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It’s a full plate of fun on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends! 🍳

We kick things off with ticket giveaways to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Comedy Showcase — happening Saturday, November 1st at the Show Low Elks Lodge — courtesy of Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint! 🚘🎟️

Then the morning takes a surprise twist as Nashville recording artist Austin Burke and host of the Playlisted Podcast calls in to chat about supporting independent country artists and what it means to hear your song on the radio.

Next up, Show Low’s own “Dave Ramsey” drops by for some CRAZY fun on National Crazy Day, and we dive into crazy headlines you won’t believe — including a mayo emergency, a psychic lawsuit, and a Taylor Swift traffic defense.

Just when you think it can’t get wilder, Paul from Beaumont calls in with a ghost story from his grandma’s ranch and a suspicion that his granddad’s spirit might be the prankster behind it. 👻 We wrap things up with a hilarious round of “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Food Edition” for National Food Day — and let’s just say, things got saucy. 🌭

It’s small-town laughter, local love, and big-time heart — with just enough weird to keep your coffee interesting. ☕🎧

🎧 Listen now, share with a friend, and get your tickets to the November 1st comedy show at ChrisBennettComedy.com

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What do apps, cats, and fire safety chats have in common? Only on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends!

We start the show with Jan from Heber — our favorite unofficial weatherman with no computer, no internet, and no TV… just a radio and pure happiness. In honor of National iPad Day, we play “App or Not” where Jan tries to guess which wild-sounding apps are actually real (spoiler: some are ridiculous).

Then it’s time for Relationship Advice with Jineane Ford, as we dive into a heartfelt dilemma — a wife who loves her shy mama cat and a husband who says, “She doesn’t like me, so she’s gotta go.” Can love and fur really coexist?

Next up, JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire Department joins us for the Fire Marshal Minute, sharing life-saving tips on battery safety — how to spot certified products, why manufacturer chargers matter, how to avoid overcharging, and where to recycle batteries the right way. It’s a quick checklist that can literally prevent house fires, especially as homes fill with e-bikes, tools, tablets, and power packs.

Then we jump back into comedy show ticket giveaways — thanks to Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint and Jeff Reynolds Productions! We play “Law or Flaw” for Paralegal Day, give away both General Admission and VIP tickets to the Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Comedy Showcase on November 1st, and wrap things up with Paul from Beaumont in a hilarious round of “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Talk Show Host Edition.”

It’s laughter, love, and local life all in one mug. Pour yourself a cup and hit play — because mornings are better with Best Friends! ☕🎧

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🎙 The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends – “Dog Days, Jerk Court & Fake Chest Hair”

It’s a wild Wednesday on The Morning Brew! Chris Bennett and Jineane Ford kick off the show with a new “Am I the Jerk?” Court Case that’ll have you shouting verdicts from your car, plus a round of Trash or Treasure to give away tickets to Chris Bennett Comedy Presents: The Best of Phoenix Stand-Up Comedy Showcase — happening Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 PM at the Show Low Elks Lodge (get your tickets now at ChrisBennettComedy.com 🎟️)

Big thanks to Mountain Mobile Auto Glass & Tint for the ticket giveaways!

Then things get hairy — literally — when Chris confesses to his weirdest online purchase yet: fake chest hair for his upcoming Robin Williams tribute in The Dead Comedians Show (Oct 28–30 across the Valley). 🧔💨

Everyone’s favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, calls in for some ruff competition with a Dog Trivia “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck” Edition for Make a Dog’s Day. Let’s just say… Paul’s tail got tucked on that one. 🐾😂

But of course, Paul fires shots at regular caller Kirk Nurmi, who calls in from the gym to defend himself — so naturally, we throw Kirk into a Healthy or Hype wellness challenge for Long Health Day.

It’s laughter, chaos, and community at its best — all served with coffee, comedy, and Chris’s signature best-friend energy. ☕️🎧

🎟️ Get your tickets to the Nov. 1st Comedy Showcase now at ChrisBennettComedy.com

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It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, where we celebrate kindness, community, and a good laugh or two!

We kick off the morning with our good friend Jineane Ford, sharing good news and a little motivation to keep the week rolling in the right direction. Then, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins us for a hilarious “Boo or Cool: Back to the Future Day Edition”—hoverboards, self-lacing shoes, and all the future tech we wish we had (or maybe don’t!).

On National Share the Warmth Day, listener Ana from Show Low scores two free tickets—courtesy of ComfortFit Dentures—after playing our brand-new game “Warm or Weird.” We also check in with our favorite redneck philosopher Paul from Beaumont, and wrap up with a quick, heartfelt update from our Emmy-winning producer Ryan, reminding us that growth and gratitude go hand-in-hand.

It’s laughter, local love, and small-town energy at its best.
🎧 Grab your coffee, hit play, and start your day with a smile—because mornings are better with best friends.

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A first U.S. radio spin is never just a milestone—it’s a jolt. We welcome Irish-born, Boston-based country artist Jinty McGrath for a fast-moving ride through his story, from late-night pub singalongs to the House of Blues stage, to center ice at TD Garden before 20,000 fans. Then we premiere Medusa, a kitchen-written, stage-tested track that slips between covers and hooks a room with a simple progression, a swing you can feel, and a lyric that stares back with green eyes and a knowing smile.

