The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Send us Fan MailCourt is officially in session on The Morning Brew! Jineane Ford joins Chris for Am I the Jerk Court, and today’s first case has everybody debating: after 17 years of marriage, one woman is fed up with trying to feed her picky husband and says she’s DONE cooking for him. Is she the jerk?Then James from Show Low wins Arizona Diamondbacks tickets and gets immediately promoted to the jury for another case involving a houseguest who criticizes her friend’s tiny apartment… while staying there for FREE.Plus, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a game of “Sí or No,” where John T. from Show Low plays for tickets to the September 26 Summer Comedy Series finale at the Show Low Elks Lodge.Arguments, prizes, bacon, questionable trivia decisions, and another unpredictable morning with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on QCountry 92.5!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends—and today’s show has plenty of heart, good news, and some VERY questionable trivia skills. 😂Chris and Jineane Ford begin by taking a moment to remember and honor the Timber Mesa firefighters our community lost a year ago and the way the White Mountains continues to come together to support our first responders.Then we turn to some good news! Jineane highlights the hardworking 4-H and FFA kids at the Navajo County Fair, Chris shares details about the Linden Elementary PTO Cougar Cub Horseless Rodeo, and we hear the incredible story of a formerly homeless pianist who turned a viral moment into an opportunity to give back.After hearing the tribute, Timber Mesa Fire Marshal JD Pepper unexpectedly calls the show to share what the community’s support means to local firefighters—and delivers a timely Fire Marshal Minute.PLUS, it’s giveaway time! Melanie from Heber plays D-Back to 2001 trivia for four Arizona Diamondbacks tickets, and Heath from Taylor attempts “What Did We Google?” on Google.com Day for eight movie tickets.Let’s just say… both games come down to the wire. 😂It’s good news, community, laughs, giveaways, and Morning Brew shenanigans on Q Country 92.5!Subscribe, follow, and share the podcast with a best friend who could use a little good news and a few laughs.Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailRyan McKee went on a romantic pottery date…and apparently decided the best strategy was to keep trying to reenact Ghost until somebody laughed. How’d that work out for him? About as well as you’d expect. 😂On today’s Motivational Monday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we’re getting motivated and ready to take on the week! We also celebrate the Arizona Cardinals’ big win with Jineane Ford, get the latest update on Ryan McKee’s dating life, and put Ryan’s Arizona sports knowledge to the test.Then Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins us for Boo or Cool: NFL Stadium Food Edition — featuring two-foot hot dogs, spaghetti-and-meatball hot dogs, sushi push pops and some of the craziest things you can eat while watching football.It’s good news, good vibes and plenty of morning show shenanigans from QCountry 92.5 in Arizona’s White Mountains.Subscribe, follow and share The Morning Brew with a friend who could use a laugh!

Send us Fan MailHannah Murphy is our Country Climb Star of the Week!Hannah takes us back to growing up in Albany, Georgia, teaching herself guitar at just 13 years old and playing three-hour gigs in dive bars before she was even old enough to drive. She shares the nerves, the chicken tenders and Coke that got her through those early shows, and the journey that eventually led to making music full-time.We also hear the story behind her song "Things You Carry," what it felt like hearing her music on Arizona country radio, and what's next — including a brand-new 16-song record coming next spring.Plus, Virgil the Cowboy checks in, Jace Green gives us the inside scoop on Snowflake Lobos football, and we play a Friday Night Lights edition of Fun Fact or Fake Fact for Arizona Diamondbacks tickets.And on the 25th anniversary of September 11th, we take a moment to remember the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the families forever changed by that day. We will never forget.A huge thank you to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the entire Playlisted Podcast team in Nashville for continuing to introduce us to incredible independent artists.It's The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on Q Country 92.5!

