The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s Friday show brings together cowboy laughs, Valentine’s fun, and a powerful first moment in country music . We kick things off with Virgil from Eagar , who checks in after his on-air apology worked—and reveals why he’s definitely not a fan of Friday the 13th . He even gives the cowboys and cowgirls the day off for Valentine’s weekend. Next, it’s a special Valentine’s Gift E...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s Relationship Advice Thursday delivers a little bit of everything— big laughs, real talk about love, and a special country music moment . We kick things off with national touring comedian Eric Schwartz , headliner for Chris Bennett Comedy & Aliberto’s Presents Stand-Up Comedy at the Show Low Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 PM . Early-bird tickets are on sale th...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s show blends heartfelt moments, real-life dilemmas, and classic Am I The Jerk Court drama . We open with a powerful call from Virgil the Cowboy in Eagar , who reaches out with an emotional apology and a George Strait dedication for someone he wishes he’d treated differently. Then the energy shifts as Deborah from Snowflake joins us as a guest judge in Am I the Jerk Court —a...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s show is a perfect mix of tickets, laughs, community safety, and wonderfully weird news . We kick things off by giving away six tickets to the ASU Sun Devils vs. OSU basketball game , with Virgil scoring the win in Olympic trivia. Then we’re joined by March 14 comedy headliner Eric Schwartz , who shares unforgettable “pinch-me” moments from his career and invites listeners...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation hits differently when the phone lines won’t stop ringing. We kick off Motivational Monday with a call from everyone’s favorite cowboy, V irgil from Eagar , before an unexpected on-air moment changes everything— Kirk Nurmi calls to invite Chris to join the cast of his upcoming sitcom Life of Nurmi , and the answer is a big, excited yes. From there, the callers keep the e...

Send us Fan Mail A trivia nail-biter, a rising country artist, and the wildest Super Bowl numbers you’ll hear all week — it’s another fun Friday on The Morning Brew . We kick things off by giving away Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets to Shane from Show Low after a clutch round of Super Bowl trivia. Then it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week , another A-Lister sent our way by Shawn B...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Relationship Advice Thursday kicks off with a question straight out of the future: is it romantic—or creepy—if your partner runs every message through AI? Jineane Ford helps us unpack how to set boundaries, protect authenticity, and keep communication real in a digital world. From there, we hit the ice with Boo or Cool: Olympic Edition , breaking down winter sports, Oly...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Wednesday, which means the gavel is ready — but first, we’re giving things away. We kick off with Super Bowl commercial trivia , sending caller Ryker from Show Low to the Arizona Renaissance Festival with four tickets after he nails two classic ad questions. From nostalgic laughs to game-day memories, the energy stays high as we roll into a check-in with Jineane Ford from our...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday , and this episode is packed with heart, hometown heroes, and a little bit of chaos. We start with an inspiring conversation with former Country Climb Star of the Week, Julian Kalel , fresh off his American Idol audition where he earned three yeses from the judges . Julian opens up about the nerves, the journey, and what it means to share his...

Send us Fan Mail Groundhog Day kicks off with a win as caller Heath from Pinetop takes home four tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival in a round of Groundhog Trivia. From there, things go big fast — we check in with Emmy Award–winning producer and Payson High grad Ryan, who just got tapped by the Intuit and TurboTax team to create social content at the Super Bowl. Tracksuits, media week cha...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off the morning with a Big Wig Trivia showdown and an instant win as Eli from Taylor scores AZ Renaissance Festival tickets in a fast, funny start that sets the tone for the day. Then we welcome stand-up comedian Patrick Kean to the show ahead of Patrick Kean and Friends at Mic Drop Chandler (Wednesday, February 4th) . Patrick and Chris swap stories from the road, what it’...

Send us Fan Mail Two ticket giveaways, one bold redneck philosopher, and a costume debate nobody saw coming. We kick things off with a Curmudgeon Day challenge as callers battle real vs. fake headlines for Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets — from duck drama to neighborly nonsense. Brian from Pinedale swings and misses, opening the door for Susan from Snowflake to swoop in for the win. Then Paul...

Send us Fan Mail A vacuum sparks a neighborhood standoff, and Am I The Jerk court is officially in session. We kick things off with a listener-judge ruling on whether you owe moving help to the same neighbor who called the cops on your Saturday cleaning. Is it about being kind—or keeping your boundaries intact? The verdict sets the tone for a morning full of laughs, logic, and a little moral math....

Send us Fan Mail Good vibes take the wheel on Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and the phones light up with laughs, wins, and stories that restore a little faith in humanity. We kick things off with vacation-themed trivia for Arizona Renaissance Festival tickets, where a rocky start opens the door for a comeback victory and sets the tone for a morning full of surprises. Jineane Ford joins us fro...

Send us Fan Mail Big stages, small-town heart, and a morning full of wins. We kick things off with Country News Minute as we cheer on one of our past Country Climb Stars of the Week and Playlisted Podcast A-Lister, Julian Kalel , who begins his journey on American Idol tonight. From mental health advocacy to national TV dreams, we celebrate what it means to chase something bigger while staying gro...

Send us Fan Mail Friday brings the fun—and a country radio first. We kick things off with a double ticket giveaway, sending one lucky caller to an ASU men’s basketball showdown in Tempe and another family to the Arizona Renaissance Festival when it opens January 31st. National Pie Day keeps things light as we play Spot the Real and Fake Fun Fact, slicing into trivia that’s equal parts ridiculous a...

Send us Fan Mail Relationship Advice Thursday kicks off with a giveaway and a curveball. We hand out tickets to the 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and put Will from Taylor in the expert chair for today’s first dilemma: a 22-year-old who’s been hiding a “small” secret from his girlfriend — his naturally curly hair is actually a perm. We talk through why little lies can feel big in relatio...

Send us Fan Mail It's Wednesday and Am I The Jerk Court is in session, and the cases are wild. We kick things off by giving away tickets to the 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and appointing Logan from Taylor as our official judge. His first ruling? A neighborhood showdown after a duck runs under a truck, a $200 payment changes hands, and the big question lands: if you pay for the du...

Send us Fan Mail Talk About Something Good Tuesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends starts at full speed — literally. The phones light up with a call from Virgil, a working cowboy in Eagar , hauling cattle across the White Mountains. Chris answers out of breath, proving cardio is optional in morning radio, and Virgil walks us through how cattle roundups really work before...

Send us Fan Mail Motivational Monday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends is all about turning gratitude into action. We start by celebrating Elementary School Teacher Day , inviting listeners to share stories about the teachers who shaped their confidence, curiosity, and kindness — and rewarding those shoutouts with family four-packs to the Arizona Renaissance Festival , open...

Send us Fan Mail Friday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends opens with purpose and ends with a guitar in hand. We start the show with Stephen Harrington sharing details on the MLK Day of Service in the White Mountains and how listeners can help restock the Salvation Army food pantry with much-needed items like cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, tuna, and mac and cheese....

Send us Fan Mail Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends brings heart, honesty, and some much-needed perspective. We open the show with an in-studio visit from Rusty of Fishers of Men for Veterans , who shares an urgent community need: three 40-foot storage units filled with medical equipment, coats, and essential supplies for veterans must be relocated by the end of the...

Send us Fan Mail Wednesday means one thing on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — Am I the Jerk Court is in session . We kick off the show with a call from Jan from Heber (aka Jan the Weather Man) , who gives us a heartwarming update on his kittens after getting spayed and neutered. From there, it’s Weird News Wednesday , where Jan tries to guess which outrageous headline is a...