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The Ben and Skin Show

97.1 The Freak (KEGL-FM)www.iheart.com
The Ben and Skin show airs live from 3-6pm weekdays on 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas/Fort-Worth. It’s a hilarious, chemistry-rich, nut-kicking, stroll though the biggest stories each day. Content includes everything from pop culture, to pranks, to local news, to sports, to parody songs, to game shows, and more.

Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade have been friends since they were 12 and have been hosting radio shows together in DFW since 2001. Their popular show also features guitar-playing super producer Krystina “K-Ray” Ray and comedic newshound Kevin "KT" Turner

Follow the gang on Twitter: @benrogers
@skinwade @krystina_ray & @ktfuntweets
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Episodes

Are Malls Back?

“Are malls really making a comeback in 2025—or are we just chasing nostalgia?”In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into a hilariously passionate debate sparked by a USA Today ranking of the Top 10 Malls in America. What starts as a simple list quickly spirals into a nostalgic rollercoaster of memories, jokes, and unexpected revelations.From Richardson Square Mall’s golden era—complete with ...

Jun 16, 20256 min

Pickle Shots, Tiger Flashbacks, and Bochy's Blow-Up

From Twisted Root Burger Company shoutouts to Bruce Bochy’s epic mound meltdown, this episode is packed with flavor, fire, and full-on hilarity.A cramping Kumar Rocker downs pickle shots mid-game, prompting Skin to ask the real question: “Do you think his sweat smells like pickle juice?” Cue the asparagus jokes and a deep dive into the science of weird body smells.Bochy vs. Rojas: When a White Sox player chirps from third base during a long injury delay, Bochy unleashes a profanity-laced tirade....

Jun 16, 20257 min

Attack of the Hammerhead Worms

“What do you do when a toxic, foot-long worm shows up in your yard—and cutting it in half only makes it stronger?”In this jaw-dropping segment of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—dives into the bizarre and slightly terrifying world of invasive species with a story that sounds like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie: the arrival of the hammerhead worm.These creepy crawlers are toxic, regenerate when cut, and reproduce asexually—and yes, ...

Jun 16, 20256 min

A Heated DFW Concert Debate

“Is it even humane to put Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan on stage in July in Texas?” That’s the burning question that kicks off this hilariously passionate episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where your favorite crew—Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—dives headfirst into the Dallas Morning News’ list of the Top 10 Must-See DFW Concerts This Summer… and they’ve got thoughts. Lots of them.From ska legends The English Beat to country queen Ashley McBryde, and even a surpr...

Jun 16, 20257 min

The New Dallas Venue Hidden In The Trees

“Have you ever stumbled across a forest in the middle of Dallas?” That’s the question that kicks off a surprisingly heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Ben and Skin Show, as Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray uncover the story behind one of the most exciting new music venues in North Texas: the Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater.Nestled just one mile south of Downtown Dallas and tucked behind the historic Longhorn Ballroom, this soon-to-open 6,500-capacity amphithea...

Jun 16, 20256 min

What Happened This Week, 10 Years Ago?

“Wait… did Brian Williams really lie about being hit by an RPG? And why was Will Ferrell in a Lifetime movie?”Hop in the Wayback Machine with Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they take you on a laugh-packed, jaw-dropping journey through the pop culture chaos of 2015. This episode of The Ben and Skin Show is a nostalgic rollercoaster that blends absurdity, memory-lane moments, and some of the funniest commentary you’ll hear all week.🎬 Key Flashbacks and Hilari...

Jun 16, 20257 min

Recapping a Choctaw Chaos Classic

“What happens when a sweet lady named Sue hijacks your live broadcast at a casino?”In this unforgettable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—take you deep into the wild, unscripted magic of their live show from Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. What starts as a standard broadcast quickly spirals into a hilarious, off-the-rails adventure featuring surprise guests, tongue-twisting fails, and a license plate that will ha...

Jun 16, 202511 min

Full Show: June 13, 2025

Here's Friday's show live from Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, featuring a wild game to end the show, an unforgettable live spot, and is Micah Parsons pissed at the Cowboys?

Jun 14, 20251 hr 26 min

A Wild Friday Show At Choctaw

In this unforgettable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, the crew takes you on a hilarious, high-energy ride through their recent escapade at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma—a night that turned into one of the most legendary casino runs in show history.🎰 Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray recount a weekend full of steakhouse indulgence, The Black Keys show, and blackjack table chaos. From Skin’s “fourth drink energy” to Ben walking around with a backp...

Jun 14, 202513 min

Empty Nesters & Ball Gags

What happens when Skin and his wife finally get the house to themselves after nearly two decades? In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, the crew broadcasts live from Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, and dives into a whirlwind of hilarious stories, unexpected revelations, and a burger debate that could shake Dallas to its core.Skin discusses his upcoming week as an “empty nester” and the very adult plans he and his wife have in store. (“We’ve been ordering a lot o...

Jun 14, 20255 min

Is Adult Swim Going To Lampoon Jerry Jones?

