Best Steve Barnes and Leslie Fram Podcasts (2025)

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The Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week 9:38

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We kick off with a controversial celebrity health trend: an influencer has launched a line of lollipops designed for your vagina. Then, listen to a catchy new jingle from a franchise fast-food chain. Next, brace yourself for the stage moment when a celebrity completely snapped, shouting at a disrespectful fan who threw an item at him. Then, uncover…

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The Dark Corner of eBay: The Haunted Doll Specialist 6:35

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We take you into the very dark corner of eBay to meet Amanda, who specializes in collecting and reselling hundreds of "highly active" haunted dolls. Hear how Amanda uses paranormal tools to track energy levels and authenticate these expensive vessels. Amanda reveals the chilling activity she has personally witnessed. Finally, learn why someone woul…

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Have You Experienced the Paranormal Pt. 2 9:15

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The Morning X paranormal deep dive continues with someone from the show recalling a terrifying childhood moment. Then, listeners call in to share their darkest encounters. 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 i…

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Have You Experienced the Paranormal Pt. 1 10:17

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Welcome to The Morning X Halloween Show 2025. Polling suggests 60% of people have experienced the paranormal, and our listeners are here to confirm it. Hear their confessions, plus Barnes shares his own possible paranormal dilemma. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in At…

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Southern Fried Scares: The Haunting of Green Manor in Union City 8:56

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We’re investigating a local Atlanta area legend: the Green Manor restaurant in Union City. Rebecca, whose family has owned the historic brick mansion since 1919, joins us to confirm the disturbing staff claims of moving objects and shadowy figures. Hear the tragic 19th-century history of the woman who haunts the manor, and listen as Rebecca details…

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Darius Rucker on Hootie, College Football, and All-Star Rock 9:32

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We've got a world premiere from music veteran Darius Rucker, who has teamed up with legendary rock forces, Mike Mills and Steve Gorman, to form a brand new band, Howl Owl Howl. He shares the story of how this supergroup was accidentally formed, and describes the surreal experience of playing in a band with his musical idols. Finally, the episode he…

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Celebrity Sleaze: Revelations, Injuries, and Controversy 3:55

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Prepare for intimate celebrity revelations as a Bravo personality details his highly physical and deeply loving friendship with a 99X artist. Plus, a television journalist is under fire again for a baffling, controversial comment directed at a fellow pundit. Finally, an A-List actor explains the incredible irony of his career and on-set injuries. T…

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Elvira: From The Groundlings to the Mistress 9:27

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It's a Halloween exclusive with the Mistress of the Dark herself, Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), who details the grueling workload that keeps her busy nearly every day through the fall. Go behind the iconic look as she discusses her serious professional training at The Groundlings and how that experience was "absolutely indispensable" to her career. …

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Hotel Horror Stories Pt. 2 5:59

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The terror continues as we dive back into hotel horror stories. Listen as former resort employee Mary recounts walking into a gruesome scene at a Georgia hotel where blood covered the bathroom. Weeks later, the GBI arrived, focusing their investigation on a strange guest request. Hear the horrific discovery that was made beneath the mattress, the u…

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Hotel Horror Stories Pt. 1 5:01

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Former hotel staff members share the bizarre and sometimes criminal realities behind closed doors. Listen as former maid Key recounts walking in on a naked guest and discovering evidence of drug use and paraphernalia. But nothing compares to the item she found hidden beneath a bed during the chaotic Sturgis Rally. Plus, former room service waiter R…

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The Queen's Weekend Outlook: Pop Icons, Gamers, and Halloween 10:02

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The Queen arrives with hot news about a major 80s icon coming to Atlanta. Hear all the essential weekend concert updates, plus the name of a new band whose lead singer is the spinning image of Timothy Chalamet. Then, they take on a subculture they confess they don't understand: gamers. Find out why people are paying huge sums for specialized chairs…

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Checking The Queen's Gaydar 7:06

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The Morning X welcomes "The Queen" to the studio for a segment designed to test her claimed title: having the "best gaydar". The test begins when Barnes asks if anyone on the show is "secretly gay", and hear which person The Queen immediately fingers. The segment then takes a turn as Barnes challenges The Queen to identify the sexual orientation of…

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The Morning X Round Table Battle 11:43

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The Morning X launches a competitive "Round Table Battle" where they each present a story in hopes of earning the coveted title of best show prep. Listener Hannah from Duluth judges the three segments for a chance to win a priceless, non-purchasable item that she will keep forever. Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Crash pitch their stories, and find o…

