The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

Walmart Drones: The Future of Deliveries

The Morning X explores the Walmart delivery service that drops items from the sky at 60 mph, prompting Barnes, Leslie, and Crash to grill a 32-year industry veteran, Greg, about safety, "porch pirates," and the logistics of delivering frozen treats. While Barnes geeks out over the AI technology, Crash investigates whether the system can handle his "emergency" needs and what happens if the cargo falls mid-flight. 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 Freeloader 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 est. 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 HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week

The Morning X shares a disturbing warning from a former CIA agent about the common household device that is listening to your conversations even when it is powered down. A legendary rock frontman reacts with pure "cringe" when forced to listen to his own isolated vocals, while a grocery store system crash leads to a stunning act of kindness from a quick-thinking manager. Finally, Barnes uses AI to turn a listener's voicemail into a catchy radio hit, and they discover a bizarre foreign translation of the show that inexplicably involves a ridiculous phrase. 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 Freeloader 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 est. 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 HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Tales and Bizarre Encounters

The Morning X examines the strange claims of a 99X frontman, who insists the U.S. government tried to recruit him for a mission "above his pay grade." A comedian endures a cringe-worthy moment when she mistakes her A-list guest for a completely different actress, forcing an awkward on-air correction. Plus, an actor reveals how a car burglary forced the writers of an AMC series to change the show’s ending, and Barnes and Leslie mock a "tone-deaf" GoFundMe campaign launched to save a $3.3 million mansion. 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 Freeloader 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 est. 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 HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Confessions and Critical Fallout

The Morning X reacts to the Critics' Choice Awards, debating a controversial "Best Picture" win and admitting they are completely baffled by the popularity of the show that took home "Best Talk Show",. The segment takes a somber turn when a Marvel actress reveals a "tragic" diagnosis regarding her brain function following a severe accident. Elsewhere, an eclectic actor leaves Barnes and Leslie in awe with an unrecognizable transformation for an upcoming biopic, and a Titanic actress makes a candid admission about her early romantic life that she has never shared publicly. Finally, Barnes and Leslie dissect a feud between two TV personalities. 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 Freeloader 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 est. 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 HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Velvet Saddle: A Guide to Gay Rodeo

The Morning X interviews an organizer for a unique local rodeo that breaks every rule of the traditional cowboy circuit, leading to a discussion about the potential confusion with a "straight" event happening the same weekend. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy discover a lineup of bizarre competitions involving drag queens, livestock in halter tops, and a race requiring a specific section of a Sears Catalog. Finally, they try to wrap their heads around the mechanics of "Goat Dressing," which involves a surprising piece of clothing and a very confused animal. 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 Freeloader 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 est. 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 HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.