Carson Mac's Georgia Love, Keith Urban & Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?Oct 23, 2026 · 25 minSend us Fan Mail It's Fun Fact Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and we've got country music, incredible stories, football tickets, and a redneck who apparently knows more about Crocs than your favorite radio DJ! 🎸 COUNTRY CLIMB STAR OF THE WEEK: CARSON MAC! We're getting to know Nashville singer-songwriter Carson Mac, whose musical journey started when he was just TWO YEARS OLD! By the age of ten, he was opening for Montgomery Gentry in front of 20,000 people! C...PlayPlay Carson Mac's Georgia Love, Keith Urban & Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?
A Lizard, a Messy Room & TERRIBLE Relationship Advice! 😂Oct 22, 2026 · 15 minSend us Fan Mail Things got a little WILD on today's Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! 😂🦎 We check in with our good friend, 47-year-old Ryan McKee, and his 22-year-old roommate, Joey, in Wilmington, North Carolina! Joey's back on the dating market, his bedroom has apparently become a wildlife sanctuary, and Ryan had to come to the rescue when an unexpected visitor showed up! 😂 And since it's Clean Up the Earth Day, we put these two to the test with some disgusting cleaning tri...PlayPlay A Lizard, a Messy Room & TERRIBLE Relationship Advice! 😂
He Took His Date to an AA Meeting?! 😂 | Am I the Jerk Court WednesdayOct 21, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail What happens when you accidentally take a woman to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on your SECOND DATE?! 😂 Happy Hump Day, best friends! It's another hilarious Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends on Q Country 92.5! Our best friend, comedian Ryan McKee, joins us with an update on his budding romance, including what might be one of the most unusual second dates EVER! Plus, we check in on his 22-year-old roommate, Joey, whose bedroom apparently sm...PlayPlay He Took His Date to an AA Meeting?! 😂 | Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday
Dave Ramsey's Navy Confession, Dog Slobber Zits & a High-Flying Grandma!Oct 20, 2026 · 12 minSend us Fan Mail What happens when you ask a former Navy cook if he ever messed with someone's food? Well, Show Low's own Dave Ramsey had a confession I definitely wasn't expecting! Happy Talk About Something Good Tuesday, best friends! Today's Morning Brew gets a little wild when Dave Ramsey joins me to explain why he eats Raisin Bran to prevent dog-slobber zits, shares a surprising story from his Navy cooking days, and plays a hilarious Halloween edition of Boo or Cool! We also put his cook...PlayPlay Dave Ramsey's Navy Confession, Dog Slobber Zits & a High-Flying Grandma!
Kylie Hill's New Music, Kirk Nurmi's Brokini Hopes & Giving Machines!Oct 19, 2026 · 19 minSend us Fan Mail It's Motivational Monday, best friends, and we've got new country music, Christmas spirit, and apparently some people hoping Chris Bennett would take his clothes off! 😂 🎶 NEW MUSIC MONDAY! We catch up with former Country Climb Star of the Week Kylie Hill, who shares the story behind her new song, "Pretty Privilege!" Kylie also helps us choose our Motivational Monday quote from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi! 😂 KIRK NURMI CALLS IN! Chris and Kirk recap their comedy sh...PlayPlay Kylie Hill's New Music, Kirk Nurmi's Brokini Hopes & Giving Machines!
Carlyle Griffin's Lionel Richie Moment + Snowflake Lobo Football!Oct 16, 2026 · 21 minSend us Fan Mail It's Country Climb Friday and Football Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! This week, we're introducing you to our Country Climb Star of the Week, Nashville singer-songwriter Carlyle Griffin! Carlyle shares her journey from singing Sugarland at a sixth-grade talent show to chasing her dreams in Nashville, winning a Josie Music Award on the Grand Ole Opry stage, and receiving an unforgettable compliment from Lionel Richie during her American Idol ...PlayPlay Carlyle Griffin's Lionel Richie Moment + Snowflake Lobo Football!
