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Wednesday means one thing on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — Am I the Jerk Court is in session. We kick off the show with a call from Jan from Heber (aka Jan the Weather Man), who gives us a heartwarming update on his kittens after getting spayed and neutered. From there, it’s Weird News Wednesday, where Jan tries to guess which outrageous headline is actually real — and the wrong guesses are half the fun.

We check in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, where she shares some exciting behind-the-scenes comedy updates and what it’s like getting back on the road after a break. It’s a quick peek behind the curtain without spoiling anything too early.

Then the gavel drops. Am I the Jerk Court tackles social dilemmas that hit close to home — from family tension over “owning” a baby name to the awkward surprise of a birthday brunch followed by a late Venmo request. We break down boundaries, expectations, and what fair really looks like when money and feelings collide.

We wrap things up by inviting a listener to become a bonus jerk court judge for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, kicking off January 31st. Laughter, judgment, good vibes, and a reminder that sometimes the best therapy is talking it out on the radio.

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It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and the good vibes start early. We kick off the show with Jineane Ford and a big announcement — tickets to the 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival are up for grabs, running January 31st through March 29th. From there, we invite listeners to call in and share something good happening in their lives, rewarding the first four callers with a pair of Ren Fair tickets just for spreading positivity.

The hour fills up fast with feel-good stories and personal wins — from health updates and steady work to pets behaving themselves and the optimism that comes with a new season. We wrap things up with a call from Paul from Beaumont, everyone’s favorite redneck, who recaps a whiskey tasting weekend before jumping into a round of travel trivia in honor of National Shop for Travel Day. Let’s just say… not everyone came out looking smart, and that’s part of the fun.

Joy, generosity, laughter, and a reminder that sometimes the best radio moments come from simply talking about something good.

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Frost on the windows, steam off the mug, and a Monday that needed a little motivation. We kick off the show with a check-in from Jan the Weather Man — aka Jan from Heber — covering local conditions, responsible pet updates (his cats are getting spayed and neutered), and a reminder that caring for what matters starts at home. From there, we celebrate National Hot Tea Day with a fast, fun round of Real Celebrity Tea or Fake Celebrity Tea, spilling pop-culture facts and fiction about some very famous names.

We check in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, then share a surprisingly effective back-pain fix that gallops in from the barn: horse liniment. Equal parts comedy and relief, it opens a practical conversation about everyday solutions that actually work. We also preview new Chris Bennett Comedy Productions dates coming to the White Mountains in 2026, including a summer series featuring headliners with major TV credits.

Motivational Monday takes center stage with quotes focused on resilience, restarting, and keeping momentum going, followed by a feel-good Country News Minute highlighting gratitude and generosity in country music. We wrap things up with a live Boo or Cool Joke Challenge, building punchlines from wild headlines and letting Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey deliver the verdict.

Warm, local, funny, and motivating — it’s the kind of Monday start that sticks.

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It’s a Friday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and this one has a little bit of everything—fun facts, fresh country music, and weekend vibes.

We kick off the show by checking in with our best friend Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, finding out what she’s covering on Voice of the Mountain airing weekdays from 5–6 p.m. on iTalk 106.7. Since it’s National Word Nerd Day, we roll into Fun Fact Friday, sharing quirky word facts and discovering that Jineane’s least favorite word—moist—might be everyone else’s too.

Then it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week, featuring our youngest artist yet. We welcome Gemma Brice, a 14-year-old country singer-songwriter whose music was sent our way through Austin Burke’s Playlisted podcast. Gemma talks about starting to write songs at age seven, finding her voice early, and we play her song "before" for the very first time on country radio.

We wrap things up with everyone’s favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, who’s gearing up for the Southeast Texas Whiskey Festival—sampling whiskey and getting a little frisky along the way.

Words, music, laughs, and a big debut—just the way a Friday Morning Brew should sound.

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A warm cup of coffee, honest conversations, and a look ahead to a better year — this Thursday Morning Brew brings it all together.

We kick off the show with Chuck Buffington, Community Action Officer with the City of Show Low Police Department, announcing the start of Coffee With a Cop, happening January 14th at 9 a.m. at Show Low Café. We talk about why these casual meetups matter, how they help build trust between officers and the community, and what residents can expect as the program rotates through local restaurants and departments.

Next, we check in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, joined by JD Pepper from the Timber Mesa Fire Department. With winter weather rolling in, they share practical winter driving tips — slowing down before turns, giving extra space, and driving predictably to keep everyone safe on icy roads.

Then things get a little spicy with Relationship Advice Thursday, as we dive into a listener dilemma involving workplace boundaries and trust. We talk openly about how to express concerns without crossing into control, why confidence matters, and how healthy boundaries protect relationships instead of harming them.

We wrap up the show with Chris’s wife Andrea for This or That Thursday, looking ahead to 2026 and finding out if they’re actually on the same page — from lifestyle priorities to screen time, sleep habits, and what really matters in the year ahead.

