Ben Davis & Kelly K Show
Ben Davis and Kelly K host a daily radio show on 99.7 DJX, a station based in Louisville, Kentucky. The program mixes music, entertainment news, and lighthearted conversation between the two co-hosts. Episodes typically feature personal stories, listener interactions, and segments on pop culture and local happenings. It is the on-air companion podcast for fans of the 99/7 DJX morning-style show.
Episodes
Setting the Bar: Airport Joyride
What's the strangest vehicle you could imagine someone stealing? An ice cream truck? The Wienermobile? Well, this guy stole TWO of the oddest vehicles back-to-back in our Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://www.wtae.com/article/delta-passenger-arrested-stealing-crashing-vehicle-airport/74068742
Ghosting Stories
ghosting stories
Nick or Treat
Can you guess the song?
Group Therapy: Good For Your Age
Tanner is single and has a question for the women of “advanced” age….
Missed Connections: Dentists & Handcuffs
Those chance encounters with someone you're interested in that fail to turn into something more. It's the weird, the wild, the desperate... it's Missed Connections
Setting the Bar: Urgent Care
This Setting the Bar story almost has the plot lines of a horror movie!
Source: https://www.wmur.com/article/keene-convenient-md-patient-left-behind/74111701
10/13/2026 The One With The Ultimatum, Biggest Awards And Nick or Treat
Group Therapy centered around an ultimatum we think is valid, we celebrate your biggest award, the biggest earworms according to scientists and more JoBro tickets!
Feel Good: Teen Gives Elderly Man His Shoes
An 18-year-old guy in Arizona named Jordan Hope spotted an elderly stranger struggling to cross the road, so he stopped and gave the man the shoes off his own feet.
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teen-gives-elderly-man-the-shoes-off-his-feet/
Feel Good: Local Teen Overcomes Paralysis To Run A Marathon
A St. X student is getting national attention for doing something that seemed impossible 11 months ago!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/local-high-school-senior-runs-chicago-marathon-after-being-paralyzed/
Setting the Bar - Dog Pee?
A lot of us don’t think about the little things we do having lasting effects on others. Well, this Setting the Bar story is a good reminder for any dog walkers.
Source: https://timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/10/08/years-of-dog-pee-blamed-for-fallen-street-light-in-little-italy/
Nick or Treat
Can you identify this Jonas Brothers song?
Group Therapy: Ultimatum Good or Bad!
“Shana” thinks she may have made a mistake giving her boyfriend an ultimatum… is she being unreasonable or is this perfectly acceptable??
Setting the Bar: Stolen Boxes
Sometimes the stars of our Setting the Bar story have the best of intentions even if their intentions are bad.
Source: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/tempe-burglar-steals-empty-mac-mini-boxes-instead-computers
10/12/2026 The One With The Not Sober Duck Convo, Kelly's BDay and Nick or Treat
It is Kelly's birthday, the chat is wild and Charlie wants us to help him steal someone's girlfriend?? Plus, what questions do you always get about your job? Plus, we slow down the audio from a conversation that was idiotic to begin with!
Feel Good: Lamb Mowers Kentucky
This local company brings sheep to EAT your weeds, poison ivy and lawn!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/new-kentucky-lawn-care-service-uses-sheep-to-mow/
Feel Good: 8-Year-Old Autistic Boy Surfs For The First Time
8-year-old David has dreamed of surfing since he was 3 but his mom thought he wouldn't be comfortable with anyone taking him out. Enter the @firstwaveproject!
VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeR_eMDOICX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&psln=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Setting the Bar: Bounce Houses????
Some fraud involves luxuries. Some involves bounce houses like in this Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/bouncy-castle-bust-739214
What Question Do You Always Get Asked
When you tell someone about your job, what do you get asked EVERY TIME?
Nick or Treat?
Can you identify this Jonas Brothers song?
Group Therapy: Stealing A Girlfriend
“Charlie” wants to steal someone else’s girlfriend and he wants us to help…. and we actually might do that.
Not Sober - Duck Joke?
What would it sound like if we did the show "not sober"??
Setting the Bar: Toilets at TJ Maxx
Restrooms have evolved to optimize privacy… well most have.
