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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.
Episodes
23 episodes
Morning Brew: Cowboys, Comedians, and Boo Or Cool
We celebrate International Space Day with cosmic trivia, fun facts, and conversations with friends across the White Mountains community.• Playing "Boo or Cool" with Dave who thinks $250,000 space tourism is a definite "boo" but enjoys T...
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The Mayor, The Redneck, and A Game of Show Low Trivia
Small Town Radio host shares lighthearted banter about summer plans while discussing the excitement and challenges of the May season on the mountain, including fire restrictions and upcoming events.• Chris reveals his packed May schedul...
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Married Couples, Prison Shows, and Bugs Bunny Trivia
What happens when a radio host's schedule includes both a prison comedy show and officiating his daughter's wedding in the same month? Chris Bennett's wildly varied May calendar becomes the perfect launchpad for this laugh-filled episode that d...
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Morning Kindness: Small Acts, Big Impact
We explore how small acts of kindness create lasting impacts and ripple through communities, from a teacher turning her late sister's $100 into hundreds of kind acts to teenagers inventing salt-powered refrigeration for vaccine transportation.<...
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Episode 20
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Naked Flying vs. Gassy Super Speed: Superhero Dilemmas with Cowboys
Chris Bennett catches up with regular callers while sharing highlights from his weekend travel to New Mexico and Salt Lake City for his daughter's wedding shower.• Tony from Snowflake shares details about his recent road trip across nin...
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Episode 19
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Building Show Low: Economic Development, Business Expos, and Quirky Ideas
Steve North, Economic Development Director at City of Show Low, shares exciting developments including a new sports and events center at Show Low Bluff and a business incubator offering low-cost space for entrepreneurs. The third annual Show Lo...
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Episode 18
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From Boy Bands to Backcountry: A Rural Radio Morning Mosaic
Today we celebrate community connections while sharing laughter, advice, and heartfelt moments with our listeners across the White Mountains.• Joe from Holbrook wins D-backs tickets playing "Boy Band Band Bluff"• Janine shares excit...
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Episode 17
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When cowboys cry and dogs poop on pillows, life gets complicated.
We connect with Virgil, who shares the heartbreaking news about losing a cowgirl from his ranch, and learn about the cowboy tradition of letting a deceased person's horse roam free in their honor.• Virgil requests songs to honor his fri...
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Episode 16
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Good News Tuesday: Fast Cars, Old Penguins & Easter Leftovers
Chris Bennett and the Morning Brew team deliver a mix of local news, celebrity birthdays, and heartwarming stories while connecting with regular callers. Janine Ford spotlights concerning animal cruelty cases in Apache County and invites listen...
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Episode 15
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Morning Brew Madness: Cowboy Inventions, D-backs Tickets, and Space-Traveling Celebrities
Chris Bennett brings warmth and laughter to the Morning Brew with conversations spanning from ranch life with Virgil the Cowboy to playful vocabulary games with Paul from Beaumont, Texas. Between celebrity space trips and Pope Francis's passing...
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Episode 14
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Good Friday Shenanigans: Stale Peeps, Eifflel Tower is Totally Boo, and Redneck Trivia
Chris Bennett connects with friends and listeners for a Good Friday celebration filled with games, local updates, and Easter trivia that sparks laughter and nostalgia.• Dave Ramsey plays "Boo or Cool" rating landmarks, giving the Eiffel...
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Episode 13
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Horseshoes, Mud Bugs, and Dating Dilemmas
Chris Bennett welcomes a lineup of colorful callers who share glimpses of their daily lives while participating in engaging radio games and discussions.• Virgil the Cowboy calls in from Eager, Arizona to share that he and the cowboys ar...
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Episode 12
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The Morning Brew serves up cowboys, forgotten birthdays, and stress awareness.
Chris Bennett connects with local characters and community members, exploring everything from pajama-clad cowboys to severe home emergencies on National Stress Awareness Day. The show weaves together small-town charm with practical information ...
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Episode 11
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Morning Brew Mayhem: Brain Thumpers, Tax Deductions, and Flying Tortoises
Chris and the Morning Brew team welcome back regular caller Paul who's been absent due to a "brain thumper" migraine, then dive into Tax Day celebrations with unusual deduction games and McDonald's trivia. We explore heartwarming good news stor...
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Episode 10
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Cowboys, Calves, and Country Thunder: A Day in the Life of Chris Bennett
Chris Bennett brings morning energy and local flavor as he connects with callers and shares weekend highlights from across the community.• Steve calls in with an original "you might be a redneck" joke about flushing to fill his dog's wa...
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Episode 9
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Microbursts, Mini Donkeys & Dive Bars — Just Another Morning Brew
Dave Ramsey from Show Low joins the Morning Brew for a game of "Boo or Cool" on National Pet Day, revealing his strong preferences against exotic pets like miniature donkeys and tarantulas while surprisingly approving of de-scented skunks. A we...
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Episode 8
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Childhood Wounds: When Sibling Rivalry Gets Physical
Chris and Janine share shocking stories about childhood sibling rivalries including Chris accidentally severing his sister's Achilles tendon and Janine giving her brother puncture wounds with a farm rake.• Relationship advice segment ta...
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Episode 7
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The Mayor vs. The Redneck: Epic Meat Trivia Showdown
Chris and his guests explore the hilarious reality of aging through games of "Would You Rather for Men Over 50," featuring hometown personalities and Mayor John Leach who shares his romantic meet-cute story from decades ago at White Mountain Ca...
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Episode 6
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Arizona Peaches on the Road to Country Thunder + Dire Wolves & Good News
The heartbeat of the White Mountains pulses through this action-packed Morning Brew episode. We kick things off with Ashley Westcott of the Arizona Peaches sharing her experience at the Battle of the Bands competition in Florence. Despite liter...
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Episode 5
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Beer Trivia, Cowboy Coffee & Public TV Lies
On this episode, Virgil the Cowboy reveals why he sometimes rides his horse in pajamas, Paul from Beaumont plays “Actual Beer or Fake,” and we find out who’s really smarter than a redneck with some beer trivia. Plus, we give away D-backs ...
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Episode 4
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Dog Crimes, Prom Fashion & Rat Day Trivia
📄 Episode Description (1–2 sentences for Buzzsprout):On this episode, Chris checks in with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey (not that Dave Ramsey) to investigate a canine mystery, plays “Boo or Cool: Prom Edition,” shares weeke...
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Episode 3
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Flat Earthers, Alien Cowboys & Circus Shenanigans
It’s World Party Day on The Morning Brew! Chris talks to Jineane Ford about shoulder pads, flat earthers, and relationship drama, catches up with Virgil the Cowboy on aliens and cowboy life, hears a wild party story from Paul in Beaumont,...
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Episode 2
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