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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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Sarah Hardwig on the Grand Ole Opry, America's Got Talent & Canada Trivia | The Morning Brew
2w ago00:22:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHappy Fun Fact Friday!On today's episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we kick things off with Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar, who shares one very important piece of advice if you're planning a trip to Sunrise.Then it's time for our Country Climb Star of the Week as we welcome Nashville singer-songwriter Sarah Hardwig. Sarah talks about earning four yeses on America's Got Talent, performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage, studying songwriting at Belmont University, and the story behind her song, "I Know You Won't." She also shares what's next in her career, including new music on the way.To wrap things up, podcast listeners get an exclusive bonus segment that didn't make it onto the live radio show. Paul from Beaumont returns for a special Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? Canada Edition, celebrating his family's trip home from Canada.In this episode:• Virgil the Cowboy's mountain wisdom• Fun Fact Friday• Country Climb Star of the Week: Sarah Hardwig• "I Know You Won't"• Grand Ole Opry & America's Got Talent stories• Bonus: Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? Canada EditionThanks for listening to The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another best friend.
Transcribe →Did She Move Across the Country for a Man-Child? | Relationship Advice Thursday
3w ago00:13:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! We catch up with JIneane Ford and her guest, who share some funny advice about getting older before diving into a relationship dilemma from a woman who moved across the country for her boyfriend... only to discover she's doing all the cooking, cleaning, and chores. Is he just overwhelmed, or did she move in with a man-child? Then Dave from Show Low calls in with his take on another relationship dilemma involving trust and love letters to a coworker—and wins tickets to our Summer Comedy Series featuring headliner Dwayne Perkins. We wrap up the show with a Country News Minute featuring Megan Moroney and a heartwarming Luke Combs story. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →🎂 Birthday Wishes, Am I the Jerk Court & Comedy Ticket Giveaway!
3w ago00:12:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt was a special episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends because today was my birthday!The morning got off to the best possible start with a surprise birthday call from my daughters, followed by birthday wishes from Jineane Ford and our good friend Kirk Nurmi.We also dive into two brand-new Am I the Jerk Court cases:Should a wife hide her husband's clothes to teach him a lesson?Was a guy wrong for refusing to walk his fiancée to the restroom during a movie?Plus, we give away tickets to the August 22 Chris Bennett Comedy Show featuring headliner Dwayne Perkins at the Show Low Elks Lodge.Thanks so much for spending part of my birthday with us. We hope you enjoy the laughs, the debates, and the morning shenanigans!Be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
Transcribe →🎙️ Is It Creepy to Go to a Kesha Concert Alone?
3w ago00:16:34Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →Dave Ramsey Says the Mystery Machine Is a "Hippie Wagon"
3w ago00:12:55Tap to summarizeSend 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.
Transcribe →The Voice of CBS Mornings? Meet Country Climb Star Kyndle Wylde
3w 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
4w 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
4w 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
4w 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! 🚀🐔
4w 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!
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