demi Moore continue their awards-season dominance, while "Only Murders in the Building" surprises with a win.
• Ridley Scott’s New Project: Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce sign on for The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic thriller based on Peter Heller's novel.
• Guy Pearce vs. Kevin Spacey: A 2018 interview resurfaces with Pearce calling Spacey "handsy," adding fuel to their ongoing public dispute.
• Sterling K. Brown's Ayahuasca Tale: Brown shares the less glamorous side of his ayahuasca experience, including an unexpected form of "purging."
• Casting by Instagram Followers?: Ethan Hawke criticizes the trend of casting actors based on social media following rather than talent, echoing concerns raised by his daughter Maya.
• TV & Movie Updates:
  • Jury Duty gets a season two renewal with a corporate retreat theme.
  • Nobody Wants This adds Leighton Meester as Kristen Bell's middle school nemesis.
  • James Bond Shakeup: Amazon and MGM team up, with Jeff Bezos asking fans for casting suggestions. Popular picks include Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Idris Elba.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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In this episode of Celebrity Sleaze, Leslie breaks down the SAG Awards, with Conclave winning Best Cast and A Complete Unknown earning Timothée Chalamet the Best Actor nod. Kieran Culkin and Demi Moore continue their awards season dominance, while Only Murders in the Building surprises everyone, including Selena Gomez. The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal drama escalates as Blake seeks a stronger protection order, and her PR rep pushes to be removed from the lawsuit.

In other entertainment news:

• One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' top attorneys has stepped down, signaling more trouble ahead.
• Dave Grohl's alleged "baby mama," horror producer Jennifer Young, faces intense media scrutiny.
• Denise Richards and her daughter Sammy discuss their OnlyFans ventures, with Sammy revealing she joined to afford an apartment.
• Alec Baldwin opens up about his mental health struggles on The Baldwins, claiming PTSD has left him unable to get out of bed.
• Paradise, starring Sterling K. Brown, gets an early renewal for Season 2. Brown also shares a wild story about doing ayahuasca with his wife in Costa Rica, complete with personal buckets for the inevitable purge.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members.

Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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Morning X – Dating Disasters and Embarrassing Moments

Key Highlights:

Barnes, Leslie, and JImmy shared a series of dating horror stories and embarrassing moments that prove how easily things can go wrong. From accidental phone calls to unforgettable dinner mishaps, here’s what stood out from listeners calling in...

Top Stories:

1. Accidental Butt-Dial Ruins First Date:

   • A guy finally lands a date with a co-worker after months of trying.
   • While out with friends, he accidentally butt-dials her, leaving a voicemail of crude locker-room talk.
   • She cancels the date, saying she couldn’t unhear the conversation, even though it wasn’t about her.

2. Answering Machine Revenge:

   • A woman confirms a date while gossiping with friends about how much she doesn’t want to go.
   • She didn’t hang up properly, and the entire conversation recorded on the guy’s answering machine.
   • He took her out anyway, then played the message for her after dinner.

3. Mic’d Up Mishaps:

   • A man running a business broadcast forgot to turn off his wireless mic before a bathroom break.
   • 500 offices across the country heard his "satisfying constitutional."
   • Survey responses joked, “We knew the show would be a gas, but not like this!”

4. Stripper Waitress Surprise:

   • A man goes to lunch and is served by his ex-girlfriend, a former stripper.
   • She jokes about “dancing for tips,” not realizing his phone had accidentally called his wife.
   • The wife heard the entire exchange, and the date ended with a long explanation.

5. Private Investigator Fail:

   • A PI tracked a man for child support but accidentally left his target’s phone line open.
   • The man overheard the PI calling the sheriff and escaped out the back door.

6. Wedding Mic Overshare:

   • A wedding videographer mic’d up the groom, who went to the restroom and bragged about post-wedding plans.
   • The audio fed directly into the camera system.

7. Dinner Date Disaster:

   • During a fancy dinner, a man choked, coughed, and accidentally spit a loogie onto his date’s face.
   • She politely ignored it, but the date ended immediately.

This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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