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The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett
Hosted by Chris Bennett · EN
Ever wonder what really goes on at a small-town morning radio show?
The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends is your daily dose of real callers, big laughs, and unforgettable characters straight from QCountry 925 in Show Low, Arizona.
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The Voice of CBS Mornings? Meet Country Climb Star Kyndle Wylde
3d ago00:18:17Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →My Girlfriend's Best Guy Friend Wants Us to Break Up?! | Relationship Advice Thursday
4d ago00:13:21Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →I Started Dating Myself... Then Ruined My Favorite Breakfast Spot | Am I the Jerk Court
5d ago00:09:51Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Dave Ramsey Says Donuts Aren't Junk Food?! | Talk About Something Good Tuesday
6d ago00:11:55Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Paul's Chicken Survival Plan & Space Trivia! 🚀🐔
1w ago00:10:25Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →My Favorite Part of Herding Cattle? Getting Off the Horse! + Kile Antone Interview
1w ago00:18:13Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →My Sister Got Pregnant by My Husband! | Relationship Advice Thursday
2w ago00:10:10Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Horses Can't Throw Up?! Plus John Foster from Alset Customs Joins the Show
2w ago00:12:29Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Show Low Football Standout Trevan Martell Chases His Dream | Morning Brew Podcast
2w ago00:14:01Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →My Daughter's Next Chapter + Go West Games, Dave's Motivation & Paul Tries to Make Me Cry
2w ago00:13:13Tap to summarizeSend 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.
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