The Pop Culture Show has had a fantastic run, and we have some special news. The show has been acquired by Cumulus Media and is now a part of The Cumulus Podcast Network. We are now The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie and can be heard on weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta on 100.5 and 98.9 on the FM dial. The show will be a mix of new shows along with "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via the podcast immediately after it airs on 99X. Thank you to everyone who helped take our show to the next level. Here we go...

As of Feb 2023, The Pop Culture Show is now The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie. Listen live weekdays 6-10 am on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app. 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 our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube channel. 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: Austin McFarlane

Website: https://TheMorningX.com

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01:00 - Today in Pop Culture, the MPAA ratings system is introduced, 1968

03:15 - Zayn Malik charged with harassment after family drama

05:35 - Alec Baldwin movie tragedy - armorer very inexperienced
09:02 - Tiger King 2 trailer released

12:46 - Madonna’s wild behavior concerns family

13:32 - Adele likes to keep it chill

14:43 - Are Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde getting married?

15:31 - Apple offers Jason Sudekis even more money to stick with Ted Lasso

16:04 - Justin Timberlake’s album pushed back after Free Britney backlash

16:28 - Tom Brady’s 600th TD football earns fan 1 Bitcoin - worth $61,000

18:13 - Jimmy Fallon’s new variety show That’s My Jam

18:49 - Matthew Perry is the first Friends alum to write a tell-all memoir

19:45 - House of Gucci: Lady Gaga dressed to kill in trailer

20:30 - Angelina Jolie seen out with The Weeknd

21:30 - Sean Penn’s temper killed his marriage

24:26 - Will Ferrell turned down $29M to make Elf 2

25:47 - Olivia Rodrigo earns the most nominations for American Music Awards