Source: https://thenerdstash.com/florida-woman-shocked-to-find-tj-maxx-toilets-with-no-stalls-assert-dominance-by-taking-the-middle-toilet/
10/09/2026 The One With the Farewell, The 7 Year Itch and Confusing Duck Jokes
It's been a tough week for our Benji...he had to say goodbye to a family member today. Plus he's confusing everyone with his duck joke. Logan wants to sow wild oats in Group Therapy but Virginia is giving him hilarious tough love, and 9-year-old Trent steals the show in Dude Knowledge!
Feel Good? Woman Hosts Her Own Funeral
Shelvy is putting the 'fun' in funeral by hosting her own BEFORE its necessary! Why not be in the room to hear how much everyone loves you?
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/this-woman-hosts-her-own-funeral-to-hear-how-loved-she-is/
Setting the Bar: Passcode Please
How else are you going to enjoy the fruits of your labor if a passcode is standing in the way? This is a setting the bar story.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/video-thief-steals-iphone-from-dehradun-home-later-texts-family-to-ask-for-passcode-12154925
Group Therapy: 7 Year Itch
“Logan” has been with girlfriend for over 7 years, loves her, and wants to spend the rest of his life with her…. but…. the what if’s are holding him hostage!
You Laugh You Lose - Idiot in Suspense
You Laugh You Lose - the challenge where Ben and Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs!
Ben Lost His Car
Personality radio surrounded by hit music. Home to Can't Beat Kelly, Missed Connections, and Group Therapy. Weekday mornings on 99.7 DJX!
Dude Knowledge
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - all 5 questions are about things guys would typically know.
Eggs The Cat Update
An update on Ben's Cat, L'Eggs
Amazon Knows You
Amazon has a new feature called "About You," which allows you to "see the information they're using to personalize your experience."
Setting the Bar: Beavers!
I get it, if you saw a sign warning people about you, you might try to get rid of that sign… just like the stars of our setting the bar story did!
Source: https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/10/08/beavers-destroy-sign-warning-about-beavers/
Ben Said Goodbye To An Ol' GIrl
Ben's car had to be totaled.
10/08/2026 The One Where He's Different On Text, CBK Liars and TBT
Kate really likes this new guy but he's different in text messages than he is in person in Group Therapy. There may be a conspiracy in Can't Beat Kelly and TBT might have driven Renee out of the group. Can we win her back?
Feel Good: Real-Life 'Parent Trap' Sisters
It’s like a Parent Trap in real life when high school softball players of opposing teams find out they’re SISTERS!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/high-school-softball-players-from-opposing-teams-find-out-theyre-sisters/
Feel Good: Bryson Tiller Visits His Alma Mater
Before his concert at the KFC Yum! Center, Bryson Tiller stopped by Iroquois High School!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/bryson-tiller-visits-iroquois-high-school-before-his-concert/
Setting the Bar: Is That A Cockatoo in Your Pants?
When you get to a certain age you start to pay attention to birds… but if you start doing what the star of our Setting the Bar story, Alberto, did… then you know you have a problem!!
Source: https://www.newser.com/story/397716/cops-flyers-bulge-turns-out-to-be-10-live-birds.html
Can't Beat Kelly - Britnay
It’s “Can’t Beat Kelly!” 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!
Group Therapy: Great Texter, Bad IRL
“Kate” has been messaging a guy who’s funny, witty, and charming over text… but that’s where it ends. No spark in real life… how does she address this without offending him?
Setting the Bar: The Mountain Climber
AI can be a good resource for some things and apparently terrible for others just like in this Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/teenager-rescued-from-bcs-widowmaker-after-getting-stranded-using-ai-instructions/
10/07/2026 The One With The Rebecca Saga
The majority of this show went off the rails in real time as Ben found the bride he was videographer for some 30 years ago, but never gave her the video. He tracked her down on social media, we craft a message and she RESPONDS. AND WE TALK TO HER. Plus Natalie's BF won't talk about his past and the search for love involves parking and prescriptions!
