July 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Birthdays have a way of bringing out the best in people, and that's exactly what happened when Chris Bennett celebrated turning 45 on this special edition of the Morning Brew. Between calls from his collection of self-proclaimed "best friends" and sharing stories of remarkable generosity, this episode delivers equal parts laughter and heartwarming moments.
The show kicks off with a "Talk About Something Good Tuesday" segment featuring the inspiring story of Korean House restaurant in Austin. This extraordinary establishment opens its doors monthly to serve completely free meals to anyone who walks in - from unhoused neighbors to struggling students. With over 15,000 meals served and the owners sometimes dipping into their own savings to keep the tradition alive, their simple philosophy resonates: "We're not rich, but when we share, God always provides."
Throughout the hour, Chris fields birthday calls from an eclectic group of friends, each bringing their unique brand of celebration. Kirk Nurmi, his true crime friend, offers heartfelt birthday wishes. Emmy Award-winning Producer Ryan challenges listeners with a "Who's Older?" game and shares stories from his recent Weird Al Yankovic concert experience. Dave Ramsey presents a birthday-themed "This or That" game featuring hilariously bizarre gift options. Perhaps most memorable is Paul from Beaumont, who not only shares a tale about rescuing a cat named Nubby but also manages to make Chris cry in under ten seconds with unexpectedly touching remarks.
The festivities continue with a spirited country music trivia showdown called "Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?" before wrapping up with details about the upcoming Pinedale Chuckwagon Festival. This community event featuring authentic pioneer-style cooking will benefit the local volunteer fire department while offering visitors a taste of history.
Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering the Morning Brew for the first time, this birthday episode showcases everything that makes this show special - genuine connections, community spirit, and the ability to find joy in life's everyday moments. Subscribe now and join the Morning Brew family - where every day brings something good to talk about!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
From the Horn Auto Center Studios Chris Bennett and
the Morning Brew.
It is now time for some goodnews on this.
Talk About Something GoodTuesday.
Normally this is where Janineand I would talk and exchange
our good news stories, but sheis not in studio this week.
She will be back next week.
We miss you, janine.
Get back soon.
(00:21):
But that leaves me in charge ofthe good news today.
And our first good news story,of course, is my birthday, baby
45.
Thank you so so much toeveryone that wished me a happy
birthday that came out to thebirthday bash.
I love you all and I'm sograteful to have all you in my
life.
And then our second good newsstory comes out of Austin, texas
(00:42):
, from a restaurant called theKorean House.
They have a tradition ofkindness there, and on the first
Wednesday of every month thisKorean barbecue restaurant opens
its door to feed anyone whowalks in completely free.
The staff volunteers their timeand guests are from unhoused
neighbors to struggling students, share meals at communal tables
(01:03):
, and the owners have now servedover 15,000 meals, even dipping
into their own savings to keepit going.
They say their faith drivesthem and even if they one day
have to close, they'll keepfeeding people until that day
comes.
We're not rich, says Newton.
But when we share, god alwaysprovides Such a great good news
(01:23):
story about giving back on thisTaco B about something good.
Tuesday, good morning, it's theMorning Brew with Chris.
Who's this?
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Good morning, chris.
It's your best friend, kirkNermy oh.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Kirk Nermy, my gritty true crime friend.
Holy moly.
What do I owe the pleasure ofthis wonderful call this morning
?
Speaker 2 (01:46):
Well, I heard, a very special boy is having his
birthday today.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
That's right.
Yeah, I know you're going tosay I'm turning 50.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Right, I wasn't going to say that I was going to put
down the gauntlet, just sayhappy birthday.
I want to thank you for all thejoy and comedy you bring down
here to the Valley.
You're such a light, not onlyto Show Lo, but down here in
Phoenix and all around.
Everybody that reaches out getsto hear you through Facebook
Live.
So I just want to say thank youand the happiest birthday to
(02:19):
you, my friend.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Oh, kirk Nermy, thank you so much, best friend.
It means the world to me and Ilove having you as a friend.
Well, kirk Nermy, thank you somuch, best friend.
It means the world to me and Ilove having you as a friend.
Well, likewise my friendAnything juicy going on in the
world of true crime.
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Yeah, not so much.
You know, Lori Vallow wassentenced a couple days ago.
She's got a couple more lifeterms.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
Why do they keep adding like you only have one
life.
Why do they do that?
Why do they like?
Speaker 2 (02:44):
what?
Well, in case something getsoverturned, what have you?
There's consecutive terms tojust ensure she does not go
anywhere.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Oh good, I'm glad to hear that indeed, and I'm so
glad to hear from you, bestfriend Kirk Nermy.
