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t’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s show brings relationship dilemmas, travel stories, and a celebration of a local business milestone.

We’re joined in studio by Alma and Omar from Aliberto’s Mexican Food, the title sponsor of Chris Bennett Comedy and Aliberto’s Presents Stand-Up Comedy in the White Mountains happening this Saturday at the Show Low Elks Lodge. Omar just returned from an international trip to Japan, and he sha...

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It’s Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, which means it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court.

We kick off the show talking with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey, and with prom season right around the corner we play Boo or Cool: Promposal Edition, judging some creative and over-the-top ways people have asked someone to prom.

Next we catch up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, who also helps us rule o...

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It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends on Q Country 92.5, and today’s show is packed with good news, community stories, and some fun giveaways.

We kick off the show catching up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 and hearing about her spring break adventures with her granddaughter Addie. Chris also shares an update on the upcoming stand-up comedy show this Saturday at the Show Low Elks Lodge featuring Eric Schwartz.

Then...

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Start your week with a little motivation and a lot of community spirit on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends.

We kick off Motivational Monday with a call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eagar and a powerful quote to get the week started. Then it’s time for Chris’s Country News Minute, featuring Thomas Rhett’s newly announced tour coming to Phoenix this October, new music from Gabby Barrett, and the funny story behind Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas.”

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Today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends is packed with laughs, music, and a special Country Climb interview.

We kick off the morning with a call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eager, who celebrates Employee Appreciation Day by giving the cowboys and cowgirls the day off. He also tells us about his very first job.

Then we check in with our best friend Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 for Fun Fact Friday, where we...

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Today’s episode kicks off with a ticket giveaway for Chris Bennett Comedy & Alibertos Presents Stand Up Comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on March 14th. Caller John from Show Low becomes our official Relationship Advice Expert for the day and helps judge one of the strangest relationship dilemmas yet…

A woman says her boyfriend farts constantly—during hugs, conversations, and even as a running joke—and she’s completely over it. Is it harmless humor or a serious relationship problem? We break it down and delive...

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The morning starts with a small-world moment when Paul from Beaumont, Texas calls with an update—and tells us he spotted a car with a Show Low, Arizona license plate frame all the way in Texas. Proof the world is smaller than we think.

Then it’s Am I The Jerk Court Wednesday, and today’s case might be one of the most divisive yet: a husband who puts mayo on absolutely everything brings his wife lunch at work… completely covered in mayonnaise. He thought he was surprising her with...

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Back from the SLO Comedy Festival and back live in studio.

We kick things off with a recap from San Luis Obispo — road trip reflections, sharp crowds, new material, and the kind of weekend that reminds you why live comedy hits different.

Then it’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday.
 We spotlight “A Cheerful Giver,” a family-owned candle company in New Jersey that has spent over 20 years providing meaningful, pressure-free employment for adults with special needs. Every wick is placed by a differently-abled employee, creating dignity, independence, and real paychecks...

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California weird laws, a rising Nashville songwriter, and a little redneck trivia chaos — this one covers ground.

We kick things off with Boo or Cool: California Edition. Surf culture? Farmer’s markets? Avocado toast? We debate it all while I’m out in San Luis Obispo for the SLO Comedy Festival.

Then it’s Country Climb Friday, and this week’s featured artist is Taylor Goyette — sent our way by Shawn and Austin Burke of the Playlisted Podcast. Taylor shares his journey from small-town beginnings to moving to Nashville at 21, the grind of...

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We kick things off with Boo or Cool: Road Trip Edition — debating everything from sunflower seeds and beef jerky to playing one song on repeat and whether In-N-Out is still worth it when gas is pushing six bucks. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it proves the little choices can make or break the ride.

Then it’s Relationship Advice Thursday. A woman wants her boyfriend to see Wuthering Heights because the soundtrack means everything to her — but he’s not interested. We break down autonomy in relationship...

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We kick off with a surprise call from Tony in Snowflake — an update we’ve been waiting on and a solid reminder that sometimes you just need to check in. From there, it’s “Let’s All Eat Right Day”… or at least our version of it.

Maria from the Salvation Army joins us to break down how Arizona tax credits can stay local and directly help families in the White Mountains. If you’ve ever wondered how to donate smarter and keep your money working close to home, this is practical info you’ll actu...

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Community gets stronger when we show up for each other — and today’s episode proves it.

We kick off Talk About Something Good Tuesday with Rusty from Fishers of Men for Veterans, sharing how they’re helping local veterans with food boxes, VA enrollment, disability claims, and even tracking down DD214 paperwork. Their next outreach event is happening in Holbrook, and the mission is simple: remove barriers and serve those who served.

Then we share a feel-good story about a senior living “Hit Squad” in Texas building real friendships through chair voll...

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Ever wish your Monday came with a spark instead of a sigh?

We kick off with Jineane Ford checking in after her Vegas weekend — magic shows, good food, and maybe a little fog the next morning — while I get ready for the SLO Comedy Festival this week. Plus, VIP tickets for our March 14 Comedy Night at the Show Low Elks Lodge are almost sold out, and we’ve got the details.

Then it’s Motivational Monday — powered by Winter Olympic gold medalists. We share quotes from Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White, Apolo Ohno...

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It’s a big Friday on The Morning Brew.

Instead of our usual Country Climb Star of the Week, we welcomed the man behind the segment — Shawn Burke, producer of The Playlisted Podcast and the force helping connect independent artists to real Nashville opportunities.

We talked about how the Country Climb Star was created, what it really takes to break into the industry, and how Austin Burke is building a mentorship pipeline that goes beyond social media — from first radio spins to real stages on Broadway.

We also teased...

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It’s Relationship Advice Thursday, and today’s episode proves that sometimes the words “just kidding” don’t fix the damage.

We kick things off by giving away Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets to Megan from Show Low, who steps up as our Relationship Advice expert of the day. Then Paul from Beaumont calls in for another shot at tickets and brings his usual redneck charm to the conversation.

Today’s big question: When does a joke cross the line?
 We tackle two wild scenarios — a fake $10,000 lottery ticket prank an...

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Kindness, honesty, and a little courtroom drama take center stage on this Wednesday edition of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends.

We kick things off by sending John from Show Low to the Arizona Renaissance Festival as our first guest judge in Am I the Jerk Court, ruling on a hungry husband who grabbed a late-night sandwich after his wife’s dinner didn’t land. From there, Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey joins the fun for a special Thumb Appreciation Day editio...

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Fresh snow in the White Mountains, big ticket wins, Mardi Gras trivia, and the kind of feel-good stories that make a Tuesday brighter—this episode of The Morning Brew is packed with heart and hometown energy.

We kick things off with Talk About Something Good Tuesday, hearing from Kevin in Lakeside and sending him to the ASU Sun Devils men’s basketball game. Then we check in with Jineane Ford from Majik 1017 and iTalk 1067 to talk snow on the mountain, comedy show excitement, and more good news...

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A patriotic song request, Valentine’s Day stories, presidential trivia, and plenty of Renaissance Festival ticket wins—this Motivational Monday has a little bit of everything.

We kick off with a heartfelt call and song request from Dena in Vernon, then check in with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 1017 and iTalk 1067 to hear how her husband did on Valentine’s Day. From sweet surprises to funny moments, it’s the kind of real-life recap that feels like catching up with friends over coffee.

Then it’s time for Motivati...