The Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

What’s the phrase? Be careful what you ask for? Well this comedian J.T. Parr is the star in our Setting the Bar story for getting a raw answer to a simple question! Source: https://www.tiktok.com/@chadandjt/video/7376031958637448494

In Group Therapy, Becky is thrown for a loop at the strong reaction she got from her hubs when she asked him to tattoo her name next to their kids names on his arm. We dive into the mystery of the local Reddit dating villain, play a hilarious round of Little Kid or Drunk Adult and a fun TBT mix!

You’ve probably seen these influencers walking around asking people for money or help with buying something and then they get rewarded for their kindness…got another surprise for a candy shop owner! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/guy-surprises-candy-shop-owner-after-she-shows-him-kindness/

Two police officers in Vidor, Texas, rescued a seven-year-old and nine-year-old in the nick of time when their home caught on fire last week. VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/amazing-body-cam-footage-of-police-rescuing-kids-from-a-house-fire-just-in-time/

If you're a burglar, you don't just have to figure out how to get INSIDE . . . you also need to know how you're going to get OUT. And it isn't as straightforward as you might think… and that’s why this is a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/09/17/can-i-get-out-south-beach-burglar-trapped-in-corvette-begs-its-owner-for-help/

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do we are little kids; and other times we are drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

Becky’s upset her husband won’t add her name in a tattoo of their kids on his arm…but is his reason valid?

Somebody snapped a blurry photo of a sticker they saw at Starbucks with a guy’s picture and his name saying not to date him. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/1fizywc/what_did_this_guy_do_do_not_date_seen_at_starbucks/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

When you’re counting on mass transportation to get you to your destination, it can be frustrating when there are any delays… flights, trips, etc. But wait until you hear WHY this entire train was canceled… it’s our Setting the Bar story! Source: https://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-train-cancelled-after-squirrels-board-and-refuse-to-leave-13217117

Meet Nyasi (nee-YAH-see) the Louisville Zoo's new baby giraffe! https://louisvillezoo.org/giraffecam https://youtu.be/3nx1vM9tibk

We're so happy for our buddy Sterling Riggs leaving WDRB to spend more time with his young family...but sad for us!! Thanks for the memories Sterling!!!

We had a TON of amazing embarrassing stories peppered through the whole show thanks to "Rootie Tootie Trudy"! The search for love takes us engagement ring shopping and to the EV charger. Plus we get TRIGGERED over a list of overrated movies!

A ninth grader in Rhode Island named Emilio Santana just got his first haircut in six years to donate it to sick kids who need wigs. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teen-donates-two-feet-of-hair-after-growing-it-for-six-years/

Someone made an emergency call about a sinking boat off the coast of Dover, ENGLAND, but accidentally called 911 in Dover, DELAWARE instead. And they were able to dispatch help in 16 minutes! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/911-dispatchers-in-delaware-help-sinking-boat-off-the-coast-of-england/

Thanks to our listener who started the ball rolling, we have a ton of your stories about your most embarrassing moments that haunt you to this day!! LOL

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do we are little kids; and other times we are drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

“Trudy” wants to know she’s not the only one to be completely embarrassed after what happened at the chiropractor…what was your most embarrassing moment?

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!

Imagine how frustrated you'd be if the power company sent you someone else's bill one month. Now imagine if they sent you someone else's bill for 18 YEARS. That’s why this is a Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.kold.com/2024/09/17/man-discovers-hes-been-paying-wrong-utility-bill-up-18-years/

A 99-year-old former school teacher did the best thing with her Bingo winnings! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/99-year-old-former-teacher-saves-bingo-money-to-buy-school-supplies/

They've been besties since second grade, and Ruthie's dad isn't in the picture. Wila's dad has always made her feel loved and welcome at their house! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/girl-shares-her-dad-with-her-bestie/

Dan overheard a conversation at the barber shop that started the convo: should you give strings to gifted money? Then we dive into silly dealbreakers courtesy of Aaron who just discovered he has one! Kids making really bad choices and a classic Phone Tap involving pet turtle aftercare!