Setting the Bar: Fake Sub
Have you ever thought about going back to your high school and telling off some former teachers? No? How about becoming a teacher and going back to your high school to tell off some students? No? Well, Amy is the star of our Setting the Bar story and let her boredom get the best of her!
Source: https://www.fox6now.com/news/mps-substitute-teacher-imposter-charges
Missed Connections: Parallel Parking and Bloody Noses
Those chance encounters with someone you're interested in that fail to turn into something more. It's the weird, the wild, the desperate... it's Missed Connections…
Group Therapy: He Won’t Talk To Me About His Past
“Natalie” has been in a relationship with someone for about a year and there’s still something from his past that he will not talk about. It’s big and she’s worried it’s a red flag.
The Rebecca Saga
Ben confronts Rebecca after many years
Wedding Drama Part 3
What drama happened at your wedding?
Setting the Bar: Doin Donuts
Lorraine is the star of our Setting the Bar story and you’ve probably already seen video shared of what she did in Southern Indiana earlier this week.
Source: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/indiana/police-woman-under-influence-caught-doing-donuts-on-courthouse-lawn-in-southern-indiana-jennings-county/417-63ba558c-cc13-44f6-b291-ef3daefee6ff?tbref=hp
10/06/2026 The One With All The Wedding Drama
There were so many stories of drama at weddings, and once again, Ben's failure hijacks the show in the most hysterical way! Plus in Group Therapy, Jen has crafted a message she wants feedback on before she sends it to a guy she blew off before for a second chance! Plus Dude Knowledge for Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom tickets!
Feel Good: Coach Catches Students Pranking Him
During Homecoming Week, a high school athletic coach in Illinois caught students TP'ing his house on his Ring camera and responded to them through the speaker.
VIDEO: https://www.tiktok.com/@espn/video/7691423708677770526?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AEWYafdKE1
Feel Good: Man Finds Out Biological Dad Is Famous
Michael Goessling recently found his biological parents...and that his father is a legendary singer!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/man-finds-out-his-biological-father-is-pretty-famous/
Setting the Bar: Crossword Bandit
A lot of criminals want to have a trademark . . . even the Wet Bandits in "Home Alone". But doesn't it just make them easier to track down? Enter the newest star of our Setting the Bar story, Ronald aka the Crossword Bandit.
Source: https://www.winknews.com/news/lee/fort-myers-man-dubbed-crossword-bandit-accused-of-leaving-open-tabs-at-numerous-bars/article_8080763e-b4bd-487a-95e5-4aced8b29811.h
Wedding Drama Part 2
What drama happened at your wedding?
Dude Knowledge
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - all 5 questions are about things guys would typically know.
Group Therapy: Reopen the Closed Door?
“Jen” had a guy who was pretty serious about her, but she kind of closed the door, but now she has regrets and wants to know if the door’s ajar enough to reopen the door?
Wedding Drama Part 1
What drama happened at your wedding?
Setting the Bar: Wedding Mess Up
We've all seen a lot of embarrassing wedding gaffes, but this one could certainly lead to further questions in our Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/lifestyle/groom-blasted-for-calling-bride-her-sisters-name-at-wedding/
10/05/2026 The One With An Unexpected Group Therapy Update, Dating While Jobless And Keithan Hunt
"Lynn" got back to us about a Group Therapy she sent in the summer and we did not expect that! Plus, Derek is jobless and newly dating, so he's wondering if he's honest with losing two jobs in the last 1.5 years? Plus Jennifer from PRP suggest a new character for the Mission Impossible franchise LOL!
Feel Good: Strangers Show Up At Wedding After Storms
Strangers came out big time for a couple who had their wedding derailed by storms, blocking most of their guests from coming! 400 showed up!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/strangers-show-up-to-this-couples-wedding-when-their-family-and-friends-couldnt/
Feel Good: Man Found $128K and Turned It In
: This man in Texas may have had the little Devil on one shoulder and Angel on the other when he found more than $128K on top of an ATM!
STORY: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-man-finds-120000-dollars-bank-atm-returns-every-dollar-092926/
Setting the Bar: Endless Shrimp 911!!
