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The Morning Brew with Chris BennettBurrito Boundaries and Wedding EmotionsSend us a textChris shares his emotional state as he prepares to officiate his daughter's wedding, expressing fear about making clerical errors that could affect the wedding's legitimacy despite his thorough preparation.• Parents struggling with their 18-year-old daughter dating a 51-year-old man receive advice to maintain open communication without pushing her away• Jineane recommends parents "take a chill pill" and avoid controlling behaviors that would cause their adult daughter to become more defiant• A listener's story about a "burrito betrayal" leads to discussion about food boundaries in relationships• Chris's daughter Madison and fian...2025-05-2208 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettWedding Bells & Wooden DummiesSend us a textChris Bennett hosts a special wedding week edition of the Morning Brew featuring his daughter Madison and her fiancé Beckett as they prepare for their upcoming nuptials.• Special wedding-themed "Am I the Jerk?" court case about a brother wanting to bring his ventriloquist dummy to a wedding• Madison and Beckett serve as guest judges, ruling the letter writer is not a jerk for wanting to exclude the wooden plus-one• Humorous fake commercial for "Mortimer's Gently Used Formal Wear Emporium"• "Would You Rather: Wedding Edition" game reveals the couple's preferenc...2025-05-2112 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettThe Rapid Fire Romance: How a Friend Zone Turned Into ForeverSend us a textChris Bennett prepares to officiate his daughter Madisen’s wedding while interviewing her and future son-in-law Beckett about their upcoming nuptials. The couple shares wedding preparation details, relationship stories, and playful insights through rapid-fire questions and a "who's more likely to" game that reveals their compatible personalities.• Madisen is making her own wedding cake and arranging her own flowers• Chris admits he's trying not to cry while officiating but expects tears• Beckett reveals Madisen friend-zoned him after their first date before eventually falling in love• Through the "Newlywed Game," the...2025-05-2010 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettPrison Comedy ChroniclesSend us a textChris shares his unexpected adventure performing stand-up comedy at Arizona State Prison Complex near Yuma with three of his comedian friends, discovering a surprisingly appreciative audience despite initial nerves. He contrasts this experience with his upcoming role officiating his daughter's wedding in Salt Lake City, highlighting the dramatic difference between these two events happening within the same week.• First-ever comedy show in the prison's 13-year history• Two shows performed: first with 80-100 inmates, second with 40-60 inmates• Minimal prison guard presence during performances• Ryan McKee joins to share his pers...2025-05-1915 min
Still Toking WithStill Toking with Chris Bennett & Kris Millegan (Authors & Friends)Episode Notes
S6E17 - Join us as we chat with 2 amazing authors Chris Bennett & Kris Millegan. They will be in the house talking about their journey in spirituality with cannabis and more.
Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the A...2025-05-171h 14The Morning Brew with Chris BennettPrison Comedy & Wedding VowsSend us a textChris and his Best Friend Producer Ryan prepare for their comedy show at Yuma Prison while discussing Ryan's recent defeat in a roast battle against a much younger comedian. The duo shares laughs about the strange juxtaposition of Chris performing at a prison one week and officiating his daughter's wedding the next.• Ryan shares how he lost a roast battle to a comedian 20 years younger than him• Chris and Ryan play "Roast or Toast," guessing if statements were meant to be insulting or congratulatory• The comedians discuss their upcoming prison...2025-05-1612 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettPrison Gigs, Wedding Vows, and Marriage or Maximum Security?Send us a textChris Bennett is preparing for a week packed with emotion, laughs, and life milestones — from performing stand-up at a prison in Yuma to officiating his daughter’s wedding in Salt Lake City. His wife Andrea joins the show to reflect on marriage, drop some unexpected wisdom, and play the hilarious game: Marriage or Maximum Security?Also in this episode:🦍 A zookeeper becomes a father figure to baby gorillas🏔️ Janine shares a wild story about hikers who found 600 gold coins and gave them all away🥃 It’s World Cocktail Da...2025-05-1315 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettBeanie Weenies, Prison Gigs, and Anniversary WisdomSend us a textThe Morning Brew with Chris delivers a lively mix of personal stories, games, and upcoming event announcements with regular callers Virgil the cowboy, Paul from Beaumont, and Jineane Ford.