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The Morning Brew with Chris BennettSpoiled Kittens, Holiday Boundaries & One Last Hallmark VerdictSend us a textChristmas week wraps up with laughter, heart, and just enough chaos to feel like home on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We kick things off with a call from Jan the Weather Man (aka Jan from Heber), who wishes everyone a Merry Christmas while proudly admitting he’s spoiling his kittens with gourmet cat food — gravy, fish cubes, and all. From there, Andrea joins us for the final Hallmark Christmas review of the season, breaking down a festive mini-series set in London that turns twelve dates into...
2025-12-2411 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettSomething Good Tuesday: Giving Machines, Secret Santas & a Foal Named ChristmasSend us a textGood news takes center stage on this Talk About Something Good Tuesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We start the show checking in with Jineane Ford from our sister station Majik 101.7 — joined by her granddaughter Addie — for a firsthand look at the Light the World Giving Machine in Snowflake. From peanut butter and jelly to clean water and clothing, Addie shows us how powerful (and simple) generosity can be when kids get involved. The Giving Machine is open 24/7 through January 1 and turns everyday giving into something unfo...
2025-12-2313 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettAm I the Jerk? Holiday Verdicts, Comedy Tickets & Giving That MattersSend us a textHoliday laughs meet real-life judgment calls on this special Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We kick things off with another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review from Andrea — this time breaking down Single on the 25th, which earns a respectable four cups of hot cocoa and sets the tone for a surprisingly thoughtful show.Then it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court, and the stakes are high. We give away two tickets to this Satu...
2025-12-1717 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettSomething Good Tuesday: Comedy Wins, Giving Machines & Sea MonkeysSend us a textToday’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed with heart, laughs, and community impact from start to finish.We kick things off by giving away two tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents Stand-Up Comedy at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge this Saturday, December 20th. Lucky caller Cathryn wins by sharing her good news: her son in the military is being stationed closer to home — a moment that reminds us exactly why this segment exists. If you missed out, ticket...
2025-12-1614 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettRyan Harmon Takes Over, Ding-A-Ling Confessions & One Savage CallerSend us a textToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is one for the books — music, mayhem, and a surprise caller who brought more spice than eggnog.We kick things off with our Country Climb Star of the Week, sent our way by Austin Burke’s Playlisted Podcast — the incredible Ryan Harmon. Ryan shares the story behind his new single “Making a Living,” we play the track, and listeners immediately start calling in with reactions… including one surprise request from Paul in Beaumont that sends us...
2025-12-1223 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettHallmark Chaos, Harvard Melissa, Jerk Court & Giving BackSend us a textToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends delivers everything from holiday hilarity to heartfelt community spirit.We kick things off with Andrea’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Review of The Christmas Cup, a film so charmingly awkward it becomes comedy gold. Right on cue, Jan the Weather Man calls in with perfect timing — adding extra laughs and a little meteorological mischief.Then the mystery ends: Producer Ryan finally proves his girlfriend “Harvard Melissa” is real! She joins us on-air with a story full of grit, humor, and...
2025-12-1022 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettHoliday Hair Magic, Hallmark Shenanigans & The Ashten’s Salon TakeoverSend us a textToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed with laughs, glam tips, and a little Christmas chaos! We kick things off with Andrea’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Review — yes, another festive film, and yes… Chris has thoughts.Then the studio gets a major glow-up as we welcome Matthew Pino and Tia Barraza from Ashten’s Salon! They break down the incredible services now available at their new Show Low location — from expert color and extensions to men’s cuts, Brazilian blowouts, permanent makeup, and advanced l...
2025-12-0816 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettCountry Climb with Audra McLaughlin, Drunk Monkeys & Friday ShenanigansSend us a textToday’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed from start to finish! We kick things off with our Country Climb Artist of the Week, direct from Austin Burke’s Playlisted Podcast — the incredible Audra McLaughlin! We chat with her about her journey, her music, and debut her brand-new single “Hate Being Me” on Arizona radio. Later in the show, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey even calls in to request another Audra track, Beautiful Pain!Then we check in wit...
2025-12-0527 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettThanksgiving Boo or Cool, Am I The Jerk Court Drama & Ryan McKee Fun: A Pre-Turkey Chaos EpisodeSend us a textIt’s the last show before Thanksgiving, and things get wonderfully chaotic in all the right ways. We kick off with a special holiday edition of Boo or Cool with Show Low’s Dave Ramsey—stretchy pants? Boo. Green bean casserole with crunchy onions? Boo. Olives on fingertips? Boo. And yes, the dessert table must have pumpkin pie.Then Jineane Ford joins us from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 for Am I the Jerk Court, tackling a spicy family dilemma: a last-minute invite to Thanksgiving that suddenly comes...