Send us Fan MailIt's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Melissa Nicole Perkins and Robyn Esparza from the Linden Elementary PTO join Chris in studio to talk about the 6th Annual Cougar Cub Horseless Rodeo, happening September 26th from 4–7 PM at the Linden Valley Arena. It's open to kids across the White Mountains, and 100% of the proceeds go back to Linden teachers!Plus, Paul from Beaumont checks in with an update on Rhonda's chickens—and apparently there's now an egg business! Then Paul takes on Melissa and Robyn in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Rodeo Edition.We also give Ariana from Heber four Arizona Diamondbacks tickets playing Horse or Nonsense, Melissa and Robyn choose our Throwback Thursday Song of the Day, and we finish with Relationship Advice involving a boyfriend, a metal knife, a plugged-in toaster…and “Dumb Ways to Die.”It's another unpredictable morning with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on QCountry 92.5!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Wayback Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Virgil the Cowboy calls back to finally reveal the big birthday surprise he got for his cowgirl friend Jolene — and Chris definitely wasn’t expecting THIS.Plus, Dave Ramsey helps judge Boo or Cool and picks our Wayback Wednesday Song of the Day, giving Scott his FOURTH victory in a row over Russell!Then we head to Am I the Jerk Court for two juicy cases. Nicole from Holbrook helps decide whether a man was a jerk for sarcastically saying “you’re welcome” after someone failed to thank him for holding the door — and Michelle from St. Johns weighs in on a baby’s middle name that has caused a full-blown family feud.Oh, and we give away a bunch of Arizona Diamondbacks tickets along the way!It’s another morning of laughs, callers and small-town shenanigans on QCountry 92.5!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Chris and Jineane Ford are back after the long weekend, catching up on their adventures—including Chris’s wife accidentally packing all the clothes she DIDN’T want for their trip to Salt Lake City. Then they share some good news and look ahead to special 9/11 remembrance events happening around the White Mountains.Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins the fun for National Actors Day with Boo or Cool before trying to figure out whether some absolutely ridiculous book titles are real or completely made up.Then our best friend Paul from Beaumont joins us with a Labor Day cooking story that almost ended with chicken-feed pellets in his smoker, followed by another round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?But today’s episode ends on a very special note. Paul shares the story of his friend, U.S. Army Specialist Lauro Garcia De Leon III, whom he lost 22 years ago, and the song Paul wrote in his memory, “Left Behind.”We’re honored to share Paul’s complete song at the end of today’s episode.Plenty of laughs, some good news, and a heartfelt reminder to remember the soldiers, veterans, and families who have sacrificed so much.Thanks for being one of our best friends. Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailOur Country Climb Star of the Week, Christopher James, joins The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Christopher’s Country Climb is a little different. Before stepping out with his own country artist project, he had already spent more than 20 years serving as a professional musician in the U.S. Army, building a career as a performer, producer, arranger and engineer.Christopher takes us from growing up in small-town Ohio and learning guitar while deployed in Iraq to performing with the U.S. Army Band in Washington, D.C., experiencing some incredible pinch-me moments with major names in music — and eventually getting the call to open for Garth Brooks.We also hear the story behind his new song, “What If I,” which he took from start to finish in just three days.Plus, Best Friend Dave Rowe calls in for a little Fun Fact or Fake Fact and plays for four tickets to see headliner Don Friesen September 26 at the Show Low Elks Lodge.A huge thank-you to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to another great independent country artist.Follow, subscribe and share The Morning Brew with another Best Friend who might enjoy our morning show shenanigans!

Send us Fan MailComedian and best friend Ryan McKee made the trip up from Payson to hang out with us in studio for Relationship Advice Thursday — and apparently, he may have already made his upcoming pottery date a little too sexy.Ryan tells us about the woman he's been dating, his upcoming pottery date and the Ghost meme he probably sent a little too soon. Naturally, that made him the perfect person to become “Doctor Love” and help us tackle a stranger's suspicious relationship situation.Plus, Paul from Beaumont joins Ryan for a Baby Back Ribs edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck, Brian from Pinedale weighs in with some very different relationship advice, and we put Ryan through the ultimate Country Music Tinder bracket to discover his dream country girl.Who gets Ryan's hypothetical swipe right? Who makes the finals? And does Kacey Musgraves need to know Ryan McKee is apparently available?It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Listen, laugh, subscribe and share with another best friend who might enjoy our morning show shenanigans.

