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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 “Harvard Melissa” is real! She joins us on-air with a story full of grit, humor, and the kind of college-life chaos that makes their relationship instantly iconic.

Next up, it’s “Am I the Jerk?” Court with Judge Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and ITalk 106.7. Today’s case dives into girl code, dating exes, and whether honesty is hurtful or simply overdue. The verdict? You’ll want to hear this one.

We then shift to something that truly matters. Mike Nilson from the Holbrook Emergency Food Bank joins us to share the real needs families are facing this season — and how you can help through the Light the World Giving Machine coming to Snowflake. From water and citrus to meals for kids and holiday food boxes, 100% of your donation goes straight to the people who need it most.

Finally, Paul from Beaumont sneaks in with classic redneck wisdom before taking on Chris in another round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? — complete with Christmas trivia, workplace chaos, and tape-related stress.

If this episode made you laugh, think, or feel inspired to give back, share it with a friend and leave a quick review. Let’s spread some holiday joy — and real help — across the White Mountains.

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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 uplifting headlines, including the kind that make you smile all day — from remarkable acts of kindness to everyday people doing extraordinary things.

Our studio guests, Faith Tremble and Bill Plants from the Silver Creek Senior Center Food Bank & Thrift Store, share the incredible work they do for seniors, families, and kids across our community. They also give us a preview of this year’s Light the World Giving Machine, arriving in Snowflake from December 18th through January 1st.
You’ll learn exactly what items you can “purchase” to help — from hot meals and fuel cards to food boxes and more — with 100% of donations going directly to those who need it most.

It’s an episode full of warmth, generosity, and genuine good news — the perfect way to start your Tuesday.

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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 to men’s cuts, Brazilian blowouts, permanent makeup, and advanced laser treatments. Whether you want celebrity-style color, smoother skin, or just a fresh holiday trim, Matthew and Tia explain how their team of nine stylists help you look and feel your best.

We also play some fun on-air games, laugh way too much, and learn why “hair love” might be the motto we all need going into the New Year.

If you’re ready for a holiday glow-up, call 928-537-6422 or visit Ashten’s Salon in the Cooley Professional Plaza behind Chase Bank. Walk-ins are welcome!

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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 in with Jineane Ford from our sister station Majik 101.7, who brings some fun Friday news — including why cats meow louder for men (because men don’t listen!) and the story of monkeys who might be getting… a little drunk. Chris and Jineane also share everything happening this weekend across the White Mountains.

Next up, Chris’s wife Andrea delivers another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review — this time for Operation Nutcracker. And just when we think the show is wrapped, everyone’s favorite redneck Paul from Beaumont sneaks away from work to call in (very quietly!) for a bonus round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?

Music, laughter, Christmas chaos, and one of the best voices in country music — it’s all inside today’s episode of The Morning Brew!

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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, fairness, and what a genuine partnership looks like when gas money becomes a scorecard.

We also field a thorny question about trust after snooping a partner’s phone, discovering flirty chats, and a teddy bear from the ex that still sleeps on the bed. Our guest doesn’t hedge: if you’re searching through your partner’s phone, the trust is already gone. We talk through boundaries, artifacts from past relationships, and how to decide whether to rebuild or bow out with grace. Along the way, we share new Christmas song picks—Mickey Guyton’s Sugar Cookie and Brad Paisley’s That Crazy Elf—for anyone tired of the same old playlist, plus a quick look at Melt My Heart This Christmas that lands at a clean two and a half cocoa cups.

The thread through it all is connection: the comfort of familiar songs, the honesty of saying a movie is just okay, and the courage to call out what isn’t working in love. If you’re navigating holiday expectations, juggling bills, or wondering whether that lingering keepsake is a problem, you’ll find clear, thoughtful guidance and a few laughs to make it go down easier. Hit play, share with a friend who needs straight talk with a festive edge, and if you enjoyed the show, subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us: what’s your non-negotiable boundary during the holidays?

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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 Paul out, Kendra “the Best Friendra” steps in for “Are You Smarter Than a Redhead?” Spoiler: Chris absolutely is not. We also give a shoutout to Show Low’s tree lighting after the Show Low Shines Christmas Parade that starts at 6pm on Saturday— small-town magic at its finest.

Next up, Andrea returns with her Hallmark Christmas Review of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story — fan-service cameos, a cozy mystery angle, and a three-hot-cocoa rating. (Last year’s Chiefs movie still holds the crown.)

Then it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court with Jineane Ford, where we tackle whether it’s caring or cruel to ask your partner to lose weight for attraction’s sake. The verdict lands right in the nuance: nobody’s a villain, but kindness counts.

We wrap with Chris’s Country News Minute — Cody Johnson’s new album lineup, the ACMs heading back to Vegas, and which country star has officially earned the title of “Best Hugger in Nashville.”

If you learned something, laughed, or argued with your steering wheel, hit follow and share the show — and remind a friend to get that chimney swept!

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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 calendar at EquineWellbeing.org.

Then it’s a wild good-news story: three brothers cleaning out their late mom’s attic discover an original Superman #1 comic book—graded at an unbelievable 9.0—and it sells for over $9.1 million. Time to double-check those storage boxes!

Comedian Ryan McKee joins us next with updates on his December 20th show at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge and a hilarious recap of a Turkish Coffee Challenge with his 21-year-old roommate. We also dive into “Fact or Fiction: Christmas Party Edition,” plus a mysterious van parked in his backyard.

We wrap the episode with another Hallmark Christmas Movie Review from Andrea, cozy enough to pair with a mug of cocoa.

If this episode made you smile, share it with a friend and leave a quick review. And if you can, make your Giving Tuesday donation go twice as far at EquineWellbeing.org.

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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 week—less overthinking, more taking the first step.

From there we jump into Cyber Monday Boo or Cool, running through trending deals and debating what’s worth grabbing this year.

We wrap the show with a check-in from Paul in Beaumont—fresh off a hunting weekend—and then a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? featuring Disney trivia. Paul takes the win… and can now proudly announce he’s “going to Disney World!”

It’s a cozy, funny, Disney-powered Monday to get your week rolling.
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