The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Send us Fan MailToday’s Morning Brew gets a LITTLE chaotic 😂We accidentally end up with a “naked judge” during Am I the Jerk Court, debate whether someone went too far by having their neighbor’s car TOWED, and figure out if a guy deserved to get kicked out of trivia league after allegedly cheating with a secret Bluetooth earpiece.PLUS — Austin Burke’s dad, Shawn Burke, joins us live in studio ahead of our HUGE Anniversary Bash this Saturday at The House in Show Low! Shawn shares the incredible story of Austin singing the national anthem as a toddler, leaving baseball behind, moving to Nashville with just $700 in his pocket, and the moment he realized his son might ACTUALLY make it in country music.We also play Boo or Cool: As American as Apple Pie Edition with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey and give away free entries into our cornhole tournament happening this Saturday benefiting 3E Snacks.🎯 Anniversary Bash at The House — Saturday!🎶 Live music all day🎤 Austin Burke acoustic show at 7pm🎯 Cornhole tournament with cash & concert prizesBe nice to yourself, be nice to others… and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we celebrate International Nurses Day by finding out some of the CRAZY things nurses have reportedly had to deal with… including a guy who superglued his hand to a microwave 😳We also catch up with Jineane Ford for Talk About Something Good Tuesday as we share uplifting stories, talk about her Hawaii trip, her adorable grandbaby, and the brand-new Morning Brew Burger at The House benefiting 3E Snacks.Plus, JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire Department joins us for a Fire Marshal Minute as fire danger starts increasing around the White Mountains.AND — we call more listeners live on the radio to win FREE entry into our Morning Brew Anniversary Bash Cornhole Tournament happening this Saturday at The House in Show Low! Winners will compete for $1,000, Kenny Chesney Sphere tickets, Lee Brice tickets, and more thanks to McCaleb Wealth Management, Brown and Russo Insurance, and Aliberto's.🎯 Sign up for the cornhole tournament:ChrisBennettComedy.com☕️ Thanks for hanging out with the best friends!

Send us Fan MailIt’s officially Anniversary Bash Week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Today we had Chris from The House Restaurant in studio talking about this Saturday’s HUGE Listener Appreciation Bash featuring our giant cornhole tournament benefiting 3E Snacks and an intimate acoustic concert with Nashville artist Austin Burke.Plus:🌭 The House announces the new Chris Bennett Morning Brew Burger of the Week🥒 We debate weird foods during “Eat It or Delete It”🍭 Pickle cotton candy somehow becomes a real possibility🐔 Paul from Beaumont explains why his wife’s new chickens are driving him crazy🎯 We surprise listeners live on-air with FREE cornhole entries💰 And somebody could win $1,000, Kenny Chesney tickets at the Sphere, and Lee Brice tickets!Want to join us Saturday?Head to ChrisBennettComedy.com for tournament info and details on the Anniversary Bash at The House in Show Low.Be nice to yourself, be nice to others… and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed with giveaways, chaos, laughs, and an incredible conversation with one of country music’s biggest rising independent artists.We start the show by spinning the wheel and calling our Diamondbacks Mother’s Day ticket winner… but after some phone issues, we thought we might have to move on to the next name 👀Then we give away even MORE Diamondbacks tickets with a special Mother’s Day edition of Fun Fact or Fake Fact.Later on, we welcome today’s Country Climb Star of the Week, Chase Wright — sent our way by Austin Burke and The Playlisted Podcast. Huge thank you to Austin and The Playlisted Podcast for continuing to introduce us to amazing independent country artists.Today is a huge day for Chase as he drops his third studio album, “Chasing Shadows,” and Q Country gets to become the FIRST country radio station to play his brand new song “Chasing Shadows.”Chase talks about:🎶 Learning guitar on a $20 garage sale guitar🎶 Leaving behind a corporate finance job🎶 Moving to Nashville in 2019🎶 Building over 420 MILLION streams independently🎶 The emotional story behind “Chasing Shadows”🎶 The highs and lows of chasing a music careerIt’s a fun, inspiring, and chaotic Friday episode of The Morning Brew 😂

Send us Fan MailThings got JUICY on Relationship Advice Thursday 😳😂Certified relationship coach Monica Tanner joined The Morning Brew to help us tackle some real-life relationship drama — including a guy accused of faking a marathon, whether the price of a wedding ring equals love, and a surprise caller with some marriage advice of his own.Monica Tanner is the host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast and author of the bestselling book Bad Marriage Advice.Plus, don’t forget:⚾️ We’re giving away Diamondbacks tickets for Mother’s Day weekend!🎉 Sign up now for The Morning Brew Anniversary Bash & Cornhole Tournament at ChrisBennettComedy.comBe nice to yourself, be nice to others… and don’t be a jerk.

