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The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

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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26:40

A First Radio Play, Valentine’s Laughs & Country...

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2026/02/13

Send a text Today’s Friday show brings together cowboy laughs, Valentine’s fun, and a powerful first moment in country music. We kick things off with Virgil from Eagar, who checks in after his on-air apology worked—and reveals why he’s definitely not a fan of Friday the 13th. He even gives the cowboys and cowgirls the day off for Valentine’s weekend. Next, it’s a special Valentine’s Gift Edition of Boo or Cool with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey, delivering plenty of laughs and strong opinions on...

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25:16

Friendzone Advice, Comedy Headliner & a Country Radio...

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2026/02/12

Send a text Today’s Relationship Advice Thursday delivers a little bit of everything—big laughs, real talk about love, and a special country music moment. We kick things off with national touring comedian Eric Schwartz, headliner for Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto’s Presents Stand-Up Comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 PM. Early-bird tickets are on sale through February 14—save $5 now at ChrisBennettComedy.com. Next, Jineane Ford from our sister stations Maji...

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11:20

A Cowboy’s Apology, Valentine’s Advice & Am I the...

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2026/02/11

Send a text Today’s show blends heartfelt moments, real-life dilemmas, and classic Am I The Jerk Court drama. We open with a powerful call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eagar, who reaches out with an emotional apology and a George Strait dedication for someone he wishes he’d treated differently. Then the energy shifts as Deborah from Snowflake joins us as a guest judge in Am I the Jerk Court—and walks away with Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets. Next, we check in with Jineane Ford from our sis...

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19:58

Comedy, Fire Safety & Crime-Fighting Llamas

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2026/02/10

Send a text Today’s show is a perfect mix of tickets, laughs, community safety, and wonderfully weird news. We kick things off by giving away six tickets to the ASU Sun Devils vs. OSU basketball game, with Virgil scoring the win in Olympic trivia. Then we’re joined by March 14 comedy headliner Eric Schwartz, who shares unforgettable “pinch-me” moments from his career and invites listeners to the big stand-up night at the Show Low Elks Lodge, with early-bird tickets available now at ChrisBenne...

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18:48

A Sitcom Surprise, Sweet Ticket Win & Motivational...

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2026/02/09

Send a text Motivation hits differently when the phone lines won’t stop ringing. We kick off Motivational Monday with a call from everyone’s favorite cowboy, Virgil from Eagar, before an unexpected on-air moment changes everything—Kirk Nurmi calls to invite Chris to join the cast of his upcoming sitcom Life of Nurmi, and the answer is a big, excited yes. From there, the callers keep the energy rolling. Paul from Beaumont shares his Super Bowl and halftime thoughts, we dive into Are You Smarte...

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19:56

Super Bowl Trivia, Festival Tickets & Country Climb...

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2026/02/06

Send us a text A trivia nail-biter, a rising country artist, and the wildest Super Bowl numbers you’ll hear all week — it’s another fun Friday on The Morning Brew. We kick things off by giving away Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets to Shane from Show Low after a clutch round of Super Bowl trivia. Then it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week, another A-Lister sent our way by Shawn Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playslisted Podcast. This week’s featured artist is Lauren Gottshall, and...

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12:12

AI Dating, Olympic Chaos & Boo or Cool: Relationship...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text This week, Relationship Advice Thursday kicks off with a question straight out of the future: is it romantic—or creepy—if your partner runs every message through AI? Jineane Ford helps us unpack how to set boundaries, protect authenticity, and keep communication real in a digital world. From there, we hit the ice with Boo or Cool: Olympic Edition, breaking down winter sports, Olympic village rumors, Team USA style, and a hilarious round of Olympic-themed pickup lines (results m...

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11:32

Two Courts, Two Verdicts: Super Bowl Trivia & Am I...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text It’s Wednesday, which means the gavel is ready — but first, we’re giving things away. We kick off with Super Bowl commercial trivia, sending caller Ryker from Show Low to the Arizona Renaissance Festival with four tickets after he nails two classic ad questions. From nostalgic laughs to game-day memories, the energy stays high as we roll into a check-in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 1017 and Italk 1067 — including a comedy show update tonight in Chandler and ...

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19:04

Three Yeses on American Idol, Community Heroes & a...

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2026/02/03

Send us a text It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and this episode is packed with heart, hometown heroes, and a little bit of chaos. We start with an inspiring conversation with former Country Climb Star of the Week, Julian Kalel, fresh off his American Idol audition where he earned three yeses from the judges. Julian opens up about the nerves, the journey, and what it means to share his story and original music on one of the biggest stages in the world. In studio, we’re joined by David ...

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16:06

Groundhog Day Wins, Super Bowl Dreams & a Country...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text Groundhog Day kicks off with a win as caller Heath from Pinetop takes home four tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival in a round of Groundhog Trivia. From there, things go big fast — we check in with Emmy Award–winning producer and Payson High grad Ryan, who just got tapped by the Intuit and TurboTax team to create social content at the Super Bowl. Tracksuits, media week chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t see on brand feeds are all on the table. The fun keeps ...