I hope you have a great day.
It's a national holiday, sorelax.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
All right.
Well, I'm going to go work outin your honor so I can try to
get in as good a shape as youare Good luck.
Speaker 4 (03:09):
Love you, buddy.
Bye, all right.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Love you, bye, see you.
Good morning, it's the MorningBrew with Chris.
Who's this?
Speaker 4 (03:17):
It's producer Ryan Heck.
Yeah, Happy birthday.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Mr Bennett.
Thank you so much, my bestfriend, emmy Award winning
producer, ryan Payson, highSchool graduate now living in
Wilmington.
Thanks for calling.
Speaker 4 (03:33):
Here's a fun game for the Facebook Live to play.
Oh yes, Okay, I'm ready.
Who's older?
Speaker 1 (03:42):
Chris or Ryan.
The correct answer is Ryan,right, what's that?
Oh, I wasn't supposed to tellthem no.
How do you ruin the gameimmediately?
Chris, I didn't know.
It was a game for our listeners.
I thought it was a game for me.
I said for the.
Speaker 4 (03:59):
Facebook Live.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
Oh, oh, oh, my bad, my bad, All right.
Speaker 4 (04:03):
Guess what I?
Oh, my bad, my bad, All right,Guess what.
I was on a date the other night.
And well, it was kind of a datebecause it was around one of
her friends too.
He was along as a third wheel.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Oh no, A dude came on the date.
Speaker 4 (04:21):
Her gay best friend, okay okay, and he's like 25, and
so he has no perspective on.
You know people in their 40sand he guessed that I was in my
late 30s and that she was 40.
And I'm six years older thanshe is.
(04:42):
That's not a good way to say it.
She's lived some hard years.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
And you also.
You went to a Weird Al concert.
Speaker 4 (04:55):
I went to a Weird Al concert on Friday.
So much fun, chris.
You would have loved it.
He played all the hits.
He gets dressed up in all thecostumes for Amish Paradise.
He dresses up like an Amishperson for the song Fat.
He gets a full fat suit on ohdude.
He plays all his old videos andstuff on the screen behind him.
(05:16):
It was a blast.
I went with like a few friends.
We all had a good time.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Heck, yeah, sweet, you want to play a game this
morning?
Speaker 4 (05:24):
Yeah, what game you have for me today.
Since I went to Weird AlYankovic on Friday, I have the
Weird Al game.
Oh, so, these are groups ofthree songs.
One of them is a fake Weird Alsong and you have to guess which
one is the fake.
Okay, I love it, let's go Okay.
Which one is the fake?
(05:45):
Okay, I love it, let's go Okay.
So, first one Like a Surgeon,which is a parody of Like a
Virgin Yep, I know that.
One.
Oops, I Shaved it Again, whichis a parody of Oops, I Did it
Again, okay.
Or Party in the CIA, which isMiley Cyrus'.
Party in the USA, parody.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
One of my favorites.
I know it's not like a surgeon.
I remember that one.
Oops, I shaved it again.
I haven't heard that one.
And I haven't heard Party inthe CIA either.
So I'm just going to take astab in the dark and since it's
my birthday and Miley Cyrus'Party in the USA is one of my
(06:23):
favorites, I'm going to sayParty in the CIA is the fake one
.
Bam, oh, gosh, dang it.
Speaker 4 (06:30):
Oops, I shaved it again.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
Oh, you got me.
Ryan, thanks so much forcalling in and playing a game
with me on my birthday.
I appreciate your friendshipand you're amazing.
I hope you have a great day.
Love you too, buddy.
You have a my birthday.
I appreciate your friendshipand you're amazing.
Speaker 4 (06:44):
I hope you have a great day.
Love you too, buddy.
You have a great birthday.
All right, say goodbye to Sholo.
Bye, sholo.
Bye, white Mountains.
Love you all, woo.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Good morning.
It's the Morning Brew withChris.
Who's this Boo?
Oh, it is Dave Ramsey.
Boo, or cool.
How are you doing on mybirthday, best friend?
Speaker 4 (07:04):
Fine, how are you doing?
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I'm doing great.
Do you want to play a littlespecial boo or cool for my
birthday?
That's cool.
Heck, yeah, you know it is.
Were you calling to get sappyand tell me happy birthday?
Yeah, oh, heck, yeah, I want to.
I've never heard you get sappy.
Speaker 3 (07:25):
Yeah, I thought to I've never heard you get sappy
yeah.
Speaker 4 (07:28):
I thought you were good.