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends…😳 A guy gets left OUT of his own newborn family photoshoot… while the dog somehow makes the pictures.⚖️ It’s Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday, and we tackle two wild relationship drama cases:📸 Family photos without dad🏠 A 15-year friendship destroyed over an Airbnb bedroom⚾ We also give away Diamondbacks tickets, celebrate Tourist Appreciation Day with some ridiculous roadside attraction trivia, and listener favorites James from Show Low and Dave Ramsey from Show Low stop by the show.Plus… Chris gets called out live on-air after messing up the Sports Minute 😂Grab your coffee and join the chaos.☕ The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on Q Country 92.5

Send us Fan MailToday’s Morning Brew got a little chaotic… in the best way 😳We spun the wheel LIVE to pick our Billy Currington ticket winner… called him on-air… and somehow got disconnected 😬So… did he still win? Or did we have to give the tickets away??Plus—it’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, so we kick things off with an incredible story about five students who saved their bus driver ❤️And since it’s Cinco de Mayo, Alma and Omar from Alibertos joined us in studio for games, laughs, and a TON of giveaways 🌮😂We played:Cinco de Mayo TriviaThis or ThatMost Likely To (Sibling Edition)Shoutout to today’s winners:🎉 Tony (Snowflake) – Billy Currington tickets🎉 Joyce (Show Low) – Trivia winner🎉 Debbie (Eagar) – This or That winner🎉 Mike (Snowflake) & Mark (Show Low) – Winners!Thanks for listening, Best Friends—be nice to yourself, be nice to others, and don’t be a jerk 💛

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode is a fun one…We catch up with Paul from Beaumont after his son’s wedding—and let’s just say things may have gotten a little out of control 😳We play Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Honeymoon Edition, check in with Dave Ramsey for Boo or Cool motivational quotes, and give away Diamondbacks tickets…Plus, Chris is celebrating 6 years hosting The Morning Brew—and shares a new way you can win Billy Currington tickets 🎟️Buckle up… you never know what’s gonna happen on The Morning Brew ☕️👉 Want to win Billy Currington tickets? Follow Chris Bennett Comedy and hit the link in the bio to enter—winner gets called live on the show!

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends… things got a little out of control 😂We played Fun Fact or Fake Fact for Billy Currington tickets, and Steve-O from Vernon gave us one of the funniest moments we’ve had in a while… you’ll know it when you hear it 😅Plus, it’s Country Climb Friday! We’re joined by this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week, Izzy Jude, as we get to know her story and play her song “Counterfeit” for the first time on the show.Huge thanks as always to our best friend Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for sending incredible independent artists our way from Nashville every week 🙌🎟️ Congrats to Steve-O from Vernon for winning Billy Currington tickets!Don’t forget—our Morning Brew Anniversary Bash is coming up May 16th with live music all day and our cornhole tournament benefiting 3E Snacks. 👉 Sign up at chrisbennettcomedy.comThanks for listening, Best Friends!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Relationship Advice Thursday, and this one gets a little wild…A guy’s fiancée wants him to either disinvite his friend… or ask his friend’s girlfriend to “tone it down” because she’s too attractive for their wedding 😳We bring in Shane from Pinetop as our official relationship expert—and hook him up with Billy Currington tickets for his advice.Then Paul from Beaumont joins us as he gets ready for his son’s wedding this weekend… and we put him to the test with some wedding trivia in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?Plus, we catch up with JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire Department for a Fire Marshal Minute, talk about an upcoming fire preparedness expo, and somehow end up discussing questionable haircuts 😂You never know what’s gonna happen on The Morning Brew…

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends ☕😂Today’s episode gets a little chaotic…⚖️ Am I the Jerk Court is in session: ⏰ One roommate is mad because they weren’t woken up for an important meeting… but are you really responsible for another adult’s alarm clock? ✈️ Another case involves a friend upset after not getting picked up from the airport with just 3 hours’ notice… is that fair?🎧 Plus, we play “What’s That Noise?” for International Noise Awareness Day—and one caller absolutely nails it to win a spot in our Anniversary Bash Cornhole Tournament!🎉 Speaking of that… don’t forget to sign up for your chance to win cash, prizes, and tickets to see Kenny Chesney at the Sphere in Vegas! 👉 Sign up at ChrisBennettComedy.com🗞️ And we wrap things up with Chris’s Country News Minute featuring Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson.👉 If you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend… especially someone who struggles to wake up on time 😅

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew, we’re sharing some good news for Talk About Something Good Tuesday with Jineane Ford, giving away Billy Currington tickets, and highlighting the incredible work of 3E Snacks helping feed local kids right here in the White Mountains.Plus… things get a little weird when we start talking about superheroes (and Dave has some interesting opinions 😂).Grab your coffee and hang out with the best friends.