• Virgil plays rapid-fire questions, revealing that eagles would be his natural alarm clock and beanie weenies are the best horseback riding snack • A singles event gets awkward when someone ends up face-to-face with a past "friend zone" • Chris discusses his upcoming comedy shows, including one inside a prison in Yuma • Paul celebrates 35 years with Rhonda and crushes a country music trivi...2025-05-1216 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettCrying at Weddings and Cosmopolitan Trivia: Just Another Morning BrewSend us a textChris Bennett prepares to officiate his daughter's wedding while struggling with his tendency to get emotional, as his friend Paul teases him about crying too much on the big day. The Morning Brew features games, call-ins, and advice segments covering everything from cosmopolitan magazine trivia to Mother's Day gift ideas.• Paul makes it his mission to "make Chris cry every day" leading up to the wedding• National Cosmopolitan Day trivia tests Paul's knowledge of the famous magazine's headlines• World Carnivorous Plant Day inspires questions about these fascinating botanical predators•...2025-05-0716 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettPrison Comedy & Ugly Crying: Chris Bennett’s Countdown to Yuma StateSend us a textChris Bennett reunites with old friends while counting down to his upcoming comedy show at Yuma State Prison. This episode blends nostalgia, prison prep, redneck wisdom, and one deeply emotional moment when Paul from Beaumont makes Chris cry — in under 15 seconds.• Sandra "The Top Fandra" returns to the White Mountains after time in Oklahoma • Chris prepares for his clean comedy show behind bars — just 10 days away • Jineane highlights National Teachers Day & National Nurses Day • Former defense attorney Kirk Nurmi gives Chris real (and slightly scary) advice about prison crowds • P...2025-05-0620 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettKentucky Derby Parties, Ranch Visits, and Small-Town CelebrationsSend us a textChris Bennett celebrates his fifth anniversary hosting the Morning Brew, reflecting on his journey and the joy of connecting with the White Mountain community each morning. Producer Ryan joins from North Carolina to share his Kentucky Derby weekend adventures, complete with a perfectly pink suit.• Playing "Cinco o no O" - a true/false game about Cinco de Mayo facts with Producer Ryan• Jineane's weekend visit to the historic X Diamond Ranch in Eager, featuring incredible cowboy history and museum collections• Chris's busy weekend hosting Show Low's anniversary barbecue throwd...2025-05-0518 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMorning Brew: Cowboys, Comedians, and Boo Or CoolSend us a textWe celebrate International Space Day with cosmic trivia, fun facts, and conversations with friends across the White Mountains community.• Playing "Boo or Cool" with Dave who thinks $250,000 space tourism is a definite "boo" but enjoys TikTok dance battles• Catching up with Virgil the Cowboy who only showers once a month and requested George Strait's "Write This Down"• Discussing Chris's comedy show at a Mesa HOA clubhouse where hecklers faced violation letters• Debating camping versus hotels – Jineane loves the great outdoors while Chris prefers room service• Announcing Show Low's 72nd a...2025-05-0214 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettThe Mayor, The Redneck, and A Game of Show Low TriviaSend us a textSmall Town Radio host shares lighthearted banter about summer plans while discussing the excitement and challenges of the May season on the mountain, including fire restrictions and upcoming events.• Chris reveals his packed May schedule including officiating his daughter's wedding and performing comedy at both a prison and an HOA community• Discussion about stage one fire restrictions currently in effect and the importance of fire safety as summer approaches• Relationship advice segment addresses how to handle a sister who repeatedly dates toxic men and ignores warnings• Fourth-grader Ashton challeng...2025-05-0114 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMarried Couples, Prison Shows, and Bugs Bunny TriviaSend us a textWhat happens when a radio host's schedule includes both a prison comedy show and officiating his daughter's wedding in the same month? Chris Bennett's wildly varied May calendar becomes the perfect launchpad for this laugh-filled episode that dives into unconventional performances, awkward dating stories, and heartwarming family news.Producer Ryan kicks things off by catching up with Chris about his upcoming shows—from a homeowners association event in Mesa to two separate comedy performances at a Yuma prison. The prison gig has Chris contemplating whether to channel Johnny Cash by wearing al...2025-04-3022 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettNaked Flying vs. Gassy Super Speed: Superhero Dilemmas with CowboysSend us a textChris Bennett catches up with regular callers while sharing highlights from his weekend travel to New Mexico and Salt Lake City for his daughter's wedding shower.