Relationship Advice in a Hugh Hefner Robe?! | The Morning BrewOct 15, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and things are getting JUICY! Kirk Nurmi calls in to talk about our upcoming comedy show at Stir Crazy Comedy Club in Glendale this Saturday, October 17th, at 3 PM With the cast of the Life of Nurmi. But first, he reveals his secret to giving great relationship advice: silk pajamas, a Hugh Hefner-style robe, and a pipe! After 33 years of marriage, maybe he's onto something! We also ta...PlayPlay Relationship Advice in a Hugh Hefner Robe?! | The Morning Brew
Am I the Jerk? Ignoring My Elderly Neighbor & the Boss's Baby Fund!Oct 14, 2026 · 10 minSend us Fan Mail It's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and court is officially in session! First up, Judge River from Taylor helps us decide whether someone is a JERK for ignoring their elderly neighbor's desperate phone calls because they needed a nap. Would YOU have answered? Then Judge Sharon from Linden takes on some workplace drama! Should you have to contribute to your manager's new baby fund when your boss makes more money than yo...PlayPlay Am I the Jerk? Ignoring My Elderly Neighbor & the Boss's Baby Fund!
Dave Ramsey Won't Be Your Grandpa for $1,000! 😂 | Talk About Something Good TuesdayOct 13, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail Would you pretend to be somebody's grandpa for $1,000? Well, Show Low's own Dave Ramsey says ABSOLUTELY NOT! 😂 And his reason might be the funniest part! It's Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and we're spreading good vibes, sharing laughs, and having a whole lot of fun! 🎙️ Here's what's brewing today: ❤️ Good News with Jineane Ford! Jineane is joined by Jessica Cherney from Meals on Wheels to share details about a FREE...PlayPlay Dave Ramsey Won't Be Your Grandpa for $1,000! 😂 | Talk About Something Good Tuesday
Meet-Cute or Horror Movie? Ryan McKee's Romantic Adventure! 😂Oct 12, 2026 · 13 minSend us Fan Mail Happy Monday, best friends! ❤️🎙️ Is comedian Ryan McKee living out a real-life romantic comedy... or is this the beginning of a HORROR MOVIE?! 😂 Ryan joins The Morning Brew with some JUICY news! After a little onstage flirting at a comedy show, a woman tracked him down on Instagram and gave him her number! Could love be in the air? We get the scoop and put Ryan to the test with a hilarious game of "Meet-Cute or Horror Movie?" 🎬❤️🔪 PLUS, we've got a whole lot more fun! 💪 Motiv...PlayPlay Meet-Cute or Horror Movie? Ryan McKee's Romantic Adventure! 😂
Mallory Williams Debuts “Black Mustang” | Country Climb, Nerd News & Fun Fact FridayOct 9, 2026 · 24 minSend us Fan Mail 🎸 A rising Nashville country artist, a brand-new song, and a little Toby Keith-inspired attitude! It's FUN FACT FRIDAY on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! This week, our Kay Supply Country Climb Star of the Week is Nashville singer-songwriter MALLORY WILLIAMS! Thanks to our friends Shawn Burke and Austin Burke at the Playlisted Podcast, we're getting to know Mallory, from writing songs at just SIX YEARS OLD in North Carolina to chasing her country music...PlayPlay Mallory Williams Debuts “Black Mustang” | Country Climb, Nerd News & Fun Fact Friday
Pregnant & Sleeping on the Couch?! Relationship Advice Gone Wrong!Oct 8, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail A pregnant woman is stuck sleeping on the couch while her boyfriend enjoys the bed. Who's in the wrong? And wait until you hear Chris Bennett's hilarious confession about what happened when his wife gave birth! It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and we've got some relationship drama to unpack! Jineane Ford and Steve Carbajal join Chris to tackle a young couple's trust issues after a girlfriend turns off her location an...PlayPlay Pregnant & Sleeping on the Couch?! Relationship Advice Gone Wrong!
