The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

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.

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Virgil the Cowboy kicks things off with what might be the most honest answer we've ever heard on Tell the Truth Day before taking on a game of Two Truths and a Lie.It's also Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and Chris shares the incredible true story of a bride who correctly predicted her future husband's name when she was just four years old. Could it be fate, or just an unbelievable coincidence?Plus, we spotlight the RE-Center Community Food & Resource Drive in Pinetop as part of America's 250 "America's Potluck" initiative, play a fun game of Real Dive Bar or Fake Dive Bar, and give away an Aliberto's gift card and movie passes to one lucky listener.Community Spotlight:The RE-Center Community Food & Resource Drive is collecting food and essential items this week at the RE-Center, 814 E. White Mountain Blvd. in Pinetop. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and distribute donations. To learn more or sign up to help, visit JustServe.org.Thanks for listening, best friends!

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Virgil the Cowboy calls in with a patriotic song request, but the conversation quickly takes a hilarious turn when Chris asks what he thinks about his TikTok dance videos.Plus, Jineane Ford joins us to recap an incredible Fourth of July weekend in the White Mountains, from the Show Low Parade to the Springerville-Eagar Parade. We also celebrate Motivational Monday with inspiring quotes from some of America's greatest champions and choose our Quote of the Week.Then, Show Low's own Dave Ramsey stops by for a special Air Traffic Control Day edition of Boo or Cool, where we decide what's cleared for takeoff and what's grounded.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. We appreciate you being one of our best friends!

Send us Fan MailWould you be the jerk for taking back World Cup tickets if your friend planned to sell them instead of going with you?That's one of the cases we tackle in today's Am I the Jerk Court!We also welcome this week's Country Climb Star of the Week, Tyler Kohrs, who shares his journey from growing up in a small Illinois town to appearing on NBC's The Voice, winning I Can See Your Voice, and chasing his dream of performing at the Grand Ole Opry. We also hear the story behind his latest single, "The Healing Side of Hurt" featuring Rebecca Howell.Plus:• Jineane Ford joins us with what's happening around the White Mountains.• We give away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets.• We celebrate Made in the USA Day with a fun American Invention or Not game.• Timber Mesa Fire Marshal J.D. Pepper  calls in for the Fire Marshal Minute before the Fourth of July weekend.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 friend.Be nice to yourself, be nice to others… and don't be a jerk!

Send us Fan MailShow Low is getting ready for a huge Fourth of July celebration, and today we welcomed Show Low Mayor John Leech Jr., Show Low Communications Manager Grace Payne, and the Show Low TV team into the studio to preview everything happening this Saturday.We talked about the Fourth of July Parade, FreedomFest, fireworks (weather permitting), and shared an important reminder about parade chair rumors. Then Paul from Beaumont called in with some patriotic fashion advice for the mayor that had everyone laughing. We also put the City of Show Low to the test in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Fourth of July Edition, gave away four Arizona Diamondbacks tickets for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and found out just how much one of our guests knows about Arizona sports.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Send us Fan Mails your partner supposed to know when you need help... or do you have to ask?On today's Talk About Something Good Tuesday, Chris Bennett and Jineane Ford are joined by relationship expert Nick Buntin, author of Loving Her Is Not Rocket Science, to tackle a listener's relationship dilemma that's sure to spark some conversation.You'll also hear an incredible good news story about strangers who came together to save a motorcyclist trapped beneath a car, Jineane shares an inspiring story about the giant American flag flying in Heber, and we spin the Wheel of Prizes to give away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets.Grab your coffee, settle in, and enjoy another fun morning with The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailHappy Motivational Monday, best friends!We kick off today's show with everyone's favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, who shares what might be the greatest motivational quote ever:"Keep your beer cold and your brisket hot." 😂Then we celebrate JD from Snowflake's 14th birthday with a brand-new game, Older or Younger Than JD? (Let's just say he had a tougher time than expected!)We also catch up with Show Low's own Dave Ramsey for an America-themed edition of Boo or Cool, share inspirational quotes from some of America's greatest historical figures with Jineane Ford from Majik 1017 and Italk 1067, give away a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks tickets, and wrap things up with a Fourth of July edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?Thanks for hanging out with us!Be nice to yourself, be nice to others... and don't be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailWho knew a coconut isn't actually a nut? We kick off Fun Fact Friday with some surprising trivia before catching up with Jineane Ford for Nerd News, what's happening around the White Mountains, and plenty of Friday fun.Then, our Country Climb Star of the Week is Henry Thompson! Originally from Arizona and now based in Nashville, Henry shares his journey from talent shows and American Idol to performing at the Grand Ole Opry. We also talk about his brand-new song, "All My Fault," coming later this July.In this episode:• White Mountains update with Jineane Ford• Nerd News Friday• Fun Fact or Fake Fact Friday• Country Climb Star of the Week: Henry Thompson• Henry's journey from Arizona to Nashville• American Idol and Grand Ole Opry stories• A preview of his upcoming song, "All My Fault"Thanks to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to another great rising country artist.If you enjoy The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another best friend!Be nice to yourself, be nice to others... and don't be a jerk!

