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
173 episodes
Patriotic Requests, Redneck Trivia & A Darci Lynne Discovery
What started as a relaxed, music-filled morning turned into one of those shows that reminds you why live radio still matters.We kick things off with a heartfelt patriotic song request from Tony in Snowflake, sparking a moment of gratitud...
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Episode 173
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7:19
Spoiled Kittens, Holiday Boundaries & One Last Hallmark Verdict
Christmas week wraps up with laughter, heart, and just enough chaos to feel like home on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We kick things off with a call from Jan the Weather Man (aka Jan from Heber), who wi...
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Episode 172
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11:25
Something Good Tuesday: Giving Machines, Secret Santas & a Foal Named Christmas
Good news takes center stage on this Talk About Something Good Tuesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We start the show checking in with Jineane Ford from our sister station Majik 101.7 — joine...
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Episode 171
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13:33
Motivational Monday: Sold-Out Comedy, Hot Gifts & Redneck Christmas Surprises
Motivational Monday lands right in the middle of Christmas week, and this episode delivers laughs, heart, and just enough chaos to feel exactly right.We kick things off by checking in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101....
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Episode 170
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14:36
Country Climb with Rose Falcon: From Friday Night to Whiskey & Water
Not every holiday movie earns a spot on your watchlist — and we start this Friday episode by saving you two hours with a quick, honest Hallmark Christmas Movie Review of The Five-Year Christmas Party. Then we shift gears to something t...
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Episode 169
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18:54
Relationship Thursday: Comedy Tickets, Fire Safety & Holiday Giving
Relationship Advice Thursday brings cozy holiday vibes, real-life conversations, and a big dose of community heart.We kick things off with another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review from Andrea, breaking down The More the Merrier —...
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Episode 168
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17:13
Am I the Jerk? Holiday Verdicts, Comedy Tickets & Giving That Matters
Holiday laughs meet real-life judgment calls on this special Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.We kick things off with another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review ...
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Episode 167
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17:25
Something Good Tuesday: Comedy Wins, Giving Machines & Sea Monkeys
Today’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed with heart, laughs, and community impact from start to finish.We kick things off by giving away two tickets to ...
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Episode 166
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14:16
Motivation Monday, Hallmark Feels & Comedy Tickets with Ryan McKee
We kick off this Monday Morning Brew by turning the volume down on the noise and dialing up the motivation. Chris connects with Jineane Ford for Motivational Monday, sharing quotes that actually stick — and letting Jineane pick the one that set...
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Episode 165
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13:11
Ryan Harmon Takes Over, Ding-A-Ling Confessions & One Savage Caller
Today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is one for the books — music, mayhem, and a surprise caller who brought more spice than eggnog.We kick things off with our Country Climb Star of th...
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Episode 164
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23:01
Regifting Rules, Relationship Red Flags & The Light the World Machine
Today’s episode kicks off with a studio crossover as we check in with Jineane Ford next door at Majik 101.7/ITalk 106.7. She’s got Jace Green in to talk about the Light the World Giving Machine coming to Snowflake, but before he heads into o...
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Episode 163
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21:21
Hallmark Chaos, Harvard Melissa, Jerk Court & Giving Back
Today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends delivers everything from holiday hilarity to heartfelt community spirit.We kick things off with Andrea’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Review of The Christ...
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Episode 162
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22:38
Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Hallmark Reviews, Good News & Giving Back
Today’s “Talk About Something Good Tuesday” is packed with holiday heart, feel-good stories, and a powerful reminder of how much good happens right here in the White Mountains.We kick things off with another Hallmark Christmas Mov...
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Episode 161
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14:39
Holiday Hair Magic, Hallmark Shenanigans & The Ashten’s Salon Takeover
Today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed with laughs, glam tips, and a little Christmas chaos! We kick things off with Andrea’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Review — yes, another festive film, and...
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Episode 160
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16:41
Country Climb with Audra McLaughlin, Drunk Monkeys & Friday Shenanigans
Today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is packed from start to finish! We kick things off with our Country Climb Artist of the Week, direct from Austin Burke’s Playlisted Podcast — the incredib...
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Episode 159
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27:57
Morning Games, Music, And Messy Love Advice
Holiday mornings should be easy, but real life always sneaks in. We kick off with a listener request for Tracy Byrd, a breezy holiday this-or-that game, and a candid Hallmark review that might just save you two hours. Then we shift gears into w...
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Episode 158
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13:46
Chimney Fires, Christmas Trivia & Am I the Jerk? — A Wild Wednesday Brew
Bundle up — today’s Morning Brew starts with a blast of cold-weather reality as Fire Marshal JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire District jumps in with his Fire Marshal Minute. From real chimney-fire stories to the winter safety checklist yo...
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Episode 157
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13:22
Giving Tuesday Good News: New Baby Joy, Attic Treasure & Ryan McKee Shenanigans
It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and we kick things off with pure joy—Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 checks in to share the exciting news of her brand-new grandson, baby Jackson! From family milestones to community momentu...
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Episode 156
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14:24
Cyber Monday Brew: Hallmark Review, Disney Day Motivation & Redneck Trivia
We kick off this Cyber Monday episode with a Hallmark Christmas Movie Review from Andrea—today it’s We Met in December, a cozy missed-connection romance that delivers great chemistry and a four-cup cocoa score.Since it’s Walt...
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Episode 155
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10:45
Black Friday Brew: Hallmark Review, State Championship Hype & Am I the Jerk?
Black Friday on The Morning Brew brings the perfect mix of holiday cozy and hometown pride. We kick things off with another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review from Andrea—this time rating “A Carol for Two,” complete with a plot twist, musical char...
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Episode 154
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10:37
Thanksgiving Boo or Cool, Am I The Jerk Court Drama & Ryan McKee Fun: A Pre-Turkey Chaos Episode
It’s the last show before Thanksgiving, and things get wonderfully chaotic in all the right ways. We kick off with a special holiday edition of Boo or Cool with Show Low’s Dave Ramsey—stretchy pants? Boo. Green bean casserole with crunch...
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Episode 153
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17:24
Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Wild Callers, Good News & Holiday Laughs
It was Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and the phones absolutely lit up. We kicked things off with Carie from Snowflake, who called in to brag on her husband and kids and requested a love-soaked dedication for her Marine vete...
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Episode 152
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15:54
Gratitude, Giving & Good Laughs: Festival of Trees, Fast of Compassion & Ryan McKee
A weekend of giving turned into a week of momentum. We kick off today with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 as we recap the White Mountain Helping Hands Festival of Trees—a packed, energetic event ...
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Episode 151
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12:20
Aged Wine, CMA Hot Takes & The Giving Machine: The Shoemakers Join the Show
Love can sound like a melody you’ve known your whole life—and today you get to hear it grow up on the air. We sit down with Nathan and Emily Shoemaker, a duo whose story runs from high school hallways to late-night songwriting sessions at the k...
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Episode 150
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24:47
Rain, Roommates & Real Talk: Safety Tips, Long-Distance Love, and Local Giving
It’s a stormy start to the week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! 🌧️We kick off with a Fire Marshal Minute from JD Pepper of Timber Mesa Fire Department — talking real cold-weather safety: checkin...
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Episode 149
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19:19