We are Ben Davis and Kelly K from 99/7 DJX based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
At some point you just have to call it a loss and buy yourself a new pair of sunglasses… before it turns into this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://ktla.com/news/man-falls-into-campsite-vault-toilet-california/
What's one house rule your dog or cat made up without asking anyone?
Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between the actions of a little kid or a drunk adult! We've made it a game!
At what point does it become weird if you've never met the person your friend is dating. “Allie” is worried there's something wrong and doesn't know how to approach it!
People probably think this type of thing happens in Kentucky every. A horse gallops by your car while driving on the Watterson.
There are people who would see a novelty bag that says, "Definitely not a bag full of drugs" and find it amusing. Then, there are people who would put their drugs in it… and that's where we are with this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/06/22/2-arrested-after-detective-finds-drugs-bag-labeled-definitely-not-bag-full-drugs-ky-sheriff-says/
Jen needs some Group Therapy validation for her feelings about a situation where her hubby didn't have her back! Then Dude Knowledge, and vacation disasters that make Kelly feel better about her rained out beach vacation!
It would be an UNBELIEVABLE SIGHT to see the beautiful Houston mountains. Unbelievable because there aren't any, which is why this is a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/19/bbc-houston-world-cup-graphic-mountains-alps/90621274007/
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
“Jen” needs you to help her figure out if she's making a mountain out of a mole hill, or if she SHOULD still be mad about this. She feels like her husband isn't backing her up, but he says she's making too big of a deal out of it.
“I swear Sharon, what I'm about to say has to stay quiet or else…”
What happens when you run out of the one thing you're supposed to have? It turns into a setting the bar story! Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/17/FIFA-World-Cup-Boston-beer-Scottish-fans/4951781718261/
The one with the random questions, brutal breakups, and jokes!
The one with the lying on the resume, the butter, and getting someone to do the dirty work for you!
The one with the smelling of books, creating a back story, stupid fights with your spouse, and missed connections!
The one with meeting the parents, the wedding song phone tap, and faking your run!
The one with the fighting about the alphabet, little kid or drunk adult with a possible love connection, and things your spouse does that annoy you... enjoy!
The one with the farting songs, jokes, and group therapy!
Peppie tried to take the Pop Culture Crown off Kelly's sweet little head and in Group Therapy, our listener wants to know if she should continue dating a 45-year-old guy still living with his mom? Plus Ben's stupid yet somehow kind of viral game infiltrated TBT!
Sanitation workers in Milwaukee rescued a starving dog that was buried inside a garbage bin during their route. The supervisor who helped rescue him later adopted him! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/sanitation-worker-rescues-a-dog-from-the-trash-and-adopts-him/
A 12-year-old boy in Canada knocked on 4 doors before finding someone to help his unresponsive dad having a heart attack! A woman named Amy saved his life! STORY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4fiFbclyp8
Sometimes attractions have to close due to a water main break, but this?? This is next level and our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/10/nz-Masterton-District-Council-Fernery-poop/4931781109519/
It's “Can't Beat Kelly!” We'll kick Kelly out of the room, ask you 5 pop culture questions, then bring Kelly back in and ask her the same 5 questions. If you can get more correct answers than Kelly, you win! If you get less or tie, then you Can't Beat Kelly!
Before “Angela” gets her heart too tangled up in this guy's charm, she wants to see if what she's seeing are red flags to watch out for?
What's the craziest thing you've swallowed that's NOT food? Kait is the star of our Setting the Bar story coming up! Source: https://dailydot.com/this-woman-swallowed-her-airpods-thinking-it-was-vitamin-and-then-documented-every-single-day-until-it-came-back-out
Missed Connections left us with questions and hope for these starcrossed would-be lovers! In Group Therapy, Gabbi's BF wants to let his female realtor rent a room in his new house to help with the mortgage. Practical or red flag? Then you will not be the same after hearing these remixed jingles. FIRE.
It's really a worst-case scenario when you are 4 and you lost your bestest friend in the whole world, a teddy bear named "Bobby". But American Airlines understood the assignment! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/american-airlines-tracks-down-lost-teddy-bear/
Some people enjoy chuckling at "cake fails" and "cake wrecks" online . . . whether they're done by professionals or amateurs. But there are also BREAD BLUNDERS like in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.today.com/food/trends/9-shaped-birthday-bread-for-nephew-nsfw-rcna349019
The Instagram post on this blew up, so we thought we'd revisit. lol
Those chance encounters with someone you're interested in that fail to turn into something more. It's the weird, the wild, and the desperate… it's Missed Connections!
Thanks to the IG account @higoodhumans for this!
Are the stories because they were little kids or drunk adults??
“Gabbi” is coming to us with a weird living situation her boyfriend is proposing, but it's to save money - so is it weird and a potential red flag or is it practical?
Is this good or bad parenting in our Setting the Bar Story? Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5AK5Iu3OG/
Kelly issues an apology to all the Facebook friend requests that have been sitting unknowingly ignored for years...and in Group Therapy, he's starting to get stressed over his girlfriend needing to celebrate ALL anniversaries for "milestones" in their relationship...but it's MUCH. We play Dude Knowledge for Ed Sheeran tickets and more!
Owen is overcome with emotions when he snagged a 5.5 pound bass...it's hysterical! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/viral-boys-emotional-and-hilarious-reaction-to-hooking-a-big-fish/
How does it sound when a truck carrying fireworks explodes on I-75 in Tennessee? You're about to find out in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/08/fireworks-truck-Chattanooga-Fire-Department-highway-Tennessee/2601780932916/
Had to address a text we received from our listener about a local business
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
Ethan and his girlfriend Tracy have been together almost 3 years and she literally celebrates everything. He's feeling overwhelmed and stressed…
When has it been too long to accept a friend request?
And it's not the semis trying to go through the can opener!
What's the craziest thing you've found when you opened a refrigerator that hadn't been used in FOREVER? This lady has you beat in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://archive.is/arTUA
LOLOLOL Ben is desperately trying to make this game fun...Make the Band Bigger. Then in Group Therapy, "Maddie's" significant other wants to take a month off no communication. Good idea or red flag? Plus Kelly's "bless her heart" moment learning something for the first time about her car....thanks to her hubby!
Calling this a Feel Good because a ton of money was raised for an elderly theater worker, but will she keep the money? STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/viral-gofundme-for-theater-employee-raises-debate/
Liam Neeson does not need your money, Judith. Source: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/liam-neeson-scam-285091
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