Send us Fan MailToday's Morning Brew is packed with laughs, relationship drama, and important community updates!Comedian Nancy Norton, headliner of this Saturday's Chris Bennett Comedy show at the Show Low Elks Lodge, joins us for Relationship Advice Thursday. She weighs in on whether a woman should end a four-year relationship over the way her boyfriend treats her puppy—and her answer is immediate!Then, Fire Marshal JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District stops by with an important update on the new Stage 2 fire restrictions now in effect and shares tips to help keep the White Mountains safe.Plus, JD takes on former hotshot firefighter Ryan McKee in TV theme song trivia, Ryan gives his hilarious take on a marriage threatened by ChatGPT, and we give away comedy tickets courtesy of Comfort Fit Dentures.Thanks for listening, best friends! If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow, leave a review, and share it with another best friend. And don't forget—Nancy Norton headlines this Saturday at the Show Low Elks Lodge! General admission tickets are available now at ChrisBennettComedy.com. Be nice to yourself, be nice to each other... and don't be a jerk!

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, our comedy show headliner Nancy Norton joins us as a special judge for Am I the Jerk Court and weighs in on a listener's $550 plumbing dispute. Her ruling might surprise you.We're also joined in studio by Kevin Kerr from Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint. We give away tickets to this Saturday's comedy show, play a game featuring some of the strangest causes of cracked windshields, and hear a few unbelievable stories from the auto glass world.Plus, Show Low's Dave Ramsey joins us for a special Museum Comes to Life Day edition of Boo or Cool, featuring some of the weirdest museums on Earth.And later, Kevin helps rule on an Am I the Jerk case involving a bride, a wedding dress appointment, and a mother who showed up late to one of the biggest moments of wedding planning.Featuring:• Nancy Norton• Kevin Kerr – Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint• Dave Ramsey from Show Low• Am I the Jerk Court• Boo or Cool• Comedy Ticket GiveawayThe Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends airs weekday mornings on Q Country 92.5.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we celebrate Talk About Something Good Tuesday with Jineane Ford as we share heartwarming stories from around the world, including Scottish soccer fans taking over Boston during the World Cup and a heroic teenager rescuing a stranded dog.Then Alex and Omar from Alibertos stop by the studio to promote this Saturday's Summer Comedy Series show featuring headliner Nancy Norton at the Show Low Elks Lodge. Things get interesting when the brothers take on SAT Math Day trivia, and let's just say... math may not be their strongest subject.Plus, Dakota and Misty try their luck in Sibling Secrets for comedy show tickets, and Paul from Beaumont battles the Alibertos crew in a National Hydration Day edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?It's good news, laughs, giveaways, and plenty of Morning Brew shenanigans—all packed into one episode.Thanks for listening, best friends!

