We are Ben Davis and Kelly K from 99/7 DJX based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
In Group Therapy, our listener wants to know if her BF moving in to her place while she was out of town is romantic...or psycho? We put Kelly's "Dude Knowledge" to the test, talk about the surprising top condiment in the US, and figure out Kelly doesn't know how Knock Knock jokes work. Bless her heart.
A mom's viral ‘Toy Story' sendoff for her son going to college has the internet in its feels. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/moms-toy-story-sendoff-for-her-son-going-to-college-has-us-in-our-feels/
A high school football ref in Alabama is being hailed a hero for doing CPR and saving another referee who collapsed at a game last week. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/referee-saves-fellow-referee-during-a-game-with-cpr/
If you're a criminal, the only thing worse than being caught and having your mask ripped off by Scooby-Doo and the gang… is being caught by a grown man in a Batman onesie like in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.fox4now.com/cape-coral/not-all-heroes-wear-capes-man-in-batman-pjs-helps-cape-coral-police-make-arrest
You Laugh You Lose! The game where Ben & Kelly toss jokes back and forth, the 1st person who laughs... loses!
We like to test Kelly on her “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
Our listener Shelby is asking if it's romantic or psycho when your boyfriend does what her boyfriend just did…. just shows up with all his stuff and never leaves?
What's the Wildest Thing You've Seen Driving on the Highway?
It's not everyday you see something wild driving on the highway, but it's probably most days…. but can you beat this Setting the Bar story out of Canada?
Lisa wants to know if she's "just old" or if a family member (age 18-20) is spending way too much time with their significant other. Then Kristie and her daughter take on Kelly in a "no mercy" edition of Can't Beat Kelly, and TBT might make some babies. Fingers crossed. Plus, when did social media get you in trouble? Kenny the ex-car salesman starts in the convo in a #settingthebar story!
Doorbell footage of neighbors trying to get dogs out of a burning house is getting attention. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/neighbors-rescue-dogs-from-burning-home/
A kitten somehow got up inside the inner workings of a Range Rover and survived highway speeds and heat for hours until a mechanic freed it. After 7 HOURS. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/kitten-survives-100-mile-trip-stuck-under-an-suv/
A 911 operator was caught on a hot mic spreading the news about Taylor and Travis' engagement! lol Source: https://www.wilx.com/2025/08/27/best-hot-mic-ever-ingham-co-dispatcher-accidentally-broadcasts-taylor-swift-engagement/
What do you mean my AI assistant doesn't consider my feelings when answering? This Setting the Bar story stars a former famous football player and his Alexa. Source: https://www.si.com/college-football/matt-leinart-alexa-question-video
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!
Lisa is wondering if it's normal for two teens to be surgically attached at the hip every single day? Or if she's just old ….
When did your social media get you in trouble or worse... fired?
How many times do we have to remind you that what you post on social media can and will get you into trouble?! Kenny is our latest example coming up in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.theautopian.com/this-salesman-said-his-tiktok-about-overcharging-a-single-mom-was-a-joke-the-dealership-still-fired-him/
In light of the big news that Taylor and Travis are engaged, we had Chat GPT write us some speeches in case they need a Best Man and MOH! Plus the search for love takes us to the dermatologist and the game, plus in Group Therapy, her friend wants to buy a house iwth her BF. Kelly has first-hand experience with this one!
Verrity Wandel came home thinking her laundry that had been hanging outside on the line drying was going to be toast when it started raining really hard. Instead she came home to find it not on the line at all. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/postal-worker-takes-laundry-off-the-line-out-of-the-rain/
A mom and son lost in California's Sierra Nevada left handwritten notes leading rescuers to their location! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/lost-mom-and-son-leave-notes-for-rescuers/
This mistake is technically a Setting the Bar story, but the way it was received is making “Steve's” across the country feel seen! Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/26/lifestyle/botched-birthday-cake-comes-with-pathetic-apology-i-did-my-best/
We asked AI to write some speeches for the Taylor / Travis wedding reception. How'd we do?
We tested Kelly on her "Dude Knowledge" now Ben on his "Lady Knowledge"...
Is “Robin” being a protective bestie or a nosy hater for trying to talk her friend out of buying a house with her boyfriend?