You know me.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I don't say a heck of a lot, right?
You just say happy birthdayPretty much, and that's sappy.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Yeah, okay, and I'll take you to lunch if you got
time.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Oh, awesome, okay, best friend.
Well, let's play instead ofboot or cool.
We're going to do a specialbirthday gift edition, this or
that for this or that Tuesday.
I'm going to give you twopossible birthday gifts and you
tell me which one you would take, and you have to take one, okay
, okay, all right.
A used foot spa or a singingtoilet paper roll holder.
Speaker 3 (08:03):
Toilet paper roll holder.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
Yeah, that would be great.
And then when the batteries runout, it doesn't sing anymore.
Mystery meat Personalizedunderwear with your boss's face
on it, or a full-size cardboardcutout of Nicolas Cage Full-size
(08:26):
cutout.
And last one, a birthday cakemade entirely of spam, or a
pinata filled with kale.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Filled with what.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Kale, like that weird-looking lettuce stuff.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
It's gross, I'll take the first option.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Spam oh, there's gross.
I think the first option Spam.
Oh, there we go.
That was this or that weirdgift birthday edition with Dave
Ramsey from Show Low.
Dave, thanks so much for beingmy best friend and I appreciate
you calling in and wishing me ahappy birthday.
Speaker 4 (08:58):
Anytime buddy.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
Woo, and that's my blonde, because Paul from
Beaumont said so.
Yee-yee.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Yee-yee, holy moly.
It's everyone's favoriteredneck from Beaumont Texas,
paul from Beaumont buddy.
Hey, thanks so much for havingyour friend Jake Bush give us a
call yesterday.
We love playing his new songHole in the Wall and hearing
about his new album coming outin August.
Speaker 3 (09:24):
Oh, absolutely, man.
That was a good song, man, Ididn't realize.
George Strait and his boy wroteBritain.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
I had no idea.
That was really really, really,really cool.
So what's up with you?
Speaker 3 (09:37):
Dude, you know, we got these cats outside.
One of them had kittens, uh-huh, and it started letting me pick
it up when we feed it and stuff.
Well, it took off.
It rained real bad it took off.
It came back.
It looked like something,pretty much just skinned its
tail, like ate its tail off.
I mean the skin and stuff, nofur.
It was gnarly looking.
(09:58):
Well, rhonda was like well, I'mbringing it to the vet, okay,
whatever.
So now we're going to have aninside cat named Nubby, because
I had to amputate his tail.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Oh well, I'm glad you're taking, he's getting a
home.
Speaker 3 (10:16):
Well, yeah, I guess.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Oh goodness gracious.
Hey, it is my birthday.
You know, I've been prettyemotional because I'm just.
I get so grateful when peopleshow me love and show me support
and I have so many greatfriends.
And so how about today?
We play a game.
Paul tries to make Chris cry,coming up next, one of Paul's
(10:44):
most favorite pastimes iswatching me get emotional and
watching me cry, and he lovestrying to make me cry.
But I've gotten pretty toughlately, right?
Speaker 3 (10:54):
Yeah, you're starting to get a little manly.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Well, I have been pretty emotional the past couple
of days.
It is my birthday, so I'm veryhappy.
You think you can make me crytoday In 60, 30, or 15 seconds.
What challenge do you want?
Speaker 3 (11:13):
I'm thinking I could probably do it in 30 today.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Okay, 30?
.
All right, here we go.
Three, two, one.
Speaker 3 (11:22):
Okay, man, chris.
Look, dude, these last fewyears I've known you've what
five years it's been fivebirthdays, dude.
So much has changed in yourlife, man.
The comedy shows the people whojust came out in groves to
support you.
Dude, your daughter, she gotmarried.
I was surprised you ain't got aphone call from your daughter.
(11:43):
You know that didn't sound alot of favor away to you.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
It took you 10 seconds, buddy Gotcha.
Way to go, Paul.
How about we come back and findout if I'm smarter than a
redneck on my birthday?
Speaker 3 (12:00):
Well, you're definitely not manlier than a
redneck, so let's try it.
Well, you're definitely notmanly in a redneck.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
So let's try it.
It is now time for.
Are you Smarter Than a Redneck?
Today, paul, I have beengetting my butt kicked in
country music trivia against you, so I thought, since it's my
birthday, I'd see if I couldchange my luck.
These are multiple choice.
If you know the answer, sayyour buzzer.
Are you ready?
Speaker 3 (12:23):
Yeah, OK, let's do it .
Speaker 1 (12:24):
What is the name of Waylon Jennings' 1996
autobiography?
