The Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

“Jenna” is a planner and thinks what she’s doing is going to make things easier in the future. But she has been told by some friend that what she’s doing is a giant red flag to any guy she might date. We need to figure out if she’s tossing out red flag vibes or if this is no big deal!

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!

It’s one thing to try out new recipes, it’s another to try out new recipes that could destroy your entire apartment complex! It involves a turkey, some booze, and it’s our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.channel3000.com/news/tequila-marinated-turkey-causes-oven-mishap-on-madisons-west-side/article_c20767b9-b278-460a-98c1-b2e3ff8846c9.html

Keith was dumped in a particularly savage way, and misery loves company...and you delivered! Plus those awkward times you misread a social cue (hilarious!)! Plus a classic #phonetap that is a work of art!

Frances Wong bowls with her team every Friday, plays ukulele every Saturday, golfs 18 holes every Tuesday, paints with water colors and does aerobics. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/meet-this-103-year-old-bowler/

A writing class in Pennsylvania used vintage typewriters to type letters to Tom Hanks and he responded to every single one! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/students-type-letters-to-tom-hanks-and-he-responds-to-every-one/

When you let the intrusive thoughts win, you turn into the international star in our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.newser.com/story/370311/museum-visitor-makes-bad-decision-to-sit-on-pricey-chair.html

Mallory works at a hair salon and spa and Robert Hassenpepper needs to call and ask a favor as a fellow “artist” - he’s hoping she can help.

People are sharing the times they "seriously misread social cues."

We’ve replaced a word in a popular song with “banana” - tell us the word that has been replaced!

Keith got invited to meet his girlfriend’s parents, then got invited to the basement. That’s where things unraveled for Keith and we’ll also ask for the brutal ways you got dumped.

Did you get fired/reprimanded for something silly?

Not sure if the guilty got fired for this little “slip up” but some are saying this is a big mistake and others are saying people need to just lighten up, but either way it’s our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2025/06/15/united-airlines-passengers-shocked-by-lewd-message-that-greeted-them-on-every-inflight-video-screen-on-plane/

Ben's phone suffered too many internal injuries from being dropped too many times (allegedly)...so how did you kill your phone? Then in Group Therapy, is she overreacting to her boyfriend taking a guys trip to Aruba when she's been after him to do a trip like that with her?? Plus a new study and Kentucky's ranking in it when it comes to getting cheated on leads us to how you caught your signifi...

Seventh-grade students at Valley Catholic Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon, designed and built a prototype prosthetic for Ember, a 16-week old labradoodle with paralyzed back legs! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/middle-schoolers-design-a-prosthetic-for-paralyzed-dog/

Nathan Felix said "that could have been my mom or auntie", which is why he risked his life to pull a 68-year-old woman from her burning car! BODYCAM VIDEO HERE: https://www.wdjx.com/woman-rescued-from-burning-car-on-its-side/

If you're single and in the market for a middle-aged guy who's open about his feelings, here's one in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/news-chopper-pilot-caught-on-hot-mic-talking-about-disastrous-personal-life-a-bunch-of-debacles/

This company polled about 1,600 people on cheating and being cheated on and Kentucky was TOPS for one of the answers. Source: https://naplab.com/guides/which-states-have-the-most-infidelity/

Tell Us The Weird Way You Destroyed Your Phone?

We’ve replaced a word in a popular song with “banana” - tell us the word that has been replaced!

“Charlotte” is wondering if it’s wrong to feel the way she feels about her boyfriend. She feels like she’s not a priority but needs to know if she’s overreacting.

Is this a normal thing or noooooope!

For some people, there's nothing more thrilling than riding a rollercoaster. But now, you can experience that, while also enjoying the excitement of EATING CICADAS in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.lex18.com/science-and-tech/animals-and-insects/kings-island-visitors-warned-to-keep-mouths-closed-on-amusement-park-rides-because-of-cicadas

On Friday the 13th we got into and issue with the Best Man being in love with the Bride-to-be, we played Little Kid or Drunk Adult, and we guessed who... was the father! Enjoy!