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18:44

Big Wig Trivia, Stand-Up Secrets & a Very Handsome DJ...

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2026/01/30

Send us a text We kick off the morning with a Big Wig Trivia showdown and an instant win as Eli from Taylor scores AZ Renaissance Festival tickets in a fast, funny start that sets the tone for the day. Then we welcome stand-up comedian Patrick Kean to the show ahead of Patrick Kean and Friends at Mic Drop Chandler (Wednesday, February 4th). Patrick and Chris swap stories from the road, what it’s like performing “in the round,” and the behind-the-scenes systems that make great comedy rooms fee...

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11:53

Curmudgeons, Fat Shots & “Sexy Baby” Boundaries — Ren...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text Two ticket giveaways, one bold redneck philosopher, and a costume debate nobody saw coming. We kick things off with a Curmudgeon Day challenge as callers battle real vs. fake headlines for Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets — from duck drama to neighborly nonsense. Brian from Pinedale swings and misses, opening the door for Susan from Snowflake to swoop in for the win. Then Paul from Beaumont checks in with a no-filter weight loss update after using “the fat shot,” sharing wh...

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11:10

Vacuum Wars, Rattlesnakes & Rescheduled Baby Showers...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text A vacuum sparks a neighborhood standoff, and Am I The Jerk court is officially in session. We kick things off with a listener-judge ruling on whether you owe moving help to the same neighbor who called the cops on your Saturday cleaning. Is it about being kind—or keeping your boundaries intact? The verdict sets the tone for a morning full of laughs, logic, and a little moral math. Things get wild fast with Rattlesnake Roundup Day trivia, mixing fun facts with real-world safety ...

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14:59

Good News, Travel Trivia & a Trip to Nowhere — Talk...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text Good vibes take the wheel on Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and the phones light up with laughs, wins, and stories that restore a little faith in humanity. We kick things off with vacation-themed trivia for Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets, where a rocky start opens the door for a comeback victory and sets the tone for a morning full of surprises. Jineane Ford joins us from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 to share a round of good news, from a dusty porch...

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14:37

American Idol Dreams, Fire Safety Wins & Renaissance...

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2026/01/26

Send us a text Big stages, small-town heart, and a morning full of wins. We kick things off with Country News Minute as we cheer on one of our past Country Climb Stars of the Week and Playlisted Podcast A-Lister, Julian Kalel, who begins his journey on American Idol tonight. From mental health advocacy to national TV dreams, we celebrate what it means to chase something bigger while staying grounded in purpose. Then Timber Mesa Fire Department Fire Marshal JD Pepper joins us for a must-hear F...

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30:22

Dead Animal Bar, Pie Facts & a Country Climb World...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text Friday brings the fun—and a country radio first. We kick things off with a double ticket giveaway, sending one lucky caller to an ASU men’s basketball showdown in Tempe and another family to the Arizona Renaissance Festival when it opens January 31st. National Pie Day keeps things light as we play Spot the Real and Fake Fun Fact, slicing into trivia that’s equal parts ridiculous and delicious. Jineane Ford checks in with a fresh round of nerd news before we roll into the main e...

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11:13

The Perm Confession, Ren Fair Tickets & Who Really...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text Relationship Advice Thursday kicks off with a giveaway and a curveball. We hand out tickets to the 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and put Will from Taylor in the expert chair for today’s first dilemma: a 22-year-old who’s been hiding a “small” secret from his girlfriend — his naturally curly hair is actually a perm. We talk through why little lies can feel big in relationships, how to own the truth without making it worse, and what honesty really costs and gives back....

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15:47

Duck Dinner or Duck Funeral? AI Erased Me & Jerk...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text It's Wednesday and Am I The Jerk Court is in session, and the cases are wild. We kick things off by giving away tickets to the 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and appointing Logan from Taylor as our official judge. His first ruling? A neighborhood showdown after a duck runs under a truck, a $200 payment changes hands, and the big question lands: if you pay for the duck, do you get to eat it — or does it still deserve a pet’s burial? It’s small-town logic with surprisin...

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19:16

From Cowboys to Sitcoms: Good News & Little League

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends starts at full speed — literally. The phones light up with a call from Virgil, a working cowboy in Eagar, hauling cattle across the White Mountains. Chris answers out of breath, proving cardio is optional in morning radio, and Virgil walks us through how cattle roundups really work before putting in a song request for the ranch hands listening in. Then the show takes a powerful turn with...

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7:52

Motivation, MLK Service & Teachers Who Changed Us

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is all about turning gratitude into action. We start by celebrating Elementary School Teacher Day, inviting listeners to share stories about the teachers who shaped their confidence, curiosity, and kindness — and rewarding those shoutouts with family four-packs to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, opening January 31st. That spirit of appreciation carries into a check-in with Jineane Ford as we spotlig...

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