Is it Waylon, never Look at theEmpty Seats, outlaw Days, or
it's a Long Story?
Chris Paul, I'm going to sayWaylon, yes, all right.
Ding, ding, ding, I'm up 1-0.
First one to three wins.
Which actress did Kenny Chesneymarry in 2005?
(12:46):
Paul, paul go ahead, Paul Gosh.
He's crazy, Renee.
Speaker 3 (12:50):
Zellweger.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Zellweger yep, yep, renee.
And that marriage did not lastlong.
They got married after onlyfive months.
All right, next one, carrieUnderwood, got her start on
which reality TV show, paul PaulPaul.
Speaker 3 (13:08):
Oh God, I know which one it is.
Dang, it's not the voice, it'sthe other one.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Chris, chris, american Idol, boom, I'm one
correct answer.
Away from being smarter than aredneck, what did Garth Brooks
offer to donate to fellowcountry music artist Chris
LeDoux?
Was it his liver?
His tour bus, paul, a liver.
Was it his liver?
Yes, holy moly, we are goinginto the last question.
(13:41):
We're tied at two apiece, right, yeah, yeah, all right.
The next correct answer is thewinner.
We are going into the lastquestion.
We're tied at two apiece, right, yeah, yeah, all right.
The next correct answer is thewinner.
Here we go.
In which song does HankWilliams sing?
I got a hot rod Ford and a $2bill.
Is it Honky Tonk Blues Set inthe Woods, paul, hey, good
looking, hey, good looking.
Oh my gosh, he doesn't show meany mercy on my birthday.
(14:03):
He is smarter than a veryhandsome radio DJ.
Paul, thank you so much forbeing part of the Morning Brew,
for being my friend and callingin today.
We love you.
Speaker 3 (14:14):
I love it.
Man.
Happy birthday.
I hope you have a great day.
I hope your kids call you.
Wish you a happy birthday yournew son-in-law that you gave
your daughter away to, and hell,maybe even the college
professors that your otherdaughter's fixing to be going to
college at.
Speaker 1 (14:34):
Thank you, buddy, I love it.
Drive safe.
We'll talk to you tomorrow.
Bye-bye, bye, good morning.
It's the Morning Brew withChris.
Who's this?
Good morning?
Speaker 5 (14:43):
Champion, chris Bennett, and something good to
talk about today it's yourbirthday.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
That's right.
Thank you so much, brian.
I appreciate it.
You've been a big part of mylife.
We filmed my comedy special atthe Pinedale Community Center
and you and your wife alwayshelp me out with my shows and
help me with curtains and thingslike that.
So thank you so much to you andyour wife for being my best
friend.
And, speaking of Pinedale,what's going on this Saturday?
Speaker 5 (15:11):
Oh, we got a chuckwagon festival going on on
Saturday.
Speaker 1 (15:15):
Heck, yeah, what's that?
Speaker 5 (15:17):
We're bringing chuckwagons in and they all cook
their finest cuisine and wesell it to the public.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
And for those that don't know what chuckwagons are,
those are basically the wagonsthat they would carry on the
prairie and then there would bea cook within and the cook would
cook with Dutch ovens, yes, andso it's a real throwback to the
pioneer days and the food isamazing, it's awesome.
And all the carts, all the whatare they called the chuckwagons
(15:46):
?
Speaker 5 (15:46):
The chuckwagons yeah like everyone.
Speaker 1 (15:47):
They kind of dress up in that era and it kind of like
has a little theme going on.
It feels like you've traveledback in time.
Yeah time machine yeah, timemachine and you basically walk
around all the chuckwagons andthey all have different food and
there's like beef and a bunchof different options, right yeah
, a bunch of different cuisines.
Speaker 5 (16:09):
They got a lot of beef on the plates this year.
We need a lot of people to showup to eat it.
Speaker 1 (16:14):
Yeah, it's the most food you've had in a while, so
they need people to show up andeat it.
Tickets for the food is $20 andthe proceeds goes to benefit
the Pinedale Volunteer FireDepartment, helping them with
life-saving equipment to helppeople in their community.
And you also have pies forPinedale going on at the same
time inside the community centerwhere I shot my special.
(16:38):
And tell us a little bit aboutthe pie sale.
Speaker 5 (16:40):
Okay, the pies go on sale at 10 o'clock, same time as
the tickets go on sale.
For the truck wagon.
It's served at noon time.
The pies you can eat any timeafter you buy it and they do
have a refrigerator there so youcan keep them in there until
you're ready to go home if youneed to.