Send us Fan MailPaul from Beaumont’s wife gets a new dog… leaves town… and within hours—chaos hits 😂🐶🐝We kick things off with one of the wildest stories we’ve heard in a while, then put Paul to the test with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Wedding Edition as his son gets ready to tie the knot this weekend 😬💍Plus, we catch up with Jineane Ford about the weekend, hit some Motivational Monday quotes, and highlight some great things happening in our community.🎉 Don’t forget—we’re celebrating 6 years of The Morning Brew May 16th at The House Restaurant! Cornhole tournament, live music, and you could win $1,000 cash + Kenny Chesney tickets at the Sphere 🎶👉 Sign up now: chrisbennettcomedy.comThanks for listening, best friends ❤️

Send us Fan MailAlright best friend… this one gets WEIRD 😂We kick things off with a call from Jan the Weatherman that takes a turn you definitely won’t see coming… yeah… we’re still not sure what to do with that one 😭 👉 Plus, our Country Climb Star of the Week Amanda Stewart joins the show! She shares her journey in country music, the story behind her song ‘Me or the Whiskey,’ and a real ‘pinch me’ moment opening for Clint Black.Big thanks to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for sending another incredible artist our way 🙌👉 We also get into some Fun Fact Friday chaos with Jineane Ford 👉 Plus calls from our best friends—including Brian from Pinedale (who… almost requested the right song 😂)📞 Want to be part of the show? Call us live: 928-532-4144🎉 And don’t forget—get signed up for the Morning Brew Anniversary Bash cornhole tournament! $1,000 cash + Kenny Chesney tickets at the Sphere in Vegas on the line 👀 👉 Details: chrisbennettcomedy.comThanks for listening, best friend—if you enjoyed it, share it with someone who needs a laugh!

Send us Fan MailGood morning, Best Friends! ☕️Today’s episode of The Morning Brew gets a little chaotic…We kick things off with a wild piece of relationship advice where someone actually asks how to get their boyfriend to cheat on them 😳 Jineane Ford jumps in with some brutally honest advice (including a line you won’t forget…)Plus, Joe G from Horn Auto Center joins us in studio as we: 🎬 Play “Quote It or Blow It” for Movie Theater Day 😂 Watch Joe take on Kendra and Grumpy Old Man Dave ❤️ Dive into another relationship dilemma involving a girlfriend planning a one-on-one trip with another guyOh—and we also had to find out if Chris even had jury duty today… which may or may not have determined if there was a show at all.It’s funny, it’s a little unhinged, and it’s everything you love about The Morning Brew.🎉 Don’t forget! Join us for the 6th Anniversary Listener Appreciation Bash on May 16th at The House in Show Low!🏆 Cornhole Tournament — $25 entry ❤️ 50% of proceeds go to 3E Snacks helping local kids 💰 Win $1,000 cash + Kenny Chesney tickets at the Sphere in Vegas👉 Sign up now: chrisbennettcomedy.com

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is a JUICY Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday 😏We’re putting TWO wild cases on trial—and you get to be the judge:👉 Is someone a jerk for being naked in their own home… even if the neighbors can see? 👉 And what about keeping a cat you rescued after the original owner suddenly wants it back? 🐱Plus, our best friend Ryan McKee calls in with a BIG announcement about an upcoming show in Payson… and let’s just say, going back to your hometown isn’t always easy 😅We’re joined by special guest Jineane Ford from Majik 1017 and Italk 1067 to help rule on one of the cases… and we bring in a listener judge from Show Low for a bonus round (and yes—there are prizes on the line 👀).🎟️ Don’t forget to sign up for our Anniversary Bash & Cornhole Tournament on May 16th 👉 Register now at chrisbennettcomedy.com

Send us Fan MailPaul from Beaumont thought the little chirping was relaxing… until his house turned into a full-blown farm 🐔😂On today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends:🎟️ We give away Billy Currington tickets (and play “Lyric or Lie”) 😂 Paul deals with chickens taking over his house 🧠 Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? (Big Word Edition) 🤔 Boo or Cool with Dave Ramsey (weird inventions you didn’t know existed) ❤️ Talk About Something Good Tuesday (feel-good stories that actually hit)If you like fun, chaos, and a chance to win cool stuff… you’re in the right place.👉 Don’t miss the Morning Brew Anniversary Bash May 16th 🎯 Cornhole tournament + live music + cash prizes Sign up: ChrisBennettComedy.comFollow, share, and we’ll see you next time.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, the cast of Show Low High School’s production of The Prince of Egypt stopped by the studio—and things got fun real fast.We talked about the show, what goes into putting on a production like this, and played some games that proved these theater kids might be smarter than all of us 😅It’s also Motivational Monday, so we shared some quotes about confidence, courage, and chasing your dreams—and picked our favorite with the cast.We also checked in with Jineane Ford from Magic 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, and heard from JD Pepper with Timber Mesa Fire Department for a Fire Marshal Minute and a fun round of trivia.🎭 The Prince of Egypt opens this week at Show Low High School! 📅 Shows: April 23, 24, 30 & May 1–2 at 7PM 📅 Matinees: April 25 & May 2 at 2PM 🎟️ Tickets available online or at the doorIf you’re in the White Mountains, go support these incredibly talented students—you won’t regret it.And if you enjoyed this episode, send it to a friend who loves local theater (or thinks they’re smarter than theater kids 😄)

Send us Fan MailWhat starts at Coyote Ugly… ends with a road trip to American Idol 👀This week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we sit down with our Country Climb Star of the Week, Emily Elgin. From singing in bars to piling into a minivan and auditioning for American Idol, her journey is as real as it gets.⭐ This week’s Country Climb artist comes to us from Austin Burke and The Playlisted Podcast, where we get to discover incredible new country talent each week.We also talk about: 🎤 Her musical influences and Nashville journey 🎶 The powerful story behind her song “Having Babies” ⭐ What fans can expect from her live showsPlus, we had some fun on the show: 🤔 “Sphere Fact or Fake Fact” trivia 🎯 A listener wins their way into our Anniversary Bash cornhole tournament🎉 Don’t miss the Morning Brew Anniversary Bash on May 16th—details at: chrisbennettcomedy.com📲 Listen, follow, and share with a Best Friend!