Send us Fan MailWhat do you get a dad who already has everything?Apparently, a flamethrower.On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, Paul from Beaumont calls in to tell us about the unique Father's Day gift he received before competing in a World Rainforest Day edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?We also hear from Timber Mesa Fire Department Fire Marshal JD Pepper, who shares important fire safety tips and reminds everyone how to stay prepared during fire season in Arizona's White Mountains.Then Brian from Pinedale joins the show to recap the Run to the Bridge race and reveal who won our much-anticipated quarter-mile showdown. Did Chris manage to outrun a 70-year-old, or was this the upset of the year?Plus, we talk to Jineane Ford from Majik 1017and Italk News for Motivational Monday as we celebrate Father's Day with inspirational quotes from some of history's most famous fathers and father figures.Grab your coffee and join us for another fun morning filled with laughs, local stories, trivia, and good vibes with your best friends.The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends airs weekday mornings from 7–9 a.m. on Q Country 92.5 in Arizona's White Mountains.

Send us Fan MailThe world's oldest first-time father was over 90 years old...That surprising Father's Day fact kicked off another fun episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!On today's show:👨 Father's Day Fun Fact or Fake Fact with Jineane Ford from Magic 101.7 and iTalk 106.7🧠 Nerd News with Jineane, including a look at California's fault lines and the possibility of a Super El Niño⚾ We give away Diamondbacks tickets for this weekend's games against the Minnesota Twins and put our winners, Ty and Kerrie, to the test with more Father's Day trivia🎶 Country Climb Star of the Week Jessee Lee joins us to talk about her country climb, songwriting, life on the road, and the story behind her latest song, "Smoke When I'm Missing You"A special thank you to Austin Burke and Shawn Burke from the Playlisted Podcast for sending us another outstanding Country Climb artist.If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a best friend.For comedy show tickets, tour dates, and more, visit ChrisBennettComedy.com

Send us Fan MailComedian Nancy Norton joins The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Nancy, headliner for Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto's Presents at the Show Low Elks Lodge on June 27th, shares stories about growing up in the Ozarks, her journey from registered nurse to stand-up comedian, and helps us tackle some Relationship Advice Thursday questions.We also play Boo or Cool: Father's Day Edition with Show Low's own Dave Ramsey, give away Diamondbacks tickets, celebrate National Wanna Get Away Day with some travel fact-or-fake-fact fun, and check in with 70-year-old Brian from Pinedale as Chris prepares to race him at the upcoming Pinedale Run to the Bridge.Thanks for listening, best friends!Tickets for Nancy Norton at the Show Low Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 27th are available now at ChrisBennettComedy.com.

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we put another case on trial during Am I the Jerk Court.A woman spent nearly eight minutes at the butcher counter debating sausage options, changing her order, and asking for special requests while customers waited behind her. One impatient shopper finally muttered, "Geez Louise," got called rude, and responded with a little sarcasm. So the question is: Was he the jerk?We also welcome Trent from Walmart, Ray from the Arizona Rangers, Chuck from the Show Low Police Department, and Priscilla from the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department to talk about today's Safety Fair happening at the Show Low Walmart.Plus, we give away Diamondbacks tickets to a lucky Wheel of Names winner and play a Father's Day edition of TV Dad Trivia to find out if one listener is smarter than law enforcement.Grab your coffee and join the fun with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we're spreading some positivity on Talk About Something Good Tuesday.We hear inspiring stories of kindness, including a woman who rescued an injured crow and started receiving thank-you gifts from local birds, and ranchers helping ranchers after devastating wildfires in Nebraska.JD from Snowflake joins the show to share what he's thankful for and takes on Chris in Are You Smarter Than a 13-Year-Old? Father's Day Edition. Plus, Jonathan wins a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks tickets and shares some good news of his own.We also discuss Chris's upcoming quarter-mile race against his 70-year-old friend Brian from Pinedale at this weekend's Run to the Bridge. The big question: who would you put your money on?The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends airs weekday mornings from 7–9 AM on Q Country 92.5 in Arizona's White Mountains.For comedy show tickets, podcast episodes, and more, visit chrisbennettcomedy.com.