The proceeds go to that for ourlibrary and our Pinedale
(17:00):
Heritage Group, which keeps thebuilding up in the grounds and
maintenance.
Speaker 1 (17:04):
And so you recommend people start arriving around 10?
.
Speaker 5 (17:07):
Yes, no later, because they'll run out of
tickets if we get our crowds.
Speaker 1 (17:11):
Right, and then where do people park?
And don't you have hay rides orsomething?
Yep.
Speaker 5 (17:16):
They'll have a parking lot assigned as you come
in.
They have hay rides down to theevent and back to the parking
lot after the event.
Down to the event and back tothe parking lot after the event
and people you need.
We're going to have two tickets.
When you buy your tickets, oneis you vote on the most
authentic wagon there so you getto participate in it.
Speaker 1 (17:37):
That's awesome.
Everyone mark your calendars.
It's this Saturday, starting at10 am.
It's the Pinedale ChuckwagonFestival and Pie Sale.
From the Horn Auto Center Studios Chris Bennett and
the Morning Brew.
It is now time for some goodnews on this.
Talk About Something GoodTuesday.
Normally this is where Janineand I would talk and exchange
our good news stories, but sheis not in studio this week.
She will be back next week.
We miss you, janine.
Get back soon.
(00:21):
But that leaves me in charge ofthe good news today.
And our first good news story,of course, is my birthday, baby
45.
Thank you so so much toeveryone that wished me a happy
birthday that came out to thebirthday bash.
I love you all and I'm sograteful to have all you in my
life.
And then our second good newsstory comes out of Austin, texas
(00:42):
, from a restaurant called theKorean House.
They have a tradition ofkindness there, and on the first
Wednesday of every month thisKorean barbecue restaurant opens
its door to feed anyone whowalks in completely free.
The staff volunteers their timeand guests are from unhoused
neighbors to struggling students, share meals at communal tables
(01:03):
, and the owners have now servedover 15,000 meals, even dipping
into their own savings to keepit going.
They say their faith drivesthem and even if they one day
have to close, they'll keepfeeding people until that day
comes.
We're not rich, says Newton.
But when we share, god alwaysprovides Such a great good news
(01:23):
story about giving back on thisTaco B about something good.
Tuesday, good morning, it's theMorning Brew with Chris.
Who's this?
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Good morning, chris.
It's your best friend, kirkNermy oh.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Kirk Nermy, my gritty true crime friend.
Holy moly.
What do I owe the pleasure ofthis wonderful call this morning
?
Speaker 2 (01:46):
Well, I heard, a very special boy is having his
birthday today.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
That's right.
Yeah, I know you're going tosay I'm turning 50.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Right, I wasn't going to say that I was going to put
down the gauntlet, just sayhappy birthday.
I want to thank you for all thejoy and comedy you bring down
here to the Valley.
You're such a light, not onlyto Show Lo, but down here in
Phoenix and all around.
Everybody that reaches out getsto hear you through Facebook
Live.
So I just want to say thank youand the happiest birthday to
(02:19):
you, my friend.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Oh, kirk Nermy, thank you so much, best friend.
It means the world to me and Ilove having you as a friend.
Well, kirk Nermy, thank you somuch, best friend.
It means the world to me and Ilove having you as a friend.
Well, likewise my friendAnything juicy going on in the
world of true crime.
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Yeah, not so much.
You know, Lori Vallow wassentenced a couple days ago.
She's got a couple more lifeterms.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
Why do they keep adding like you only have one
life.
Why do they do that?
Why do they like?
Speaker 2 (02:44):
what?
Well, in case something getsoverturned, what have you?
There's consecutive terms tojust ensure she does not go
anywhere.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Oh good, I'm glad to hear that indeed, and I'm so
glad to hear from you, bestfriend Kirk Nermy.
I hope you have a great day.
It's a national holiday, sorelax.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
All right.
Well, I'm going to go work outin your honor so I can try to
get in as good a shape as youare Good luck.
Speaker 4 (03:09):
Love you, buddy.
Bye, all right.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Love you, bye, see you.
Good morning, it's the MorningBrew with Chris.
Who's this?
Speaker 4 (03:17):
It's producer Ryan Heck.
Yeah, Happy birthday.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Mr Bennett.
Thank you so much, my bestfriend, emmy Award winning
producer, ryan Payson, highSchool graduate now living in
Wilmington.
Thanks for calling.
Speaker 4 (03:33):
Here's a fun game for the Facebook Live to play.
Oh yes, Okay, I'm ready.
Who's older?
Speaker 1 (03:42):
Chris or Ryan.
The correct answer is Ryan,right, what's that?