Am I the Jerk? A $12 Taco Bell Meal, a Freeloading Friend & a Wedding DisasterOct 7, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail ALL RISE! Am I the Jerk Court is back in session on The Morning Brew! Brian from Pinedale checks in after casting another vote for Chris in the Top Host competition, then helps choose the Wayback Wednesday Song of the Day before putting on the judge's wig for a wild wedding case: If you uninvite your childhood best friend, should her family still cater your wedding for FREE? Then Jineane Ford joins the fun and takes the bench for another case. A 32-year-old man has his house,...PlayPlay Am I the Jerk? A $12 Taco Bell Meal, a Freeloading Friend & a Wedding Disaster
Cowboy Prom for the Johnsons, Terrifying Badgers & Talk About Something GoodOct 6, 2026 · 18 minSend us Fan Mail Jineane Ford joins Chris to kick things off with some good news, including the story of a 12-year-old Arizona girl who collected an incredible 30,000 diapers for families in need. Then Paul from Beaumont checks in with another plan to somehow get Rhonda to a gun show before putting his knowledge to the test with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: National Badger Day Edition. Spoiler alert: badgers are WAY more terrifying than Chris realized. Pasted text Pasted text T...PlayPlay Cowboy Prom for the Johnsons, Terrifying Badgers & Talk About Something Good
Paul’s Gun Show Scheme, Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host & Kiss a Wrestler DayOct 5, 2026 · 13 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and we’re starting the week by GOING FOR IT! Paul from Beaumont kicks things off by revealing the sneaky way he tricked Rhonda into going to a gun show before putting his knowledge to the test with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Famous Host Edition. Chris also shares some exciting news: he’s officially in the running for America’s Top Host with Ryan Seacrest! Voting is underway, and Chris is ...PlayPlay Paul’s Gun Show Scheme, Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host & Kiss a Wrestler Day
Chase Stetson’s Country Climb, “My Kinda Trouble” & the Cheese PocketOct 2, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and we’re introducing you to another rising country artist! Our Country Climb Star of the Week is Nashville-based singer-songwriter Chase Stetson, another incredible artist sent our way by our good friends Austin Burke and Shawn Burke at the Playlisted Podcast. Chase joins Chris to talk about his journey from Virginia to Nashville, discovering his love for music at a young age, writing songs through some o...PlayPlay Chase Stetson’s Country Climb, “My Kinda Trouble” & the Cheese Pocket
Florida Georgia Line Is Coming to Country Thunder + Our Winner Gives Relationship Advice!Oct 1, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail Florida Georgia Line is BACK—and they’re coming to Country Thunder Arizona! On today’s Relationship Advice Thursday, Megan Benoit from Country Thunder joins us to reveal that Florida Georgia Line will headline Saturday night at Country Thunder Arizona 2027, April 8-11 in Florence! We also check in with Jineane Ford and our friends from Porter Mountain Stables about the Cowboy Prom happening October 17th for a great cause, and they help us choose our Throwback Thursday Song of...PlayPlay Florida Georgia Line Is Coming to Country Thunder + Our Winner Gives Relationship Advice!
Am I the Jerk? Halloween Drama, NASCAR Giveaways & Joe G!Sep 30, 2026 · 15 minSend us Fan Mail Court is in session, best friends! It's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday on The Morning Brew, and our friend Joe G joins Chris Bennett in the studio to help hand down today's verdicts. First up: Is a woman the jerk for refusing to take down her giant Halloween decorations after a neighbor says they're terrifying her kids? That leads to Joe revealing his own slightly questionable Halloween tradition involving a werewolf costume, a garage and some unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. T...PlayPlay Am I the Jerk? Halloween Drama, NASCAR Giveaways & Joe G!
