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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 the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

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    • 4.7 • 162 Ratings

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 the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

    The Finishing School: How to Gain Networking, Confidence and Negotiation Skills Part 2

    The Finishing School: How to Gain Networking, Confidence and Negotiation Skills Part 2

    Alison Taffel Rabinowitz is a woman on a mission to help others learn the networking and negotiation skills needed to level up and stop leaving money on the table. She is the Founder of The Finishing School where she provides women with the scripts, strategies, and confidence boosters needed to level up in their current roles or land a new job with a higher paycheck and better benefits. She offers classes, career coaching, and content aimed at helping women close the gender pay gap one raise at a time. To date, she has helped women earn over one million dollars in raises!  You can learn more to earn more by visiting www.thefinishingschool.co or for a steady stream of career advice and memes, follow Alison on Instagram. Part 2 of 2. OFFER TO LISTENERS:Alison is offering a free ticket to her monthly negotiation master class held on zoom. 99x listeners can visit her website store and use the code 99X for a virtual seat in class valued at $100. You learn how a 5-minute conversation can turn into thousands of dollars.

    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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.

     
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    • 7 min
    The Finishing School: How to Gain Networking, Confidence and Negotiation Skills Part 1

    The Finishing School: How to Gain Networking, Confidence and Negotiation Skills Part 1

    Alison Taffel Rabinowitz is a woman on a mission to help others learn the networking and negotiation skills needed to level up and stop leaving money on the table. She is the Founder of The Finishing School where she provides women with the scripts, strategies, and confidence boosters needed to level up in their current roles or land a new job with a higher paycheck and better benefits. She offers classes, career coaching, and content aimed at helping women close the gender pay gap one raise at a time. To date, she has helped women earn over one million dollars in raises!  You can learn more to earn more by visiting www.thefinishingschool.co or for a steady stream of career advice and memes, follow Alison on Instagram. Part 1 of 2. OFFER TO LISTENERS:Alison is offering a free ticket to her monthly negotiation master class held on zoom. 99x listeners can visit her website store and use the code 99X for a virtual seat in class valued at $100. You learn how a 5-minute conversation can turn into thousands of dollars.

    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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.


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    • 8 min
    How To Claim Your Free Money with WSB-TV's Justin Gray

    How To Claim Your Free Money with WSB-TV's Justin Gray

    Justin Gray is an investigative reporter for Channel 2 Action News. He's worked on two stories lately that will be of interest to Morning X listeners!

    First, Georgia could be holding onto cash that belongs to you… and you may not even realize it: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/2-investigates/georgia-could-be-holding-onto-cash-that-belongs-you-you-may-not-even-realize-it/OI5TP5PLLZDP3HGGM3LWMKARLY/ 

    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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.


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    • 7 min
    Celebrity Sleaze: Whoopi's Memoir Confessions

    Celebrity Sleaze: Whoopi's Memoir Confessions

    Leslie has your latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:


    Whoopi confesses to cocaine usage in her new memoir
    Pauly Shore is moving forward with his Richard Simmons biopic
    Britney's mom rushes to her side
    The Fall Guy tops the box office

    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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.


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    • 7 min
    Celebrity Sleaze: The Roast of Tom Brady

    Celebrity Sleaze: The Roast of Tom Brady

    Leslie has the latest in celebrity gossip and entertainment news, including:


    Kim Kardashian gets boos at the Tom Brady Netflix roast
    Tom Brady doesn't like the massage joke

    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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.


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    • 4 min
    Robert Englund Joins The Morning X (INTERVIEW)

    Robert Englund Joins The Morning X (INTERVIEW)

    Robert Englund is an actor and director, best known for playing the supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. 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 is a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X. 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

    Producer: Matt Courtoy

    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.


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    • 7 min

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