Send us Fan MailOn this Motivational Monday, Chris Bennett and Jineane Ford recap their weekends, talk about Greer Days, much-needed rain in the White Mountains, and share championship-themed motivational quotes inspired by some of the biggest winners in sports.Then, Chris takes on JD, a 13-year-old from Snowflake, Arizona, in a game of teen slang trivia and somehow manages to know more Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang than the actual teenager.Later, Paul from Beaumont joins the show to talk about the UFC fights, a chicken coop adventure gone wrong, and his dream of getting a Shih Tzu that looks like Chewbacca. Plus, Chris and Paul celebrate National Kiss a Wookiee Day with a round of Star Wars trivia.It's another fun-filled episode packed with laughs, positivity, and Morning Brew shenanigans.Don't forget: Chris Bennett Comedy and Aliberto's present stand-up comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on June 27 featuring headliner Nancy Norton and featured comedian Bob Kubota. Tickets available at chrisbennettcomedy.com.

Send us Fan MailOn today's Friday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we hear from Virgil the Cowboy, who calls in from the mountains while separating cattle and shares what life has been like out on the range.We also celebrate Flag Day weekend with a special Fun Fact or Fake Fact game, catch up with Jineane Ford to find out what's happening around the White Mountains, including Greer Days, and dive into some Nerd News featuring everything from fire tornadoes to Pokémon Go.Plus, Jineane and her granddaughter Addie go head-to-head in a Superman Day edition of Fun Fact or Fake Fact, where we learn some surprising truths about the Man of Steel, Muhammad Ali, Krypto the Superdog, and more.Grab a cup of coffee and join your best friends for another fun morning filled with laughs, trivia, local events, and small-town stories.If you enjoyed the show, please follow, leave a review, and share it with another best friend who could use a few laughs.Get tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto's Presents Summer Comedy Series featuring Nancy Norton and Bob Kubota at ChrisBennettComedy.com.

Send us Fan MailWould you be upset if your significant other refused to help you after having your wisdom teeth pulled?On this week's Relationship Advice Thursday, Chris Bennett and Jineane Ford tackle a listener submission from a guy whose girlfriend wouldn't bring him soup or stay the night after he had two wisdom teeth removed. Are his feelings justified, or is he making too much of it?Plus, Chris gets some feedback on his viral butt dancing videos and whether it's time to switch up the music, Brian from Pinedale reminds Chris that a quarter-mile race is only days away, and one of them has definitely trained more than the other. We also celebrate Corn on the Cob Day with some fun trivia, hear from a new young caller, and enjoy plenty of laughs and shenanigans along the way.Grab your coffee and join Chris Bennett and Best Friends for another fun episode of The Morning Brew.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends:Paul from Beaumont has been left in charge of Rhonda's chickens while she takes the grandkids to the beach—and she's made it very clear there had better still be 11 chickens when she gets back.It's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday, and Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 joins us to help decide whether a wife is wrong for refusing to split the last cookies evenly with her husband. Plus, a lucky comedy ticket winner helps judge a case involving a husband who wants to spend 10 straight hours playing Dungeons & Dragons with his friends.We also celebrate National Herbs and Spices Day with a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?Grab your coffee and join the fun with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, it's Talk About Something Good Tuesday!Jineane Ford shares an incredible Arizona wildlife rescue story about a baby coyote covered in hundreds of cactus spines that was saved by wildlife experts. We also talk about an endangered California condor that made history after flying into Oregon for the first time in more than a century.Then Chris shares the story of a retiree in England who accidentally bought two lottery tickets and ended up winning nearly $900,000.Plus, Chris calls his friend David Whitmore on his birthday and learns about the Elks Riders' upcoming backpack drive to help local students, a Flag Day ceremony happening this weekend, and the charitable work they do throughout the White Mountains.We also spin the Wheel of Names and surprise Teresa, who wins two VIP tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto's Presents Summer Comedy Series at the Show Low Elks Lodge on June 27th featuring headliner Nancy Norton.And of course, there's a fun round of Country Lyric or Made Up by Chris.Grab a cup of coffee and join your best friends for another fun episode of The Morning Brew!Topics in this episode:• Talk About Something Good Tuesday• Arizona wildlife rescue• Lottery winner accidentally wins twice• David Whitmore birthday call• Elks Riders backpack drive• Flag Day celebration• Comedy ticket giveaway• Country Lyric or Made Up by Chris

