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We kick things off with some fun for Quirky Country Song Title Day as Ryan McKee checks in from Wilmington, North Carolina and we play Real or Fake Country Song Titles — and honestly… some of these are hard to believe 😂

Then Paul from Beaumont calls in with weekend plans that include takeout, relaxation… and absolutely no supervision 😅 before we battle it out in Are You Smarter Than a Redneck for a National Joe Day trivia showdown.

And to close things out, we introduce this week’s Country Climb Star of the Week — Maura Streppa 🎶

Originally from Chicago and now in Nashville, she’s making waves with her raw, honest songwriting and powerful voice. We dive into her journey, her “pinch me” moments, and the story behind her song “Branded.”

If you love fun games, real caller moments, and discovering new country artists, this episode is for you.

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Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…

We kick things off with Relationship Advice Thursday and a situation that gets awkward fast — a 20-year-old thought he was going to marry his high school sweetheart… until she asked for an open relationship and admitted she already had someone in mind 😳

With Jineane Ford and Steve Carvajal, we break down boundaries, monogamy, and what you actually owe someone in a relationship.

Then JD Pepper from Timber Mesa Fire joins us for a Fire Marshal Minute with simple tips that could protect your home as wildfire season approaches 🔥

We keep things moving with a round of Legal or Illegal, covering some surprising laws you might not know…

And we wrap things up with more relationship advice — this time about chores, communication, and what happens when one partner feels like they’re doing it all.

If you like real-life relationship advice, fun games, and morning radio energy, this one’s for you.

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Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…

Joe G is hanging out in studio and we kick things off with a chaotic (and addictive) game of Waffle House or Walmart — where every headline is real… and somehow gets weirder every round 🧇😂

Then it’s Am I the Jerk Court, featuring a dinner story that gets awkward fast — when someone assumes no one understands what they’re saying… until they do. Joe G delivers the verdict and we break it all down.

We also hook up a listener with Arizona Diamondbacks home opener tickets with some Brew Crew trivia, while hyping up our upcoming anniversary bash 🎉

And we wrap things up with some anniversary and love trivia, from traditional gifts to country couples like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

If you like fun games, real listener moments, and morning radio energy, this one’s for you.

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Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…

We kick things off with Talk About Something Good Tuesday, joined by Jineane Ford and special guests to share details on the Sacred Easter Walk in Snowflake — a powerful, family-friendly community event happening this week.

We also share a feel-good story that proves people still show up for each other, before having some fun giving away movie tickets with Farm Fact or Fake to Sandra, the Top Fandra 🎟️

Then it’s your Country News Minute — with Tim McGraw heading into the Hall of Fame, Florida Georgia Line reunion buzz, and Kane Brown opening up about a tough lesson early in his career.

And we wrap things up strong with Paul from Beaumont for laughs and a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck 😂

If you like positive stories, country music news, and real call-in radio energy, you’re in the right place.

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Today on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends…

We kick things off local with everything you need to know about the Festival of the Baskets at the Show Low Elks Lodge on May 2 — a fun community event supporting local veterans through the American Legion in Snowflake and Heber.

Then it’s a BIG moment on the show — we sit down with our friend Julian Kalel, now a Top 20 finalist on American Idol, just as voting officially opens. Julian shares his journey, the messages behind his music, and what fans can expect from his performance tonight. Most importantly — this is your chance to vote and help him move on, and he breaks down how you can cast up to 50 votes across platforms.

We also bring the fun with Motivational Monday with Jineane Ford form Majik 1017 and Italk 1067, a round of “OK or Not OK?” with Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey, and a hilarious call from Ryan McKee — who says his therapist told him to start… dating himself 😂

From community events to national TV moments to real-life laughs, you never know what’s coming next on The Morning Brew.

👉 Don’t forget to tune in and vote for Julian Kalel on American Idol tonight!

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Spring is officially here 🌸 and we’re kicking things off with Fun Fact Friday on the first day of spring and International Happiness Day! Chris starts the show with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 & iTalk 106.7 as they break down fun facts, seasonal vibes, and some wild nerd news you won’t believe.

Then it’s time for National Proposal Day with a rapid-fire game of “Proposal or No?” — would you say yes… or absolutely not? 💍😂

We wrap things up with our Country Climb Star of the Week 🎤

This week features Marshull, and Chris sits down with lead singer Jared Shoemaker, currently competing on The Voice (Team Adam). Jared shares how he discovered singing while serving in the U.S. Navy, his journey to the blind auditions, and what it was like getting that chair turn from Adam Levine.

Plus, hear their track “Rock N Roll Cowboy” and the story behind it.

Big thanks to Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast for bringing us this week’s Country Climb artist 🙌

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It’s Relationship Advice Thursday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and today’s show brings some real-life relationship dilemmas that will have you thinking… what would YOU do?

We kick things off with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 as we break down a tough situation: one guy just got back from a trip to Greece and realized he doesn’t see a future with his girlfriend—but her graduation is in two days. Do you break up now and risk ruining a major life moment, or wait and pretend everything is fine? We get into the real question of timing, honesty, and doing the right thing.

Then we bring in listener Desiree from Show Low, who scores Renaissance Festival tickets and helps tackle another relationship question: how do you tell your partner you want them to get in better shape… without hurting their feelings? It turns into a real conversation about attraction, discipline, and communication.

We also mix in some laughs with Boo or Cool with Dave Ramsey from Show Low and wrap things up with a Country News Minute.

If you love real relationship talk, fun callers, and a morning show that keeps it honest and entertaining, hit play, share with a friend, and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.

👉 What would YOU do… break up before graduation or wait?

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It’s Am I the Jerk Court Wednesday on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, and today’s episode has a little bit of everything — laughs, real talk, and a heartfelt moment.

We start the show catching up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7, as Chris shares that it’s his anniversary and gets some simple but meaningful gift ideas.

Then it’s time for Am I the Jerk Court, with Jineane as our judge, breaking down a situation about helping a friend move — and whether it’s wrong to expect the same in return.

We check in with Paul from Beaumont, play a round of Would You Rather – Awkward Moments Edition, and test our knowledge with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? – Celebrity Trivia.

We also take a moment to remember a beloved Brew Crew member, Scotty from Concho in a Poncho, one year after his passing. He is missed and always remembered.

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