Paul From Beaumont, Monistat 7 & a Sick Chicken | The Morning BrewSep 29, 2026 · 11 minSend us Fan Mail You never know what you're going to hear when Paul from Beaumont calls The Morning Brew. Paul joins Chris with an update on his wife Rhonda's chickens — including the story of being sent to the store for Monistat 7 to help a sick chicken. Yes, you read that correctly. And naturally, that leads to a brand-new game: Old Wives' Tale or What the Heck? Then it's Talk About Something Good Tuesday! Chris shares the incredible story of 135,000 shelter pets finding forever homes throu...PlayPlay Paul From Beaumont, Monistat 7 & a Sick Chicken | The Morning Brew
Motivational Monday: $1,100 Raised, Good Neighbors & Really Weird Beer TriviaSep 28, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It's Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Virgil the Cowboy kicks off the morning by telling us about his weekend at Sunrise—and sharing some very important advice before you brave the Drop Zone. Then we put his knowledge to the test with a little National Drink Beer Day trivia. We recap an incredible weekend of comedy with David Whitmore from the Show Low Elks Lodge and Elks Riders. Our Summer Comedy Series wrapped up Saturday night ...PlayPlay Motivational Monday: $1,100 Raised, Good Neighbors & Really Weird Beer Trivia
Colby Roberts’ Country Climb, Dolly Parton Day & The Chronicles of Jineane’s ThumbSep 25, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail It's Country Climb Friday, best friends! Today's Country Climb Star of the Week is North Carolina singer-songwriter Colby Roberts! We get to know Colby, hear how he stepped away from music before jumping back in just about a year and a half ago, talk about the incredible feeling of hearing strangers sing his songs back to him, and find out the story behind his song “Roses” — including what his wife REALLY thinks about the lyrics. A huge thank-you to our best friends Shawn Bur...PlayPlay Colby Roberts’ Country Climb, Dolly Parton Day & The Chronicles of Jineane’s Thumb
Megan Moroney Is Coming to Country Thunder! + Relationship Advice ThursdaySep 24, 2026 · 12 minSend us Fan Mail Megan Moroney Is Coming to Country Thunder! + Relationship Advice Thursday Country Thunder Arizona has officially announced its first headliner for 2027 — Megan Moroney! On today's Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we talk with Country Thunder about the big announcement, single-day tickets, and when we might hear who's joining Megan in Florence next April. Then we spin the Wheel of Names and surprise Hannah Rowe from Heber with TWO Weekend GA passes to Country...PlayPlay Megan Moroney Is Coming to Country Thunder! + Relationship Advice Thursday
Don Friesen Takes the Gavel + Brokini Chris | Am I the Jerk CourtSep 23, 2026 · 12 minSend us Fan Mail All rise! Am I the Jerk Court is in session! Comedian Don Friesen, our headliner for this Saturday’s big comedy show at the Show Low Elks Lodge, joins The Morning Brew as our special guest judge! We give Don an Am I the Jerk case involving a $7,000 destination wedding—and his first reaction might tell you everything you need to know. Then Kirk Nurmi calls in to talk about his comedy project, Life of Nurmi, and the photo of Chris in his infamous brokini that’s apparently makin...PlayPlay Don Friesen Takes the Gavel + Brokini Chris | Am I the Jerk Court
He Proposed in a CAR WASH?! 💍 | Talk About Something Good TuesdaySep 22, 2026 · 20 minSend us Fan Mail Best friends, romance is alive and well... apparently at the CAR WASH! It's Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Melissa Perkins and Robyn Esparza from the Linden Elementary PTO join us to talk about the 6th Annual Cougar Cub Horseless Rodeo happening this Saturday from 4–7 PM at the Linden Valley Arena. It's open to kids eighth grade and under, there are 52 belt buckles up for grabs, pony rides, carnival games, concessi...PlayPlay He Proposed in a CAR WASH?! 💍 | Talk About Something Good Tuesday