This Setting the Bar story used to be a dare on our Wheel of Dares many years ago! It's seeming more and more like wellness influencers are just trying to prank us! Source: https://tinyurl.com/4544b33d

Aaron discovered last week that he has a deal-breaker when his girlfriend picked him up for dinner. Now he's single.

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do we are little kids; and other times we are drunk adults. Can you tell the difference? Elsa was ready to play!

Dan overheard a conversation and thought it would make a good discussion on our show, so Dan gets a producer credit on this one!

Now that you're older, you can look back and realize that you were a crazy kid! What wild thing did you do as a kid?

You've probably heard stories about pre-teens somehow managing to take cars out for a "joy ride" down the street. Well, this girl is putting ALL OF THEM to shame in this Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/8-year-ohio-girl-drove-suv-solo-target-113727695

Our listener wants to know if there is a way to get unengaged without breaking up?? Then in a DM, her coworkers (one is married) are hooking up and she has to take up the slack. How does she handle this? And an exciting learning opportunity involving a Nobel prize for an unusual discovery.

A couple who got married in the hospital finally got their dream wedding! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/couple-who-married-in-the-hospital-finally-get-their-dream-wedding/

Ben gets a little triggered about this family finding their lost cat in the sewer after two months. Maybe because he lived almost the same story...just without the national attention LOL. Maybe next time he gets the big moment on video? STORY: https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2024/09/12/cat-rescued-duluth-sewer-after-surviving-two-months-underground/?outputType=amp

A search-and-rescue team in Florida is training its first search-and-rescue otter. His name is Splash. Source: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/arizona-otter-training-sniff-out-victims-evidence-underwater-settings/75-71c10b5e-51f2-4a98-89f4-bb3ea7245318

We understand driving your dog or cat in the car to take it to the vet or to the park, but a squirrel? Yep this is the story of Derek, a squirrel, plus it’s a Florida Story and a Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.motorbiscuit.com/police-find-squirrel-florida-mans-shirt/

This year's Ig Nobel Prize winners include a study that found mammals are capable of "breathing" through their butt. Source: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/09/13/2024-Ig-Nobel-Prizes/2661726239134/

Hannah thinks her co-workers are dumb if they think they’re being discreet about an office romance that she’s found herself caught in the middle of!

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do we are little kids; and other times we are drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

“Heidi” wants to know if it’s possible to get “un-engaged” and still stay with your partner?

Could your phone habits be slowly killing your relationship? A marriage counselor posted a list of nine things he and his wife agreed to never do with their phones.

"Mark" thinks his wife might be trying to test him by interacting on a fake Twitter account...but does she have good reason? Plus more nature learning with the animal kingdom in a fun game and dad jokes!

A group of students at a high school near Arlington, Virginia surprised their janitor with a new ride this week. FULL STORY AND VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/students-buy-school-janitor-his-dream-car/

A stolen sentimental painting is returned on the anniversary when it was stolen thanks to a FB post! STORY: https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video/c2990714-family-reunited-with-beloved-missing-painting

The Rock says he has a few party tricks up his sleeve, depending on the age of the crowd.

It's the game where Ben & Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs... it's You Laugh You Lose!

What have you accidentally left in your car or trunk? Chris messaged us with his recent “find”... lol this could be a Setting the Bar story!!

Amy was ready to play, how well would YOU have done?!?

Mark thinks his wife is testing him, trying to catch him doing something he shouldn’t be doing online…. he’s not sure how to handle this.

Ben had a mini panic attack because of a picture!

Maybe we should consider a rule that if someone is over the age of, say 30, we just use candles that are shaped like the numbers, OK? Maybe then we wouldn’t have this Setting the Bar story. Source: https://x.com/Storyful/status/1833186227878826027

There is a hysterical website that seems to have a vendetta against certain types of apples, and in Group Therapy, she's got anxiety over her badly behaved son staying the night with hubby's boss's son! TBT is magical where we gave out Souja Boy tickets and gave out Louisville Zoo tickets with our education animal mating sounds game!

A 14-year-old boy scout named Simon in Oklahoma and his family were volunteering at a local food pantry when he realized the outdoor seating was in need of a little TLC. STORY: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/handy-with-a-hammer-and-saw-eagle-scout-hopeful-renovates-oklahoma-nuns-food-bank/