The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Send us Fan Mail Chris shares his unexpected adventure performing stand-up comedy at Arizona State Prison Complex near Yuma with three of his comedian friends, discovering a surprisingly appreciative audience despite initial nerves. He contrasts this experience with his upcoming role officiating his daughter's wedding in Salt Lake City, highlighting the dramatic difference between these two e...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and his Best Friend Producer Ryan prepare for their comedy show at Yuma Prison while discussing Ryan's recent defeat in a roast battle against a much younger comedian. The duo shares laughs about the strange juxtaposition of Chris performing at a prison one week and officiating his daughter's wedding the next. • Ryan shares how he lost a roast battle to a comedian...

Send us Fan Mail We get the latest updates on the Greer wildfire that has burned over 7,000 acres with no containment yet, though freezing overnight temperatures are helping firefighters battle the blaze amid thick smoke conditions. • 7,052+ acres burned with no containment yet, but freezing temperatures overnight are helping • Heavy smoke described as "thick enough to cut with a knife"...

Send us Fan Mail In this timely episode, we open with Jineane Ford sharing the latest updates on the Freer Fire near Greer, Arizona, now pushing past 4,600 acres with zero containment. Cowboy Virgil from Eagar checks in to let us know he’s safe—and teases why I wouldn’t last a day on his ranch. Timber Mesa Fire Marshal JD Pepper breaks down the implications of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and what th...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett is preparing for a week packed with emotion, laughs, and life milestones — from performing stand-up at a prison in Yuma to officiating his daughter’s wedding in Salt Lake City. His wife Andrea joins the show to reflect on marriage, drop some unexpected wisdom, and play the hilarious game: Marriage or Maximum Security? Also in this episode: 🦍 A zookeeper becomes a fa...

Send us Fan Mail The Morning Brew with Chris delivers a lively mix of personal stories, games, and upcoming event announcements with regular callers Virgil the cowboy, Paul from Beaumont, and Jineane Ford. • Virgil plays rapid-fire questions, revealing that eagles would be his natural alarm clock and beanie weenies are the best horseback riding snack  • A singles event gets awkward when someone en...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Mother's Day with our regular callers while discussing gift ideas, TV moms, and surprising facts about motherhood. • Dave Ramsey rates Mother's Day gifts in a special "Boo or Cool" segment • Virgil the cowboy calls in to request Brooks and Dunn for his cowgirl friends • Cowboy life involves "watching out for each other" – both the best an...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cl...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 &quo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 kind...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett catches up with regular callers while sharing highlights from his weekend travel to New Mexico and Salt Lake City for his daughter's wedding shower. • Tony from Snowflake shares details about his recent road trip across nine states • Playing "Trash or Treasure" reveals vintage Sony Walkmans can be worth $200-600 • Brian from Pinedale discusses his Flor...

Send us Fan Mail Steve North, Economic Development Director at City of Show Low, shares exciting developments including a new sports and events center at Show Low Bluff and a business incubator offering low-cost space for entrepreneurs. The third annual Show Low Biz Expo brings together 50 local businesses, food trucks, and plenty of networking opportunities for residents, business owners, and job...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate community connections while sharing laughter, advice, and heartfelt moments with our listeners across the White Mountains. • Joe from Holbrook wins D-backs tickets playing "Boy Band Band Bluff" • Janine shares exciting weekend events including the Show Low Business Expo with 50+ vendors • City of Show Low hosts Day of Service this Saturday from 9-12, w...

Send us Fan Mail We connect with Virgil, who shares the heartbreaking news about losing a cowgirl from his ranch, and learn about the cowboy tradition of letting a deceased person's horse roam free in their honor. • Virgil requests songs to honor his friend, first getting emotional with Laney Wilson's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses," then lifting spirits with Brooks and Dunn&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett and the Morning Brew team deliver a mix of local news, celebrity birthdays, and heartwarming stories while connecting with regular callers. Janine Ford spotlights concerning animal cruelty cases in Apache County and invites listeners to learn how they can help, while the hosts share inspiring stories for Talk About Something Good Tuesday. • Janine Ford discusses rece...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett brings warmth and laughter to the Morning Brew with conversations spanning from ranch life with Virgil the Cowboy to playful vocabulary games with Paul from Beaumont, Texas. Between celebrity space trips and Pope Francis's passing at 88, the show delivers a perfect mix of local charm, news updates, and lighthearted entertainment to start your week. • Virgil the...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett connects with friends and listeners for a Good Friday celebration filled with games, local updates, and Easter trivia that sparks laughter and nostalgia. • Dave Ramsey plays "Boo or Cool" rating landmarks, giving the Eiffel Tower a surprising thumbs down due to a broken elevator back in 1983 • Paul from Beaumont and his wife Rhonda join for rapid-fire quest...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett welcomes a lineup of colorful callers who share glimpses of their daily lives while participating in engaging radio games and discussions. • Virgil the Cowboy calls in from Eager, Arizona to share that he and the cowboys are shoeing 15 horses while the cowgirls have the day off • For "Get to Know Your Caller Day," Virgil reveals his comfort food is steak an...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bennett connects with local characters and community members, exploring everything from pajama-clad cowboys to severe home emergencies on National Stress Awareness Day. The show weaves together small-town charm with practical information about fire restrictions and upcoming weather challenges. • Virgil the Cowboy calls in wearing Mickey Mouse pajamas with his boots and spurs...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and the Morning Brew team welcome back regular caller Paul who's been absent due to a "brain thumper" migraine, then dive into Tax Day celebrations with unusual deduction games and McDonald's trivia. We explore heartwarming good news stories including Japanese elders becoming trading cards and a tortoise that survived being swept away by a tornado. • Paul...