Can Adult Swim really get away with roasting Jerry Jones by name in a new animated series?In this wildly entertaining episode of The Ben and Skin Show, broadcasting live from the always-electric Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, the crew dives into a hilarious and thought-provoking discussion about satire, streaming culture, and the absurdity of modern media.The upcoming Adult Swim animated series “Keeping Up with the Joneses”, which features a cartoon version of Jerry Jones as a ne...

Jun 14, 20258 min

Is Micah Parsons Pissed At The Cowboys?

Ben, Skin, KT, and Krystina discuss the latest report that Micah Parsons is “perplexed” by the Cowboys lack of urgency to get a contract done with him.

Jun 14, 20255 min

The Wild Ride of Wasteful Spending & A Wild Live Spot

💭 “Did you just tip $3.10 and get charged extra for it?” That’s just the beginning of the chaos in this laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the Top 10 Most Common Wasteful Spending Habits—and somehow end up debating whether a ceiling fan can spontaneously combust.From $8 coffees and $42 fast food deliveries to the mysterious rise of “convenience fees” and the existential dread of leaving the...

Jun 14, 202510 min

Streaming Regrets and Hot Dog Roller Dreams: The Real Cost of Convenience

💭 “How many years have you been paying for something you didn’t even know you had?” That’s the question that kicks off a hilariously eye-opening episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive into the Top 10 Most Common Wasteful Spending Habits—and expose just how guilty we all are.Broadcasting live from the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, the crew shares personal stories of forgotten subscriptions, leftover lo...

Jun 14, 20255 min

The Loveshack: Ozempeen

💭 “Is Ozempic really making guys bigger—or is it just a trick of the eye?” Welcome to another wildly entertaining episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray take you on a hilarious ride through science, speculation, and side-splitting banter—all from the heart of the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.In this edition of the Love Shack, the crew dives into a bizarre and buzzworthy claim: men on Ozempic are reporting enhanc...

Jun 14, 20257 min

What Would You Do?

A wild scene from Ben's neighborhood begs the question, what would you do in this situation?

Jun 14, 202510 min

Where's That Fool From?

A surprising end to the week with this combo platter segment asking if these people are from Oklahoma or Indiana. Stick around for the confusing cameo!

Jun 14, 202520 min

Full Show: June 12, 2025

Here's Thursday's show, featuring Family Food Feud, Skin's wild story about the secret jazz life of the Thunder's GM, and we discuss what the best area attraction is.

Jun 13, 20251 hr 23 min

The Great Guy Debate

Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into a discussion about KT’s bold mustache move—complete with a “Free Mustache Rides” shirt—and whether he’s ready to commit to being a full-time mustache guy. The debate expands into a hilarious exploration of “guy identities”: Hawaiian shirt guy, bow tie guy, silk shirt guy, and even “soup and chowder guy” (a title KT may or may not have earned).This episode is peak Ben and Skin—off-the-cuff, wildly funny, and ful...

Jun 13, 20259 min

The Secret Jazz Life of an NBA GM

What if one of the NBA’s most private and powerful executives had a hidden past as a jazz-rap musician—and you were the one holding the only surviving copy of his lost album?In this unforgettable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, the crew—Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—dive into a story so wild, it sounds made up… but it’s 100% real.Skin reveals his long-standing, low-key friendship with Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti, a man so private he makes Batman look...

Jun 13, 202510 min

The Tech Trivia Thing

How old is Coca-Cola? What about Instagram? And did Nokia really exist before the Civil War?In this wildly entertaining episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—go head-to-head in a chaotic, laugh-out-loud game of “Higher or Lower: Tech Edition.” It’s a trivia battle packed with outrageous guesses, accidental math lessons, and some of the funniest moments you’ll hear all week.This episode is a perfect blend of nostalgia, tech trivia, and...

Jun 13, 202512 min

Let's Go To Prison

2 stories from the world of jail, as a couple of music “stars” have some things that have gone poorly for them. Make sure to stick around until the end to see if you remember this pop fad.

Jun 12, 20256 min

Why Ben's Pulling For The Thunder

It might seem like another appearance from “False Science Ben”, but he really wants the Thunder to win the title this year, and it has nothing to do with his awkward past encounters with Rick Carlisle.

Jun 12, 20256 min

Food Feud

Top 9 answers are on the board, what are the cheapest fast food restaurants…it’s time to play the feud.

Jun 12, 20257 min

Micah Pranks Schotty

What happens when your player in the middle of a contract dispute prank calls the new head coach?

Jun 12, 20257 min

What's DFW's Best Area Attraction

The Best in DFW ballot is open over at the Dallas Morning News, so we took aim at their category for best area attraction.

Jun 12, 20258 min

Ben, Skin, George Strait, and Nolan Ryan

The Wayback Machine takes us back 5 years where Skin said some crazy stuff, Ben got infatuated with a huge owl, and Nolan Ryan and King George Damn Straight told us to watch out for Covid-19 in a very strange way.

Jun 12, 202511 min

Full Show: June 11, 2025

Here's Wednesday's show, featuring a tribute to music legend Brian Wilson, a trip to The Wayback Machine featuring The Fightin' McMahons, and details on the Jerry Jones documentary that's coming later this summer.

Jun 11, 20251 hr 13 min
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