Oh, I wasn't supposed to tellthem no.
How do you ruin the gameimmediately?
Chris, I didn't know.
It was a game for our listeners.
I thought it was a game for me.
I said for the.
Speaker 4 (03:59):
Facebook Live.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
Oh, oh, oh, my bad, my bad, All right.
Speaker 4 (04:03):
Guess what I?
Oh, my bad, my bad, All right,Guess what.
I was on a date the other night.
And well, it was kind of a datebecause it was around one of
her friends too.
He was along as a third wheel.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Oh no, A dude came on the date.
Speaker 4 (04:21):
Her gay best friend, okay okay, and he's like 25, and
so he has no perspective on.
You know people in their 40sand he guessed that I was in my
late 30s and that she was 40.
And I'm six years older thanshe is.
(04:42):
That's not a good way to say it.
She's lived some hard years.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
And you also.
You went to a Weird Al concert.
Speaker 4 (04:55):
I went to a Weird Al concert on Friday.
So much fun, chris.
You would have loved it.
He played all the hits.
He gets dressed up in all thecostumes for Amish Paradise.
He dresses up like an Amishperson for the song Fat.
He gets a full fat suit on ohdude.
He plays all his old videos andstuff on the screen behind him.
(05:16):
It was a blast.
I went with like a few friends.
We all had a good time.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Heck, yeah, sweet, you want to play a game this
morning?
Speaker 4 (05:24):
Yeah, what game you have for me today.
Since I went to Weird AlYankovic on Friday, I have the
Weird Al game.
Oh, so, these are groups ofthree songs.
One of them is a fake Weird Alsong and you have to guess which
one is the fake.
Okay, I love it, let's go Okay.
Which one is the fake?
(05:45):
Okay, I love it, let's go Okay.
So, first one Like a Surgeon,which is a parody of Like a
Virgin Yep, I know that.
One.
Oops, I Shaved it Again, whichis a parody of Oops, I Did it
Again, okay.
Or Party in the CIA, which isMiley Cyrus'.
Party in the USA, parody.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
One of my favorites.
I know it's not like a surgeon.
I remember that one.
Oops, I shaved it again.
I haven't heard that one.
And I haven't heard Party inthe CIA either.
So I'm just going to take astab in the dark and since it's
my birthday and Miley Cyrus'Party in the USA is one of my
(06:23):
favorites, I'm going to sayParty in the CIA is the fake one
.
Bam, oh, gosh, dang it.
Speaker 4 (06:30):
Oops, I shaved it again.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
Oh, you got me.
Ryan, thanks so much forcalling in and playing a game
with me on my birthday.
I appreciate your friendshipand you're amazing.
I hope you have a great day.
Love you too, buddy.
You have a my birthday.
I appreciate your friendshipand you're amazing.
Speaker 4 (06:44):
I hope you have a great day.
Love you too, buddy.
You have a great birthday.
All right, say goodbye to Sholo.
Bye, sholo.
Bye, white Mountains.
Love you all, woo.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Good morning.
It's the Morning Brew withChris.
Who's this Boo?
Oh, it is Dave Ramsey.
Boo, or cool.
How are you doing on mybirthday, best friend?
Speaker 4 (07:04):
Fine, how are you doing?
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I'm doing great.
Do you want to play a littlespecial boo or cool for my
birthday?
That's cool.
Heck, yeah, you know it is.
Were you calling to get sappyand tell me happy birthday?
Yeah, oh, heck, yeah, I want to.
I've never heard you get sappy.
Speaker 3 (07:25):
Yeah, I thought to I've never heard you get sappy
yeah.
Speaker 4 (07:28):
I thought you were good.
You know me.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I don't say a heck of a lot, right?
You just say happy birthdayPretty much, and that's sappy.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Yeah, okay, and I'll take you to lunch if you got
time.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Oh, awesome, okay, best friend.
Well, let's play instead ofboot or cool.
We're going to do a specialbirthday gift edition, this or
that for this or that Tuesday.
I'm going to give you twopossible birthday gifts and you
tell me which one you would take, and you have to take one, okay
, okay, all right.
A used foot spa or a singingtoilet paper roll holder.
Speaker 3 (08:03):
Toilet paper roll holder.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
Yeah, that would be great.
And then when the batteries runout, it doesn't sing anymore.
Mystery meat Personalizedunderwear with your boss's face
on it, or a full-size cardboardcutout of Nicolas Cage Full-size
(08:26):
cutout.