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Unnecessary and Stupid: The Sports Traditions We Can't Stand 8:40

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The Morning X dives straight into a highly divisive topic: unnecessary, stupid sports traditions. They debate why teams spend so much energy on negative gestures. But listeners quickly turn the focus to the sounds of the college football. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash push the boundaries of fandom when they ask a rival-fan couple the ultimate question:…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Royals, Cosmetic Surgeries, and Celebrity Addiction 6:32

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First, discover why Dodgers fans were "furious" after two members of the royal family received the "royal treatment" at a World Series game. Then, hear Barnes and Leslie discuss a director's response to the Pentagon writing a letter regarding the depiction of military action in her film. Also, find out why which actress says she will "run" from any…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Scandals and Reunions 6:32

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Discover which Kelce brother has partnered with Garage Beer to create a short film paying homage to a 1987 action movie classic. Barnes and Leslie dive into major legal drama: Find out why a court determined that a daytime personality improperly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Then, hear about the incident where a star was caught on tape furiously…

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Queen's High-Anxiety Cowboys Report 8:42

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The Morning X sends Queen on a field assignment after she fails to show up for the Hawks cheerleaders' tryouts due to a hangover. As punishment, she is tasked with covering the grand reopening of Cowboys, a huge country venue located far outside the Atlanta perimeter. Hear Queen’s unfiltered report from the packed venue. She encounters many "queens…

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Have You Ever Been Hit at a Sporting Event? Pt. 2 7:42

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The Morning X returns to the question: "Have you ever been hit at a sporting event?". This segment features stories of fans and players struck by bats, balls, pucks, and even highly unexpected projectiles. Hear the account of a 10-year-old Little League pitcher who took a line drive straight to the face. Then, listen to the experience of a NASCAR f…

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Have You Ever Been Hit at a Sporting Event? Pt. 1 3:18

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The Morning X tackles the extreme dangers of attending live sports, beginning with the terrifying play where a young fan was "nailed right in the face" by a screaming line drive during a Braves game. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate whether spectators should even be allowed in the "very unsafe" area along the top of the dugout. Tune in for tales of…

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Brittany Shammas: Going a Month Offline 10:51

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The Morning X hosts a serious discussion about digital addiction and the cost of our screen time—nearly a decade of our lives. Washington Post writer Brittany Shammas joins the show to discuss why she agreed to go completely "A Month Offline". Hear the challenges of living without a smartphone in Washington, D.C, and find out if she ever broke the …

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Brandon Teets: Solving Pickleball's Number One Problem 10:36

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The Morning X tackles the most polarizing problem in amateur athletics: the noise of pickleball. Hear from frustrated neighbors who describe the relentless sound as "stress," "anxiety," and "torture". Barnes and Leslie interview Brandon Teets, the founder of Accel Digital Solutions, who has invented a new, 3D-printed ball that is USA Pickleball app…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Collagen Candy and Government Confrontations 7:32

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Celebrity Sleaze kicks off with a major celebrity scandal and a massive government confrontation. An influencer is launching a highly controversial new product. Hear the details behind the launch that took four and a half years to perfect. Then, we cover the jaw-dropping dispute between the Pentagon and a popular streaming service. Plus, find out w…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Celebrity Gossip, Paternity, and Lollipops 5:53

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Barnes and Leslie dive into the wildest celebrity gossip, starting with an influencer's controversial new product launch. Find out why another influencer has "no hard feelings" towards a morning talk show host after she asked about a controversial topic. Plus, hear updates about celebrity jail time, including a music producer's revealed release dat…

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Your Kid Got You in Trouble Pt. 2 6:27

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The Morning X returns to the chaos unleashed by children, asking: "What has your kid done to get you kicked out of a store?". Hear the story of the 11-year-old who staged a piranha feeding frenzy after using a net to steal expensive saltwater fish and dumping them into a piranha tank for an "early dinner". Then, listen to the tale of a trip to an a…

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Your Kid Got You in Trouble Pt. 1 6:08

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The Morning X discusses the "insane" crowds and irritable behavior that surfaces during the holidays. This leads Barnes and Leslie to wonder: What lengths have listeners' kids gone to that resulted in a public expulsion? The segment features unbelievable stories of out-of-control children and parents who either refuse to acknowledge the chaos or wh…

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Every Single Game: Meet the Longest Atlanta Fan 7:33