Send us Fan MailIs forgetting your partner’s birthday a dealbreaker? That’s the question we asked on today’s Relationship Advice Thursday—and the answers did not disappoint.Chris Bennett is joined by Janine Ford from our sister stations to break down a relationship dilemma that had listeners divided. Would you stay… or walk away?Plus, we talk about our upcoming Morning Brew 6-Year Anniversary Bash and cornhole tournament, where you could win $1,000 cash and tickets to see Kenny Chesney live at the Sphere in Las Vegas.And congrats to Aiden from Pinetop, who calls in, gives his take on another relationship situation, and walks away with a free entry into the tournament!It’s a fun one—great calls, great laughs, and a question that might spark a debate in your own relationship.🎯 Sign up for the cornhole tournament here: https://share.scoreholio.com/R2NWnaH6c2b

Send us Fan MailToday’s show got WILD 😂We kicked off Am I the Jerk Court with a case that had everyone divided…👉 A guy told his wife he wanted a simple birthday… but she planned a fancy dinner anyway… so he ditched her and went to Olive Garden alone.Was he a jerk… or just doing exactly what he asked for?Judge Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and Italk 106.7 gave her ruling……but then things got interesting when Kirk Nurmi called in with the COMPLETE opposite take.Plus: 🎟️ We gave away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets to Bo Taylor on Jackie Robinson Day 🍔 Played “McDonald’s or Made Up” (yes… McSpaghetti is a thing 😂) 🤠 And caught up with Virgil the Cowboy from EagarIt’s everything you love about The Morning Brew — fun, chaos, and real conversations with the Best Friends.👉 Listen, laugh, and share with a friend who would 100% choose breadsticks over everything.

Send us Fan MailYeah… today got a little out of hand 😭😂We kick things off with Paul from Beaumont recapping his son’s bachelor party… and let’s just say it ended with matching tattoos in a place you probably weren’t expecting. Then we put Paul to the test in “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck,” give away Diamondbacks tickets with a round of Dolphin Fact or Fake Fact, and wrap it all up with some feel-good stories on Talk About Something Good Tuesday.Big thanks to Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and Italk 106.7 for joining us to share some good news — including a viral dad turning his daughter’s imagination into songs and the world’s oldest gorilla celebrating her birthday 🐒Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — don’t forget to follow, share, and join us live weekday mornings on Q Country 92.5!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Motivational Monday… but we’re not taking life too seriously today 😂We’re recapping Little League Opening Day, where Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and Italk 106.7 absolutely roasted Chris’s “glowing white socks” legs (and yeah… it got worse from there).We also give away Arizona Diamondbacks tickets with a fun Scrabble Day game to Teresa from Concho, and Dave Ramsey from Show Low joins us to judge motivational quotes with a little “Boo or Cool” — and let’s just say… not everyone agrees 😅Plus, stick around to the end for a bonus community spotlight on Global Youth Service Day with Jett Walker and Stephen Harrington.Thanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — don’t forget to follow, share, and listen live weekday mornings on Qcountry 92.5!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends ☕🎤Today’s episode is a special Country Climb spotlight, featuring rising country artist Caroline Wood.Originally from Texas and balancing college while chasing her music dreams, Caroline shares her journey of overcoming stage fright, stepping outside her comfort zone, and pursuing a career in country music.We also dive into the story behind her song “Backroads”, which we’re proud to feature for the first time on country radio.A big thank you to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for connecting us with another incredible up-and-coming artist.👉 In this episode: Caroline’s journey from writing songs in secret to performing with confidence  How she balances college life with chasing a music career  The story and inspiration behind “Backroads”  What’s next for her as an artist If you enjoy discovering new country artists and hearing real stories behind the music, this one’s for you.👇 Make sure to follow, share, and support Caroline Wood on her journey!

Send us Fan Mail☕️ The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends | Relationship Advice ThursdayToday’s episode gets a little… weird 😳A woman catches her boyfriend sleeping with a pacifier and has no idea what to do — bring it up or pretend she never saw it? We break it down with our relationship expert Janine Ford.Plus, we hook up a Best Friend with Diamondbacks tickets playing a brand new game called “Drunk or Dumb” (you won’t believe some of these stories 😂).And we wrap things up with some brutally honest advice from Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey on a boyfriend who suddenly “doesn’t know how” to do anything around the house.💬 Would YOU say something about the pacifier… or ignore it?👉 Listen, laugh, and let us know what YOU would do!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends ☕🎤It’s Am I The Jerk Court Wednesday, and we’ve got some wild cases that need YOUR verdict!👨‍⚖️ First, a parking spot showdown turns into a police call… but was it justified? 💍 Then, wedding drama—was she wrong for telling her bridesmaid how to look?Joining the court today:Janine Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 & iTalk 106.7 JD Pepper, Fire Marshal with Timber Mesa Fire Department Trinity Savage, Public Information Officer with Timber Mesa Fire Department Plus, we check in with Paul from Beaumont, who’s on the road to his son’s bachelor party, as he takes on his cousin Jesse in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Wedding Trivia Edition 😂It’s a fun, fast-paced show full of laughs, opinions, and real-life drama.👇 Let us know… who was the jerk?!