It’s World Gratitude Day… and Paul Is Thankful for Earwax 😂Sep 21, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew, and since it’s World Gratitude Day, we’re starting the week with an attitude of gratitude… although Paul from Beaumont may have taken the assignment a little too literally. He’s grateful for his family, his job and, apparently, a giant chunk of earwax that fell out of his ear and helped him hear better. Yep. That happened. Jineane Ford joins us after a VERY painful weekend involving her thumb and a truck door, then helps us choose...PlayPlay It’s World Gratitude Day… and Paul Is Thankful for Earwax 😂
Jer Gregg’s Country Climb + “Parachute” 🎸 | Fun Fact Friday & Virgil the CowboySep 18, 2026 · 20 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and we’re kicking things off with our Country Climb Star of the Week, Jer Gregg! Jer takes us through his Country Climb — from growing up in small-town Indiana surrounded by a musical family and writing songs as a kid, to walking away from his Plan B, making the move to Nashville, and eventually playing in front of 10,000 people in Australia. We also get the story behind “Parachute,” a song inspired by wat...PlayPlay Jer Gregg’s Country Climb + “Parachute” 🎸 | Fun Fact Friday & Virgil the Cowboy
I Don’t Pop & Lock Anymore… I Just Lock 😂 | Relationship Advice ThursdaySep 17, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail Relationship Advice Thursday gets a little weird on today’s Morning Brew! Jineane Ford and Steve Carbajal help a woman decide if she’s overreacting after her boyfriend literally moves her out of the way for an attractive woman. Red flag or innocent misunderstanding? Then Chano from St. Johns wins four tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the New York Yankees, picks David Lee Murphy’s “Dust on the Bottle” as our Throwback Thursday Song of the Day, and sticks around ...PlayPlay I Don’t Pop & Lock Anymore… I Just Lock 😂 | Relationship Advice Thursday
She’s DONE Cooking for Her Husband 😂 | Am I the Jerk CourtSep 16, 2026 · 10 minSend us Fan Mail Court is officially in session on The Morning Brew! Jineane Ford joins Chris for Am I the Jerk Court, and today’s first case has everybody debating: after 17 years of marriage, one woman is fed up with trying to feed her picky husband and says she’s DONE cooking for him. Is she the jerk? Then James from Show Low wins Arizona Diamondbacks tickets and gets immediately promoted to the jury for another case involving a houseguest who criticizes her friend’s tiny apartment… while ...PlayPlay She’s DONE Cooking for Her Husband 😂 | Am I the Jerk Court
He Went 0-for-3… Then Somehow Won 😂 | Talk About Something Good TuesdaySep 15, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends—and today’s show has plenty of heart, good news, and some VERY questionable trivia skills. 😂 Chris and Jineane Ford begin by taking a moment to remember and honor the Timber Mesa firefighters our community lost a year ago and the way the White Mountains continues to come together to support our first responders. Then we turn to some good news! Jineane highlights the hardworking 4-H ...PlayPlay He Went 0-for-3… Then Somehow Won 😂 | Talk About Something Good Tuesday
Ryan McKee’s Pottery Date Goes Off the Rails 😂 | Motivational Monday | The Morning BrewSep 14, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail Ryan McKee went on a romantic pottery date…and apparently decided the best strategy was to keep trying to reenact Ghost until somebody laughed. How’d that work out for him? About as well as you’d expect. 😂 On today’s Motivational Monday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we’re getting motivated and ready to take on the week! We also celebrate the Arizona Cardinals’ big win with Jineane Ford, get the latest update on Ryan McKee’s dating life, and ...PlayPlay Ryan McKee’s Pottery Date Goes Off the Rails 😂 | Motivational Monday | The Morning Brew