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Meet Joe Curtis, a loyal fan from Macon who has attended every single Atlanta home game since the franchise began in 1966. At 80 years old, Joe has sat through the best and worst seasons, witnessing 388 of the team's 497 total games. Find out how he maintained this perfect attendance record, even recalling seasons so bad that spare tickets left on …

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Never Again Pt. 2: Life's Biggest Regrets 6:51

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The Morning X launches the Listener Loop, posing the question: "What is something that you have tried and you will never do again?" The phone lines open up, and listeners call in to share their confessions. Finally, Crash is the only one who hasn't answered, claiming he has "no regrets, really"—though Leslie is quick to remind him of a previous vow…

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Never Again Pt. 1: Listener Loop Confessions 7:31

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The Morning X launches the Listener Loop segment, posing the question: "What is something that you have done at least once but will never do again?". Hear Barnes, Leslie, and Crash's surprising confessions. But it's the listeners who bring the shock, revealing why this segment quickly became unexpectedly "drug-fueled". The Morning X with Barnes and…

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Planet Jill's Brave Announcement: Why Early Detection is Everything 7:53

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Barnes, Leslie, and Crash open up about the "big real life moments" impacting the 99X staff, following Crash's recent heart issue. Hear from Jill, host of "Planet Jill," who joins the show to bravely share shocking news. Hear her surprisingly upbeat response to the diagnosis, and she also issues an urgent appeal to all women. The Morning X with Bar…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Hollywood Rumors and Collectibles 8:47

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Hear the intense analysis of the highly controversial new Netflix film. Plus, find out which famous actress declared an unnamed former co-star an "absolute idiot," leading to rampant speculation across Hollywood. Is there a "hot new couple romance rumor" involving an actress and a lead singer of a 99X band? We have the details on their secret date.…

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Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Yellowstone, Heists, and Kelce 8:29

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Find out why a successful show creator and director is departing Paramount for a competitor in a massive, high-paying deal. Hear the details of a highly publicized museum heist, which George Clooney discussed in an interview. Plus, a popular actor reveals a stunning secret about his education on a daytime talk show. Then, Barnes and Leslie debate t…

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What's My Line? Pt. 3 6:44

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The Morning X continues their discussion with Hollywood stuntman Andy Martin, who reveals the high-stakes reality of his career. Andy explains the brutal difficulty of breaking into the stunt world, describing it as an exclusive "club" where trust is paramount. Andy details how technology has made stunts safer today, though he still witnesses a gre…

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What's My Line? Pt. 2 8:17

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The Morning X continues their challenging game of "What's My Line?" for Dave Matthews tickets. After misleading clues about special vehicles, uniforms, and protecting people, listeners struggled to name the occupation of their guest, "Ronnie." Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy, however, are stunned when a caller successfully names the extremely difficult a…

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What's My Line? Pt. 1 6:20

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The Morning X challenges listeners in a high-stakes round of "What's My Line?" for a chance to win Dave Matthews tickets. The goal is to determine the occupation of their guest, "Ronnie," using only yes or no questions. But this mystery job is proving exceptionally difficult, as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy warn listeners they are being led astray by …

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Barnes Buzz: AI Commerce, Companionship, and Vacation Fabrication 8:31

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Barnes Buzz explores the week's essential updates, moving past discussions of football to focus on massive shifts in technology and consumer behavior. Hear about the partnership between a massive retail corporation and OpenAI. Then, learn about the controversial and successful future of AI companionship. Finally, if you can’t afford a vacation, we …

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The Morning X Show Quiz Showdown: $1,000 on the Line 7:58

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The Morning X features the Show Quiz Showdown, giving one lucky listener a chance to win cash. Tune in to test your own knowledge as they quiz a caller on the most memorable and controversial topics from the previous week's episodes, including listener confessions and bizarre celebrity news. Can the long-time listener correctly recall these facts u…

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Celebrity Sleaze: Custody Battles and Relationship Drama 13:03

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Hear the details of the ongoing custody battle between an infamous rapper and his influencer ex-wife, ignited when he blasted his daughter's presence on TikTok over a photo featuring fake tattoos and piercings. Then, find out why a legendary director was forced to sell his custom $1 million watch following a massive film flop. We also break down th…

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Know Any Cheaters Pt. 3 6:31

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The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy returns to its series on catching infidelity in a "weird roundabout way". First, hear the story of a soldier 62 days into the rigorous 72-day Ranger School who learns his wife is cheating. He immediately drops out, obtains special surveillance equipment, and sets up his house as a "sound stage" to captur…

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Know Any Cheaters Pt. 2 7:59