2025-11-2617 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettRain, Roommates & Real Talk: Safety Tips, Long-Distance Love, and Local GivingSend us a textIt’s a stormy start to the week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! 🌧️We kick off with a Fire Marshal Minute from JD Pepper of Timber Mesa Fire Department — talking real cold-weather safety: checking smoke alarms, swapping batteries, and why creosote in your chimney can turn cozy fires into costly disasters. 🔥Then Chris catches up with his lifelong buddy Ryan McKee, who just had his first fight with his 21-year-old roommate — and shares a surprising twist about his new long-distance relationship. Turns out, space is...
2025-11-2019 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettHoliday Giving, Good News & A Little Chaos on the Morning BrewSend us a textIt’s a full house on today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends—and we’re serving up community joy, comedy, friendly chaos, and good news from across the White Mountains.We start by checking in with Jineane Ford on our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, where she shares some wonderful news: she’s fully healed and back on her feet after her horse injury. From there, Chris recaps his performance as Robin Williams in the “Dead Comedians” show—voices, energy, and all.Then we spotlight the generosity happe...
2025-11-1818 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettAdults, Candy, And BoundariesSend us a textIt’s Halloween week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! 🎃 Chris may be out of the studio, but the fun is fully in session with a special Am I the Jerk Court edition packed with laughs, love, and a little chaos.We kick things off with Jineane Ford, weighing in on whether it’s cute or cringe for adults to go trick-or-treating — and what it really says about relationships, compromise, and fun.Then, comedian Tony B from our upcoming Best of P...
2025-10-2911 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettThe Beard Is Gone, But the Good Vibes Are On 😄Send us a textBeard today, gone tomorrow! 😅 Chris Bennett kicks off The Morning Brew with Best Friends freshly shaved and full of laughs — and gets a surprise call from Kirk Nurmi, who has a few thoughts about Chris’s new “baby face.”Then, Principal Marchant from Show Low High School stops by the studio to talk about Next Steps Night on October 30th — an awesome event for students and parents to explore careers, colleges, and trades with more than 70 vendors, food trucks, and live music. 🎓🎶We also give away...
2025-10-2814 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettShaving The Beard For Robin WilliamsSend us a textA freshly shaved face, Halloween hype, and fearless fun — it’s all brewing on today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!Chris kicks off the show revealing his bold move to shave the beard for his upcoming Robin Williams tribute — and shares how stepping outside your comfort zone can spark real growth. Then, he and Jineane Ford at Majik 101.7 swap motivational quotes that remind us: fear fades when you take action. 💪We’re also giving away tickets galore — 🎟️ to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stan...
2025-10-2712 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettGhosts, Grits & Good Laughs: Austin Burke Calls In & Food Trivia Chaos EnsuesSend us a textIt’s a full plate of fun on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! 🍳We kick things off with ticket giveaways to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Comedy Showcase — happening Saturday, November 1st at the Show Low Elks Lodge — courtesy of Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint! 🚘🎟️Then the morning takes a surprise twist as Nashville recording artist Austin Burke and host of the Playlisted Podcast calls in to chat about supporting independent country artists and what it means to hear your...
2025-10-2413 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettFive Cats, No iPad, and a Fire Marshal Walk Into a Morning ShowSend us a textWhat do apps, cats, and fire safety chats have in common? Only on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!We start the show with Jan from Heber — our favorite unofficial weatherman with no computer, no internet, and no TV… just a radio and pure happiness. In honor of National iPad Day, we play “App or Not” where Jan tries to guess which wild-sounding apps are actually real (spoiler: some are ridiculous).Then it’s tim...
2025-10-2320 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettFake Chest Hair, Jerk Court Drama & Redneck Dog TriviaSend us a text🎙 The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends – “Dog Days, Jerk Court & Fake Chest Hair”It’s a wild Wednesday on The Morning Brew! Chris Bennett and Jineane Ford kick off the show with a new “Am I the Jerk?” Court Case that’ll have you shouting verdicts from your car, plus a round of Trash or Treasure to give away tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Comedy Showcase — happening Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 PM at the Show Low Elks Lodge (get your tickets now at...
