The Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

It's almost Mother's Day, and your mom wants you to visit even if you have to STEAL A CAR to get there… like Erik did in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/05/01/tampa-man-arrested-after-driving-stolen-car-to-marion-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-say/

“Alissa” witnessed something at a work outing at the track between a couple of coworkers “Brad” and “Maria” (Hands, shoulder rubbing, hugs, and they disappeared several times together) and now is put into an awkward situation knowing that both are attached. He has a wife and kids and she has a boyfriend. She’s friends with his wife and was even invited to their Derby party over the weekend. Here’s...

Sometimes it's hard to tell whether the crazy things that happened in your life was because you were a little kid... or a drunk adult!

“Ashley” is having a hard time getting her family and friends to accept her relationship with her boyfriend as serious. If there’s something she doesn’t know, she’s willing to listen, they’re just not giving her anything! How does she get them on board?

What was your awkward public moment?

Another example of where Ben's cringe/fear of public proposals come from in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/billionaires-wife-outs-couple-as-proposal-goes-terribly-wrong/

There's a list online, where women are sharing "the moment they knew the man they were with was an idiot."

There was a wedding theme today with a secret wedding and then an update from "Tonya" who wanted to delay her wedding! What did she do? Plus Tish SHOCKED us all in Dude Knowledge! Plus all the post-Derby fun!

Grab your tissues! It’s an emotional day already for any bride, especially when you think your two Marine brothers will have to miss your big day! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/bride-surprised-by-her-marine-brotherson-her-wedding-day/

Listen, you’re not going to convince someone to tip you more… or at all… if you try to “scare” them with your car. We’re going to introduce you to Zachary, the star of our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.complex.com/life/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/dominos-driver-arrested-no-tip

“Tonya” has cold feet and wants to know how to go about delaying her own wedding. We have the update!

We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.

“Dana” and her husband have kept a secret from their family that she’s fine with, but her husband is insisting they say something before things get more out of hand.

We love a good prank, but be careful the prank doesn’t turn into a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/01/armenia-escaped-zebra-Yerevan-Zoo-painted-donkey/3011777648902/

We played another round of Steed of Weed, compiled best practices tips for track newbies, tossed out some #dadjokes and tried to advise a listener about what to do after witnessing some coworkers got cozy at the track (with each other and not their significant others!)!

You’ve heard of lemonade stands…but what about Grandma Stands? They are in 8 cities and they are pretty great! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/grandma-stands-are-dishing-out-wisdom-and-encouragement/

Is it a horse or a weed strain? lol

The weekly challenge where Ben and Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs. It's You Laugh You Lose!

Got any advice?

“Alissa” witnessed something at a work outing between a couple of coworkers and now is put into an awkward situation knowing that both are attached.

What’s ONE piece of advice you’d give her or someone who may be experiencing the Derby for the first time?

A woman has been arrested for soiling her entire neighborhood, and it has nothing to do with SPRING GARDENING in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/04/29/altamonte-springs-woman-arrested-after-feces-vandalism-incidents-in-spring-oaks-neighborhood/

Sometimes, the bit comes to us. Plus TBT from the track!

CBS’s News’ David Begnaud shares good news and even MAKES some good news on social media with his Do Good Crew. Begnaud heard of Louisvillian Robert “Bob” Weihe who has been to 79 consecutive Derby races, but couldn’t afford a ticket for Kentucky Derby 152 due to being in hospice care. Begnaud and WLKY is making it happen! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/louisville-man-gets-tickets-to-his-80th-consecu...

Even though we're at the track this week, we are still trolling the missed connections hoping to rekindle that spark! Plus a round of Steed or Weed, and when your 16-year-old had to be your Uber!