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we celebrate National Best Friends Day with motivational quotes, friendship trivia, and some unexpected winners.A social media follower from Brooklyn, New York wins an autographed photo of Chris in his famous blue jeans and reveals exactly where she's planning to display it. We also talk with Show Low's own Dave Ramsey for a special Pick Your Poison edition of Boo or Cool, catch up with Jineane Ford for Motivational Monday, and give away VIP tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto's Presents Stand-Up Comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on June 27th.Plus, one lucky winner proves she's a best-friend expert in our Name That Best Friend trivia game.Grab your coffee and join the fun, best friends!

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we spin the wheel and call one lucky listener to award VIP tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto's Presents our Summer Comedy Series at the Show Low Elks Lodge.Then it's time for Fun Fact or Fake Fact as Dave Ramsey puts his knowledge to the test with questions about giant donuts, ketchup, hot air balloons, and more.Plus, our Country Climb Star of the Week is Cash Cortes. Cash shares how growing up in a Puerto Rican household shaped his musical influences, how he found his way into country music, what he learned from his run on American Idol, and the story behind his new song, "Narco."Grab your coffee and hang out with your best friends for another fun Friday morning.The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best FriendsWeekdays on Q Country 92.5 in Arizona's White MountainsFor comedy show tickets and upcoming events, visit ChrisBennettComedy.com.

Send us Fan MailA woman wants to know if it's a red flag that her long-distance boyfriend of 10 months hasn't told his friends they're dating.Tarren from Snowflake calls in with some relationship advice, Brian from Pinedale disagrees, and accidentally creates one of the funniest moments of the morning.Plus, we give away Diamondbacks tickets, spin the Wheel of Names for VIP tickets to the Chris Bennett Comedy Summer Comedy Series on June 27th at the Show Low Elks Lodge, and test a listener's shopping cart knowledge for movie passes on National Shopping Cart Day.Grab your coffee and join the fun with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on The Morning Brew.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends:✈️ It's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday! Jineane Ford helps rule on a heated debate involving an airplane window shade, an angry passenger, and the question of airplane courtesy.🔥 Longtime friend of the show Tom Brauer, better known as the Asphalt Cowboy, checks in from New Mexico where he and his wife are helping support wildland firefighters. We also put his 22 years of marriage experience to the test with a round of Love Conquers All.🚒 Fire Marshal JD Pepper joins us with an important Fire Marshal Minute and a warning about a surprisingly common fire hazard that has caused real building fires.🍑 Tina from Holbrook gives her review of Chris's latest butt dance videos after helping film some new social media content around town.🐔 And Paul from Beaumont returns for Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? with chicken trivia, egg songs, and one of the funniest chicken impressions you'll ever hear.Grab your coffee and hang out with your best friends!