And last one, a birthday cakemade entirely of spam, or a
pinata filled with kale.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Filled with what.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Kale, like that weird-looking lettuce stuff.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
It's gross, I'll take the first option.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Spam oh, there's gross.
I think the first option Spam.
Oh, there we go.
That was this or that weirdgift birthday edition with Dave
Ramsey from Show Low.
Dave, thanks so much for beingmy best friend and I appreciate
you calling in and wishing me ahappy birthday.
Speaker 4 (08:58):
Anytime buddy.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
Woo, and that's my blonde, because Paul from
Beaumont said so.
Yee-yee.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Yee-yee, holy moly.
It's everyone's favoriteredneck from Beaumont Texas,
paul from Beaumont buddy.
Hey, thanks so much for havingyour friend Jake Bush give us a
call yesterday.
We love playing his new songHole in the Wall and hearing
about his new album coming outin August.
Speaker 3 (09:24):
Oh, absolutely, man.
That was a good song, man, Ididn't realize.
George Strait and his boy wroteBritain.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
I had no idea.
That was really really, really,really cool.
So what's up with you?
Speaker 3 (09:37):
Dude, you know, we got these cats outside.
One of them had kittens, uh-huh, and it started letting me pick
it up when we feed it and stuff.
Well, it took off.
It rained real bad it took off.
It came back.
It looked like something,pretty much just skinned its
tail, like ate its tail off.
I mean the skin and stuff, nofur.
It was gnarly looking.
(09:58):
Well, rhonda was like well, I'mbringing it to the vet, okay,
whatever.
So now we're going to have aninside cat named Nubby, because
I had to amputate his tail.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Oh well, I'm glad you're taking, he's getting a
home.
Speaker 3 (10:16):
Well, yeah, I guess.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Oh goodness gracious.
Hey, it is my birthday.
You know, I've been prettyemotional because I'm just.
I get so grateful when peopleshow me love and show me support
and I have so many greatfriends.
And so how about today?
We play a game.
Paul tries to make Chris cry,coming up next, one of Paul's
(10:44):
most favorite pastimes iswatching me get emotional and
watching me cry, and he lovestrying to make me cry.
But I've gotten pretty toughlately, right?
Speaker 3 (10:54):
Yeah, you're starting to get a little manly.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Well, I have been pretty emotional the past couple
of days.
It is my birthday, so I'm veryhappy.
You think you can make me crytoday In 60, 30, or 15 seconds.
What challenge do you want?
Speaker 3 (11:13):
I'm thinking I could probably do it in 30 today.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Okay, 30?
.
All right, here we go.
Three, two, one.
Speaker 3 (11:22):
Okay, man, chris.
Look, dude, these last fewyears I've known you've what
five years it's been fivebirthdays, dude.
So much has changed in yourlife, man.
The comedy shows the people whojust came out in groves to
support you.
Dude, your daughter, she gotmarried.
I was surprised you ain't got aphone call from your daughter.
(11:43):
You know that didn't sound alot of favor away to you.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
It took you 10 seconds, buddy Gotcha.
Way to go, Paul.
How about we come back and findout if I'm smarter than a
redneck on my birthday?
Speaker 3 (12:00):
Well, you're definitely not manlier than a
redneck, so let's try it.
Well, you're definitely notmanly in a redneck.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
So let's try it.
It is now time for.
Are you Smarter Than a Redneck?
Today, paul, I have beengetting my butt kicked in
country music trivia against you, so I thought, since it's my
birthday, I'd see if I couldchange my luck.
These are multiple choice.
If you know the answer, sayyour buzzer.
Are you ready?
Speaker 3 (12:23):
Yeah, OK, let's do it .
Speaker 1 (12:24):
What is the name of Waylon Jennings' 1996
autobiography?
Is it Waylon, never Look at theEmpty Seats, outlaw Days, or
it's a Long Story?
Chris Paul, I'm going to sayWaylon, yes, all right.
Ding, ding, ding, I'm up 1-0.
First one to three wins.
Which actress did Kenny Chesneymarry in 2005?
(12:46):
Paul, paul go ahead, Paul Gosh.
He's crazy, Renee.
Speaker 3 (12:50):
Zellweger.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Zellweger yep, yep, renee.
And that marriage did not lastlong.
They got married after onlyfive months.
All right, next one, carrieUnderwood, got her start on
which reality TV show, paul PaulPaul.
Speaker 3 (13:08):
Oh God, I know which one it is.
Dang, it's not the voice, it'sthe other one.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Chris, chris, american Idol, boom, I'm one
correct answer.
Away from being smarter than aredneck, what did Garth Brooks
offer to donate to fellowcountry music artist Chris
LeDoux?
