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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 from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 to share a round of good news, from a dusty porch crock that turned into a $32,000 antique surprise to teens in Virginia restoring donated cars and gifting them to single moms—proof that small acts can drive big change.

Paul from Beaumont returns for an “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Travel Edition,” calling in from what sounds like the world’s echoiest bathroom and running away with a “Trip to Nowhere” victory. We wrap with Sharon Kaiser sharing an inspiring update from the Darren Reed Foundation, including scholarships and community programs helping White Mountain students and schools.

If you need laughs, heart, and a reminder that good still shows up every day, this one’s for you. Follow the show, share it with a friend, and tell us—what good news made your week better?

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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 grounded in purpose.

Then Timber Mesa Fire Department Fire Marshal JD Pepper joins us for a must-hear Fire Marshal Minute, sharing simple winter safety tips that can protect homes and save lives — from smoke detector checks to smart space heater habits.

The fun keeps rolling with a four-ticket giveaway to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, where Spouse Day trivia stumps one caller and crowns another champion. Paul from Beaumont checks in to talk comedy, picks our Motivational Monday quote of the week, and we close things out with a round of Boo or Cool judged by Show Low’s own Dave Ramsey.

National buzz, local voices, and a whole lot of laughs — this is The Morning Brew at its best. Subscribe, share the episode, and tell us what you’re calling Boo or Cool this week.

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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 and delicious.

Jineane Ford checks in with a fresh round of nerd news before we roll into the main event: our Country Climb Star of the Week, Aaron Newsome, sent our way by Austin Burke and the Playlisted Podcast. The Pontiac, Illinois native shares his journey from choir kid to country storyteller and introduces us to his breakout single Dead Animal Bar—a song so rooted in a real place and real people that it literally helped him book the venue it’s named after. We spin it for its country radio premiere and talk writing, influences, and staying true to small-town stories that hit everywhere.

We wrap things up with Paul from Beaumont, a wild comedy club story involving a toilet seat, and a round of Are You Smarter Than a Redneck: Football Edition to close out a jam-packed Friday.

Follow Aaron Newsome Music, download Dead Animal Bar, and stick around for quarterly releases as he builds toward a full album. Subscribe, share the show, and leave a review—Friday radio is better with friends.

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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 relationships, how to own the truth without making it worse, and what honesty really costs and gives back.

Between cases, we roll into a Country News Minute, spotlighting Dolly Parton’s milestone release supporting pediatric cancer research, Brad Paisley’s unforgettable dad moment with Mick Jagger, and Midland’s road-worn new song “Marlboro Man.”

Then we tackle a second, very real household debate: when one partner works long shifts and the other stays home with three kids, how should chores and childcare really be divided? We break down expectations, teamwork, and simple ways couples can reset from “helping” to actually sharing the load.

Laughs, giveaways, and real talk — it’s a morning built on honesty, balance, and better conversations at home.

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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 duck, do you get to eat it — or does it still deserve a pet’s burial? It’s small-town logic with surprisingly big lessons about responsibility, ownership, and empathy.

Then we head into the digital age with a modern etiquette case. A boyfriend uses AI to “clean up” his Instagram profile picture — by erasing his girlfriend from her own birthday photo. Is it harmless social media polish, or a red flag about boundaries and respect? We break down trust, transparency, and how online choices spill into real-life feelings.

Along the way, we check in with Jineane Ford for some polite cutdowns, welcome a passionate call from Kirk Nurmi, and get a no-nonsense verdict from Jan from Heber, who has a strong opinion on spending $200 on a duck. Laughs, rulings, and community energy carry this one from start to finish.

Subscribe, share your verdict, and remember: be kind, be honest, and don’t be a jerk.

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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 putting in a song request for the ranch hands listening in.

Then the show takes a powerful turn with a call from Kirk Nurmi, who shares the amazing news of stepping into a lead role in a new sitcom. Kirk opens up about the moment he chose happiness over prestige — after his final chemo treatment — and how that decision led him from the courtroom to the creative world of acting. It’s a reminder that second acts can be just as meaningful as first careers.

We keep the good news rolling with Jineane Ford, trading feel-good stories before welcoming Jason and Richard from Mountain Pines Little League into the studio. We cover early registration deadlines, discounts, opening day at Mountain Meadows Park on April 11, and the behind-the-scenes roles that make a season happen — from coaches and volunteers to paid umpire opportunities for teens and adults. The segment wraps with a fun baseball movie quiz that taps into classic sports nostalgia.

It’s a morning built on grit, gratitude, and community — from the cattle trail to the ball field — and a reminder that something good is always happening if you stop and listen.

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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, opening January 31st.

That spirit of appreciation carries into a check-in with Jineane Ford as we spotlight the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service happening today. We talk about why showing up matters, what to wear, and how even a couple of hours of volunteering can ripple through a community.

From there, we lean into a powerful set of motivational quotes on service and purpose, inspired by Dr. King and voices like Mother Teresa, Gandhi, and Helen Keller. Listeners join in with their own favorite lines, and we turn those words into practical encouragement for taking the first step instead of waiting for the “perfect” moment.

We close the show with a timely community update from Joe Barrios with Tucson Electric Power, sharing details on the upcoming Springerville Generating Station open house and how residents can learn more about the proposed shift from coal to natural gas. For more info visit https://www.tep.com/sgs-repower/.

It’s a morning built on gratitude, service, and small actions that lead to big impact — plus a little Renaissance Festival fun along the way.

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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. It’s a simple way to turn listening into action and make a local impact.

After a quick check-in with Jineane Ford and a round of fun “nerd news,” it’s time for our Country Climb Star of the Week, sent to us by Shawn Burke and Austin Burke of the Playlisted Podcast. This week’s spotlight is on Keaton Simons — lead guitarist and musical director for Brett Young, accomplished songwriter, and a musician whose career has crossed stages, studios, and screens.

Keaton talks about growing up around Hollywood, choosing music for its creative independence, and learning how to tour light — both in gear and in mindset. We dive into the long life of his song “When I Go,” how a placement on Suits helped turn it into a steady fan favorite, and why blues roots and “humanly organized sound” still shape how he writes today.

We wrap things up with a call from Paul in Beaumont, Texas, who’s so impressed by Keaton’s musical knowledge that we turn the mic into a round of “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?” music trivia to close the show with laughs.

Community, creativity, and a reminder that great songs — and good deeds — both have a long tail.