Hannah Murphy’s Country Climb: From Dive Bars at 13 to “Things You Carry”Sep 11, 2026 · 20 minSend us Fan Mail Hannah Murphy is our Country Climb Star of the Week! Hannah takes us back to growing up in Albany, Georgia, teaching herself guitar at just 13 years old and playing three-hour gigs in dive bars before she was even old enough to drive. She shares the nerves, the chicken tenders and Coke that got her through those early shows, and the journey that eventually led to making music full-time. We also hear the story behind her song "Things You Carry," what it felt like hearing her m...PlayPlay Hannah Murphy’s Country Climb: From Dive Bars at 13 to “Things You Carry”
Horseless Rodeo, Ronkie Tonk Eggs & a Knife in a Toaster | The Morning BrewSep 10, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail It's Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Melissa Nicole Perkins and Robyn Esparza from the Linden Elementary PTO join Chris in studio to talk about the 6th Annual Cougar Cub Horseless Rodeo, happening September 26th from 4–7 PM at the Linden Valley Arena. It's open to kids across the White Mountains, and 100% of the proceeds go back to Linden teachers! Plus, Paul from Beaumont checks in with an update on Rhonda's chickens—an...PlayPlay Horseless Rodeo, Ronkie Tonk Eggs & a Knife in a Toaster | The Morning Brew
Virgil Bought Jolene WHAT?! + Am I the Jerk CourtSep 9, 2026 · 11 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Wayback Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Virgil the Cowboy calls back to finally reveal the big birthday surprise he got for his cowgirl friend Jolene — and Chris definitely wasn’t expecting THIS. Plus, Dave Ramsey helps judge Boo or Cool and picks our Wayback Wednesday Song of the Day, giving Scott his FOURTH victory in a row over Russell! Then we head to Am I the Jerk Court for two juicy cases. Nicole from Holbrook helps decide wheth...PlayPlay Virgil Bought Jolene WHAT?! + Am I the Jerk Court
Talk About Something Good, Chicken Feed & a Tribute to a Fallen FriendSep 8, 2026 · 20 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Chris and Jineane Ford are back after the long weekend, catching up on their adventures—including Chris’s wife accidentally packing all the clothes she DIDN’T want for their trip to Salt Lake City. Then they share some good news and look ahead to special 9/11 remembrance events happening around the White Mountains. Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins the fun for National Actors Day ...PlayPlay Talk About Something Good, Chicken Feed & a Tribute to a Fallen Friend
Opening for Garth Brooks & the Country Climb of Christopher JamesSep 4, 2026 · 14 minSend us Fan Mail Our Country Climb Star of the Week, Christopher James, joins The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Christopher’s Country Climb is a little different. Before stepping out with his own country artist project, he had already spent more than 20 years serving as a professional musician in the U.S. Army, building a career as a performer, producer, arranger and engineer. Christopher takes us from growing up in small-town Ohio and learning guitar while deployed in I...PlayPlay Opening for Garth Brooks & the Country Climb of Christopher James
Ryan McKee Made Pottery Too Sexy & Relationship Advice ThursdaySep 3, 2026 · 15 minSend us Fan Mail Comedian and best friend Ryan McKee made the trip up from Payson to hang out with us in studio for Relationship Advice Thursday — and apparently, he may have already made his upcoming pottery date a little too sexy. Ryan tells us about the woman he's been dating, his upcoming pottery date and the Ghost meme he probably sent a little too soon. Naturally, that made him the perfect person to become “Doctor Love” and help us tackle a stranger's suspicious relationship situation. ...PlayPlay Ryan McKee Made Pottery Too Sexy & Relationship Advice Thursday