Send us Fan MailIt was a juicy Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!Longtime best friend Jan the Weatherman checked in from Heber with an update on his ever-growing beard and helped us choose our Wayback Wednesday Song of the Day. Russell and Scott each submitted two classic country favorites, and Jan crowned “Redneck Girl” by The Bellamy Brothers as today’s winner.J.D. Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District joined us with some important kitchen fire safety tips, including what to do if you have a grease fire and a reminder to check those smoke alarms.Then Paul from Beaumont checked in after a major storm caused damage to his home. Somehow, his wife’s chicken coop survived — and the chickens apparently knew exactly when it was time to take shelter! Paul also put his knowledge to the test with some weird baseball trivia in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?And finally, Am I the Jerk Court was in session! Amy from Eagar helped us decide whether someone crossed the line by pretending to have cold sores just to freak out a coworker who stole her strawberry jam.Plus, Amy walked away with tickets to see headliner Don Friesen on Saturday, September 26th at the Show Low Elks Lodge!It’s classic country, questionable revenge, hurricane-surviving chickens, weird baseball and plenty of small-town radio shenanigans on today’s Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!We’re kicking off September with plenty of good news, good vibes and laughs. Catherine Doyle joins us to talk about Camp Soar hosted by Accord Hospice, a special local event helping kids who have experienced loss. Then our best friend Jineane Ford is back from Miami with stories from the Miss USA anniversary celebration, and Chris shares the incredible story of a longtime renter whose landlord surprised her by giving her the home she had lived in for more than 20 years.Brian from Pinedale calls in with some good news of his own about this weekend’s Navajo taco and bake sale benefiting the Pinedale Heritage House, then sticks around for “Operator, Please!” as we celebrate Emma M. Nutt Day with some bizarre telephone history and trivia.And finally, Ryan McKee checks in from Payson after headlining a SOLD-OUT comedy show in his hometown! Ryan shares the reviews coming in through the most important small-town critic of all—his mom—plus we finish with a bonus round of Small-Town USA: Fact or Fiction.Good news, great friends, weird trivia and plenty of morning show shenanigans—it’s all here on today’s Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!Our best friend Kirk Nurmi joins the show to talk about Life of Nurmi, the new comedy project Chris is excited and honored to be a part of. And in honor of Love Litigating Lawyers Day, we put the former attorney to the test with a game of Real Law or TV Law! Can Kirk tell the difference between an absolutely ridiculous real-life legal case and something that only happened on television?Then Show Low’s Dave Ramsey joins us to help choose our Motivational Quote of the Week as we look ahead to the final four months of 2026. Dave sticks around for a little Boo or Cool in honor of National Trail Mix Day.Plus, Kane Brown delays his next album, Lainey Wilson returns to acting, and Tim McGraw takes a tumble onstage in Chris’s Country News Minute.Grab your coffee and hang out with your best friends on The Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailFrom family karaoke and hockey to picking up a guitar after a breakup, writing his own songs and hearing his music on the radio — Chris Shelby’s Country Climb wasn’t exactly planned!Chris Shelby joins us as this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week to share how his unexpected music journey began, some of the pinch-me moments he’s experienced along the way, and the story behind his new song, “PAIN.”A huge thank you to our best friends Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for continuing to introduce us to incredible new artists every week!Plus, it’s Fun Fact Friday! Brian from Pinedale puts his comic book knowledge to the test with some of the strangest REAL superheroes ever created, and Cynthia from Taylor celebrates Radio Commercial Day by playing Finish That Jingle!Both are playing for tickets to the final race of the 2026 season at Deuce of Clubs Thunder Speedway, compliments of Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint.Country Climb, new country music, ridiculous superheroes, classic commercial jingles and our Best Friends on the phones — it’s a Friday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and today’s first relationship problem is a doozy: a guy has gained 80 pounds since he started dating his girlfriend, she admits she likes him bigger, and he’s starting to wonder if she’s intentionally fattening him up! Kirk Nurmi joins us to give his advice.Then our best friend Ryan McKee calls in from Las Vegas with a relationship update of his own. After ONE date, Ryan has already Googled how much his date makes and calculated what percentage of their hypothetical future household income she would provide. Nothing concerning there!Ryan also helps a woman decide whether she should give her ex another chance after they unexpectedly matched on Tinder four years after their breakup. Plus, in honor of Kiss Me Day, we put Ryan through Kiss, Marry or Dump.And it’s Throwback Thursday! Katie from Snowflake wins six tickets to the Deuce of Clubs Thunder Speedway, compliments of Mountain Mobile Auto Glass and Tint, while helping settle a musical showdown between Scott and Russell and choosing today’s Throwback Thursday Song of the Day.Relationship problems, second chances, questionable financial planning, throwback country and plenty of laughs—it’s all on today’s Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailCan you actually BAN someone from using your bathroom because they destroy it every time they visit?! 🚽😂Court is in session for Am I the Jerk Wednesday, and Joe G joins Chris to rule on TWO juicy cases! First, a guy finally snaps and tells his friend he's no longer allowed to use his toilet. Then, twin birthday drama erupts when only ONE sister's name ends up on the cake—and now the other twin wants an apology AND a make-up dinner!Plus, it's National Toilet Paper Day, so Brooke from Show Low takes on Joe G in the Great Toilet Paper Showdown for tickets to the Deuce of Clubs Thunder Speedway, compliments of Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint!And we've got a podcast bonus that didn't make it on the radio: Paul, everyone's favorite redneck, joins us for some Make Your Own Luck Day trivia in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?It's bathroom bans, birthday drama, toilet paper trivia and a whole lot of Morning Brew shenanigans!Follow the podcast and share it with a best friend who could use a laugh today!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew — and today we’ve got good news, free tickets, bananas and some questionable relationship advice!Brian from Pinedale joins us for Kiss, Make Up or Break Up, where we find out what 42 years of marriage has taught him about picking your battles — including whether spending $500 without telling your spouse is a dealbreaker.Then John T. from Show Low plays Banana or Baloney for four tickets to the final race of the season at Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway. He only needs TWO out of five questions right… somehow, it takes all five.Plus, we give away six more race tickets to Kyle from Show Low, share some good news and celebrate the first responders who make a difference in our community.It’s good news, good vibes and plenty of Morning Brew shenanigans.Move, groove, giggle and wiggle with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailHappy Monday, best friends!We're kicking off the week with laughs, good news and a little motivation! David Whitmore from the Show Low Elks Riders calls in to recap an incredible weekend of comedy and the amazing moment that helped us raise more than $1,000 for local children's charities.Then Show Low's Dave Ramsey joins us for Motivational Monday! In honor of Pluto getting demoted 20 years ago, we're sharing motivational quotes for anyone who's ever been knocked down, rejected or overlooked. Dave also sticks around for Boo or Cool: Waffle Edition—and has some VERY strong opinions about chicken and waffles.Plus, comedian Ryan McKee calls in before heading back to his hometown of Payson for our comedy show this weekend. He's worried about seeing his childhood bullies again, tells us about his night at a Kesha concert, and reveals that his 22-year-old roommate has apparently been WATERING A FAKE PLANT.It's another ridiculous Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don't be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailMeet this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week, Carson Bock!Carson joins Chris Bennett on The Morning Brew to talk about going from a self-described homebody in Missouri to making the leap to Nashville to chase his country music dream. He shares how he taught himself guitar, his experience trying out for The Voice, the encouragement that helped convince him to make the move to Music City, finding his country-rock sound, making his Whiskey Jam debut, and the story behind his latest song, “16 Year Old Me.”  Plus, Tommy from Winslow plays Senior Superstar Trivia and wins four tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cincinnati Reds! Then comedian Dwayne Perkins joins the show ahead of his Show Low performance and shares some of the biggest “pinch-me” moments of his career—including performing on Conan and getting an unexpected phone call from Jay Leno after his comedy special. A huge thank-you to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the entire team at the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to Carson Bock and continuing to send incredible independent artists our way!The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — Q Country 92.5

