The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

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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.

  1. 18H AGO

    Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Veterans, Little League & Local Wins

    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 living “Hit Squad” in Texas building real friendships through chair volleyball with local high school athletes — proof that connection keeps us young. Fire Marshal JD Pepper joins us with important wildfire safety tips as spring approaches, and Jason McCreery from Mountain Pines Little League talks registration deadlines, volunteer needs, and Opening Day excitement. We even hear from Virgil the Cowboy celebrating six brand-new puppies — and Danny from Show Low wins Renaissance Festival tickets with some Little League trivia. If you need a reminder that good things are happening right here in our community, this episode is for you.

    16 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Motivational Monday: Olympic Grit, Vegas Recap & Comedy Night Hype

    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, Shaun White, Apolo Ohno, and Mikaela Shiffrin about grit, resilience, and redefining success. If you need a reset or a push this week, this segment is for you. We also try to give away Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets with 2026 Winter Olympics trivia. One caller goes 0-for-3. Another wins — without even knowing what station he’s listening to. Classic. We wrap up with a quick Country News Minute and send you into the week fired up. Hit play, grab a quote to carry into the week, and don’t wait on those VIP comedy tickets.

    12 min

  3. 4D AGO

    From Small Town Radio to Nashville Stages | Shawn Burke & Country Climb

    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 real stages on Broadway. We also teased something BIG: our 6th Anniversary Morning Brew Party happening May 16 at The House, featuring an intimate acoustic performance from Austin Burke himself. Of course, it wouldn’t be Friday without a little chaos:  • Kenny from Holbrook wins Renaissance Festival tickets playing “Name That Country Star”  • Paul From Beaumont joins for Love Your Pet Day and a birthday recap for his dog Gilbert  • Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? (Locked Up or Made Up – National Handcuff Day Edition)  • Two heartfelt song requests from listeners to the loves of their lives Industry insight. Nashville dreams. Redneck trivia. Small-town love. Hit play, share it with a friend chasing a dream, and don’t forget — May 16 is going to be one special night.

    13 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Fake Proposals, Fake Lottery Wins & Real Relationship Advice

    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 — a fake $10,000 lottery ticket prank and repeated fake proposals that start to feel less funny and more hurtful. Is it harmless humor… or a red flag? Plus, in honor of National Arabian Horse Day, we play Horse Name or Band Name, and we wrap things up with a bonus round of Relationship Advice with Jineane Ford. Laughs, lessons, callers, and a little chaos — just the way Thursday should be. Hit play, share with a friend who needs relationship wisdom, and tell us… where do YOU draw the line?

    10 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Am I the Jerk Court, Wedding Drama & Stumping the Redneck | Wednesday Chaos

    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 Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down, delivering laughs and strong opinions. Next, we call Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 to weigh in on a jaw-dropping case: a bride who paid for her friend’s trip to a Bali wedding… only for the friend to skip the ceremony and use it as a honeymoon. Is suing for the money fair—or too far? We check in with Paul from Beaumont for Valentine’s Day reflections and wrap it all up with Stump the Redneck: Real or Fake Headlines on the wildest holiday yet—Cow Milked While Flying an Airplane Day. Laughs, tough verdicts, and small-town heart all in one episode.  Hit play, share with a friend, and tell us—what would YOUR verdict be?

    13 min

  6. FEB 17

    Good News, Mardi Gras Trivia & Community Moments | Talk About Something Good Tuesday

    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 more good news rolling through the community. The good vibes keep coming with Mardi Gras trivia sending Kyle from Show Low to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, plus a fun call from Kirk Nurmi about the upcoming sitcom Life of Nurmi—and a heartfelt birthday shoutout from a proud Marine and Timber Mesa firefighter honoring one of his own. If you love small-town connection, listener wins, laughter, and stories that lift your day, this episode is for you.  Hit follow, share it with a friend, and keep the good news going—one morning at a time.

    11 min

  7. FEB 16

    Presidents Day Trivia, Valentine Recaps & Country News That Hits Home | The Morning Brew

    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 friends over coffee. Then it’s time for Motivational Monday, featuring powerful President-themed quotes that remind us leadership, humility, and teamwork still matter today. That energy rolls straight into Presidents Day trivia, where callers from Snowflake and Lakeside battle for Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets—and score big wins along the way. We wrap things up with a fast-paced Country News Minute, covering Blake Shelton’s unforgettable mullet era, Riley Green’s back-to-back self-written No. 1 hits, and Cody Johnson reflecting on friendship and respect with Luke Combs. If you love small-town stories, country music, fun trivia, and a positive way to start the week, this episode is for you.  Hit follow, share it with a friend, and keep the Morning Brew growing—one good day at a time.

    14 min

  8. FEB 13

    A First Radio Play, Valentine’s Laughs & Country Climb Magic with Thomas Heath

    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 romantic gift ideas. Then comes the heart of the show—our Country Climb Star of the Week, Thomas Heath, another great artist introduced to us by Austin Burke and The Playlisted Podcast.  Thomas shares his story as a high school English teacher turned country songwriter, and we play his song “Learn All On My Own” for the first time ever on country radio, capturing the emotion of that unforgettable moment. We wrap up with a call from Emmy Award-winning producer Ryan, who shares stories from the Super Bowl with Intuit and his long-distance Valentine’s plans—while Chris reveals he’s getting his wife… meat. It’s a fun, heartfelt mix of new country music, real-life laughs, and Valentine’s weekend energy—the perfect way to head into Friday. If you enjoyed the show, follow Thomas Heath, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the Morning Brew.

    27 min
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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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