Community connection, real-life advice, safety reminders, and a little fun — this episode is a perfect snapshot of what The Morning Brew does best.

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Today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends covers everything from fire safety to famous newsroom drama—with plenty of laughs in between.

We kick things off with a Fire Marshal Minute from JD Pepper of the Timber Mesa Fire Department, sharing important winter reminders like getting your chimney swept before using your fireplace, checking smoke alarms, and staying safe during the colder months.

Then we check in with our best friend Jineane Ford, longtime Valley news anchor, who celebrates Bobblehead Day by calling out a national news person she was not a big fan of. Jineane shares behind-the-scenes newsroom stories and doesn’t hold back, also weighing in on what another famous news person was a jerk, giving us a rare insider look at national news culture.

That leads into Am I the Jerk Court, where Jineane helps rule on a listener situation. Chris follows with a Country News Minute, covering the headline-making divorce of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.

We wrap things up with everyone’s favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, for a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?

Fire safety, famous jerks, country news, and trivia—just another day on The Morning Brew.

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Today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed from start to finish with laughs, friends, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

We kick things off by checking in with Paul from Beaumont, putting our brains to the test to see if we’re actually smarter than a redneck. Then we catch up with our best friend Jineane Ford, sharing some genuinely good news before things take a sharp turn into comedy.

Next up, it’s the Boo or Cool Joke Challenge, where Chris takes real news headlines and tries to turn them into jokes on the spot. Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey serves as judge—and let’s just say… every single joke gets a hard BOO.

Things get personal when Chris calls his wife Andrea to find out how she’s saving money in the new year, which somehow leads to a full discussion about buying cheaper toilet paper. From there, Producer Ryan calls in with some big career news, and we wrap with a podcast-only segment featuring Ryan’s 21-year-old roommate Joe from Wilmington, talking new jobs, adult lessons, and the kind of wisdom you only get from real life.

It’s friends being friends, jokes that don’t land, and stories you didn’t know you needed—exactly what The Morning Brew does best.

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We kick off Monday with our favorite kind of energy—friends, motivation, and a little fun chaos. The show starts with a check-in with our best friend Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, where we talk about Jelly Roll’s inspiring weight-loss journey and what real, lasting change actually looks like.

That leads into some motivational quotes about new beginnings and setting goals, perfect for anyone needing a fresh start—or a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be perfect.

Next up, it’s Boo or Cool with grumpy-but-loveable Dave Ramsey, followed by a quick Country News Minute to keep you up to speed on what’s happening in country music.

And since our favorite redneck Paul from Beaumont didn’t call in, Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? took a twist. In honor of National Screenwriters Day, we played Are You Smarter Than a Red Head: Movie Edition with best friendra Kendra—and let’s just say… she knows her movies.

Motivation, laughs, music news, and trivia—everything you need to start the week right.

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After taking New Year’s Day off, we jump back in and kick off the year in style. We start by touching base with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, swapping stories about New Year’s festivities and recapping my experience hosting the City of Show Low’s New Year’s Eve Drop.

Then it’s Fun Fact Friday: New Year’s Resolutions Edition, where we break down what people say they’re going to do—and what actually sticks once the confetti settles.

Things take a turn when we check in with a very hungover Paul from Beaumont, Texas, who may have partied a little too hard celebrating his cousin Jessie’s birthday. He shares his New Year’s Eve adventures, including attending the Kill Tony New Year’s Eve event, before we wrap things up with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? Cat Trivia Edition in honor of Happy Mew Year for Cats Day.

It’s laughs, lessons, and a little chaos—just the right way to start the year.

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The final Morning Brew of the year comes in loud, joyful, and full of heart — just the way we like it.

We kick off this New Year’s Eve special by checking in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, joined by her grandkids Titus and Addie. From kid-approved resolutions like mastering skateboard tricks and learning to catch, to grown-up goals that actually feel doable, the year wraps with optimism and laughs. Chris also pulls back the curtain on hosting the City of Show Low’s Deuce of Clubs Drop — including a sneak peek at the sparkly, playing-card-inspired outfit designed by his wife.

Then it’s time to rewind 2025 with fun, fast-moving New Year’s Eve games that revisit the moments everyone was talking about — from viral headlines to pop-culture chaos — and what they say about the year we’re leaving behind.

The gavel drops for Am I the Jerk Court, as Jineane helps rule on a family snack-locking dilemma that sparks a surprisingly relatable conversation about boundaries, sharing, and respect. If you’ve ever hidden treats from hungry relatives, this one’s for you.

We close out the year with the final Are You Smarter Than a Redneck of 2025, as Paul from Beaumont goes head-to-head in a country music year-in-review showdown featuring big moments, legendary artists, and plenty of trash talk — all in good fun.

It’s a celebration of community, family, laughter, and one last cup of coffee together before the calendar flips.
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