Send us Fan MailRelationship Advice Thursday gets JUICY on today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins us with his advice for a woman whose boyfriend keeps calling another woman “baby”… and his solution involves her calling other men “Big Daddy.” What could possibly go wrong?Then Timber Mesa Fire Marshal JD Pepper calls in with his take on the relationship drama before giving us a Fire Marshal Minute.Plus, Alex, Omar and Alma from Aliberto’s join us in studio! We give away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets and comedy show tickets, play Mexican Food: Real or Made Up, and tackle another MESSY relationship problem involving a woman, her boyfriend…and the boyfriend’s brother!And don’t miss Dwayne Perkins headlining our big comedy show THIS SATURDAY, August 22, at the Show Low Elks Lodge! Get tickets at ChrisBennettComedy.com.It’s laughs, local friends, giveaways and questionable relationship advice on today’s Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailIt's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday, best friends!Comedian Dwayne Perkins puts on the judge's robe to settle a neighborhood dispute involving dog poop, a back porch, and a situation that Dwayne thinks could quickly turn into a true-crime documentary.Plus, Kevin and Angel Kerr from Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint join us after their daughter's wedding to play the Oldlywed Game and reveal how Kevin first said "I love you" nearly 28 years ago.Then Paul from Beaumont takes on Kevin and Angel in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Celebrity Love Edition — and Paul does NOT take losing well.And podcast listeners get a BONUS call with comedian Ryan McKee, who thought someone was trash-talking him, tells us about his adventures in dating, and explains how he somehow managed to cheat... on himself.Plus plenty of laughs, tangents and Morning Brew chaos along the way!The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best FriendsWeekday mornings on Q Country 92.5

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Brian from Pinedale is back from his road trip—with a few car-trouble stories—and we celebrate Never Give Up Day with a game of “Who Am I?” Apparently, Brian thinks Clark Kent might qualify as a real person.Then Jineane Ford From Majik 1017 and Italk News joins us along with Jennifer from the Apache County Fair to preview all the fun coming to St. Johns August 26–29, including rodeos, horse shows, live entertainment, a carnival, a mud run and more.Plus, Chris shares the unbelievable good news story of a woman who won a million-euro lottery jackpot…and accidentally threw away the winning ticket!Paul from Beaumont puts his mail-order catalog knowledge to the test in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck, and Brandon from Show Low shares what he’s grateful for before winning four tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cincinnati Reds.Good news, good laughs and good friends—it’s all here on today’s Morning Brew!

Send us Fan MailIt's Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends—and we're celebrating Baby Boomers Recognition Day!Jineane Ford joins us to catch up on the weekend and helps choose our Motivational Quote of the Week from some famous Baby Boomers, with Oprah Winfrey taking this week's honors: “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”Then Virgil the Cowboy calls in, declares Jineane one tough cowgirl, gives us a little motivation of his own, and tries his luck at our National Thrift Shop Day game to see if he can spot the thrift-store jackpot.Comedian Dwayne Perkins also joins us ahead of this Saturday's big comedy show to reveal the best—and funniest worst—parts of performing comedy on cruise ships.And Dave Ramsey joins the fun for Baby Boomer Trivia, wins two tickets to the comedy show compliments of Comfort Fit Dentures, and sticks around for a special Baby Boomer edition of Boo or Cool. Plus, how did Dave end up buying an original 1959 Barbie for $200 that he says is worth around $2,500?!It's motivation, trivia, thrift-store treasures, comedy and plenty of Monday morning mischief on today's Morning Brew!Dwayne Perkins headlines Chris Bennett Comedy and Aliberto's Summer Comedy Series this Saturday, August 22nd, at the Show Low Elks Lodge. Doors, bar and Aliberto's Food Truck open at 5 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM. 18+ and open to the public.Tickets: ChrisBennettComedy.com

