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What’s the hardest part about being a country radio DJ?

When someone calls in to request a song… but doesn’t know the title OR the artist 😅

That’s exactly what happens in today’s episode — and somehow, Chris figures it out.

On today’s Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends:
😂 A caller tries to describe a country song and Chris has to guess it
🍰 “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?” — Twinkie Trivia edition
🐾 Arizona Gives Day + supporting local nonprofits like Tails of Love Rescue
💪 Motivational Monday with quotes from U.S. Army legends
😆 Boo or Cool with grumpy Dave Ramsey on National Fun Day

You never know what’s going to happen on The Morning Brew… and that’s what makes it fun.

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On today’s episode of The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends, we’ve got another incredible Country Climb Star of the Week ⭐

Huge thanks to Shawn Burke, Austin Burke, and the Playlisted Podcast for sending us another amazing independent artist 🙌

🎶 This week’s artist: Zac Craven — and wait until you hear why they call him the Mariachi Gringo

We talk about:

• chasing a country music dream while living out of a van
• his journey through music and life
• the story behind his song “I Wanna Dance” (making its country radio debut!)

Plus:
🎬 a fun National Film Score Day game
🐰 Easter trivia
🎟️ a Diamondbacks ticket giveaway

👉 Give Zac a follow and check out his music, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode

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We’re stepping our game up on this episode of The Morning Brew… 😳

We brought in a REAL relationship expert — Monica Tanner — bestselling author of Bad Marriage Advice and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast

And yeah… she might actually know what she’s talking about (unlike us 😆)

We break down some of the WORST relationship advice people always hear — including why “happy wife, happy life” might actually be hurting your relationship 👀

Plus, we react to a situation where a guy’s girlfriend gave her number to another guy at a bar… 🚩

Is that a red flag… or is he overreacting?

We also mix in some fun with Fact or Fool and highlight a great local Easter event for the community.

🎧 It’s The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett & Best Friends — and as always… it’s a good time.

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It’s April Fool’s Day on The Morning Brew… but don’t worry — no pranks here (well… maybe a few 😆)

We kick things off with Am I the Jerk Court, where James from Show Low helps decide if someone went too far after snatching something back from a coworker — and walks away with Diamondbacks tickets in the process.

Then Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey (not the financial guy) joins us for a hilarious April Fool’s edition of Boo or Cool, with some very questionable takes.

And we wrap things up with Virgil the Cowboy from Eagar, who brings some friends, shares a few ranch stories, and plays Fool or Fact with us.

It’s fun, it’s local, and it’s everything you love about The Morning Brew.

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A birthday call turns into a full-on identity check… are you still young at 47, or officially in “groan when you stand up” territory? We call up Ryan McKee, celebrate his birthday, and immediately put him on the spot with a 1979 trivia challenge covering music, movies, and pop culture. Play along and see how you’d do.

Then it’s game time with real stakes — Diamondbacks tickets. National Crayon Day gives us the perfect excuse to play “Crayon Color or Made Up,” where names like Macaroni & Cheese somehow turn out to be real. One answer can make or break it.

Of course, Paul from Beaumont joins us with a weekend story you’d expect… and maybe shouldn’t 😂 plus we test him with marriage and wedding trivia as his son’s big day gets closer.

And because it’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, we catch up with Jineane Ford from Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 to share some good news, including an American Idol update and a Julian Kalel update, plus a feel-good story from the San Diego Zoo that’s making a difference for kids in hospitals.

If you like real callers, quick games, and feel-good morning radio energy, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and join us for the ride.

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Sometimes the best radio moments are the ones you can’t plan — and this one had everything.

We kick things off with a Diamondbacks ticket giveaway that turns into pure live radio chaos. One caller is cruising through Weird Holiday Trivia… then suddenly disappears mid-question, leaving us hanging and the prize back up for grabs. Enter Vicki from Eagar, who steps in and takes advantage of the second chance to win it with questions about Nashville hot chicken, No. 2 pencils, and even how many steps are in a mile.

From there, we bring in “Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey” for Boo or Cool, breaking down old school vs. new school habits — from using GPS in your own town to paying with your phone and ordering food on apps.

We also hit a quick Country News Minute before checking in with Jineane Ford and Steve Carvahal, highlighting the Sacred Easter Walk happening in Snowflake this week.

Then we wrap things up with Motivational Monday, focusing on self-control, mindset, and one powerful reminder: you have control over your mind, even when everything else feels uncertain.

If you like real moments, fun games, and something to take with you into the week, this episode’s for you. Follow, share, and let us know — would you have gotten those trivia questions right?

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

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.

👉 Follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend — and let us know… what’s the craziest country song title you’ve ever heard? 😂

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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.

👉 Follow, subscribe, and share it with a friend — and let us know… where do YOU draw the line in a relationship?