We are Ben Davis and Kelly K from 99/7 DJX based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
It was a day to circle back to several Group Therapy stars to check in and see what they decided to do! The "Short King", Boomerang Ex, Cringey Love Poem and the Tribute Tattoo Erin's bf got for his late fiancee! Plus "dude" questions and #dadjokes!
Bernadette caught a young porch pirate stealing a package from a neighbor's porch and offered empathy and spare change in her pocket! Plus some "mom" advice! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/woman-confronts-porch-pirate-with-kindness/
A teen pilot had to find a safe landing spot when his plane's engine failed just after takeoff, and a trucker cleared a busy road for him! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/truck-driver-helps-clear-a-busy-road-for-a-safe-emergency-landing/
Geese are mean and this Setting the Bar story is just another example of that! Source: https://people.com/aggressive-goose-seen-chasing-students-at-florida-am-campus-11924892
Remember Lucy who wrote the poem to her friend expressing her love? Here's another update.
It's the challenge where Ben and Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs... it's You Laugh You Lose!
Remember “Erin” came to us saying her boyfriend of a year got a tattoo of his ex-fiancée who had passed away 4 months ago and said she “had some nerve” being mad about it. They were together 5 years and they broke up because she cheated. We had questions about how big and what kind of tattoo (face or initials?
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
Aimee from Eminence texted (I need to know if Blake's ex/rekindled flame has dropped him and is engaged to someone else again.. you know, that one that took ONE SINGLE line of advice, misinterpreted it, and got back together with her! This woman can't sleep at night worrying about it.
Remember Eric? He was worried that as his relationship with a woman he met progresses, he'll have to reveal that he's actually been wearing lifts and he's not 5'10”, but more like 5'5”...
Here's a fun one: a German tourist tried some salsa in New York City, and it was so spicy he SUED the restaurant. This is our Setting the Bar story. Source: https://people.com/man-sues-famous-new-york-taqueria-spicy-salsa-11924581
Group Therapy dealt with "Ashleigh" whose husband cheated on her early in their marriage. Does this mean he's not ready to be a husband? Lexi tried to dethrone the pop culture queen in Can't Beat Kelly, TBT is all over the place with some obscure (but awesome) requests, and we mourn the Headliner's plane!
Sometimes you need to do extreme things to get attention for something you're passionate about… well John is the star of our Setting the Bar story because of what he's decided to do. Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/kickboxer-becomes-first-person-uk-36849471
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!
“Ashleigh's” husband needed a challenge early on in their marriage and it led to a mistake and “Ashleigh” questioning whether he was ready for marriage at all.
A large tree fell onto the airplane display outside Headliners Music Hall, destroying it. And we all felt that.
Getting caught cheating in a beauty pageant is a rough way to go. Imagine the shame when judges find out you used lip enhancements, botox, and silicone? Wait until you hear who was competing in this beauty contest and that's our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/camel-pageant-scandal-oman-hump-injectables-b2932979.html
In Group Therapy, "Mark" wants to know if he should keep being honest with women on dates that he's 42 and never had a serious relationship. The search for love takes us to a 5k and a convenience store where a woman stopping a robbery! Plus a new game inspired by words Ben's daughter said that he didn't understand!
“Call Me Mark” has something in his history he wants to know if he should be honest about with new dates…he needs to hear the ladies' opinions on this one! It may be surprising!
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!
How do you cheat in fishing? You either catch the fish or you don't, right? Well, Curtis Lee Daniels did and is the star of our Setting the Bar story. Source: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2026/03/10/cheating-angler-charged-with-felony-for-stuffing-weights-into-bass-at-texas-fishing-tournament/
Group Therapy was tough as Megan's friend from high school has been living with her and her husband for a year, and now needs a new car. When does that gravy train stop? Then our coworker Ryan, just learned something as an adult and he is precious. What else are you today-years-old learning?
A woman found her husband, who was trapped under an avalanche, using his Find-My-iPhone feature! STORY: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/local-skier-survives-4-hours-buried-under-avalanche-stevens-pass-thanks-wife-tracking-phone/AM3OWTCUYJC33LI4FCKK5HNMFM/
A 61-year-old man is emotional over seeing colors for the first time in his life thanks to a gift of colorblind glasses from his son! STORY: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dads-emotional-reaction-cant-be-contained-after-seeing-colors-for-the-first-time-at-age-61/
Some may consider what happened to Alexus in her new apartment, good luck?? Source: https://youtu.be/9uwY50DpT7g?si=8hEW5qJnHuofw6AN
As an adult, what is something you just learned, that you were “today years old” when you figured this out?