Send us Fan MailHappy Friday, Best Friends!Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we're getting to know our Country Climb Star of the Week, Kylie Hill!Originally from Spokane, Washington and now living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Kylie shares how Taylor Swift inspired her to pick up a guitar at 12 years old, the first song she secretly wrote about a boy she had a crush on, her first trip to Nashville, and how songwriting lets her bring out a bolder, flirtier side of herself.Plus, Kylie tells us the fun real-life story behind her brand-new single, “I Know You Want To Too,” which is OUT TODAY! Make sure you follow Kylie Hill on social media and check out her new song wherever you stream music.A huge thank you to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the entire team at the Playlisted Podcast for sending Kylie our way as this week's Country Climb Star of the Week!Also on today's show:Virgil the Cowboy helps us celebrate National Navajo Code Talkers Day — and attempts to teach Chris how to say “good morning” in Navajo.Jineane Ford joins us with what's happening around the White Mountains and Nerd News Friday.And it's Fun Fact or Fake Fact Friday! In honor of National Financial Awareness Day, Jineane takes on the Super Rich Edition. A $500 million yacht? Warren Buffett buying his first stock at 30? A $43 million copy of the U.S. Constitution? Can she separate the Fun Facts from the Fake Facts?It's Friday, Best Friends. Come hang out for some country music, laughs, weird facts and Morning Brew shenanigans!The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best FriendsWeekday mornings on Q Country 92.5

Send us Fan MailRelationship Advice Thursday is here, Best Friends — and today we brought in some backup!Jineane Ford joins us to tackle a relationship dilemma that hits a little too close to home for Chris: What do you do when your partner of eight years just can't seem to keep his butt contained in his pants?Then comedian Dwayne Perkins, headliner of our August 22nd comedy show at the Show Low Elks Lodge, joins the Morning Brew! We get to know Dwayne with some rapid-fire questions before putting his relationship-advice skills to the test. Is a girlfriend ruining Guys' Night by popping in to check on her boyfriend and his friends — or should the guys just appreciate the snacks?Plus, we find out who won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, celebrate International Left-Handers Day with some trivia, and give away VIP tickets to the comedy show!It's Relationship Advice, laughs, questionable pants etiquette and plenty of Morning Brew shenanigans with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailCourt is officially in session, best friends!On today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we’ve got TWO ridiculous Am I the Jerk Court cases.First, a wedding guest is told to arrive two hours early — only to discover the groom lied about the start time so he could get some FREE manual labor!Then things get even crazier when Paul from Beaumont puts on his redneck judge’s wig to rule on a husband who uses the kids’ craft scissors to open raw chicken, leaves the baby gate open with the oven on, and rushes back to the bedroom because he doesn’t want to crash… his FLIGHT SIMULATOR.Plus, Nicole plays some Baseball Fans Day trivia to win VIP comedy tickets compliments of ComfortFit Dentures, and we ask Paul the important question: What would he buy first if he won a BILLION dollars?Grab your coffee and come laugh with your best friends!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Chris catches up with Jineane Ford to share some good news and good vibes, including a heartwarming story about a bride who accidentally sends her engagement ring flying into the sand during her wedding—and the stranger with a metal detector who helps save the day.Then, Joyce calls in and has one VERY lucky morning, winning VIP tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy and Aliberto’s Summer Comedy Series on August 22nd at the Show Low Elks Lodge, compliments of Comfort Fit Dentures—plus four tickets to Reckless Summer, a tribute to Bryan Adams at Hon-Dah Resort Casino!And our friend Dave Ramsey joins the fun for Annual Medical Checkup Day with a game of “Normal or Not Normal?” Apparently, Dave thinks waking up gasping and choking is perfectly normal.Then, for Son and Daughter Day, Chris and Dave go head-to-head to see who knows their celebrity families better—and whether Dave is smarter than a handsome radio DJ.Grab your coffee and hang out with your best friends!

Send us Fan MailIt's Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and we're starting the week with laughs, motivation and plenty of morning show shenanigans!Virgil the Cowboy checks in after a weekend at Sunrise with some very important advice about using the bathroom BEFORE riding the Drop Zone — and leaves us with a little Monday motivation: “Don't ever give up!”Show Low's Dave Ramsey joins us for TWO rounds of Boo or Cool. First, in honor of National Spoil Your Dog Day, we find out how Dave feels about personal chefs for dogs, doggy braces, pet perfume and even CLONING your dog. Then, for Smithsonian Day, Dave rates some of the world's strangest museums — including a toilet museum, hundreds of creepy ventriloquist dummies and the Museum of Broken Relationships.Plus, Jineane Ford joins us for Motivational Monday, and Lou from Taylor plays Price Is Right: Smithsonian Edition for VIP tickets to our August 22nd comedy show at the Show Low Elks Lodge!Follow, subscribe and share the Morning Brew with another best friend!Chris Bennett Comedy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995339908379?aff=oddtdtcreator

Send us Fan MailWhat do a mandatory high school singing audition, International Beer Day, Diamondbacks tickets, and Paul's surprise roosters all have in common? They're all part of today's Morning Brew!This episode starts with a Fun Fact Friday full of beer trivia as we give away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets in one of our most entertaining contests yet.Then we're joined by this week's Country Climb Star of the Week, Dee White. Dee shares the incredible story of how one mandatory singing audition changed the course of his life, leading him from a small school in Alabama to sharing stages with Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, and the Grand Ole Opry. We also talk about the inspiration behind his beautiful new album and title track, Heart Talkin', and what's next in his career.Plus, we wrap things up with everyone's favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, who explains why two of his wife's chickens had to go before taking on Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? with International Beer Day trivia.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another Best Friend who loves country music, comedy, and morning show shenanigans.

