The Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

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/

While on her mail route, USPS carrier Sarah Van de Laar witnessed a car crash in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and immediately jumped into action to provide life-saving CPR. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/mail-carrier-saves-a-life-after-witnessing-a-car-crash/

Tell me you haven't learned your lesson, without telling me you haven't learned your lesson in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.dailyfly.com/2025/08/18/central-washington-woman-arrested-going-74-mph-in-35-zone-on-way-to-pay-speeding-ticket/

It's the game where Ben & Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs... it's You Laugh You Lose brought to you by the Caravan Comedy Club!

Amber overheard coworkers in the bathroom trashing her and she didn’t know what to do about it. We have an update!

Give us a subject. Then we will go back and forth naming items in that subject until someone has to tap out.

“Jennifer’s” husband thinks he’s building the Bellagio in their basement, but all she sees is $3,000 down the tubes…

When I see someone in a parking lot parking on the line I'll park next to them to make them more aware of their behavior.

We dive into the click bait headlines so you don’t need to waste the time or click.

Listen marine animals don’t want to be pulled out of the water, OK… Shawn learned that in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.winknews.com/news/state/fisherman-bitten-by-shark-in-boca-grande-warns-others-to-be-cautious/article_e7246a93-2528-46d3-b95a-c49e40345add.html

The show went off the rails at a few points today...Stacey got us into petty fights and that spilled into TBT! Plus Facebook Marketplace scams and Can't Beat Kelly for Bourbon & Beyond tix!

This was on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates were headed to Seattle for two days of shows. Tensions were mounting so a flight attendant asked them to play! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/famous-jazz-musician-and-his-bandmates-entertain-delayed-flight/

4-year-old Micah got a great surprise when called emergency services to talk sports! STORY: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/4-year-old-calls-911-to-talk-about-swimming-police-respond-with-birthday-surprise/

You ever hear that classic old lecture about "walking 5 miles to school, uphill, both ways, barefoot, in the rain, sleet, and snow?" Well that was almost a reality for one school district in Indiana in this Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.wndu.com/2025/08/19/schools-michigan-city-area-closed-because-vandalized-school-buses/

What are some of the petty arguments you've had with your partner?

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!

“Stacy” got into what she calls a stupid fight with her boyfriend because of something he was doing and she needs our show to apologize. Not just advice but needs our microphones!

What’s Your Crazy Facebook Marketplace Story?

Facebook Marketplace is basically Craigslist with filters with even more unhinged people… this Setting the Bar story out of Indiana is a perfect example of what you’re dealing with in “the marketplace!” Source: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/muncie-man-tricks-car-seller-with-prop-money-court-docs-reveal/

We dive into the click bait headlines so you don’t need to waste the time or click.

In Group Therapy, Becky tends bar and her ex from back in the day has been hanging out half the week for the last several months. But he's married with 5 kids...is he crossing a line? Plus the search for love takes us to the fair looking for the "pumpkin princess", Joe takes a crack at Can't Beat Kelly and there's scandal at the fair brownie competition!

Imagine you're accused of a crime you didn't commit. You're in court waiting for the judge to read the verdict, and this happens… There are times in life when you MUST proofread what you’re reading before reading it aloud… this Setting the Bar story would be one of those times. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-judge-flubs-verdict-reading-tells-defendant-guilty-rcna225391

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!

“Becky” is coming to us about a situation she has found herself in at work. She tends bar, and her ex has been coming in pretty regularly the last few months. We’ll dive into why this might be problematic in Group Therapy!

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!

If you're gonna be stupid and get arrested, at least have fun with it, I guess? That's what Diane did in this Setting the Bar story! Source: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-woman-once-again-strikes-goofy-pose-in-mugshot-for-2nd-dui-arrest-sheriff/3679059/

Amber overheard some coworkers trashing her in the bathroom at work and doesn't know how to handle it if at all in Group Therapy. Then some of y'all have had some hilarious awkward dates! Plus a Phone Tap and fighting over crackers??

When your friend makes a mistake, if you’re a good friend, you try and help out… just don’t do what the star of our Setting the Bar story did! Source: https://www.fox29.com/news/crash-washington-twp-leads-2-dwi-arrests-police-say-heres-how

William Hassenpepper just needs to call Greg’s wife, Allison because he needs some updated credit card information for a big new purchase he made….

A new survey asked single people what the "most stressful" conversations to have with a date. What’s the most awkward date you’ve been on?

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do, we're either little kids or drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

So, imagine sitting in a bathroom stall at work and overhearing two of your coworkers completely trashing you… and it’s not just petty stuff, it’s about your job, your boss, and your character. That’s Amber’s situation with Group Therapy!

An interior designer named Nicolas Fairford hit TikTok with five "ugly" things you shouldn't have in your home, but probably do. Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/17/lifestyle/interior-decorator-reveals-five-ugly-things-you-should-never-put-in-your-home/

This guy in Florida discovered that his jacuzzi was being used and food being eaten right out from under him in this Setting the Bar Story! Source: https://www.wesh.com/article/raccoons-invade-merritt-island-home/65801227