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The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy delves into the shocking ways listeners uncovered their partners' infidelity, focusing on those situations where the proof was gathered in a "weird roundabout way". Hear the story of the boyfriend who accidentally bugged himself after a 2:00 a.m. phone call, allowing his girlfriend to listen in on his ca…

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Know Any Cheaters Pt. 1 4:09

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The Morning X explores the wildest ways listeners have caught their partners cheating. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy host a session dedicated to irrefutable evidence and cold busts. Hear the story of the husband who became a private investigator, executing a precise stakeout and confronting his wife with photographic proof laid out on the table. Then, …

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George Davis: 25 Years of Ink, One Revolutionary Idea 10:08

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The Morning X features George Davis, a 25-year veteran tattoo artist from Lawrenceville, who has achieved the nearly impossible feat of receiving a patent. But his invention isn't related to body art—it’s a revolutionary piece of furniture designed for disaster relief. Find out why the official patent sketches show a man sitting on a couch floating…

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The Top 5 Most Viral Audio of the Week 8:36

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The Morning X delivers the "Most Viral Audio of the Week," starting with a celebrity controversy: Which comedian is calling Taylor Swift "average" in voice, dance ability, and looks, claiming her success is entirely due to "amazing financial funding from her family"? Barnes, Leslie, and Crash debate if he brought the necessary "receipts" for this f…

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Celebrity Sleaze: Prison Scares, Hollywood Rumors, and Celeb Confessions 11:39

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The Morning X opens the Celebrity Sleaze with urgent updates on legal drama and celebrity confessions. Leslie brings the latest on a music mogul, who was reportedly threatened with a knife to his throat in a Brooklyn prison. Barnes and Leslie then passionately debate the commercialization of fame, asking if a football player's new Six Flags investm…

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Ed Kowalczyk Pt. 2: From Up All Night to 99X 7:00

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The Morning X features an in-depth interview with Ed Kowalczyk of Live, live from New York. Ed makes an admission regarding one of his songs, "Lakini's Juice," confessing he heard a "gangster version" of it a year after release that was "the coolest thing I'd ever heard". A call from a tearful listener leads Ed to discuss the origins of the iconic …

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Ed Kowalczyk Pt. 1: Hooters, Helicopters, and the Price of Rodman's Friendship 7:21

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The Morning X interviews Ed Kowalczyk of the band Live live from New York, but the conversation immediately centers on the rock star's highly publicized friendship with Dennis Rodman. The singer reveals his own complex personality, comparing himself to a "Jacqueline High character" who reserves his intense side for the stage. Tune in to find out wh…

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Queen's Weekend Picks: Sumo, Spending, and Secret Bands 8:49

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Queen joins The Morning X with the weekend's high-stakes events, culminating in a debate over the city’s most extravagant offering: a Sumo and Sushi event. They detail the bento box dinner and the spectacle of 400-pound wrestlers. Then, tune in to hear the justification for splurging on combat sports, plus hear about the "filthy and erotic" Dracula…

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The Morning X Medical Files with Queen 7:39

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A medical emergency hits The Morning X when one of them is rushed to the hospital immediately after the show. The incident involved a skyrocketing heart rate and shocking blood pressure readings. The discussion quickly turns into an intense debate: Was the emergency a genuine cardiac event related to 40 years of maintenance, or was it "triggered" b…

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Michael Raduga Pt. 2: The 60-Second Dream Hack 8:18

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Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., joins The Morning X to discuss his belief that lucid dreaming is the next major groundbreaking advancement after AI. While up to 90% of listeners may have experienced lucid dreaming spontaneously, Raduga reveals the step-by-step "recipe" for how to actually control it. Tune in to hear the counterintuitive acti…

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Michael Raduga Pt. 1: Lucid Dreaming, Alien Abductions, and Mind Control 8:44

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The Morning X promises to get "deep inside your brain" with Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, Inc., and the author of 15 books on lucid dreaming. Raduga explains that lucid dreaming grants sleepers full control and hyper-vivid sensations. The discussion quickly moves beyond simple dreaming, and you won't believe the expert's personal story of an exp…

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What is the Most Annoying Phrase? Pt. 2 8:52

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The Morning X initiates an on-air collective grievance session after Barnes shares his frustration with a phrase. The internal drama heats up immediately as they begin calling out people for verbal crimes, including someone who is constantly repeating a phrase. Listeners flood the lines to vent their frustrations over everything from dated '90s sla…

Steve Barnes And Leslie Fram Podcasts