It wouldn't be SHOCKING if someone suffered a medical emergency eating endless shrimp, so maybe that was this guy's thinking in our Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/georgia-medical-emergency-arrest-avoid-paying-red-lobster-bill-arrest/507-512ec9aa-eedb-475e-a997-b7384597c824
UPDATE: Pastor's Advice vs. Therapist's
“LYNN” reached out in July torn between two men and two pieces of advice. She has been with her fiancé for 12 years, engaged for many years with plans to get married this year. She has made some mistakes in the past and has been also talking to another guy who has left her confused about if she’s ready to get married. Her therapist thinks she needs to break up with her fiancé and her pastor thinks
Dude Knowledge
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - all 5 questions are about things guys would typically know.
Group Therapy: Dating While Jobless
Derek has been talking to a woman for a few weeks, things look like they are taking off but there has been a major life change he’s afraid might derail the whole thing.
Top 5 Louisville Fall Festivals
The Top 5 Louisville Fall Festivals
Setting the Bar: Driving a Couch
Maybe we give these two stars of our Setting the Bar story an “A” for effort?
Source: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/01/police-stop-men-driving-couch-down-busy-charlotte-road/
10/02/2026 The One With The Guy Bestie Trip Update, Bad Breakup Timing and Dad Jokes
Group Therapy was tough in that she knows it's time to break off her one-year relationship, but he just got a bad diagnosis. And we feel BIG FEELINGS about Paul's update from last week! His wife wanted to go to London with her guy bestie....alone. You WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. Plus Ben makes up jokes and Lynette has us ROLLING in Dude Knowledge!
Feel Good: Senior With Down Syndrome Gets A Touchdown
Amazing moment for a high school senior football fan with Down syndrome scoring a touchdown!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/student-with-down-syndrome-gets-a-touchdown/
Feel Good: Viral HOCO Date
Came across this sweet post on Instagram about some high school girls who went to homecoming with some kids with Down Syndrome and had the best time EVER
POST: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1ZXoVkfnD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
You Laugh You Lose
You Laugh You Lose - the challenge where Ben and Kelly toss jokes back and forth until someone laughs!
UPDATE: Europe With Bestie
Remember last week we spoke to Paul about his situation with his wife wanting to take a European trip with her male best friend and not him? We have an update!
Dude Knowledge - Lynette
We like to test you on your “Dude Knowledge” - all 5 questions are about things guys would typically know.
Group Therapy: Break Up or See It Through?
“Ann” was just getting ready to break up with her boyfriend, but then something happened that is causing her to rethink everything…
Setting the Bar: Extra Credit for GoFundMe
There are a lot of ways you can earn extra credit in school… this is not one of them and that’s why it’s a Setting the Bar story!
Source: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/iowa-teacher-fired-gofundme-credits-b3059344.html
10/01/2026 The One With The Surprise Prenup, Can't Beat Kelly and TBT
TBT was a little unhinged with a mini math theme, but before that we dive in to Vanessa's surprise prenup her fiance gave her three weeks before the wedding. What does that mean? And Chasity takes on the queen in Can't Beat Kelly!
Can't Beat Kelly
It’s “Can’t Beat Kelly!” 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!
Bathroom Emergency??
What Was Your Bathroom Emergency?
Group Therapy: The Pop Up Prenup
“Vanessa” got sucker-punched with something 3 weeks before her wedding and now she’s worried about this being a major red flag before she walks down the aisle…
Setting the Bar: Bathroom Emergency
When you gotta go, you gotta go… but don’t do what the star of our Setting the Bar story did!!
Source: https://www.complex.com/life/a/tracewilliamcowen/texas-man-crashes-car-kroger-restroom
09/30/2026 The One With Staring At Other Guys, and Rick and Granny
Not Rick is looking for love at Bourbon & Beyond and Granny may have run over her future soulmate in #missedconnections, then Kyle's wife seems to stare at other guys and she denies it. Plus Erica and crew play some Dude Knowledge for Nightmare Forest tickets!
Feel Good: McDonald's Employee Pays For Customer
A teen working at McDonald’s is getting the spotlight for covering a customer’s meal who had forgotten his wallet!
STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teen-mcdonalds-employee-honored-for-covering-a-customers-meal/
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