Send us Fan MailDid someone really ride a horse into a Show Low bar? We hear the story straight from the source!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, Richard Bilbie and Mark Sterling from the White Mountain Sheriff's Posse stop by the studio for a fun morning of local stories, laughs, and friendly competition. We tackle Relationship Advice Thursday, see who knows the White Mountains best in a local trivia showdown, give away Diamondbacks tickets and Sheriff's Posse BBQ tickets, test a listener's 4-H knowledge, and help spread the word about this weekend's White Mountain Sheriff's Posse BBQ fundraiser.Whether you're a longtime local or just love great small-town stories, this episode has a little bit of everything.

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Nashville singer-songwriter and actress Brooklyn Summer joins us in the studio while she's in the White Mountains filming the upcoming movie The Christmas Witch. We get to know Brooklyn, talk about her music, hear one of her original songs, and find out what it's like filming a Christmas movie in Arizona.We also catch up with Ryan McKee, who's officially back in the dating world after joking that he "broke up with himself," and we put two more wild Reddit stories on trial during Am I the Jerk Court with help from Jineane Ford and Brooklyn.Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy another fun morning with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailBack-to-school season is here, and we're having some fun with it on today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!We kick things off with a Back-to-School Edition of Boo or Cool, where Dave shares why he thinks old-school textbooks still have one big advantage over tablets. We also put one lucky listener to the test with back-to-school trivia for Diamondbacks tickets, share an inspiring Talk About Something Good Tuesday story about a stranger whose incredible act of kindness helped launch the career of a young piano prodigy, and hear another heartwarming story about a doctor helping kids face surgery with courage.It's a morning full of laughs, good news, fun games, and positive vibes.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a best friend. We'll see you tomorrow for more Morning Brew shenanigans!

Send us Fan MailCan Paul from Beaumont win a sheriff's badge? 🤠On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Paul from Beaumont takes on Richard Bilbie and Mark Sterling from the White Mountain Sheriff's Posse in a special barbecue edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?We also celebrate Motivational Monday with back-to-school inspirational quotes as students across the White Mountains head back to class, play Barbecue or Baloney with a lucky listener, and learn more about this Saturday's White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Barbecue fundraiser at The Orchard at Charlie Clark's, benefiting local Search and Rescue volunteers.Thanks for spending part of your day with us, best friends!

Send us Fan MailHappy Fun Fact Friday!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we kick things off with Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar, who shares one very important piece of advice if you're planning a trip to Sunrise.Then it's time for our Country Climb Star of the Week as we welcome Nashville singer-songwriter Sarah Hardwig. Sarah talks about earning four yeses on America's Got Talent, performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage, studying songwriting at Belmont University, and the story behind her song, "I Know You Won't." She also shares what's next in her career, including new music on the way.To wrap things up, podcast listeners get an exclusive bonus segment that didn't make it onto the live radio show. Paul from Beaumont returns for a special Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? Canada Edition, celebrating his family's trip home from Canada.In this episode:• Virgil the Cowboy's mountain wisdom• Fun Fact Friday• Country Climb Star of the Week: Sarah Hardwig• "I Know You Won't"• Grand Ole Opry & America's Got Talent stories• Bonus: Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? Canada EditionThanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another best friend.

Send us Fan Mail It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! We catch up with JIneane Ford and her guest, who share some funny advice about getting older before diving into a relationship dilemma from a woman who moved across the country for her boyfriend... only to discover she's doing all the cooking, cleaning, and chores. Is he just overwhelmed, or did she move in with a man-child? Then Dave from Show Low calls in with his take on another relationship dilemma involving trust and love letters to a coworker—and wins tickets to our Summer Comedy Series featuring headliner Dwayne Perkins. We wrap up the show with a Country News Minute featuring Megan Moroney and a heartwarming Luke Combs story. Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan MailIt was a special episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends because today was my birthday!The morning got off to the best possible start with a surprise birthday call from my daughters, followed by birthday wishes from Jineane Ford and our good friend Kirk Nurmi.We also dive into two brand-new Am I the Jerk Court cases:Should a wife hide her husband's clothes to teach him a lesson?Was a guy wrong for refusing to walk his fiancée to the restroom during a movie?Plus, we give away tickets to the August 22 Chris Bennett Comedy Show featuring headliner Dwayne Perkins at the Show Low Elks Lodge.Thanks so much for spending part of my birthday with us. We hope you enjoy the laughs, the debates, and the morning shenanigans!Be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend!