Those chance encounters with someone you're interested in that failed to turn into something more. That's where Ben & Kelly come in! They scour the internet looking for people who just need that 2nd chance. It's the weird, the wild, and the desperate… it's Missed Connections!
What condiment would you commit a crime for? Ketchup? Ranch? Mayo? Well, someone did and it's our Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/angry-patron-sets-fire-to-cafe-because-they-had-run-out-of-mayonnaise.html
Addison wanted to know if she was right to not date a guy based on pics of his closet and fridge in Group Therapy. We talked weird flexes, test Kelly's Dude Knowledge and why a guy was charged $15K in a White Castle drive-thru!??
An 85-year-old great-grandma wanted to go big for her birthday…and didn't tell her family at first! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/this-85-year-old-did-not-tell-her-family-until-after-she-went-skydiving/
WLKY featured a story on former pediatric cancer patient Seth Walsh and how he's giving back collecting donations for the Norton Children's Cancer Institute food pantry. FULL STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/former-radiothon-kid-gives-back-to-norton-childrens-hospital/
AI can be a great resource and help automate certain things… but it appears as if we're still working on the feature in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15022349/restaurant-chain-charge-customer-ai-drive-thru.html
Safeway grocery stores once had a mandatory policy that employees had to smile and make eye contact with customers . . . but they canceled it and why they did is our stupid fact of the day! Source: https://archive.is/iNUZ7
We figured now was as good a time as any to test Kelly on her “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
Would you dump a guy after one month because his closet looks like a crime scene and his grocery list screams 'college freshman'?
Robert Hassenpepper has been put in charge of a retirement party, so he needs to call Olivia to get supplies… but it's going to get awkward because he hates the person who's retiring!
Why Is Jay Leno 3D-Printing a Toilet Seat for Harrison Ford? Say no more!! lol
In a world where medical calls are usually full of anxiety, this unexpected moment gave millions of people Hailey's test results… it's our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/25/lifestyle/doctors-office-leaves-patient-a-hilarious-voicemail-and-even-the-receptionist-cant-help-but-laugh-im-so-sorry/
Our listener was planning to dump her B of a year, until her bestie's wedding in Vermont threw off her timeline. Should she stick it out so he can take her or let him go now? Then we dive into new dating terms thanks to "shrekking" and we try to best each other in another fast-paced game of "Tap Out" trying to list out street names and boy bands!
Jack Ponsford, a 93-year-old great-grandfather, just got his first-ever hole-in-one at Pannal Golf Club in North Yorkshire, England. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/93-year-old-golfer-hits-hole-in-one/
A 20-year-old man in Florida says his faith is renewed after his cross necklace saved his life. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/mans-life-save-by-a-pendant-necklace/
Don't litter. Simple… but the consequences could even land you in the Setting the Bar story spotlight! Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2068x8pgyjo
You've heard of catfishing... now kittenfishing??
Have you ever dated someone “less attractive” because you thought “at least they'll be nice,” but then they WEREN'T? You just got SHREKKED.
Give us a subject. Then we will go back and forth naming items in that subject until someone has to tap out.
Our listener Ashley had her breakup speech all rehearsed in her head…. until a wedding invitation totally ruined her timing. Is it wrong to keep a boyfriend around for one last road trip before sending him packing?
We dive into the click bait headlines so you don't need to waste the time or click.
It's important to ease into your week on Mondays and not stress too much. Or, take a page out of this lady's book and just start drinking… like in this Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-pete-woman-wearing-hot-dog-costume-arrested-after-putting-toilet-paper-neighbors-vehicle
In Group Therapy, our listener is livid over her husband spending $3k on a Vegas style slot machine for his man cave without consulting her! Then we got an update from Amber on how she decided to handle her co-workers she overheard trashing her. She took the petty Betty route...BUT WAY FARTHER. Then we play Tap Out and sling #dadjokes at each other!
The "BBC" did a story on a woman with ALS named Sarah Ezekiel, who lost the ability to speak at age 34. But thanks to A.I., she just got her voice back 25 years later. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/ai-technology-gives-a-woman-back-her-voice-after-25-years/
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