Was it his liver?
His tour bus, paul, a liver.
Was it his liver?
Yes, holy moly, we are goinginto the last question.
(13:41):
We're tied at two apiece, right, yeah, yeah, all right.
The next correct answer is thewinner.
We are going into the lastquestion.
We're tied at two apiece, right, yeah, yeah, all right.
The next correct answer is thewinner.
Here we go.
In which song does HankWilliams sing?
I got a hot rod Ford and a $2bill.
Is it Honky Tonk Blues Set inthe Woods, paul, hey, good
looking, hey, good looking.
Oh my gosh, he doesn't show meany mercy on my birthday.
(14:03):
He is smarter than a veryhandsome radio DJ.
Paul, thank you so much forbeing part of the Morning Brew,
for being my friend and callingin today.
We love you.
Speaker 3 (14:14):
I love it.
Man.
Happy birthday.
I hope you have a great day.
I hope your kids call you.
Wish you a happy birthday yournew son-in-law that you gave
your daughter away to, and hell,maybe even the college
professors that your otherdaughter's fixing to be going to
college at.
Speaker 1 (14:34):
Thank you, buddy, I love it.
Drive safe.
We'll talk to you tomorrow.
Bye-bye, bye, good morning.
It's the Morning Brew withChris.
Who's this?
Good morning?
Speaker 5 (14:43):
Champion, chris Bennett, and something good to
talk about today it's yourbirthday.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
That's right.
Thank you so much, brian.
I appreciate it.
You've been a big part of mylife.
We filmed my comedy special atthe Pinedale Community Center
and you and your wife alwayshelp me out with my shows and
help me with curtains and thingslike that.
So thank you so much to you andyour wife for being my best
friend.
And, speaking of Pinedale,what's going on this Saturday?
Speaker 5 (15:11):
Oh, we got a chuckwagon festival going on on
Saturday.
Speaker 1 (15:15):
Heck, yeah, what's that?
Speaker 5 (15:17):
We're bringing chuckwagons in and they all cook
their finest cuisine and wesell it to the public.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
And for those that don't know what chuckwagons are,
those are basically the wagonsthat they would carry on the
prairie and then there would bea cook within and the cook would
cook with Dutch ovens, yes, andso it's a real throwback to the
pioneer days and the food isamazing, it's awesome.
And all the carts, all the whatare they called the chuckwagons
(15:46):
?
Speaker 5 (15:46):
The chuckwagons yeah like everyone.
Speaker 1 (15:47):
They kind of dress up in that era and it kind of like
has a little theme going on.
It feels like you've traveledback in time.
Yeah time machine yeah, timemachine and you basically walk
around all the chuckwagons andthey all have different food and
there's like beef and a bunchof different options, right yeah
, a bunch of different cuisines.
Speaker 5 (16:09):
They got a lot of beef on the plates this year.
We need a lot of people to showup to eat it.
Speaker 1 (16:14):
Yeah, it's the most food you've had in a while, so
they need people to show up andeat it.
Tickets for the food is $20 andthe proceeds goes to benefit
the Pinedale Volunteer FireDepartment, helping them with
life-saving equipment to helppeople in their community.
And you also have pies forPinedale going on at the same
time inside the community centerwhere I shot my special.
(16:38):
And tell us a little bit aboutthe pie sale.
Speaker 5 (16:40):
Okay, the pies go on sale at 10 o'clock, same time as
the tickets go on sale.
For the truck wagon.
It's served at noon time.
The pies you can eat any timeafter you buy it and they do
have a refrigerator there so youcan keep them in there until
you're ready to go home if youneed to.
The proceeds go to that for ourlibrary and our Pinedale
(17:00):
Heritage Group, which keeps thebuilding up in the grounds and
maintenance.
Speaker 1 (17:04):
And so you recommend people start arriving around 10?
.
Speaker 5 (17:07):
Yes, no later, because they'll run out of
tickets if we get our crowds.
Speaker 1 (17:11):
Right, and then where do people park?
And don't you have hay rides orsomething?
Yep.
Speaker 5 (17:16):
They'll have a parking lot assigned as you come
in.
They have hay rides down to theevent and back to the parking
lot after the event.
Down to the event and back tothe parking lot after the event
and people you need.
We're going to have two tickets.
When you buy your tickets, oneis you vote on the most
authentic wagon there so you getto participate in it.
Speaker 1 (17:37):
That's awesome.
Everyone mark your calendars.
It's this Saturday, starting at10 am.
It's the Pinedale ChuckwagonFestival and Pie Sale.
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