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The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Chris Bennett

177 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text 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 tak...

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Send us a text 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 tak...

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Episodes (20/177)

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Motivational Monday: Sold-Out Comedy, Hot Gifts & Redneck Christmas Surprises

Send us a text 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 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, recapping the weekend — including Chris’s sold-out comedy show at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge and the karaoke chaos that followed. From there, it’s time to get inspired as we share motivational quotes that actually stick, letting...

1 day ago

14 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Country Climb with Rose Falcon: From Friday Night to Whiskey & Water

Send us a text 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 truly worth your time. This week’s Country Climb Star of the Week, sent our way by Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast, is the incredible Rose Falcon — a songwriter’s songwriter with a story as powerful as her lyrics. Rose takes us through her ...

4 days ago

18 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Relationship Thursday: Comedy Tickets, Fire Safety & Holiday Giving

Send us a text 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 — a hospital-set holiday romance packed with babies, blizzards, and fast-moving love. Hot cocoa ratings included. Then it’s time for Relationship Advice Thursday, as listener Dusty calls in to serve as our advice expert. She helps tackle a situation invo...

5 days ago

17 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Am I the Jerk? Holiday Verdicts, Comedy Tickets & Giving That Matters

Send us a text 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 from Andrea — this time breaking down Single on the 25th, which earns a respectable four cups of hot cocoa and sets the tone for a surprisingly thoughtful show. Then it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court, and the stakes are high. We give away two tickets to this S...

6 days ago

17 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Something Good Tuesday: Comedy Wins, Giving Machines & Sea Monkeys

Send us a text 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 Chris Bennett Comedy Presents Stand-Up Comedy at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge this Saturday, December 20th. Lucky caller Cathryn wins by sharing her good news: her son in the military is being stationed closer to home — a moment that reminds us exactly why this seg...

1 week ago

14 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Motivation Monday, Hallmark Feels & Comedy Tickets with Ryan McKee

Send us a text 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 sets the tone for the week ahead. Then Andrea delivers another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review, this time diving into A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, a time-travel story packed with music, heart, and a few unexpected feels. Cozy, meaningful, and...

1 week ago

13 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Ryan Harmon Takes Over, Ding-A-Ling Confessions & One Savage Caller

Send us a text 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 the Week, sent our way by Austin Burke’s Playlisted Podcast — the incredible Ryan Harmon. Ryan shares the story behind his new single “Making a Living,” we play the track, and listeners immediately start calling in with reactions… including one surprise request ...

1 week ago

23 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Regifting Rules, Relationship Red Flags & The Light the World Machine

Send us a text 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 our studio, we detour into a far more urgent topic: the rules of regifting. (If you win it at the company Christmas party… can you really pass it along? We investigate.) From there, it’s Relationship Advice Thursday, and we’ve got two experts...

1 week ago

21 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Hallmark Chaos, Harvard Melissa, Jerk Court & Giving Back

Send us a text 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 Christmas Cup, a film so charmingly awkward it becomes comedy gold. Right on cue, Jan the Weather Man calls in with perfect timing — adding extra laughs and a little meteorological mischief. Then the mystery ends: Producer Ryan finally proves his girlfriend “Harv...

1 week ago

22 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Hallmark Reviews, Good News & Giving Back

Send us a text 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 Movie Review from Andrea — this time diving into An Alpine Holiday, a sweet sister-driven story that delivers tradition, romance, and just the right amount of cozy winter magic. Then we check in with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and ITalk 106.7 to swap ...

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Holiday Hair Magic, Hallmark Shenanigans & The Ashten’s Salon Takeover

Send us a text 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 yes… Chris has thoughts. Then the studio gets a major glow-up as we welcome Matthew Pino and Tia Barraza from Ashten’s Salon! They break down the incredible services now available at their new Show Low location — from expert color and extensions ...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Country Climb with Audra McLaughlin, Drunk Monkeys & Friday Shenanigans

Send us a text 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 incredible Audra McLaughlin! We chat with her about her journey, her music, and debut her brand-new single “Hate Being Me” on Arizona radio. Later in the show, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey even calls in to request another Audra track, Beautiful Pain! Then we check...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Morning Games, Music, And Messy Love Advice

Send us a text 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 what everyone’s whispering about at holiday parties: where love meets money, and where trust starts to fray. When a boyfriend Venmo requests his partner for rides, is it practical budgeting or a relationship red flag? We break down context...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Chimney Fires, Christmas Trivia & Am I the Jerk? — A Wild Wednesday Brew

Send us a text 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 you must follow (sweep the chimney, test the smoke alarms, check those batteries, and handle ashes safely), JD doesn’t sugarcoat it. It’s simple advice that could literally save your home. Then the show takes a turn from sparks to sparkle: with Pa...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Giving Tuesday Good News: New Baby Joy, Attic Treasure & Ryan McKee Shenanigans

Send us a text 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 momentum, we roll right into Giving Tuesday with Kristin from Equine Wellbeing Rescue. Today only, all donations are matched up to $7,500 to provide hay, grain, and winter care for rescue horses and donkeys. You can donate or grab their 2026 cal...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Cyber Monday Brew: Hallmark Review, Disney Day Motivation & Redneck Trivia

Send us a text 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 Disney Day, Motivational Monday is all about Disney wisdom. With Jineane Ford out, Show Low’s Dave Ramsey fills in and helps pick today’s quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” We break down how that one line can fuel your w...

3 weeks ago

10 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Black Friday Brew: Hallmark Review, State Championship Hype & Am I the Jerk?

Send us a text 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 charm, and a solid cocoa score. Then it’s all about football Friday. We spotlight the St. Johns Redskins as they gear up for the 2A State Championship and the Round Valley Elks heading into their 3A title match on Saturday. Good luck to both ...

3 weeks ago

10 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Thanksgiving Boo or Cool, Am I The Jerk Court Drama & Ryan McKee Fun: A Pre-Turkey Chaos Episode

Send us a text 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 crunchy onions? Boo. Olives on fingertips? Boo. And yes, the dessert table must have pumpkin pie. Then Jineane Ford joins us from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 for Am I the Jerk Court, tackling a spicy family dilemma: a last-minute invite to Thanksgivin...

3 weeks ago

17 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Talk About Something Good Tuesday: Wild Callers, Good News & Holiday Laughs

Send us a text 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 veteran hubby. That set the tone—family first, gratitude loud—and the good news never slowed down. Andrea jumped in with another Hallmark Christmas movie review, this time putting Three Wisest Men under the microscope and serving up a four-cup-of-hot-cocoa r...

4 weeks ago

15 minutes

The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Gratitude, Giving & Good Laughs: Festival of Trees, Fast of Compassion & Ryan McKee

Send us a text 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 supporting local first responders and White Mountain charities. From the generosity in the room to a certain battery-powered Christmas jacket lighting up the night, it was a weekend full of heart. We roll right into the theme of gratitude with some Tha...

4 weeks ago

12 minutes