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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 10 MIN

Cowboy Boots of Jell-O, Baby Donkeys, and a Whole Lot of Good News

from The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett · host Chris Bennett

Send us Fan MailEver had one of those days when you desperately needed something to smile about? That's exactly what this episode delivers – a perfect blend of absurdity, heartwarming surprises, and genuine human goodness.We kick things off with Dave Ramsey facing hilariously uncomfortable choices in our "This or That" game. Would you rather wear cowboy boots filled with Jell-O or flip-flops made of bacon? Dave's reluctant selection and reasoning will have you chuckling along with us. The fun continues as we celebrate International Bow Day with a special "Boo or Cool" segment, revealing Dave's surprisingly strong opinions about who should and shouldn't wear decorative bows (spoiler: male dogs are definitely in the "shouldn't" category).The highlight of our show comes when Jineane returns to the studio and shares the unexpected joy that arrived at her home – a surprise baby donkey! While dealing with her own health challenges, Janine discovered that one of her rescue donkeys had given birth without anyone realizing she was pregnant. Little "Poppy" arrived just when Janine needed a boost, proving that sometimes life's best gifts come when we least expect them.We wrap up with two powerful stories of community compassion: baby Cameron's life-saving brain surgery that was initially denied by insurance until strangers rallied to raise $100,000 and advocate for the family, and the hilarious bodycam footage of Ohio police officers earnestly trying to capture an escaped peacock named Kevin. These stories perfectly capture why we do "Talk About Something Good Tuesday" – to remind ourselves that human kindness and laughter can be found everywhere if we just look for it.Have you experienced an unexpected moment of joy or witnessed a community coming together lately? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments. And if this episode brightened your day, please share it with someone who could use a smile!

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Send us Fan Mail Ever had one of those days when you desperately needed something to smile about? That's exactly what this episode delivers – a perfect blend of absurdity, heartwarming surprises, and genuine human goodness. We kick things off with Dave Ramsey facing hilariously uncomfortable choices in our "This or That" game. Would you rather wear cowboy boots filled with Jell-O or flip-flops made of bacon? Dave's reluctant selection and reasoning will have you chuckling along with us. The ...

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