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends:Brian from Pinedale called in to share some good news about the Run to the Bridge coming up on June 20th—and then challenged Chris to a quarter-mile race!We also celebrated Talk About Something Good Tuesday with inspiring stories, including a Kentucky restaurant that has donated more than $100,000 to charity and a 32-year-old horse named Marge that was rescued after getting stuck between two trees.Plus, we played Real Excuse or Fake Excuse for National Leave the Office Early Day, gave away D-backs tickets, and had plenty of laughs along the way.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5!Listen live weekdays from 7–9 AM in Arizona's White Mountains.#MorningBrew #ChrisBennett #QCountry925 #Podcast #GoodNews #TalkAboutSomethingGoodTuesday

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends:🦖 Paul from Beaumont returns for a special Dinosaur Day edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck, and things get prehistoric in a hurry.☕ We catch up with Show Low's Dave Ramsey and put an Oscar the Grouch Day twist on Boo or Cool.💪 It's Motivational Monday, and Chris and Jineane share some inspiring quotes for New Year's Resolution Recommitment Day and discuss why it's never too late to get back on track.🏕️ Jineane recaps her weekend, and Chris talks about his upcoming comedy show featuring Nancy Norton and Bob Kubota.🎵 Plus, a Country News Minute featuring Jelly Roll's heartfelt message to his daughter and Ella Langley's prediction for the future of country music.Thanks for listening, best friends! Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don't be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends:🎵 Meet our Country Climb Star of the Week, 14-year-old singer-songwriter Kensie Breen. Thanks to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for introducing us to another great rising country artist. Hear Kensie's song "If I Didn't Have You" and learn how a Taylor Swift concert film inspired her to pick up a guitar, start writing songs, and begin her journey toward a career in country music.🚛 We give away Monster X Tour tickets and play Fun Fact or Fake Fact: Monster Truck Edition with listeners from across the White Mountains.🔥 Timber Mesa Fire Marshal JD Pepper and Morgan from the National Wildland Fire Prevention Education Team stop by to talk wildfire prevention and fire safety. Plus, they challenge Chris to create a wildfire prevention butt dance video.❤️ We also take a moment to honor our friend and teammate Mel West and share how our community can support his family during this difficult time.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and join us weekday mornings on Q Country 92.5.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends:🚩 Relationship Advice Thursday got JUICY. We tackled a relationship where a guy’s female best friend used to be his hookup… and another listener wondered if she should date a guy who’s a total green flag even though there’s no spark.🎶 We caught up with past Country Climb Star of the Week Lauren Gottshall and got a sneak peek of her brand new song “Camouflage” before it officially drops tonight!🚛 Plus we spun the Wheel of Names all morning long giving away family four-packs to the Monster X Tour in Show Low, played Summer This or That Thursday with listeners, and wrapped things up with Chris’s Country News Minute featuring Riley Green, Zac Brown, and more.Follow Chris Bennett Comedy and Qcountry 9125 on social media to be part of future giveaways and the Wheel of Names!And remember best friends…Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends:🔥 Tony Maderazzo joins us to talk about the Monster X Tour coming to Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway in Show Low this Friday and Saturday!🎟️ We give away monster truck tickets to a lucky listener and tell you how you can still win.⚖️ It’s Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday with Jineane Ford and Tracy Kozlowski from the White Mountain Community Garden as we debate whether someone should skip a wedding after their fiancé wasn’t get a plus one invitation.😂 Brian from Pinedale calls in to talk about our upcoming comedy show June 27th at the Show Low Elks Lodge featuring Nancy Norton and Bob Kabota.👙 And Kirk Nurmi explains how he somehow convinced Chris to perform stand-up comedy in a Brokini for his new TV show, Life of Nurmi.❤️ Plus, we pay tribute to our friend Mel West and share information on the GoFundMe supporting his wife Peggy during this difficult time.Grab your coffee, best friend… and enjoy today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew, Dave Ramsey celebrates his birthday with a special “Boo or Cool” edition where we look back at some of the biggest fads and moments from the last 67 years 😂PLUS — Harper Reidhead, the Show Low Rodeo Queen, joins us in studio to talk about the Show Low Rodeo happening June 5th & 6th at Linden Valley Arena! We play “Rodeo Term or Baloney,” test Harper’s rodeo knowledge against Paul from Beaumont in “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?”, and somehow learn way more about rodeo terms than expected 🤠We also give away a family four-pack of Monster X Tour tickets to Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway and hear some heartwarming good news from today’s winner during Taco About Something Good Tuesday ❤️If you enjoyed the show, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe!#MorningBrew #ChrisBennett #Podcast #CountryRadio #ShowLow #Rodeo #MonsterTrucks

