Grief, Grit & Good Laughs: Honoring Firefighter Glenn Collins, Community Kindness & “Hot Flash or Pass” with Crickette Gill cover art

Grief, Grit & Good Laughs: Honoring Firefighter Glenn Collins, Community Kindness & “Hot Flash or Pass” with Crickette Gill

Grief, Grit & Good Laughs: Honoring Firefighter Glenn Collins, Community Kindness & “Hot Flash or Pass” with Crickette Gill

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When a small town hurts, it doesn’t go quiet—it comes together. We begin today’s Morning Brew with a heartfelt tribute to Firefighter EMT Glenn Collins, the Timber Mesa first responder tragically lost in a Friday collision. We share details for those wanting to honor him and reflect on the strength that keeps this community standing tall.

From there, the show turns toward hope and connection. Maria from the Salvation Army joins us to talk about their Trunk-or-Treat for Special Needs Children and Families, a free, sensory-friendly event with candy alternatives, stuffed animals, games, and smiles—October 9th at Arizona Mountain Coffee Company.

We check in with Jineane Ford, who updates us on her recovery journey and reminds us what courage looks like in rural healthcare. Then, Chris shares his latest night golf adventure—complete with a charity cause and one surprisingly lucky shot.

Laughter returns with comedian Crickette Gill, who’s back for our Best of Phoenix Comedy Showcase on November 1 at the Show Low Elks Lodge. We talk about her last visit, her crowd favorites, and play the hilarious new game “Hot Flash or Pass.”

Finally, Paul from Beaumont, Texas calls in with a pep talk fit for National Coaches Day, an update on life as a manager, and a win in “Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?” complete with country music trivia.

It’s a full hour of heart, humor, and hometown spirit—honoring our heroes, lifting up good people, and laughing through life together.
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