Send us Fan MailWould you go to a concert by yourself... or would it be a little creepy?That's the question that kicks off today's episode as producer Ryan McKee debates making a solo road trip to see Kesha, and we let our listeners decide whether it's perfectly normal or a little awkward.We also celebrate Talk About Something Good Tuesday with Jineane Ford and share the incredible story of a 71-year-old woman who only learned to swim after retiring—and ended up saving a man's life.Plus:• Kirk Nurmi joins us with an update on his comedy project, Life of Nurmi• Chris recaps headlining Monday Funday at Hon-Dah Casino• "Finish the Candy Bar" for National Milk Chocolate Day• "Fact or Splash?" for National Waterpark Day• Plenty of laughs, good vibes, and morning show shenanigansGrab your coffee and hang out with your best friends!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a laugh.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you ask Dave Ramsey to rate some of the most famous TV and movie cars of all time? You get some surprising answers—including why he calls the Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo a "hippie wagon!"On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Chris kicks off Motivational Monday with Jineane Ford  and celebrates birthday week with inspirational quotes about embracing another year and another opportunity. Then John Foster from ALSET Customs joins the show to share automotive-inspired motivation, play classic car trivia with a lucky listener, and give away a full interior and exterior auto detail.Plus, Dave Ramsey joins us for another hilarious round of Boo or Cool, where he gives his hot takes on Herbie the Love Bug, the General Lee, the Batmobile, and the Mystery Machine.In today's episode: 🚗 Motivational Monday: Another Year, Another Opportunity  🎉 Birthday week inspiration  🚙 Automotive motivational quotes with John Foster  🏁 Classic car trivia  🎁 Auto detail giveaway from ALSET Customs  😂 Dave Ramsey plays Boo or Cool with famous TV & movie cars Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a five-star review, and share it with a best friend who could use a laugh.

Send us Fan MailThis Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we're joined by Country Climb Star of the Week Kyndle Wylde!Kyndle shares her journey from singing in church to making music in Nashville, talks about performing with Stevie Wonder, becoming the voice of the CBS Mornings "I Can See Clearly" campaign, and the heartfelt story behind her powerful new single, "Higher."Before our featured interview, Jineane Ford with Majik 1017 and Italk News joins us to talk about what's happening around the White Mountains this weekend, we dive into Nerd News, and celebrate Fun Fact Friday with everything from Amelia Earhart to the history of the drive-thru.A special thank you to Sean Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to another incredible independent country artist.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend.The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends airs weekday mornings from 7–9 on Q Country 92.5 in Arizona's White Mountains.

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, it's another Relationship Advice Thursday, and we've got two relationship dilemmas that sparked plenty of debate.First, a guy wonders if his girlfriend's best guy friend is trying to break them up after telling her they're not a good match—even though he's never met him. Then, another guy questions whether his fiancée's suspicious behavior is a red flag or if he's simply overthinking things after seven years together.Paul from Beaumont joins the show to weigh in with his thoughts (and even breaks out a classic '90s song), Jineane Ford from Majik 1017 and Italk News and Maria from the Salvation Army share their perspective, and Paul also takes on Chris in another round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck for National Refreshment Day.Who do you agree with? Listen along and decide for yourself.Thanks for spending part of your day with us. If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Send us Fan MailProducer Ryan McKee is back with a dating update after his therapist challenged him to stop dating other people and start dating himself. Things were going great...until he briefly dated the owner of his favorite breakfast restaurant, and now he can't even enjoy pancakes the same way.Then it's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday! We tackle two dilemmas: Should you help a girlfriend of just six weeks move out financially, and should one sibling have to pay for all of their adult children's share of a family vacation?Join Chris Bennett, Producer Ryan McKee, Jineane Ford, and Timber Mesa Fire Marshal J.D. Pepper for laughs, debates, and a few life lessons along the way.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a review, and share it with a best friend.

Send us Fan MailToday's Talk About Something Good Tuesday is packed with laughs, good news, and one hilarious debate you won't want to miss.Brian from Pinedale joins us to share what's making his Tuesday great and helps kick off National Junk Food Day with a round of Junk Food Trivia. We also check in with Jineane Ford about Election Day before sharing an inspiring story about a man who worked at the same senior center for 50 years without taking a single sick day.Then things get interesting when Show Low's Dave Ramsey insists that donuts aren't junk food—they're "sweet bread!" That leads to a hilarious round of Boo or Cool: Junk Food Edition as we debate some of America's favorite guilty pleasures.If today's episode makes you smile, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a best friend. Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailPaul from Beaumont is flying solo while his wife is out of the country—and his biggest mission? Keeping the chickens alive! 🐔😂On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we catch up with Paul, put his knowledge to the test in a Space Exploration Day edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck, share some motivational quotes to kick off the week with Jineane Ford, and wrap things up with Show Low's own Dave Ramsey as he decides whether some of NASA's biggest inventions are Boo or Cool.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow, leave a review, and share it with a best friend. We'll be back tomorrow for Talk About Something Good Tuesday!

Send us Fan MailWhat's the best part about herding cattle? According to Virgil the Cowboy... getting off the horse!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we kick things off with another hilarious call from Virgil before giving away two sets of Diamondbacks tickets with our brand-new game, Fun Fact or Fake Fact. JP from Snowflake tests his emoji knowledge, Wayne from Holbrook takes on our National Tattoo Day edition, and both walk away winners!Then we welcome this week's Country Climb Star of the Week, Kile Antone. Kile shares his incredible journey from law enforcement officer, paramedic, and pastor to country recording artist, talks about rediscovering his passion for music, and tells the story behind his latest single, "Drink Some More."Special thanks to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to another outstanding rising country artist.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Morning Brew, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. It really helps us grow!

