The Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

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!

Like a scene out of a horror movie, this guy isn’t really to blame for his Setting the Bar story. He’s a victim in the worst way! Source: https://www.wdjx.com/nightmare-fuel-flying-termites-take-over-this-guys-house/

In Group Therapy, we saw a Reddit post from a guy wanting to know how to gently tell his girlfriend to quit talking during movies and shows because it's ruining it for him. Then we get into dishing some hot neighborhood gossip with a DM, speaking of DMs, how to properly slide into someone's DMs without being creepy! Plus a classic #phonetap involving Robert Hossenpepper stepping in as a replace...

A 4-year-old is getting some viral attention for his lofty goal before he starts Kindergarten. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/4-year-old-on-a-mission-to-meet-1000-dogs-before-kindergarten/

A post from a random stranger who noticed something pretty great led to a huge blessing for a high school graduate! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/high-school-grad-skipped-his-celebration-to-help-co-workers-at-burger-king/

To be fair to the “star” of our Setting the Bar story, had he known he was messing with police, maybe he would’ve chosen something other than breaking the law? Source: https://www.nj.com/essex/2025/06/thief-trying-to-steal-tire-off-cops-personal-vehicle-arrested-after-fight-officials-say.html

Robert Hassenpepper has to inform Cheryl and all of Cindy’s clients that she’s out sick, but not to worry because Robert has a solution.

Nicole is torn between minding her own business and feeling like her former neighbor needs to know what she saw. And MORE neighbor secrets!!

We all do dumb things; sometime we're little kids and other times we're drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

Found this on Reddit and thought it was super relatable when it comes to that one annoying habit your partner does that has gotten to be such an issue, it’s hard to ignore. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/1kws271/my_28m_girlfriend_26f_insists_on_narrating_every/

Is there a proper way without coming across as a weirdo?

Is a man worth prison time and a criminal record? Depends who you ask, because if you ask the star of our Setting the Bar story, that answer is YES! Source: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/sugar-syrup-and-slashing-woman-destroys-car-over-shared-romantic-partner-police-say/

Tinder is testing a feature to allow users to filter by HEIGHT.

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.

We gargle songs - you guess them.

“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?

Can you guess the songs we're gargling?

“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

We gargle songs - you guess. Sound fun?

“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!