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…It’s Making Your Move Day—so we tested some pickup lines on live radio… and yeah… it did NOT go well 😅Paul from Beaumont calls in and lets us know just how bad they really were… and things only get worse from there.We also hear how Dave Ramsey met his wife in one of the most unexpected ways—proving sometimes the best moves aren’t planned at all.Plus, we wrap things up with a wild good news story about a dog that proves you don’t have to be fearless to be brave 🐶💪👉 If you enjoy the show, make sure to follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend!

Send us Fan MailWhat’s the hardest part about being a country radio DJ?When someone calls in to request a song… but doesn’t know the title OR the artist 😅That’s exactly what happens in today’s episode — and somehow, Chris figures it out.On today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends:😂 A caller tries to describe a country song and Chris has to guess it🍰 “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?” — Twinkie Trivia edition🐾 Arizona Gives Day + supporting local nonprofits like Tails of Love Rescue💪 Motivational Monday with quotes from U.S. Army legends😆 Boo or Cool with grumpy Dave Ramsey on National Fun DayYou never know what’s going to happen on The Morning Brew… and that’s what makes it fun.🎙️ Catch the show live every weekday morning on QCountry 92.5📞 Want to be on the show? Call us live: 928-532-4144Love you Best Friends 🤠

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we’ve got another incredible Country Climb Star of the Week ⭐Huge thanks to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playlisted Podcast for sending us another amazing independent artist 🙌🎶 This week’s artist: Zac Craven — and wait until you hear why they call him the Mariachi GringoWe talk about: chasing a country music dream while living out of a van  his journey through music and life  the story behind his song “I Wanna Dance” (making its country radio debut!) Plus: 🎬 a fun National Film Score Day game 🐰 Easter trivia 🎟️ a Diamondbacks ticket giveaway👉 Give Zac a follow and check out his music, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode

Send us Fan MailWe’re stepping our game up on this episode of The Morning Brew… 😳We brought in a REAL relationship expert — Monica Tanner — bestselling author of Bad Marriage Advice and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast And yeah… she might actually know what she’s talking about (unlike us 😆)We break down some of the WORST relationship advice people always hear — including why “happy wife, happy life” might actually be hurting your relationship 👀Plus, we react to a situation where a guy’s girlfriend gave her number to another guy at a bar… 🚩Is that a red flag… or is he overreacting?We also mix in some fun with Fact or Fool and highlight a great local Easter event for the community.🎧 It’s The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — and as always… it’s a good time.

Send us Fan MailIt’s April Fool’s Day on The Morning Brew… but don’t worry — no pranks here (well… maybe a few 😆)We kick things off with Am I the Jerk Court, where James from Show Low helps decide if someone went too far after snatching something back from a coworker — and walks away with Diamondbacks tickets in the process.Then Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey (not the financial guy) joins us for a hilarious April Fool’s edition of Boo or Cool, with some very questionable takes.And we wrap things up with Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar, who brings some friends, shares a few ranch stories, and plays Fool or Fact with us.It’s fun, it’s local, and it’s everything you love about The Morning Brew.👉 Listen, share with a friend, and join us live weekday mornings from 7–9 on Q Country 92.5!

Send us Fan MailA birthday call turns into a full-on identity check… are you still young at 47, or officially in “groan when you stand up” territory? We call up Ryan McKee, celebrate his birthday, and immediately put him on the spot with a 1979 trivia challenge covering music, movies, and pop culture. Play along and see how you’d do.Then it’s game time with real stakes — Diamondbacks tickets. National Crayon Day gives us the perfect excuse to play “Crayon Color or Made Up,” where names like Macaroni & Cheese somehow turn out to be real. One answer can make or break it.Of course, Paul from Beaumont joins us with a weekend story you’d expect… and maybe shouldn’t 😂 plus we test him with marriage and wedding trivia as his son’s big day gets closer.And because it’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, we catch up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 to share some good news, including an American Idol update and a Julian Kalel update, plus a feel-good story from the San Diego Zoo that’s making a difference for kids in hospitals.If you like real callers, quick games, and feel-good morning radio energy, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and join us for the ride.

Send us Fan MailSometimes the best radio moments are the ones you can’t plan — and this one had everything.We kick things off with a Diamondbacks ticket giveaway that turns into pure live radio chaos. One caller is cruising through Weird Holiday Trivia… then suddenly disappears mid-question, leaving us hanging and the prize back up for grabs. Enter Vicki from Eagar, who steps in and takes advantage of the second chance to win it with questions about Nashville hot chicken, No. 2 pencils, and even how many steps are in a mile.From there, we bring in “Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey” for Boo or Cool, breaking down old school vs. new school habits — from using GPS in your own town to paying with your phone and ordering food on apps.We also hit a quick Country News Minute before checking in with Jineane Ford and Steve Carvahal, highlighting the Sacred Easter Walk happening in Snowflake this week.Then we wrap things up with Motivational Monday, focusing on self-control, mindset, and one powerful reminder: you have control over your mind, even when everything else feels uncertain.If you like real moments, fun games, and something to take with you into the week, this episode’s for you. Follow, share, and let us know — would you have gotten those trivia questions right?