Two of “Brad’s” friends are getting married…the wedding is several months away, but he isn’t sure he can be the best man. We’ll dive into why in Group Therapy!

In Group Therapy, he overheard something his wife said to her girlfriends and wonders if he should confront her! We dive into some rapid fire "Normal or Nope", play Minute to Win It for Banana Ball ticket chances and TBT!

A shelter dog predicted a guy's seizure at an adoption event in Virginia on Saturday. Her name is Sienna. The story has since gone viral and several people have filled out applications to adopt Sienna. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/shelter-dog-predicts-a-seizure-at-adoption-event/

Two miniature highland cows in Canada said "I moo" in an adorable ceremony that has gotten some viral attention! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/two-cows-gets-married-in-canada/

I will put the blame for this Setting the Bar story partially on social media for making these wild animals look so cuddly and cute… and the other part on our 30 year old “example.” Source: https://x.com/YellowstoneNPS/status/1932560738721169563

This all began when Ben felt some sort of way about the story of people faking their runs on social media for clout. Have YOU ever busted someone for faking something online?

Answer as many of these 10 pop-culture questions as you can in :60

“Matt” overheard his wife of 5 years saying something about their relationship that has him questioning her commitment.

We let listeners vent to us on the regular. So when you give us your little quirk, we’ll decide whether it’s normal or… nope it’s not!

I don't know what it takes to have your Sam's Club membership revoked. But this guy, Patrick, in our Setting the Bar story probably figured it out. Source: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/florida/sams-club-spammer-285970

Kelly got a new haircut! She loves it!

Group Therapy surrounded Kendra's bestie who admitted she cheated on her fiance, and now Kendra is carrying guilt for knowing that! The search for love has us looking for the jet ski cowboy and the cutie at Graeter's, plus Ben dives in WAYYYY too deep into AI love!

Calling this a #feelgood because...precious. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/nine-year-old-girl-loves-hockey-because-of-the-fights-lol/

An elementary school principal in Florida is notorious for challenging the students to crush goals and earn some fun rewards…usually at his expense. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/principal-skydives-as-reward-for-students-exceeding-a-reading-challenge/

What’s the phrase, “A Lack of Planning on Your Part Doesn’t Constitute an Emergency on My Part?” Well John probably needed to be reminded of that when he was running late and wound up missing his flight in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-feuded-with-the-two-least-hated-members-of-trumps-cabinet-marco-rubio-and-scott-bessent/

To be transparent - this was from a meme account.... Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKqTkITpMgg/?img_index=1

Is using AI as a substitute for a romantic partner normal or NOPE?

Answer as many of these 10 pop-culture questions as you can in :60 - how many can YOU get right?

Kendra is torn between her best friend and the truth.

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!

Meet Jonathan, aka Cowboy Cody, aka the Kentucky ANIMAL WHISPERER in our Setting the Bar story. Source: https://www.wave3.com/2025/06/10/western-ky-man-accused-trespassing-releasing-raccoon-into-business/

How did you mess up your job interview? Turns out, many entertaining ways! Then in Group Therapy, "Mike" is afraid to tell his new GF and in turn his work about his brief stint in jail. We put exes on blast, Kristi and Jayden got in as finalists for Banana Ball tickets and more!

This isn’t something you see every day…a dog stuck at the top of a tree! Dad had to climb up there and drop the dog down onto a sheet the family was holding out! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/dog-gets-stuck-at-the-top-of-a-tree/

A 12-year-old in Oregon named Lily Prasek just became the state's youngest therapy dog handler. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/12-year-old-becomes-youngest-therapy-dog-handler-in-her-state/

How are you going to tell a songbird not to sing? How are you going to tell a cat not to sleep? And how are you going to tell a dog not to bark? Well, that’s where we are with our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/no-barking-sign-at-montreal-dog-park-unleashes-fury-from-pet-owners/

Robert Hassenpepper has to call Lisa’s friend, Stacy to confirm some things as a vendor for the upcoming event for her food truck. If there’s one thing she’ll find out in this classic Phone Tap, it’s how serious Robert takes his job at the Renaissance Festival.