Cold Sore Revenge, Hurricane Chickens & Wayback WednesdaySep 2, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail It was a juicy Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! Longtime best friend Jan the Weatherman checked in from Heber with an update on his ever-growing beard and helped us choose our Wayback Wednesday Song of the Day. Russell and Scott each submitted two classic country favorites, and Jan crowned “Redneck Girl” by The Bellamy Brothers as today’s winner. J.D. Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District joined us with some important kitchen fire...PlayPlay Cold Sore Revenge, Hurricane Chickens & Wayback Wednesday
Rave Reviews, a Headless Chicken & Talk About Something Good TuesdaySep 1, 2026 · 22 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! We’re kicking off September with plenty of good news, good vibes and laughs. Catherine Doyle joins us to talk about Camp Soar hosted by Accord Hospice, a special local event helping kids who have experienced loss. Then our best friend Jineane Ford is back from Miami with stories from the Miss USA anniversary celebration, and Chris shares the incredible story of a longtime renter wh...PlayPlay Rave Reviews, a Headless Chicken & Talk About Something Good Tuesday
Real Law or TV Law with Kirk Nurmi + Motivational MondayAug 31, 2026 · 10 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! Our best friend Kirk Nurmi joins the show to talk about Life of Nurmi, the new comedy project Chris is excited and honored to be a part of. And in honor of Love Litigating Lawyers Day, we put the former attorney to the test with a game of Real Law or TV Law! Can Kirk tell the difference between an absolutely ridiculous real-life legal case and something that only happened on television? Then Sho...PlayPlay Real Law or TV Law with Kirk Nurmi + Motivational Monday
Chris Shelby’s Country Climb: From Karaoke to “PAIN”Aug 28, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail From family karaoke and hockey to picking up a guitar after a breakup, writing his own songs and hearing his music on the radio — Chris Shelby’s Country Climb wasn’t exactly planned! Chris Shelby joins us as this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week to share how his unexpected music journey began, some of the pinch-me moments he’s experienced along the way, and the story behind his new song, “PAIN.” A huge thank you to our best friends Shawn Burke, Austin Burke and the Playl...PlayPlay Chris Shelby’s Country Climb: From Karaoke to “PAIN”
Is My Girlfriend Fattening Me Up? | Relationship Advice ThursdayAug 27, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, and today’s first relationship problem is a doozy: a guy has gained 80 pounds since he started dating his girlfriend, she admits she likes him bigger, and he’s starting to wonder if she’s intentionally fattening him up! Kirk Nurmi joins us to give his advice. Then our best friend Ryan McKee calls in from Las Vegas with a relationship update of his own. After ONE date, Ryan has already...PlayPlay Is My Girlfriend Fattening Me Up? | Relationship Advice Thursday
🎙️ He BANNED His Friend From Using His Toilet?! | Am I the Jerk?Aug 26, 2026 · 10 minSend us Fan Mail Can you actually BAN someone from using your bathroom because they destroy it every time they visit?! 🚽😂 Court is in session for Am I the Jerk Wednesday, and Joe G joins Chris to rule on TWO juicy cases! First, a guy finally snaps and tells his friend he's no longer allowed to use his toilet. Then, twin birthday drama erupts when only ONE sister's name ends up on the cake—and now the other twin wants an apology AND a make-up dinner! Plus, it's National Toilet Paper Day, so Br...PlayPlay 🎙️ He BANNED His Friend From Using His Toilet?! | Am I the Jerk?
$500 at Victoria’s Secret?! Kiss, Make Up or Break Up?Aug 25, 2026 · 10 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew — and today we’ve got good news, free tickets, bananas and some questionable relationship advice! Brian from Pinedale joins us for Kiss, Make Up or Break Up, where we find out what 42 years of marriage has taught him about picking your battles — including whether spending $500 without telling your spouse is a dealbreaker. Then John T. from Show Low plays Banana or Baloney for four tickets to the final race of the seas...PlayPlay $500 at Victoria’s Secret?! Kiss, Make Up or Break Up?