2025-10-2213 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettBack to the Future Laughs, Warm Wins & Small-Town Good Vibes | The Morning Brew with Chris BennettSend us a textIt’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, where we celebrate kindness, community, and a good laugh or two!We kick off the morning with our good friend Jineane Ford, sharing good news and a little motivation to keep the week rolling in the right direction. Then, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins us for a hilarious “Boo or Cool: Back to the Future Day Edition”—hoverboards, self-lacing shoes, and all the future tech we wish we ha...
2025-10-2120 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMotivational Monday, Comedy Laughs w/Tony B & World Stats Smarts: The Morning BrewSend us a textIt’s a feel-good, laugh-out-loud start to the week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!We kick things off with Motivational Monday quotes and some encouragement with our good friend Jineane Ford, who reminds us that progress is personal and persistence pays off.Then it’s all laughs as we welcome comedian Tony B, one of the stars of Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Showcase coming November 1st at 6:30 p.m. a...
2025-10-2016 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettShawn Burke, Virgil the Cowboy & A Giving Kind of Love: Country, Kindness, and Relationship TruthsSend us a textIt’s a feel-good, music-filled morning on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!We start with a story of giving back—the Light the World Giving Machines are coming to Show Low. Imagine buying a chicken, a goat, or meals for families right from a vending machine—every dollar going to support charities like Hope Women’s Center, Victory Village, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, and more. It’s hands-on generosity that turns kindness into a local tradition.Then, Shawn Burke joins us i...
2025-10-1619 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMotivational Monday: Failing Forward, Finding Strength & Laughing Through ItSend us a textIt’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends—where we find the funny side of failure and the strength in second chances.We kick off with heartfelt updates from Jineane Ford, celebrating progress, perseverance, and what it means to keep showing up after life knocks you down. We honor Firefighter Glenn Collins and share how to support his family, then pivot to gratitude, growth, and just enough humor to keep things light.One lucky listener scored tickets—courtesy of Comfort Fit De...
2025-10-1318 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettFirst Pitches & Fan Favorites: D-backs Tix, Am I The Jerk Court & Tavis’ Big VoteSend us a textRadio magic happens when genuine connection meets community support, and today's Morning Brew delivered both in spades.The phone lines lit up as listeners competed for D-backs tickets and comedy show passes through Chris's signature games. Samuel, our first caller, faced the ultimate choice in "Would You Rather" – throw the first pitch at a D-backs game or enjoy front-row seats for his favorite band? His decision to go with the pitching opportunity (while admitting his love for Metallica and Def Leppard) won him Sunday tickets to see the D-backs take on th...
2025-09-1713 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettFrom Tragedy to Triumph: Remembering Timber Mesa & Cheering Tavis McCreerySend us a textTragedy and resilience intertwine in this poignant episode of The Morning Brew, as hosts Chris Bennett and Janine Ford begin by honoring two fallen Timber Mesa firefighters. Brenna Kulikowski (31) and Damon Thompson (21) lost their lives in a devastating collision on State Route 260, along with the occupant of another vehicle. The community's powerful response—lining streets as the fallen were transported to Flagstaff—showcases the extraordinary bond within the White Mountain region during times of sorrow.Seeking balance amid grief, the show transitions to heartwarming stories that restore faith in humanity. We meet...
2025-09-1619 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettDudes, Dogs & Dead Comedians: Chaos & Connection on The Morning BrewSend us a textEver wonder what happens when a 21-year-old calls his date "dude" repeatedly? The Morning Brew brings you Joey's latest dating adventure alongside producer Ryan's memorial service fashion faux pas - showing up in formal black attire to a beach ceremony where one attendee wore only a bikini!This episode captures the beautiful chaos of everyday life as Chris Bennett shares exciting news about his upcoming Halloween comedy challenge. He'll be channeling the legendary Robin Williams for a series of "dead comedian" tribute shows - a high-energy assignment that has him both...
2025-09-0914 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettCould’ve Been Her: Chandler James’ Country Climb & White Mountain FunSend us a textToday’s Morning Brew kicks off with our Country Climb Star of the Week, Chandler James, the rising Nashville artist from North Carolina whose soulful country sound is turning heads. Chandler opens up about his journey from Motown karaoke sessions to the legendary Bluebird Café, and we premiere his brand-new single “Could’ve Been Her.”But that’s just the start — Brian from Pinedale calls in to remind us that Chris Bennett Comedy’s Best of Phoenix Comedy Showcase hits the Pinedale Community Center in just 15 days (and tickets are already 50...
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