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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.
The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett
Cowboy Chronicles: Virgil's Ranch Updates
The familiar voices of Morning Brew regulars bring warmth and laughter to start the week as we catch up with Virgil the Cowboy from Eager, Arizona. He shares updates on spring foaling season at his ranch and reveals how his hardworking crew spent their weekend making sandwiches for firefighters battling the local wildfire. Through our playful "Back to the Future Price is Right" game, we discover Virgil hasn't mailed a letter since joining the Marines in 1981 - a charming revelation that sparks nostalgia about how everyday costs have changed dramatically over decades.
When Paul from Beaumont calls in, his self-described "brutal" weekend building a fence with his son Jesse has us all laughing about DIY projects gone wrong. The conversation takes an unexpected turn during our Johnny Depp trivia challenge, where Paul demonstrates suspiciously detailed knowledge about his wife Rhonda's celebrity crush, correctly identifying everything from Depp's first film role to his voice acting work.
The episode wraps with a collection of motivational quotes perfect for Monday morning momentum. Bruce Lee's wisdom stands out: "A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at." This profound reminder to aim high, even if we fall short, sends listeners into their week with renewed purpose and perspective.
These personal connections with our regular callers create the small-town community feeling that makes Morning Brew special. Their stories, challenges, and humor reflect the everyday experiences we all share, reminding us that sometimes the most meaningful wisdom comes from our neighbors. What morning ritual helps you start your week right? Share your thoughts with us online or call in tomorrow!
From the Horn Auto Center Studios Chris Bennett and the Morning Brew. Good morning, it's the Morning Brew with Chris. Who's this hey?
Speaker 2:good morning, my friend.
Speaker 1:Heck yeah, it's Virgil the Cowboy out of Eager, Arizona. I was just thinking about you this morning. I didn't hear from you at all last week. What have you and the Cowboys and Cowgirls been up to in Eager?
Speaker 2:We've been busy hauling this and that around.
Speaker 1:This and that? What's this and that Cows?
Speaker 2:Cows and horses and we got a lot of small horses that are being born.
Speaker 1:Oh really.
Speaker 2:And then you give, you're like there and help deliver the cows or the horses, we try to let them have it by natural, but if they need our help, we help them.
Speaker 1:Oh, okay, but most of the time, and it's just, this is the season for it. Yeah, nice. What are you and the cowboys and cowgirls doing this morning? Are you guys working hard, or are you giving them the day off?
Speaker 2:We're just going to fix up their saddle and their bridle and then I'm going to send them home.
Speaker 1:Oh, nice Early day. They had the weekend off from you, right? But even on their weekends off from working with you, they still like to work and help out. What did they do this?
Speaker 2:weekend they went over there and helped make sandwiches and all that for the guys that are doing the mop up from the Eager Fire.
Speaker 1:Oh, from the Greer Fire. Yeah, oh, my gosh man, you're lucky to have such a good crew of people around you that not only help you, help others.
Speaker 2:Oh, they're tough people.
Speaker 1:They are tough people. Hey, virgil, is there a song you want to hear this morning? Yeah, tough people, oh heck. Yeah, drew Baldrige talking about tough people like Virgil and the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Virgil, it is Michael J Fox's birthday, the actor from Back to the Future. You ever see that In high school? I think I did.
Speaker 2:Well, how about when we come back, we play a little Back to the Future? Price is Right, game All right, I'll try it.
Speaker 1:We are going to play Back to the Future. Price is Right Edition. I'm going to give you an item and the year and you've got to tell me how much that cost. It is multiple choice. Here we go, virgil, you ready?
Speaker 3:Let's go for it.
Speaker 1:All right, A postage stamp in 1910. Was it one cent two cent or three cents Three cents? It was three cents Three cents. It was two cents Two cents. You know how much a postage stamp is now?
Speaker 2:No, 73 cents when was the last time you mailed off a letter when I went into the Marines in 1981.
Speaker 1:Oh my gosh, it's been a long time since he sent a letter. All right, how about a gallon of milk in 1900? In 1981. Oh my gosh, it's been a long time since he sent a letter. Alright, how about a gallon of milk in 1900? Is it 14 cents, 25 cents or 35 cents?
Speaker 2:25.
Speaker 1:No, it was 25 cents. Do you know how much a gallon of milk is today?
Speaker 2:$3.
Speaker 1:Yeah, around $3.80. Do you even go to the grocery store for milk, or do you just use your cow's milk?
Speaker 2:The cargo. They do the shopping for me.
Speaker 1:Oh, they do the shopping for you. Oh nice, all right. Last question Levi's jeans in 1990, were they $14.99, $19.99, or $24.99? $19. $19.99 or $24.99?
Speaker 2:$19.
Speaker 1:$19.99. You got it Today. They're now $60 or more. Do you wear Levi's or Wranglers? Wranglers Heck yeah, because you're a cowboy baby, Awesome. Well, Virgil, thanks so much for calling in. Don't be a stranger this week, and I hope you and the cowgirls and cowboys stay safe. Well, Virgil, thanks so much for calling in. Don't be a stranger this week, and I hope you and the cowgirls and cowboys stay safe.
Speaker 2:Yeah, the cowgirls were kind of worried about you. They wanted to know if you even know how to ride a horse.