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
“Megan” and her husband took in a friend who was about to be homeless… but now that friend wants them to cosign for a car after totaling hers. Is helping a friend turning into a financial trap? It's Group Therapy!
Apparently we're all eating cereal incorrectly? Source: https://www.instagram.com/williamhanson/
A woman in Missouri was arrested for burglary last week, but that's not the part that makes it a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://people.com/missouri-child-finds-stranger-eating-fruity-pebbles-petting-family-dog-kitchen-11921120
The only thing worse than being invited to a wedding of people you barely know, is being at the wedding, and KNOWING that it isn't going to last.
Group Therapy focused on Erin's confusion about a tattoo her boyfriend just got that is a tribute to his late ex...we play some Dude Knowledge with an actual dude...and the prize is a pedicure LOL, and Ricky James helped dolphins build an underwater city.
A little boy just celebrated his 10th birthday with his new family, after getting dropped off for heart surgery with no family when he was 5! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/doctor-adopts-young-heart-patient-who-showed-up-for-surgery-alone/
The Internet has changed the life of an airport waitress after her act of kindness helping a stressed out mom went viral… STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/airport-waitress-who-helped-soothe-a-fussy-child-gets-life-changing-gift/
When Kelly saw this story on Friday, she began cackling. It's a Florida story, it involves a guy named Ricky James, a dolphins, and it's our Setting the Bar story. Source: https://cbs12.com/news/florida/florida-man-news-funny-wacky-lee-county-sheriffs-office-florida-sheriff-clarifies-no-dolphins-kidnapped-anyone-to-build-an-underwater-city-dolphins-kidnap-florida-man-to-build-underwater-city-rumor-lie-truth
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - these are all questions that are geared towards men.
“Erin's” boyfriend of a year got a tattoo that isn't sitting well with her. It's not so much that he got one, it's what it's of that bothers her…
Careful now... lol https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1ro6hj9/ill_see_your_fivethirteen_and_raise_you_a/
Another day, another kid in a claw machine. Not sure who is to blame…the parents, kids or the claw machine manufacturer?? Source: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/03/03/2nd-child-gets-stuck-inside-same-claw-machine/
Elizabeth taunts Kelly week after week on the text line saying she always gets 5 out of 5 on Can't Beat Kelly...so today was HER MOMENT to prove it in the hot seat! Does she prevail? Plus Scott needs some advice in Group Therapy about his first serious relationship and knowing if she's "the one". Plus the funniest excuses for leaving work early, and Mr. Piggy and the Stop-Sign Stallion star in #missedconnections
An 80-year-old man in Colorado who's been fighting cancer got a nice surprise from his community last month. Max Archuleta is a huge fan of classic cars, but doesn't have the energy to go to car shows anymore. So they brought the show to him. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/community-throws-classic-car-parade-for-80-year-old-fighting-cancer/
Through her battle with cancer, and losing her leg, Sherry Jo Wittkop in Iowa worried she'd never score for her high school basketball team. That is, until she made some magic happen Friday night on her home court, in front of a packed crowd! And not only did she get a basket, but she grabbed a steal and an assist! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/community-rallies-behind-cancer-survivor-getting-her-first-basket/
I saw this Reddit thread where people were sharing the funniest excuses they've heard someone use to leave work early.
There are a few things you should probably NOT do during a driving test. One thing, in particular, is highlighted in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.aol.com/articles/learner-driver-arrested-during-test-231028258.html
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!
“Scott's” girlfriend of 4 years is ready to get engaged… he loves her, but is worried about committing just yet. The “why” is what we need Group Therapy for - coming up Wednesday morning!
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!
What's the most unlucky thing that has happened to you while you're in your car? Kelly could speak for hours on this, but even her stories can't beat what happened in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.newser.com/story/384385/sinkhole-swallows-truck-suv-in-omaha.html
This show was birthed 18years ago today! Plus when did you show up to the wrong house/apartment/car? And when your kid makes an expensive OOPSIE...what's the best way to rectify that and keep the friendship?
This is a brutal end to an hour long racing competition… playing out in our Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.whio.com/sports/us-half-marathon/5UCC3S4FWI2ZRCU27EJ6PBUURE/
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