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Producer Ryan calls in from Wilmington, North Carolina to discuss his dating adventures as a recently divorced single man looking for connection in a world of dating apps and in-person singles events.

• Using ChatGPT as a dating coach for crafting messages and clever responses to matches
• Recognizing but "plowing through" red flags in the dating world
• Getting matching tattoos on a first date - she chose "daddy issues" while Ryan got "mom"
• Playing "Red Flag or Green Light" to identify concerning dating behaviors
• Relationship advice for a woman who suspects her boyfriend is tampering with her toothbrush
• Setting boundaries in relationships and recognizing when it's time to break up
• Wedding Vow or Country Song Lyric game
• National Have a Coke Day trivia challenge

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Chris Bennett prepares to officiate his daughter's wedding while struggling with his tendency to get emotional, as his friend Paul teases him about crying too much on the big day. The Morning Brew features games, call-ins, and advice segments covering everything from cosmopolitan magazine trivia to Mother's Day gift ideas.

• Paul makes it his mission to "make Chris cry every day" leading up to the wedding
• National Cosmopolitan Day trivia tests Paul's knowledge of the famous magazine's headlines
• World Carnivorous Plant Day inspires questions about these fascinating botanical predators
• "Would You Rather Wednesday" features callers answering fun hypothetical questions
• Jineane and Chris debate good versus bad Mother's Day gifts ahead of the holiday
• "Am I the Jerk Court" examines a family conflict over money taken from a dog surgery fund
• Liz Walburn shares her preference for power tools over 70s style in the final segment

Remember to join us at the Festival of the Baskets fundraiser this Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Show Low for perfect Mother's Day gifts!

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Chris Bennett reunites with old friends while counting down to his upcoming comedy show at Yuma State Prison. This episode blends nostalgia, prison prep, redneck wisdom, and one deeply emotional moment when Paul from Beaumont makes Chris cry — in under 15 seconds.

• Sandra "The Top Fandra" returns to the White Mountains after time in Oklahoma
• Chris prepares for his clean comedy show behind bars — just 10 days away
• Jineane highlights National Teachers Day & National Nurses Day
• Former defense attorney Kirk Nurmi gives Chris real (and slightly scary) advice about prison crowds
• Paul from Beaumont suggests prison tattoos and redneck Mother’s Day gifts
• Paul also attempts — and succeeds — in making Chris cry
• "Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?" music trivia edition
• Good news stories: a Parkinson's research breakthrough & a baby donkey with two moms

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Chris Bennett celebrates his fifth anniversary hosting the Morning Brew, reflecting on his journey and the joy of connecting with the White Mountain community each morning. Producer Ryan joins from North Carolina to share his Kentucky Derby weekend adventures, complete with a perfectly pink suit.

• Playing "Cinco o no O" - a true/false game about Cinco de Mayo facts with Producer Ryan
• Jineane's weekend visit to the historic X Diamond Ranch in Eager, featuring incredible cowboy history and museum collections
• Chris's busy weekend hosting Show Low's anniversary barbecue throwdown and DJing his first wedding
• Motivational Monday quotes including Ayn Rand's "The question isn't who is going to let me, it's who's going to stop me"
• Table Topics game with Brian from Pinedale covering news sources, bar games, and favorite movie villains
• Important fire safety update from JD Pepper of Timber Mesa Fire Department despite recent rain
• Reminder to follow Stage 1 fire restrictions and check social media for updates

Thank you for five years of waking up with the mountain every morning! Keep checking social media for fire restriction updates from Navajo County Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Office, City of Show Low, and Timber Mesa Fire.

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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 TikTok dance battles
• Catching up with Virgil the Cowboy who only showers once a month and requested George Strait's "Write This Down"
• Discussing Chris's comedy show at a Mesa HOA clubhouse where hecklers faced violation letters
• Debating camping versus hotels – Jineane loves the great outdoors while Chris prefers room service
• Announcing Show Low's 72nd anniversary celebration tonight at Frontier Field with free food, music, and prizes
• Promoting the Festival of the Baskets fundraiser for White Mountain Helping Hands on May 10th
• Sharing space facts: space smells like burnt steak, Venus has days longer than years, and you can't cry in space
• Laughing with Paul who skipped his weight loss shot appointment after learning he'd have to give up Oreos and Dr. Pepper

Join us tonight from 5-9:30pm at Frontier Field for Show Low's anniversary celebration! Free hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and prizes for the first 250 guests!

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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 schedule including officiating his daughter's wedding and performing comedy at both a prison and an HOA community
• Discussion about stage one fire restrictions currently in effect and the importance of fire safety as summer approaches
• Relationship advice segment addresses how to handle a sister who repeatedly dates toxic men and ignores warnings
• Fourth-grader Ashton challenges Mayor John Leach in Show Low trivia, learning about the card game that gave the town its name
• Mayor Leach promotes Show Low's 72nd Anniversary Party featuring free food, music and community celebration at Frontier Field
• The "Grill the Mayor" segment reveals personal preferences and humorous insights about the city's leadership
• Caller Paul from Beaumont joins for "Human or Animal Mayor Edition" game, exploring unusual political leaders including a cat who served as mayor for 20 years

Join us at Frontier Field this Friday from 5 to 9:30 PM for the City of Show Low's 72nd Anniversary celebration with free hot dogs, burgers, chips, live music, and fun games!

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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 dives into unconventional performances, awkward dating stories, and heartwarming family news.

Producer Ryan kicks things off by catching up with Chris about his upcoming shows—from a homeowners association event in Mesa to two separate comedy performances at a Yuma prison. The prison gig has Chris contemplating whether to channel Johnny Cash by wearing all-black attire and planning to film the shows for a potential comedy special called "Chris Goes to Prison." Between jokes about inmates not getting his references, Chris reveals he'll also be officiating his daughter's wedding later this month.

The episode takes an unexpected turn when Ryan shares an exclusive dating story saved for podcast listeners only. After finally matching with someone attractive on a dating app, Ryan discovered she was in an open marriage that required husband pre-approval for dates. The resulting three-person meetup at a local brewery started promisingly but ended with Ryan being ghosted after the husband informed him there "wasn't a vibe." As one Facebook Live viewer commented, Ryan may have narrowly escaped being trafficked, though he quipped traffickers probably weren't targeting "46-year-old single men with chihuahua dogs."

Between games celebrating Noise Awareness Day and National Bugs Bunny trivia, the most heartwarming moment comes when Janine Ford shares her emotional Easter weekend discovery—both her sons and their partners are expecting babies due the same week in December. The surprise dual pregnancy announcements, including one revealed through a scratch-off card, created an unforgettable family celebration.

Want more laughter and heartfelt moments in your day? Subscribe to Morning Brew with Chris Bennett for daily doses of real-life comedy, surprising stories, and genuine connections that make everyday life just a little bit brighter.

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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.

• Christina Ulmer transformed $100 from her late sister's purse into a classroom kindness challenge that spawned 350 acts of kindness over six years
• Three teenagers in India invented a salt-powered refrigerator requiring no electricity to help transport vaccines to rural areas
• A Michigan mailman went viral after returning $10 found in a driveway, leaving it with an honest note
• Sequoia Village High School presents "Alice by Heart" this Friday and Saturday at Northland Pioneer College
• Show Low High School PTSO hosts their 18th annual graduation lock-in party with prizes donated by local businesses
• Paul from Beaumont shares his original song "Left Behind" about loss and finding purpose

Do one small kind thing every day and it will make a big difference.