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends…We kick things off with some fun for Quirky Country Song Title Day as Ryan McKee checks in from Wilmington, North Carolina and we play Real or Fake Country Song Titles — and honestly… some of these are hard to believe 😂Then Paul from Beaumont calls in with weekend plans that include takeout, relaxation… and absolutely no supervision 😅 before we battle it out in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck for a National Joe Day trivia showdown.And to close things out, we introduce this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week — Maura Streppa 🎶Originally from Chicago and now in Nashville, she’s making waves with her raw, honest songwriting and powerful voice. We dive into her journey, her “pinch me” moments, and the story behind her song “Branded.”If you love fun games, real caller moments, and discovering new country artists, this episode is for you.👉 Follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend — and let us know… what’s the craziest country song title you’ve ever heard? 😂

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…We kick things off with Relationship Advice Thursday and a situation that gets awkward fast — a 20-year-old thought he was going to marry his high school sweetheart… until she asked for an open relationship and admitted she already had someone in mind 😳With Jineane Ford and Steve Carvajal, we break down boundaries, monogamy, and what you actually owe someone in a relationship.Then JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire joins us for a Fire Marshal Minute with simple tips that could protect your home as wildfire season approaches 🔥We keep things moving with a round of Legal or Illegal, covering some surprising laws you might not know…And we wrap things up with more relationship advice — this time about chores, communication, and what happens when one partner feels like they’re doing it all.If you like real-life relationship advice, fun games, and morning radio energy, this one’s for you.👉 Follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend — and let us know… where do YOU draw the line in a relationship?

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…Joe G is hanging out in studio and we kick things off with a chaotic (and addictive) game of Waffle House or Walmart — where every headline is real… and somehow gets weirder every round 🧇😂Then it’s Am I the Jerk Court, featuring a dinner story that gets awkward fast — when someone assumes no one understands what they’re saying… until they do. Joe G delivers the verdict and we break it all down.We also hook up a listener with Arizona Diamondbacks home opener tickets with some Brew Crew trivia, while hyping up our upcoming anniversary bash 🎉And we wrap things up with some anniversary and love trivia, from traditional gifts to country couples like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.If you like fun games, real listener moments, and morning radio energy, this one’s for you.👉 Follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend — and let us know… Waffle House or Walmart? 😂

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…We kick things off with Talk About Something Good Tuesday, joined by Jineane Ford and special guests to share details on the Sacred Easter Walk in Snowflake — a powerful, family-friendly community event happening this week.We also share a feel-good story that proves people still show up for each other, before having some fun giving away movie tickets with Farm Fact or Fake to Sandra, the Top Fandra 🎟️Then it’s your Country News Minute — with Tim McGraw heading into the Hall of Fame, Florida Georgia Line reunion buzz, and Kane Brown opening up about a tough lesson early in his career.And we wrap things up strong with Paul from Beaumont for laughs and a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck 😂If you like positive stories, country music news, and real call-in radio energy, you’re in the right place.👉 Follow, subscribe, and share with a friend so more best friends can find the show.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…We kick things off local with everything you need to know about the Festival of the Baskets at the Show Low Elks Lodge on May 2 — a fun community event supporting local veterans through the American Legion in Snowflake and Heber.Then it’s a BIG moment on the show — we sit down with our friend Julian Kalel, now a Top 20 finalist on American Idol, just as voting officially opens. Julian shares his journey, the messages behind his music, and what fans can expect from his performance tonight. Most importantly — this is your chance to vote and help him move on, and he breaks down how you can cast up to 50 votes across platforms.We also bring the fun with Motivational Monday with Jineane Ford form Majik 1017 and Italk 1067, a round of “OK or Not OK?” with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey, and a hilarious call from Ryan McKee — who says his therapist told him to start… dating himself 😂From community events to national TV moments to real-life laughs, you never know what’s coming next on The Morning Brew.👉 Don’t forget to tune in and vote for Julian Kalel on American Idol tonight!

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best FriendsSpring is officially here 🌸 and we’re kicking things off with Fun Fact Friday on the first day of spring and International Happiness Day! Chris starts the show with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 & iTalk 106.7 as they break down fun facts, seasonal vibes, and some wild nerd news you won’t believe.Then it’s time for National Proposal Day with a rapid-fire game of “Proposal or No?” — would you say yes… or absolutely not? 💍😂We wrap things up with our Country Climb Star of the Week 🎤This week features Marshull, and Chris sits down with lead singer Jared Shoemaker, currently competing on The Voice (Team Adam). Jared shares how he discovered singing while serving in the U.S. Navy, his journey to the blind auditions, and what it was like getting that chair turn from Adam Levine.Plus, hear their track “Rock N Roll Cowboy” and the story behind it.Big thanks to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for bringing us this week’s Country Climb artist 🙌