Jinty opens up about the double life that shaped him: carpenter by day, gigging songwriter by night, guided by a childhood note that named two futures—build things, and chase Nashville like Garth Brooks. He shares the pinch-me moments that proved the grind was working: opening for Dropkick Murphys, singing the U.S. national anthem on St. Patrick’s Day, and swapping pre-show jitters with Conor McGregor in a shared green room. We dig into his influences, from Christy Moore’s folk storytelling to the arena-sized heart of modern country, and how those threads let him color outside genre lines without losing his voice.

If you’re new to his catalog, start with Doggie Wide for stripped-back Irish roots and Loved One’s Lament for a more produced, rhythmic side. We also talk process: why he road-tests fresh songs in live sets, why ideas that never hit a stage get left in Google Docs, and how he’s stacking material for an EP and full album instead of trickling out singles. Along the way, you’ll hear listener reactions, a little Irish trivia, and the spark that comes from catching a rising artist right as the momentum hits.

Stream the episode, share it with a friend who loves discovering new country voices, and subscribe for more spotlights on artists you’ll want on repeat. If Medusa grabbed you, leave a review and tell us which track you’re spinning next.

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It’s a feel-good, music-filled morning on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends!

We start with a story of giving back—the Light the World Giving Machines are coming to Show Low. Imagine buying a chicken, a goat, or meals for families right from a vending machine—every dollar going to support charities like Hope Women’s Center, Victory Village, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, and more. It’s hands-on generosity that turns kindness into a local tradition.

Then, Shawn Burke joins us in studio to share his front-row perspective as the dad of country artist Austin Burke—from singing the national anthem at age two to quitting his restaurant job the night a playlist changed everything. We spin “Whole Lot in Love,” “Let It Burn,” and “Didn’t I,” and hear the stories behind them—love, loss, and a little Red Hot Chili Peppers influence from Austin’s San Diego years.

Shawn also steps into the hot seat for Relationship Advice Thursday, dropping wisdom on effort, honesty, and walking away when the energy fades. Then Virgil the Cowboy calls in with a smile-worthy update, and Paul from Beaumont returns to defend his title in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? (Spoiler: the redneck reigns supreme.)

It’s country music, small-town heart, and real-life laughs wrapped up in one uplifting episode. 🎧
Listen now, share it with a friend, and tell us—what’s one act of giving you’ll make part of your holiday tradition?

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It’s fall in the White Mountains, and the Morning Brew studio is packed with hometown energy! We were thrilled to welcome some of our favorite best friends from the City of Show Low — Myles Erdmann and Jacob Enfield from Show Low TV and Kevin Johnson from the City’s Parks & Recreation Department — for a fun, laughter-filled morning that proves small-town life is anything but boring.

We kick things off with all things Scarecrow Walk — the creative community event that fills the Meadow with handmade, personality-packed scarecrows starting this weekend. You’ll hear how to join, where to vote, and what makes this one of the most beloved traditions in Show Low.

Then it’s a whirlwind of Halloween fun: Trick-or-Treat Trail, the Spooky Spike volleyball tournament, the free Library Carnival, and a family-friendly Halloween night at the Turn of the Card Community Center. Whether you’re chasing candy, costumes, or community time — there’s something for everyone.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Morning Brew without some laughs — Paul from Beaumont calls in, Myles gets his redemption shot in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck, and we learn the average person eats a pound of Halloween candy each year (no shame here!).

We also talk about Show Low TV’s new local series “Time Capsule” and “Sound & Color,” which highlight the town’s history, artists, and musicians in a fresh, binge-worthy way.

It’s a feel-good, laugh-loud, totally Show Low kind of morning — packed with fall vibes, friends, and a reminder that community spirit never goes out of season.

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Rain taps the studio windows and the lines light up—gratitude for soaked forests, a playful dare to face what scares us, and a cowboy on the line with a memory that still rides shotgun. We open with a quick-fire “Would You Rather” that turns fear into a laugh you can hold, then pivot to Virgil’s quiet tribute: driving his late friend’s truck and asking for George Strait to fill the empty seat. Between a new calf on the ranch and preferences that sketch a life—cowboy hat, truck rides, bar at sunset—we find the texture of a Tuesday that refuses to be ordinary.

We shift gears into a local heartbeat: a community fundraiser at Birdie’s Steakhouse to support families of fallen firefighters. Real details matter—doors open midafternoon, silent and live auctions, donated gear from log splitters to smokers, a retired firefighter at the mic. When people know where to show up, they do. That spirit echoes in a Wichita taco line where a stranger quietly covers a family’s dinner and tips the staff, later crowned the “Taco Hero.” Kindness becomes a chain reaction you can taste.

There’s a global note too—families reunited after long captivity—reminding us that courage also looks like patience, relief, and the awkward joy of meeting your people again. Then Paul calls with a personal win: down from the high 270s to 249 on a GLP-1/GIP med, swapping non-stop snacking for oranges and setting a realistic target. We cap things with National Chocolate Covered Insect Day, a quick insect trivia face-off, and enough nerdy facts to make you smile at the next buzzing visitor. It’s a full cup: local community, personal resilience, country music comfort, and small brave acts that add up. If this blend fills your morning like a good brew, hit follow, share it with a friend who could use a lift, and drop us a note with the best good news you’ve heard this week.