He’s Been Watering a FAKE Plant?! | The Morning BrewAug 24, 2026 · 15 minSend us Fan Mail Happy Monday, best friends! We're kicking off the week with laughs, good news and a little motivation! David Whitmore from the Show Low Elks Riders calls in to recap an incredible weekend of comedy and the amazing moment that helped us raise more than $1,000 for local children's charities. Then Show Low's Dave Ramsey joins us for Motivational Monday! In honor of Pluto getting demoted 20 years ago, we're sharing motivational quotes for anyone who's ever been knocked down, reje...PlayPlay He’s Been Watering a FAKE Plant?! | The Morning Brew
Carson Bock’s Country Climb + Dwayne Perkins’ Pinch-Me MomentsAug 21, 2026 · 15 minSend us Fan Mail Meet this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week, Carson Bock! Carson joins Chris Bennett on The Morning Brew to talk about going from a self-described homebody in Missouri to making the leap to Nashville to chase his country music dream. He shares how he taught himself guitar, his experience trying out for The Voice, the encouragement that helped convince him to make the move to Music City, finding his country-rock sound, making his Whiskey Jam debut, and the story behind his...PlayPlay Carson Bock’s Country Climb + Dwayne Perkins’ Pinch-Me Moments
He Calls Another Woman “Baby”… So Start Calling Men “Big Daddy”? 😂 | Relationship Advice ThursdayAug 20, 2026 · 16 minSend us Fan Mail Relationship Advice Thursday gets JUICY on today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins us with his advice for a woman whose boyfriend keeps calling another woman “baby”… and his solution involves her calling other men “Big Daddy.” What could possibly go wrong? Then Timber Mesa Fire Marshal JD Pepper calls in with his take on the relationship drama before giving us a Fire Marshal Minute. Plus, Alex, Omar and Alma from Aliberto’s jo...PlayPlay He Calls Another Woman “Baby”… So Start Calling Men “Big Daddy”? 😂 | Relationship Advice Thursday
He Cheated… On Himself?! | Am I the Jerk with Dwayne PerkinsAug 19, 2026 · 19 minSend us Fan Mail It's Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday, best friends! Comedian Dwayne Perkins puts on the judge's robe to settle a neighborhood dispute involving dog poop, a back porch, and a situation that Dwayne thinks could quickly turn into a true-crime documentary. Plus, Kevin and Angel Kerr from Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint join us after their daughter's wedding to play the Oldlywed Game and reveal how Kevin first said "I love you" nearly 28 years ago. Then Paul from Beaumont take...PlayPlay He Cheated… On Himself?! | Am I the Jerk with Dwayne Perkins
She Threw Away a Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket?! | Talk About Something Good TuesdayAug 18, 2026 · 13 minSend us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! Brian from Pinedale is back from his road trip—with a few car-trouble stories—and we celebrate Never Give Up Day with a game of “Who Am I?” Apparently, Brian thinks Clark Kent might qualify as a real person. Then Jineane Ford From Majik 1017 and Italk News joins us along with Jennifer from the Apache County Fair to preview all the fun coming to St. Johns August 26–29, including r...PlayPlay She Threw Away a Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket?! | Talk About Something Good Tuesday
A $200 Barbie Worth $2,500?! Baby Boomer Day Gets InterestingAug 17, 2026 · 17 minSend us Fan Mail It's Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends—and we're celebrating Baby Boomers Recognition Day! Jineane Ford joins us to catch up on the weekend and helps choose our Motivational Quote of the Week from some famous Baby Boomers, with Oprah Winfrey taking this week's honors: “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Then Virgil the Cowboy calls in, declares Jineane one tough cowgirl, gives us a little ...PlayPlay A $200 Barbie Worth $2,500?! Baby Boomer Day Gets Interesting
Kylie Hill's Country Climb + Fun Fact or Fake Fact: Super Rich EditionAug 14, 2026 · 18 minSend us Fan Mail Happy Friday, Best Friends! Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends, we're getting to know our Country Climb Star of the Week, Kylie Hill! Originally from Spokane, Washington and now living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Kylie shares how Taylor Swift inspired her to pick up a guitar at 12 years old, the first song she secretly wrote about a boy she had a crush on, her first trip to Nashville, and how songwriting lets her bring out a bolder, flirtier side of ...PlayPlay Kylie Hill's Country Climb + Fun Fact or Fake Fact: Super Rich Edition