Send us Fan MailIt’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and today’s show brings some real-life relationship dilemmas that will have you thinking… what would YOU do?We kick things off with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 as we break down a tough situation: one guy just got back from a trip to Greece and realized he doesn’t see a future with his girlfriend—but her graduation is in two days. Do you break up now and risk ruining a major life moment, or wait and pretend everything is fine? We get into the real question of timing, honesty, and doing the right thing.Then we bring in listener Desiree from Show Low, who scores Renaissance Festival tickets and helps tackle another relationship question: how do you tell your partner you want them to get in better shape… without hurting their feelings? It turns into a real conversation about attraction, discipline, and communication.We also mix in some laughs with Boo or Cool with Dave Ramsey from Show Low and wrap things up with a Country News Minute.If you love real relationship talk, fun callers, and a morning show that keeps it honest and entertaining, hit play, share with a friend, and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.👉 What would YOU do… break up before graduation or wait?

Send us Fan MailIt’s Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and today’s episode has a little bit of everything — laughs, real talk, and a heartfelt moment.We start the show catching up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, as Chris shares that it’s his anniversary and gets some simple but meaningful gift ideas.Then it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court, with Jineane as our judge, breaking down a situation about helping a friend move — and whether it’s wrong to expect the same in return.We check in with Paul from Beaumont, play a round of Would You Rather – Awkward Moments Edition, and test our knowledge with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? – Celebrity Trivia.We also take a moment to remember a beloved Brew Crew member, Scotty from Concho in a Poncho, one year after his passing. He is missed and always remembered.If the show made you laugh, think, or smile, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Send us Fan MailIt’s St. Patrick’s Day on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and things get off to a chaotic start when Chris shows up dressed as a leprechaun and completely scares Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7.From there, we roll into Talk About Something Good Tuesday, sharing uplifting stories that remind you there’s still a lot of good happening in the world.We also check in with Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar, who calls in for his song request and gives us a hilarious look at how cowboys and cowgirls celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Then it’s time for Boo or Cool – St. Patrick’s Edition with Show Low’s own “Dave Ramsey,” breaking down everything from green beer to Irish whiskey.We wrap things up with everyone’s favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, for a St. Patrick’s Day edition of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?If the show made you laugh, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and don’t forget to leave a review!

Send us Fan MailIt’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s show is packed with positivity, community news, and a little panda trivia.We kick things off with a recap of the weekend in Show Low and reflect on a comedy night that brought big laughs and helped raise money for children’s charities in the White Mountains. Then it’s time for Motivational Monday with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 as we share inspiring quotes with a St. Patrick’s Day twist and pick our Motivational Quote of the Week.Later in the show we’re joined in studio by Grace Payne, Communications Manager for the City of Show Low, to talk about exciting events happening around town. We discuss upcoming community activities including Easter weekend events, family-friendly fun, and the unique programming coming from City of Show Low TV. Jace and Jacob from Show Low TV were also in studio filming Chris for their local series Sound and Color, which highlights artists and musicians in the White Mountains.To keep things fun, we play a listener game called “Panda or Not Panda” in honor of National Panda Day and give away tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival.If you’re looking for things to do in Show Low or want a positive start to your week, this episode has it all—local events, laughs, and motivation to kick off Monday.Subscribe, share the show with a friend in the White Mountains, and let us know your favorite motivational quote from today’s episode.

Send us Fan MailIt’s Fun Fact Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s episode is packed with trivia, listener calls, and new country music.We kick off the show with Brian from Pinedale and play a round of Fun Sleep Fact or Sleep Myth in honor of World Sleep Day, then give away comedy tickets to Lacey from Taylor during another round of sleep trivia.Next we check in with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, along with her granddaughter Addie, and share some fun Oscar facts ahead of the Academy Awards this weekend. Jineane also brings us her Nerd News, including a new pill being tested to stop snoring and a surprising story about chickpeas being grown in moon-like soil.Then it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week, sent our way from Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast. This week’s featured artist is Erin Kinsey, and we spin her new song “Reasons Why We Broke Up.”We wrap up the show with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? – Oscar Movie Edition with everyone’s favorite redneck Paul from Beaumont.If the show made you smile, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.

Send us Fan Mailt’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s show brings relationship dilemmas, travel stories, and a celebration of a local business milestone.We’re joined in studio by Alma and Omar from Aliberto’s Mexican Food, the title sponsor of Chris Bennett Comedy and Aliberto’s Presents Stand-Up Comedy in the White Mountains happening this Saturday at the Show Low Elks Lodge. Omar just returned from an international trip to Japan, and he shares some stories from his travels.We also give away comedy tickets courtesy of Aliberto’s and take calls for Relationship Advice Thursday. Listener Josh Johnson from Show Low becomes our relationship expert for the day as we tackle a tough situation involving a fiancé with some very questionable hygiene habits.Later, Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar calls in and we play Are You Smarter Than Virgil the Cowboy? with Alma and Omar.We wrap up the show celebrating Aliberto’s 40th anniversary, sharing some favorite memories from Alma and Omar, plus a call from their brother Alex with his own stories from growing up with the family business.If the show made you laugh, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.🎤 Comedy show tickets:ChrisBennettComedy.com