Speaker 1:No, I don't, but I don't think it's that hard. I've been on a couple, like you know, where you pay to ride the horse and they always give me the old nice horse. That won't hurt you. But uh, yeah, coming up, I am going to uh join you and the cowgirls as a ranch hand for the day at your ranch. Sound, good, we'll see. Uh, we'll see, I'm doing it. I'm doing it. All right, virgil, we love you, buddy, talk to you later, good morning.
Speaker 2:It's the morning brew with chris. Who's this Talk to you later, later, yeah, bye Woo, that's my blonde, because.
Speaker 1:Paul from Beaumont said so Good morning, it's the Morning Brew with Chris. Who's this Woo-woo? Yay, yay, everyone's favorite redneck from Beaumont, texas. It's Paul from Beaumont. How was your weekend? It was brutal, man, brutal, brutal, absolutely brutal. Why was it so brutal? Hey, we had to build a fence, oh, no, uh. So uh, ronda said she wanted a fence and instead of paying a professional to do it, she said paul, you're gonna do it. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Did you have, did you have, easy things to make, the, uh, the fence post diggers, or did you have to do it manually?
Speaker 3:no, my jesse, he brought us a. He brought us a post hole auger. But I think that thing had bad gas in it and it wouldn't run right, but we still got them done and it sure beat the heck out of a post hole digger yeah, the uh.
Speaker 1:That auger sounds a lot like you. It has bad gas in it.
Speaker 3:Yeah, yeah, a lot of backfiring.
Speaker 1:A lot of backfiring. Hey, today is Johnny Depp's birthday. He's 62.
Speaker 3:That's your wife Rhonda's celebrity crush, right, yeah, I guess. So, man, what an old geezer.
Speaker 1:Is Johnny Depp older or younger than you?
Speaker 3:Dude. Come on bro. Of course he's older than me.
Speaker 1:He's older. Well, I don't know exactly how old you are. My guess is you're 54? No, I'm fixing to be 56. Oh, 56. Okay, I was close. So Rhonda's into an older man. She even named your dog after one of Johnny Depp's characters, Gilbert. Does that ever make you jealous?
Speaker 3:No, I'm not that type.
Speaker 1:Well, how about when we come back we play a little. Are you Smarter Than a Redneck? Johnny Depp edition. See who knows more about Johnny Depp, you ready.
Speaker 3:Yeah, okay.
Speaker 1:All right, paul. Today is your wife's celebrity crush's birthday, Johnny Depp. So we're going to do some Johnny Depp trivia. If you know the answer, say your name. That's your buzzer. Are you ready? Yeah, we'll see how much I listen to Rob. All right, what was Johnny Depp's first movie role? Was it A Edward Scissorhands?
Speaker 3:I already know that one. Paul, oh Paul, go ahead. Lego was in Nightmare on Elm Street right.
Speaker 1:Holy moly, way to go. I did not think you'd get that right. Yeah, 1984. He played Glenn, one of Freddy Krueger's victims.
Speaker 3:Yeah, I don't remember what his name was. I know he got sucked into bed, yeah.
Speaker 1:All right, you are up 1-0. What is the name of Johnny Depp's famous pirate character? Oh, paul. Paul, go ahead. Captain Jack Sparrow. Hmm, I'm starting to wonder if Rhonda's the one with the celebrity crush, or maybe it's Paul from Beaumont.
Speaker 3:No, no, not Paul.
Speaker 1:All right. Last question Pick a number from four to ten. Uh, four, four, all right, it's worth a million points. If I get it right, I win. Johnny Depp voiced a character in which animated film? Was it Shrek, rango or Zootopia, paul? Paul, go ahead, rango. It is Rango 343. Holy moly, his celebrity crush might be Johnny Depp. You are smarter than a handsome radio DJ. On Johnny Depp's birthday, congratulations.
Speaker 3:All right, buddy. Well good, Maybe I'll make Rhonda. Happy.
Speaker 1:All right, buddy Drive safe and hopefully we'll talk to you tomorrow.
Speaker 1:All right, buddy Y'all have a great day you too. Bye-bye, bye-bye, it is Monday, so you know what that means. It's time to get motivated with it. On this Motivational Monday, normally we talk to our friend Janine Ford, but she's not available today. She's so busy making some great content for her show, voice of the Mountain, on iTalk 1067 from 5 to 6, monday through Fridays. Check that out.
Speaker 1:But here are some motivational quotes to help you get motivated for the week. Here we go. First quote is from Henry David Thoreau. He says I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious effort. Heck, yes, I do like that one. Denise Brennan Nelson says someday is not a day of the week. Someday is not a day of the week no, it is not.
Speaker 1:Bruce Lee says a goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at. Heck, yes, I love that one. Earl Nightingale said all you need is the plan, the roadmap and the courage to press on to your destination. And Kathleen Windsor says I have always thought the only genius that's worth anything is the genius for hard work. I love all those quotes, but I let our Facebook live pick the motivational quote for the day, since Janine wasn't available, and it is Bruce Lee, today's motivational quote. A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at. I love that. I saw a video this week that talked about aim higher than you think you should, because you might not hit where you're going, but even if you fall short, you're going to hit something amazing. So that is our motivational quote for the week Bruce Lee on Q Country 92.5.