• Tony from Snowflake shares details about his recent road trip across nine states• Playing "Trash or Treasure" reveals vintage Sony Walkmans can be worth $200-600• Brian from Pinedale discusses his Florida trip during "Table Topics"• Chris reveals he'll be officiating his daughter's upcoming wedding• Virgil the cowboy explains a touching tribute for a deceased cowgirl friend involving her horse• The "Would You Ra...2025-04-2814 min
To Dine ForCoach Chris BennettCoach Chris Bennett is more than just a running coach. He’s a storyteller, motivator, and the voice that has guided millions of runners worldwide. As the Global Head Coach of Nike Running, he has transformed the way people experience running, making it more approachable and personal. With a background as a competitive runner and former coach at the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Bennett brings a wealth of experience. His philosophy is built on the idea that running isn’t just about getting faster or going farther, rather it’s about feeling good, building confide...2025-04-2855 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettFrom Boy Bands to Backcountry: A Rural Radio Morning MosaicSend us a textToday we celebrate community connections while sharing laughter, advice, and heartfelt moments with our listeners across the White Mountains.• Joe from Holbrook wins D-backs tickets playing "Boy Band Band Bluff"• Janine shares exciting weekend events including the Show Low Business Expo with 50+ vendors• City of Show Low hosts Day of Service this Saturday from 9-12, with volunteers painting school curbs• Show Low High School celebrates 41 years of Cougar softball with alumni night• We offer relationship advice about setting boundaries with old friendships• Paul from Beaumont plays "Boy Band or...2025-04-2415 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettGood News Tuesday: Fast Cars, Old Penguins & Easter LeftoversSend us a textChris Bennett and the Morning Brew team deliver a mix of local news, celebrity birthdays, and heartwarming stories while connecting with regular callers. Janine Ford spotlights concerning animal cruelty cases in Apache County and invites listeners to learn how they can help, while the hosts share inspiring stories for Talk About Something Good Tuesday.• Janine Ford discusses recent animal hoarding cases in Apache County, where 31 dogs and cats were rescued• Apache County lacks animal control resources, becoming a destination for repeat animal hoarders from other counties• Chris and listeners debate...2025-04-2214 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMorning Brew Madness: Cowboy Inventions, D-backs Tickets, and Space-Traveling CelebritiesSend us a textChris Bennett brings warmth and laughter to the Morning Brew with conversations spanning from ranch life with Virgil the Cowboy to playful vocabulary games with Paul from Beaumont, Texas. Between celebrity space trips and Pope Francis's passing at 88, the show delivers a perfect mix of local charm, news updates, and lighthearted entertainment to start your week.• Virgil the Cowboy shares his Easter weekend activities, including giving preventative penicillin shots to cows and horses• Chris introduces "Innovation or Imagination" game for World Creativity and Innovation Day, featuring fictional products like "Long John...2025-04-2119 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettGood Friday Shenanigans: Stale Peeps, Eifflel Tower is Totally Boo, and Redneck TriviaSend us a textChris Bennett connects with friends and listeners for a Good Friday celebration filled with games, local updates, and Easter trivia that sparks laughter and nostalgia.• Dave Ramsey plays "Boo or Cool" rating landmarks, giving the Eiffel Tower a surprising thumbs down due to a broken elevator back in 1983• Paul from Beaumont and his wife Rhonda join for rapid-fire questions, revealing Paul's horse-riding mishap and competing in Easter trivia• Rhonda defeats Paul in "Are You Smarter Than a Redneck" by knowing the first Easter eggs were dyed red• Janine Ford sha...2025-04-1813 min
The Morning Brew with Chris BennettHorseshoes, Mud Bugs, and Dating DilemmasSend us a textChris Bennett welcomes a lineup of colorful callers who share glimpses of their daily lives while participating in engaging radio games and discussions.• Virgil the Cowboy calls in from Eager, Arizona to share that he and the cowboys are shoeing 15 horses while the cowgirls have the day off• For "Get to Know Your Caller Day," Virgil reveals his comfort food is steak and potatoes and his celebrity crush growing up was Loretta Lynn• Virgil explains what a "frog" is under a horse's foot and how proper horseshoes affect a horse...2025-04-1712 min
