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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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Am I the Jerk for Taking Back World Cup Tickets? | Tyler Kohrs Interview
4d ago00:23:32Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →The Mayor, the Parade & Paul from Beaumont's Fashion Advice
5d ago00:16:29Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Loving Her Is Not Rocket Science... Or Is It? | Good News, Relationship Advice & D-backs Tickets
6d ago00:10:45Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Keep Your Beer Cold & Your Brisket Hot! | The Morning Brew Podcast
1w ago00:16:09Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →A Coconut Isn't Actually a Nut?! + Henry Thompson Talks "All My Fault" | The Morning Brew
1w ago00:16:58Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Leave Him! Nancy Norton's Relationship Advice, Fire Restrictions & ChatGPT Marriage Drama
2w ago00:20:23Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →The Lack of a Plunger Is Irresponsible | Am I the Jerk Court
2w ago00:14:40Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Alex & Omar Take SAT Math Day... And It Doesn't Go Well 😂
2w ago00:17:48Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Paul from Beaumont Got a Flamethrower for Father's Day
2w ago00:14:55Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →🤢 The World's Oldest First-Time Dad Was Over 90?! | Morning Brew Podcast
2w ago00:22:29Tap to summarizeSend 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
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