Send us Fan MailIt’s Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, which means it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court.We kick off the show talking with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey, and with prom season right around the corner we play Boo or Cool: Promposal Edition, judging some creative and over-the-top ways people have asked someone to prom.Next we catch up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, who also helps us rule on today’s Am I the Jerk Court case involving a traffic jam, a full bladder, and a very awkward situation.We also hear from everyone’s favorite redneck Paul from Beaumont and play Myth or Fact on Debunking Day, busting some surprising myths.Plus we test our knowledge with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? featuring Johnny Appleseed Day trivia.If the show made you laugh, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.🎤 Comedy show tickets:ChrisBennettComedy.com

Send us Fan MailIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s show is packed with good news, community stories, and some fun giveaways.We kick off the show catching up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 and hearing about her spring break adventures with her granddaughter Addie. Chris also shares an update on the upcoming stand-up comedy show this Saturday at the Show Low Elks Lodge featuring Eric Schwartz.Then it’s time to share some good news. Chris celebrates former Country Climb Star of the Week Julian Kalel, who just made the Top 20 on American Idol, and Jineane shares some uplifting stories to brighten the morning.Later in the show we’re joined in studio by Angel and Kevin Kerr from Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint, one of the sponsors of the comedy show. In honor of Mario Day, we play Mario trivia and give away comedy tickets to Brooke from Show Low, plus a dinner and movie package to Clyde from Taylor.We also hear from Sharon Kaiser about the great work being done by the Darren Reed Foundation and their upcoming events.Plus listener calls, another comedy ticket giveaway, and a hilarious story about someone accidentally locking themselves in their own car.If the show made you smile, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.🎤 Comedy show tickets:ChrisBennettComedy.com

Send us Fan MailStart your week with a little motivation and a lot of community spirit on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.We kick off Motivational Monday with a call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eagar and a powerful quote to get the week started. Then it’s time for Chris’s Country News Minute, featuring Thomas Rhett’s newly announced tour coming to Phoenix this October, new music from Gabby Barrett, and the funny story behind Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas.”Janine Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 also joins us in studio with her granddaughter Addy for spring break as we talk glass art, horses, and family time.Later in the show we celebrate National Barbie Day with motivational quotes from inspiring women like Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, Oprah, and Frida Kahlo.We’re also joined by David Whitmore from the Show Low Elks Lodge and the Elks Riders. We learn how the Elks help the community through scholarships, veterans programs, youth events, and local charities, and how they’ll be helping with security for our stand-up comedy show this Saturday at the Elks Lodge.Plus:• Calls from listeners • Tooth Truth Trivia for National False Teeth Day • A chance to win tickets to Saturday’s comedy show • Community events and laughs along the way🎤 Live Stand-Up Comedy – Saturday at 6:30 PM Show Low Elks Lodge Tickets: ChrisBennettComedy.comIf the show made you smile, share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends is packed with laughs, music, and a special Country Climb interview.We kick off the morning with a call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eager, who celebrates Employee Appreciation Day by giving the cowboys and cowgirls the day off. He also tells us about his very first job.Then we check in with our best friend Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 for Fun Fact Friday, where we learn some surprising (and slightly controversial) facts about Oreos—which Chris loves and Jineane absolutely hates. Jineane also drops some nerd news that gets everyone laughing.Next it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week, brought to us by our friends at Austin Burke’s Playlisted Podcast. This week’s rising artist is Noah James, who joins us on the eve of his wedding to talk about his journey in country music, his climb as an artist, and the story behind his song “Heart To Stay.”We wrap up the show with a call from Paul in Beaumont, who tells us about the worst job he ever had, and we play Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? with some Alamo Day trivia.It’s another morning full of laughs, fun facts, great music, and amazing stories from our best friends.🎶 Follow Noah James at @NoahJamesMusic and check out his song “Heart To Stay.”

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode kicks off with a ticket giveaway for Chris Bennett Comedy & Alibertos Presents Stand Up Comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on March 14th. Caller John from Show Low becomes our official Relationship Advice Expert for the day and helps judge one of the strangest relationship dilemmas yet…A woman says her boyfriend farts constantly—during hugs, conversations, and even as a running joke—and she’s completely over it. Is it harmless humor or a serious relationship problem? We break it down and deliver our verdict.Later we hear from Paul in Beaumont, who shares his college experience and admits he only lasted through rush week because he preferred partying over studying. With spring break around the corner, we swap some wild vacation stories.We also play Are You Smarter Than a Redneck – Reel Film Day, putting callers to the test with movie trivia.Then the show wraps up with a bonus relationship advice case about a woman who says she’s less attracted to her boyfriend after he got super muscular at the gym. Caller JC from Snowflake helps us judge the case and wins tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival.It’s a morning full of relationship dilemmas, laughs, trivia, and giveaways.🎟 Stand Up Comedy Night – March 14 Show Low Elks Lodge – Doors open at 5pm Show starts at 6:30pmPresented by Chris Bennett Comedy & AlibertosGet tickets at: chrisbennettcomedy.com