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, it's another Relationship Advice Thursday, and our callers had plenty to say!First, we tackle a jaw-dropping dilemma from a woman whose sister got pregnant by her husband—and now her family expects her to forgive everyone. Is she wrong for refusing?Then we catch up with our buddy Tony from Snowflake, who's checking in from his road trip through Washington, and he helps us answer another relationship question: Is it okay to break up with someone simply because they're… boring?Plus, we celebrate World Snake Day with a round of Snake or Fake for Diamondbacks tickets, where one contestant may have had a little "help" from Google.It's another fun morning filled with laughs, great callers, prizes, and the unpredictable moments that make The Morning Brew one of a kind.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow, leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. We'll be back tomorrow for Fun Fact Friday with more laughs, more giveaways, and another Country Climb Star of the Week interview.

Send us Fan MailDid you know horses can't throw up? Neither did we!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we're joined in the studio by John Foster from Alset Customs, who shares car care tips while talking auto detailing, window tinting, paint protection, and auto accessories. If your vehicle needs a little TLC, or you're looking for window tinting for your vehicle or home, be sure to check out AlsetCustoms.com.We also give away a family four-pack of Arizona Diamondbacks tickets during our brand-new game "It's All in the Details," hand out our final pair of Lee Brice concert tickets with "Shady or Not Shady," and hear a car-themed Am I the Jerk Court case that sparks a fun debate about borrowing someone's vehicle.Plus, Paul from Beaumont joins us for Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? with some surprising horse trivia that taught us all something new!Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a few laughs to start their day.

Send us Fan MailOn today's Talk About Something Good Tuesday, we kick things off with a reminder to appreciate every day before welcoming Show Low High School football standout Trevan Martell and his mom, Ashley, into the studio. Trevan shares his journey through elite football camps across the country, what it was like being named an EXACT All-American, and how he's preparing for an incredible opportunity to compete in London.We also catch up with Paul from Beaumont for another round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?, celebrate Cow Appreciation Day and Shark Awareness Day with some fun games, share an inspiring good news story, and wrap things up by giving away another pair of Lee Brice tickets to one lucky listener.Thank you for spending part of your day with us! If you enjoy The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a few laughs, some great country music, and a little good news.

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, it's a special Motivational Monday as Chris reflects on his youngest daughter beginning an exciting new chapter after moving to Utah for school.Show Low's Dave Ramsey helps pick the Motivational Quote of the Week before sticking around for a Go West-themed edition of Boo or Cool. Then Paul from Beaumont checks in, tries his best to make Chris cry, and takes on a Go West edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck.We also debut a brand-new game called Go West or No West while surprising one lucky listener with Lee Brice tickets, another listener wins Diamondbacks tickets, and we celebrate Gruntled Workers Day with a fun workplace-themed game.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Morning Brew, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a best friend. We'd also love to have you join us live weekday mornings from 7–9 a.m. Pacific on Q Country 92.5, streaming worldwide at QCountry92.com, or watch the behind-the-scenes Facebook Live on the Q Country 92.5 Facebook page.

Send us Fan MailHappy Friday, best friends!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we're joined by this week's Country Climb Star of the Week, Madeline O'Dell. Thanks to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playlisted Podcast, we get to learn about Madeline's journey into country music, hear the story behind her latest single, "Going South," and get to know one of country music's rising artists.Jineane Ford from Magic 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 joins us to talk about what's happening around the White Mountains, share a Nerd News story that might make you think twice the next time you see a spider, and play a round of Fun Fact or Fake Fact featuring collector cars, bees, and kittens.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a review, and share it with a friend. You can also catch The Morning Brew live weekday mornings from 7–9 a.m. Pacific on Q Country 92.5.

Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if the person you were dating lied about their age for three months? 🤯 That's one of the relationship dilemmas we're tackling on this episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Today, producer Ryan McKee joins the show to help dish out relationship advice as we debate whether a lie that big is an automatic dealbreaker. Later, Parker from Snowflake wins an Aliberto's gift card and movie passes while helping another listener decide whether to end a long-distance relationship before her online boyfriend flies out to meet her.Plus, we celebrate National Fashion Day with a brand-new game, Fashion Faux Pas... or Fashion Faux YEAH?, including a hilarious conversation about Ryan's legendary tracksuit collection.Grab your coffee and join us for another fun morning filled with laughs, games, giveaways, and great conversations on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, it's another Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday, and we've got two relationship dilemmas that had everyone talking.First, should an ex-wife have to change her last name because her ex-husband's new fiancée is uncomfortable? Then, we tackle another case involving an ex, a dream vacation to Rome, and whether someone should cancel a trip they already paid for after a breakup.Chris is joined by Jineane Ford, who shares her own personal experience with keeping her last name after divorce, making for a lively discussion that listeners won't want to miss.We also give away Lee Brice concert tickets, catch up with everyone's favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, to hear about his Fourth of July birthday celebration, and put him to the test with some Math 2.0 Day trivia.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to follow, share it with a friend, and join us weekday mornings from 7 to 9 on Q Country 92.5.