The Morning Brew with Chris BennettThe Morning Brew serves up cowboys, forgotten birthdays, and stress awareness.Send us a textChris Bennett connects with local characters and community members, exploring everything from pajama-clad cowboys to severe home emergencies on National Stress Awareness Day. The show weaves together small-town charm with practical information about fire restrictions and upcoming weather challenges.• Virgil the Cowboy calls in wearing Mickey Mouse pajamas with his boots and spurs for National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day• Janine Ford warns listeners about continuing fire restrictions and upcoming freezing temperatures that threaten fruit trees• Chris confesses to forgetting his wife's birthday and receives advice on making amends...2025-04-1618 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettMorning Brew Mayhem: Brain Thumpers, Tax Deductions, and Flying TortoisesSend us a textChris and the Morning Brew team welcome back regular caller Paul who's been absent due to a "brain thumper" migraine, then dive into Tax Day celebrations with unusual deduction games and McDonald's trivia. We explore heartwarming good news stories including Japanese elders becoming trading cards and a tortoise that survived being swept away by a tornado.• Paul returns after absence suffering from a painful migraine he calls a "brain thumper"• "Deduct It or Ditch It" game reveals surprising legitimate tax write-offs including bodybuilder's oil and cat food for pest control...2025-04-1511 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettCowboys, Calves, and Country Thunder: A Day in the Life of Chris BennettSend us a textChris Bennett brings morning energy and local flavor as he connects with callers and shares weekend highlights from across the community.• Steve calls in with an original "you might be a redneck" joke about flushing to fill his dog's water bowl• Virgil the Cowboy from Eager Arizona details his weekend delivering two horses and a calf• Janine Ford shares her experience helping deliver a foal 20 years ago that she still owns today• Arthur Ashe quote selected as the weekly motivation: "Start where you are, use what you have, do what...2025-04-1413 min
AWONDERJUNKIE#63 Cannabis - The Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World - Chris BennettChris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World (2023) . He has also contributed chapters on the the historical role of cannabis in spiritual practices in books such as The Pot Book (2010), Entheogens and the Development of Culture (2013), Seeking the Sacred with Psychoactive...2025-04-121h 05The Morning Brew with Chris BennettChildhood Wounds: When Sibling Rivalry Gets PhysicalSend us a textChris and Janine share shocking stories about childhood sibling rivalries including Chris accidentally severing his sister's Achilles tendon and Janine giving her brother puncture wounds with a farm rake.• Relationship advice segment tackles a woman whose boyfriend of seven years refuses to leave his mother's house at age 34• Paul from Beaumont shares a story about his step-brother getting stuck in handcuffs from Paul's heavy metal fashion collection• Farm animal trivia reveals chickens lay approximately 227 eggs annually and the underside of a horse's hoof is called a "frog"• New game "Tr...2025-04-1011 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettThe Mayor vs. The Redneck: Epic Meat Trivia ShowdownSend us a textChris and his guests explore the hilarious reality of aging through games of "Would You Rather for Men Over 50," featuring hometown personalities and Mayor John Leach who shares his romantic meet-cute story from decades ago at White Mountain Cafe.• Joe G calls in to share his exciting day plans of going to the eye doctor and the dump, sparking a conversation about how friendship topics change after 40• Playing "Would You Rather for Men Over 50" with questions about remembering why you walked into rooms versus understanding TV remotes• Tony from Snowfl...2025-04-0910 minThe Morning Brew with Chris BennettDog Crimes, Prom Fashion & Rat Day TriviaSend us a text📄 Episode Description (1–2 sentences for Buzzsprout):On this episode, Chris checks in with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey (not that Dave Ramsey) to investigate a canine mystery, plays “Boo or Cool: Prom Edition,” shares weekend events in the White Mountains, and celebrates World Rat Day with trivia, redneck wisdom, and a battle of the bands shoutout.2025-04-0611 min