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Chris Bennett prepares to officiate his daughter Madisen’s wedding while interviewing her and future son-in-law Beckett about their upcoming nuptials. The couple shares wedding preparation details, relationship stories, and playful insights through rapid-fire questions and a "who's more likely to" game that reveals their compatible personalities.

• Madisen is making her own wedding cake and arranging her own flowers
• Chris admits he's trying not to cry while officiating but expects tears
• Beckett reveals Madisen friend-zoned him after their first date before eventually falling in love
• Through the "Newlywed Game," the couple shares who's more likely to burn dinner, abandon projects, cry at movies, and survive on a deserted island
• Two heartwarming stories shared for "Talk About Something Good Tuesday" featuring Chef Bruno Serato's mission to feed underprivileged children and a cat reunited with its owner after three years

Chris is in Salt Lake City getting ready for the wedding in Salt Lake City!

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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 events happening within the same week.

• First-ever comedy show in the prison's 13-year history
• Two shows performed: first with 80-100 inmates, second with 40-60 inmates
• Minimal prison guard presence during performances
• Ryan McKee joins to share his perspective on their prison comedy experience
• Discussion about gaining "street cred" from making inmates with face tattoos laugh
• "Real News or Fake News" game featuring bizarre prison headlines
• Update on the Greer fire situation (20,833 acres, 0% containment)
• Monday motivational quotes including Pablo Picasso's "Action is the foundational key to all success"
• Table Topics segment with Brian from Pinedale

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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 20 years younger than him
• Chris and Ryan play "Roast or Toast," guessing if statements were meant to be insulting or congratulatory
• The comedians discuss their upcoming prison show in Yuma with friends Lauren Rachel and Lamar Mitchell Jr
• Chris introduces "Wedding Vow or Inmate Confession," highlighting his transition from prison show to officiating a wedding
• Jineane provides relationship advice for a guy whose wealthy girlfriend never pays for dates
• Dave Ramsey shares his pizza preferences in a "Boo or Cool" segment for National Pizza Party Day

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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" is a major problem for residents
• Aircraft were able to assist yesterday when winds were lower
• Southwest corner of Eager evacuated, areas south of Highway 260 on set status
• Evacuation sites available for people and livestock in St. Johns and at rodeo grounds
• Representative Walt Blackman has called for Governor Hobbs to declare a state of emergency
• Show Low under Stage 2 fire restrictions, violations can result in Class 1 misdemeanor charges
• Community encouraged to report fire restriction violations to protect their neighborhoods

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the firefighters and first responders battling this fire. If you want to help, check the Apache County Emergency Management website for donation information.

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In this timely episode, we open with Jineane Ford sharing the latest updates on the Free 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 they mean for everyone in the area. Chyna from Eagar gives a heartfelt update on the local situation, and we wrap things up with Paul from Beaumont as we play a fiery round of Redneck Fantasy or Real.

Highlights:

• Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No campfires, no off-road vehicles, and enforcement in full swing
• Local impact: evacuations, school closures, and urgent water conservation efforts
• Firsthand community voices sharing how they’re coping and helping each other
• Tips for staying informed: Why the Watch Duty app is essential
• A lighthearted moment to close out a heavy day—with a little cowboy humor

Stay safe, stay informed, and support each other.

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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 father figure to baby gorillas
• 🏔️ Janine shares a wild story about hikers who found 600 gold coins and gave them all away
• 🥃 It’s World Cocktail Day, so Paul from Beaumont plays “Fake Cocktail or Real Drink?”
• 🥩 Paul recaps his anniversary dinner at Saltgrass Steakhouse
• ⚾ A lucky listener wins DBacks tickets by knowing the team’s mascot isn't actually a snake

This episode’s full of laughs, heart, and some unexpected tears.

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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 ends up face-to-face with a past "friend zone"
• Chris discusses his upcoming comedy shows, including one inside a prison in Yuma
• Paul celebrates 35 years with Rhonda and crushes a country music trivia challenge
• Jineane shares her Mother's Day highlights, including a charity event and a surprise $400 casino win
• Plus: A motivational quote to start your week: “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”

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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 and hardest part
• Paul from Beaumont shares emotional thoughts about the mothers in his life
• We play "Which TV Mom Said It" with quotes from famous television mothers
• "Are You Smarter Than a Redneck" quiz challenges Paul's knowledge of celebrity mothers
• Jineane shares weekend events including Festival of Baskets and Farmers Markets
• Mother's Day fun facts reveal 122 million phone calls made and 7,300 diapers changed

Don't forget Mother's Day this Sunday – even if mom says don't do anything, she's lying!