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A weekend of giving turned into a week of momentum. We kick off today with Jineane Ford from our sister stations Majik 101.7 and iTalk 106.7 as we recap the White Mountain Helping Hands Festival of Trees—a packed, energetic event supporting local first responders and White Mountain charities. From the generosity in the room to a certain battery-powered Christmas jacket lighting up the night, it was a weekend full of heart.

We roll right into the theme of gratitude with some Thanksgiving-ready motivational quotes customized for this season, plus simple ways you can turn gratitude into action—whether that’s supporting local nonprofits, attending community events, or helping a neighbor feel seen and supported.

That spirit continues as Show Low Mayor John Leech Jr. calls in to share the incredible results of the Annual Fast of Compassion—raising over $40,000 in less than a week to help feed families in the White Mountains this holiday season. He also previews the Festival of Lights Parade coming December 6th and the tree lighting that officially kicks off Christmas in Show Low.

Then it’s time for our resident Hallmark critic: Andrea delivers another Christmas movie review, this time for Christmas Above the Clouds, a Dickens-inspired story with holiday charm… and a few missed opportunities.

We wrap the show with comedian Ryan McKee, who’s headlining in Show Low on December 20th at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge. He shares Thanksgiving plans, new material he’s been working on, and why he’s excited to bring a fresh hour of comedy back to the White Mountains. Early-bird tickets are $5 off this week at ChrisBennettComedy.com.

It’s community, gratitude, humor, and holiday spirit—all woven into one show.
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Love can sound like a melody you’ve known your whole life—and today you get to hear it grow up on the air. We sit down with Nathan and Emily Shoemaker, a duo whose story runs from high school hallways to late-night songwriting sessions at the kitchen table, and celebrate the first radio spin of their single Aged Wine. From the first chord on a vintage Epiphone Texan to the line that stops time—“my dream was you”—they walk us through how a shared life becomes a shared song, and how discipline, grandparents, and guarded yeses keep a creative dream moving with three kids in the mix.

We dig into the craft: where hooks come from, how co-writing as a couple actually works, and why playing songwriter rounds in 2020 gave them the courage to plant a flag as The Shoemakers. There’s a clear roadmap for what’s next too, including the long-awaited American Dream, recorded one track at a time to fit real life. If you love country storytelling rooted in family, faith, and persistence, this conversation delivers the details behind the harmony.

Along the way, we keep the energy high with a spirited CMAs check-in, a playful Christmas Hallmark movie review from Chris's Wife, and a World Television Day trivia showdown that may or may not crown a redneck genius. Then we turn to service with Amber and Josh Beeler and the Light the World Giving Machine in Show Low: a hands-on way to donate essentials like water, bedding, sports physicals, and holiday meals to local, state, and global charities—with 100% of your money going straight to the item you choose. It’s music, community, and giving season all woven together.

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It’s a stormy start to the week on The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett and Best Friends! 🌧️

We kick off with a Fire Marshal Minute from JD Pepper of Timber Mesa Fire Department — talking real cold-weather safety: checking smoke alarms, swapping batteries, and why creosote in your chimney can turn cozy fires into costly disasters. 🔥

Then Chris catches up with his lifelong buddy Ryan McKee, who just had his first fight with his 21-year-old roommate — and shares a surprising twist about his new long-distance relationship. Turns out, space is a love language. ❤️

Next, Andrea joins in for a Hallmark movie review of “Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper”, a feel-good flick with five hot cocoas of charm. ☕

Finally, the White Mountain Coalition Against Homelessness shares how their tiny home village is transforming lives — and how you can give through the Giving Machine to make a real difference this season. 🎁

👉 Listen, laugh, and be inspired to give local and live better — only on The Morning Brew!