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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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15:55

Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Veterans, Little...

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2026/02/24

Send a text Community gets stronger when we show up for each other — and today’s episode proves it. We kick off Talk About Something Good Tuesday with Rusty from Fishers of Men for Veterans, sharing how they’re helping local veterans with food boxes, VA enrollment, disability claims, and even tracking down DD214 paperwork. Their next outreach event is happening in Holbrook, and the mission is simple: remove barriers and serve those who served. Then we share a feel-good story about a senior li...

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11:57

Motivational Monday: Olympic Grit, Vegas Recap &...

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2026/02/23

Send a text Ever wish your Monday came with a spark instead of a sigh? We kick off with Jineane Ford checking in after her Vegas weekend — magic shows, good food, and maybe a little fog the next morning — while I get ready for the SLO Comedy Festival this week. Plus, VIP tickets for our March 14 Comedy Night at the Show Low Elks Lodge are almost sold out, and we’ve got the details. Then it’s Motivational Monday — powered by Winter Olympic gold medalists. We share quotes from Lindsey Vonn, Sha...

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12:39

From Small Town Radio to Nashville Stages | Shawn...

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2026/02/20

Send a text It’s a big Friday on The Morning Brew. Instead of our usual Country Climb Star of the Week, we welcomed the man behind the segment — Shawn Burke, producer of The Playlisted Podcast and the force helping connect independent artists to real Nashville opportunities. We talked about how the Country Climb Star was created, what it really takes to break into the industry, and how Austin Burke is building a mentorship pipeline that goes beyond social media — from first radio spins to rea...

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10:01

Fake Proposals, Fake Lottery Wins & Real Relationship...

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2026/02/19

Send a text It’s Relationship Advice Thursday, and today’s episode proves that sometimes the words “just kidding” don’t fix the damage. We kick things off by giving away Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets to Megan from Show Low, who steps up as our Relationship Advice expert of the day. Then Paul from Beaumont calls in for another shot at tickets and brings his usual redneck charm to the conversation. Today’s big question: When does a joke cross the line? We tackle two wild scenarios ...

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12:42

Am I the Jerk Court, Wedding Drama & Stumping the...

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2026/02/18

Send a text Kindness, honesty, and a little courtroom drama take center stage on this Wednesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends. We kick things off by sending John from Show Low to the Arizona Renaissance Festival as our first guest judge in Am I the Jerk Court, ruling on a hungry husband who grabbed a late-night sandwich after his wife’s dinner didn’t land. From there, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins the fun for a special Thumb Appreciation Day edition of T...

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11:25

Good News, Mardi Gras Trivia & Community Moments |...

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2026/02/17

Send a text Fresh snow in the White Mountains, big ticket wins, Mardi Gras trivia, and the kind of feel-good stories that make a Tuesday brighter—this episode of The Morning Brew is packed with heart and hometown energy. We kick things off with Talk About Something Good Tuesday, hearing from Kevin in Lakeside and sending him to the ASU Sun Devils men’s basketball game. Then we check in with Jineane Ford from Majik 1017 and iTalk 1067 to talk snow on the mountain, comedy show excitement, and m...

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14:25

Presidents Day Trivia, Valentine Recaps & Country...

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2026/02/16

Send a text A patriotic song request, Valentine’s Day stories, presidential trivia, and plenty of Renaissance Festival ticket wins—this Motivational Monday has a little bit of everything. We kick off with a heartfelt call and song request from Dena in Vernon, then check in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 1017 and iTalk 1067 to hear how her husband did on Valentine’s Day. From sweet surprises to funny moments, it’s the kind of real-life recap that feels like catching up with f...

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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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