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, we welcome this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week, from this season of!Lucas talks about his journey from just outside Nashville to the Top 9 on American Idol, performing with on the finale, writing songs, and his brand new single. We also find out what’s apparently MORE stressful than performing on live television. 😂Plus:☕ Jineane Ford joins us for Nerd News Friday🎓 Chris recaps his daughter’s graduation at🎟️ Monster Truck tickets get given away with Fun Fact or Fake FactMemorial Day weekend talk and more small-town chaosSpecial thanks as always to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for sending us another amazing Country Climb artist this week!The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends airs weekday mornings from 7–9am on Q Country 92.5.

Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we celebrate the Class of 2026 with graduation advice for students all around the White Mountains! Plus, it’s Relationship Advice Thursday, and things get awkward FAST when a caller claims he’s a good listener… but can’t remember the last thing his partner told him 😂We also tackle relationship drama involving an overwhelmed girlfriend debating whether to leave her ADHD boyfriend, another woman questioning if she should tell her fiancé she hated his proposal, and we give away monster truck tickets for Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway in Show Low!Plus, one of our best friends surprises Chris with a brokini-wearing gnome figurine. Yep. It’s one of those shows.Listen now to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, things get weird FAST. 😂Jineane Ford joins us for Am I the Jerk Court as we debate whether sitting on public toilet seats is actually disgusting… or if hovering is the real problem for your pelvic floor. 🚽Plus:🧅 A family argument erupts after someone secretly cooks with onions because their sister-in-law says onions are “too spicy”💰 We celebrate Be a Millionaire Day with Real Millionaire Purchase or Fake Millionaire Purchase😂 Producer Ryan McKee joins the show🚒 JD Pepper from the Timber Mesa Fire Department stops by with an important Fire Marshal Minute on Stage One fire restrictionsGrab your coffee, best friend, and enjoy today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!And remember… be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we celebrate graduation week across the White Mountains!Show Low's Dave Ramsey joins us for a special graduation edition of Boo or Cool and gives his unforgettable advice to the graduating Class of 2026.We also talk with Show Low High School Principal Ben Marchant about graduation week activities, senior traditions, the graduating class, and advice for both seniors and incoming juniors.Plus, Jineane Ford joins us for Talk About Something Good Tuesday as we share an incredible story about a commencement speaker paying off student debt for graduating students.And we talk with Catherine Doyle from the Navajo County Family Advocacy Center about their upcoming golf tournament fundraiser, Put It On The Tee For The NCFAC, and how the community can help support local families.Thanks for listening, best friends!Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailWhat a weekend in the White Mountains, best friend!On today’s episode of The Morning Brew, we recap Horne Auto Center’s Anniversary Bash at The House in Show Low, Arizona — and thanks to this incredible community, we were able to raise over $1,600 for 3E Snacks through the cornhole tournament and Burger of the Week! Chris from The House joins us in studio to recap the event, reveal the fundraising total, and relive some of the fun from the weekend.We also catch up with Austin Burke after his performances at Torreon and The House, where he shares what stood out most about his time in the White Mountains — and even reveals he’s officially working on a new album for 2027.Plus:• Brian from Pinedale recaps the bash• Paul from Beaumont explains why he missed the party• We play “Museum Piece or Redneck Garage?”• ACM Awards recap during Country News Minute• Motivational Monday with Janine FordIt’s a fun, emotional, community-filled episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.Be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk.