We are Ben Davis and Kelly K from 99/7 DJX based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
Yeah that pretty much sums up the first show of June!
A toddler thought the luggage belt at the Newark Airport looked fun...and cops got to him just before the X-Ray machine! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/cops-rescue-toddler-from-luggage-belt-at-newark-airport/
This sounds fun...backflipping while on FIRE. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/man-breaks-backflipping-guinness-world-record-while-on-fire/
In grammar news: Semicolons could be going extinct. Source: https://studyfinds.org/semicolons-becoming-increasingly-rare/
“Laura” has an issue with her kids and her new boyfriend and just needs some tips on how to get everyone on the same page.
We all do dumb things; sometime we're little kids and other times we're drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?
Cyndi's boyfriend's love language involves cooking, when it should be something else… anything else… this Group Therapy on Monday dives into the sometimes tough conversations you need to have with a loved one.
Just started watching Sirens with Julianna Moore on Netflix and The Four Seasons with Steve Carell and Tiny Fey.
There's a time and a place to get a little nakkie and dance around… but this is a Setting the Bar story, so you already know that it's neither the time nor the place! Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-flight-attendant-business-class-b2761781.html
Group Therapy has us determining if his lie about his past was big enough to walk away...then "Brett" gave us yet another update in his quest to find out "Hinge Girl's" name! Plus #dadjokes and Amy has a confession that at least makes HER feel better. LOL
Just in time for Memorial Day, ABC News helped a family reconnect with a relative who died more than 50 years ago in Vietnam. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/family-reconnects-with-vietnam-vet-with-recovered-footage/
She had the best of intentions...though the reaction and comment section wasn't exactly enthusiastic. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/girl-tries-to-lift-spirits-on-delayed-flight-to-disney-by-singing-to-passengers/
Some people think they can get away with shoplifting just by loading a bunch of stuff into a cart . . . and pushing it through the front door. But this guy put a little more creativity into it. That's why it's a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.wfmj.com/story/52806381/posing-as-company-rep-warren-man-accused-of-dollar4k-shoplifting-attempt-at-austintown-home-depot
It's the game where Ben and Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs... it's You Laugh You Lose!
“Brett's” saga to figure out his Hinge Date's name may have reached a conclusion as we have an update.
“Jessica” found out that her partner of two years has kept a huge secret from her. Is there a way back after this or is this a nail in the coffin of their relationship?
Our co-worker insists that after a period of time you shouldn't be able to rehash old arguments. That after 3 to 6 months, you shouldn't be able to bring up something from the past. Agree?
Do you think this is possible? Or does this lady just REALLY need to forget her ex and move on? It's our Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/health/ive-had-a-7-year-infection-since-my-ex-farted-in-my-face/
Group Therapy dealt with witnessing a neighbor out with another woman...do we say something? And to whom? Sounds that make us instantly rage, TBT and a game that almost made some fans jump ship!
We shared "fan mail" then on to a #FeelGood story of a man who quit his job, liquidated his assets and is sailing around the world with his cat after a diagnosis of a rare bone disorder that could lead to paralysis. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/man-quit-his-job-to-sail-around-the-world-with-his-cat/
The good news? No one died. The bad news… some of your friends thought you did. It's a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://apnews.com/article/hikers-adirondacks-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-tripping-24e790dbd6ea547bbb198a4ee82ff24f
What's the proper etiquette for parking spaces? Especially those specifically marked for specific reasons, like “handicap,” “expecting mothers,” “curbside” and so on?
“Isabel” witnessed something suspicious with a capital S involving a good friend of hers and now has knowledge she didn't want in the first place. So what's she do?
Did technology help you catch a cheater in your life?
It's harder to cheat on someone with technology these days. Wait until you hear how technology took down a cheater in this Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-catches-husband-cheating-with-the-help-of-electric-toothbrush.html
"Darren" wanted to know how to navigate dating when he's still living with his ex and we all said DON'T in Group Therapy. LOL The search for love takes us shopping where a dude stole some clothes and her heart! And an awesome speech in Gen Alpha slang that isn't skibidi brain rot!
A little 5-year-old was heartbroken Qdoba forgot her "favorite sauce". Mom took a cute video and they responded in the best way! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/little-girl-upset-qdoba-forgot-her-guac-named-chief-guacamole-officer/
A woman bought a vintage locket at a thrift store and tracked down the family whose grandparents were pictured inside! STORY: https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/a-wartime-locket-steeped-in-local-history-and-discovered-in-a-thrift-shop-makes-its-way-home/
The funny thing about this Setting the Bar story is we had a similar story a few years ago…. but imaging having such a crazy night of partying that you wind up having the police called on you… because no one can find you. That's the start of our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/drunk-turkish-man-spends-hours-061513485.html?guccounter=1
A 34-year-old linguist recorded himself giving a speech about learning languages to a high school, speaking in Gen Alpha slang. And it went viral for being hilarious! Source: https://youtu.be/Zf_125ApDvw?si=uHZWvA-u_FJ5YCgS
“Darren” broke up with his ex 3 months ago and wants to start dating again, but there's something BIG that's preventing him from putting himself out there
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!
Maybe you could say Kevin had the best of intentions… but he's the star of our Setting the Bar story because of the way he went about it… but at least he's now got our attention. Source: https://www.cbs19news.com/news/charlottesville-man-arrested-for-drawing-crosswalk/article_f1d4d135-9d2b-4738-85d7-d5e37f1fee06.html
"Brett" got back to us with his strategy to learn his Hinge date's name on date #5 and it kind of crashed and burned. Ben risks his life gargling songs for you to guess, and Granny Judith got arrested. The comments on her mugshot are GOLD!
A guy graduating from the University at Buffalo in New York caused some chaos when he sprinted across the stage with his baby son to accept his diploma. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/graduating-dad-runs-across-the-stage-holding-his-baby-chased-by-security/
A guy fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida saved a teenage girl from drowning and didn't even have to get his feet wet. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teen-rescued-from-rip-current-with-drone/
A common "dad joke" when someone is working from home is joking about only needing to wear a nice shirt . . . nothing else matters. But this guy in the U.K. took it to a level where it's now a Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-sacked-standing-up-teams-31649639
William Hassenpepper has to call Tim to inform him the cell phone company is going to put a cell phone tower close to his house.
Miss Judith Ann got arrested for 4th degree assault and got her beautiful mugshot plastered on the Facebook Page, Louisville Mugshots. But the comments are golden. Source: https://www.facebook.com/louisville.mugshots.2025/posts/pfbid02Ywmi25kB37jMyorRXErFQTWATtnGtUjPHxac6bXFB2kFuEDUEYgHbH6kjPFfd48jl
Our listener “Brett” matched with a lovely young lady on Hinge, went out on a few dates with her, but can't remember her name. She unmatched with him on Hinge and she's saved in his phone as “Hinge Girl” - so what's he do?
Where's the most awkward place you've fallen asleep?
Where's the most awkward place you've fallen asleep? I bet it can't beat this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/23/norway-cargo-ship-back-yard/1161748012500/
It's the triumphant return of Facebook Fight Theater thanks to pesky neighborhood cats, then in Group Therapy, "Brett" is 4 dates deep with a girl and he can't remember her name. #HingeGirl and we sling #DadJokes at each other!
A former Major League pitcher named Steven Register is in the news because one of his old classmates came through for him in a big way. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/former-mlb-player-gets-life-saving-transplant-from-former-classmate/
When you travel you hope to get to your destination quickly and safely. Also you don't want to be inconvenienced - but there are limits and wait until you hear this list of travel requirements in our Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://nypost.com/2025/05/22/lifestyle/airline-passenger-hands-crew-wild-list-of-in-flight-demands/
It's the game where Kelly and Ben toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs... It's You Laugh You Lose!
A news anchor in Schenectady, New York named Olivia Jaquith went into labor just before her morning newscast! Source: https://local21news.com/news/offbeat/morning-anchor-olivia-jaquith-finishes-the-morning-show-while-in-labor-viral-pregnancy-youtbe-on-air-web-labor-birth-delivery-baby-
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