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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

Full Show: June 24, 2025

Here's Tuesday's show, featuring the details and discussion of the Daniel Gafford contract extension with the Mavs, the fast food throwdown, and we continue the countdown of the greatest movies of the 21st century.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 16 min

Draft Hype & Corporate Meeting Fun

We all had a productive morning with a very important corporate meeting, plus we’re just 24 hours away from our LIVE broadcast at the American Airlines Center for the Mavs Draft Party.

Jun 24, 20259 min

What's The Deal With Bonnie & Clyde?

Join hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina “K-Ray” Ray as they dive headfirst into a whirlwind of absurdity, nostalgia, and North Texas oddities. From the awkward etiquette of corporate pizza raids to the mystery of who’s actually reading the Dallas Morning News e-paper, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and razor-sharp banter.Skin’s morning routine includes coffee, urination, and a deep dive into Dallas Morning News headlines—like a $250M developme...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Joke Book Gold & Ben's Honk Sound

💭 What sound does your soul make when someone asks if you're still searching for true love? For Ben Rogers, it’s somewhere between a honk and a spiritual awakening. In this laugh-packed episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—gear up for the Mavericks’ historic draft day with a mix of sports hype, absurd nostalgia, and off-the-rails comedy.But first, KT cracks open his joke book from June 24, 2024, revealing a year-old arsenal of punch...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Loony Toon On The Loose & Hot Air Balloon Horror

“Wait… his real name is Loony Toon?” In this episode, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into a whirlwind of bizarre headlines, starting with a manhunt in Oregon for a suspect whose actual legal name is—yes—Looney John Franklin Toon. The crew can barely keep it together as they riff on the absurdity of a real-life “Looney Toon” firing shots and quoting Yosemite Sam during a police chase. Skin’s deadpan delivery of “Did they ask him what’s up, doc?” s...

Jun 24, 20256 min

The Daniel Gafford Contract

The gang breaks down the Mavericks’ move to extend Daniel Gafford for $54.3 million—and what it really means. Is it a long-term commitment or a trade chip in disguise? Skin unpacks the CBA loophole that makes Gafford immediately trade-eligible, and raises the stakes: “They signed him at the exact most amount of money they could give him and still flip him in a trade immediately.”Gafford, Lively, PJ Washington Jr., and now Cooper Flagg—how deep is too deep? Could Gafford be flipped? Is Drew Holid...

Jun 24, 20257 min

The World News Quiz

What’s a 30,000-pound bomb called that can burrow into a mountain?That’s just one of the wild questions tossed around in this laugh-out-loud edition of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray put their global knowledge—and comedic timing—to the test in a chaotic, trivia-fueled segment known as the World News Quiz.From geopolitical gaffes to gold-toned smartphones, this episode is a rollercoaster of absurd headlines, rapid-fire questions, and...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Potholes & Public Transit

Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the quirks, complaints, and chaos of life in Dallas-Fort Worth. A deep dive into the most irrational—and oddly relatable—gripes from a 182-page city survey, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, local flavor, and real talk.Dallas Complaints Hall of Fame: From rough ambulance rides to “daily gunfire,” and the eternal mystery of why traffic on 75 never sleeps, the team reads and reacts to the most absurd (an...

Jun 24, 20257 min

Is This The Best...or Worst Gift Ever?

A Taiwan couple is facing intense scrutiny after they hired a pair of pole dancers to celebrate their son’s junior high graduation.

Jun 24, 20256 min

The Great Fast Food Throwdown

Is steak overrated… or are we just too obsessed with beef?In this mouthwatering and laugh-packed episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—dives fork-first into the results of the Food 500 Awards, sparking a spirited debate over America’s most beloved fast food chains. From the most craved bites to the best burger joints, this episode is a full-course meal of hot takes, hilarious banter, and surprising revelations.Fast Food Face-Off: The ...

Jun 24, 20256 min

100 Greatest Movies of the 21st Century: 80-61

Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—dives deep into the New York Times’ Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century, and things get weird, fast. From animated rats with culinary dreams to alien seductresses and tattoo-covered detectives, the gang reacts to the most surprising, confusing, and controversial picks on the list.The crew debates everything from Ratatouille and Gone Girl to Under the Skin and Memento. Skin drops film school knowledge, Ben questions the rankings, an...

Jun 24, 202511 min

Full Show: June 23, 2025

Here's Monday's show, featuring a look at JAWS on it's 50th anniversary, huge NBA news as Kevin Durant is traded to the Rockets, and a broadcaster slips up on the air and it serves as a warning for us moving forward.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 17 min

Goats, Pickleball, and Sports Players

“Wait… did she just say goats are coming to eat the grass in our neighborhood?”That’s just one of the many unforgettable moments in this laugh-out-loud segment of The Ben and Skin Show, where the crew dives headfirst into the absurd, the heartfelt, and the downright hilarious. Join Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they navigate everything from NBA Draft hype to the mysterious arrival of a goat army in suburban Dallas.Plus, Skin teases the upcoming Ben and Skin...

Jun 24, 202510 min

Things Skin Is Tracking

On her 20th birthday, Skin details how he’s really enjoying hanging out with his now adult daughter.

Jun 24, 20256 min

A Broadcasting Warning

“Wait… did he just say what we think he said on live TV?”In this unforgettable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, the crew dives into a whirlwind of hilarity, heart, and headline-worthy moments. As the NBA Draft looms large, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray gear up for their Draft Day Extravaganza—but not before unpacking a jaw-dropping MLB broadcast slip-up, a flood of childhood movie trauma, and the hilarity of cows with “bad spacing.”MLB Audio Slip-Up: A Cardin...

Jun 24, 20258 min

The Wayback Machine

The tradition continues, things that happened on this week, 10 years ago!

Jun 24, 20255 min

Beers and Ballparks: KT's Trip To Pittsburgh

"You got here just in time for the heat." Wait—was that 79 degrees? Welcome to Pittsburgh, where the rivers are scenic, and the sports takes are hotter than a Texas summer.Kevin “KT” Turner takes us on a hilariously unpredictable journey through the Steel City. From scenic ballpark views and unexpected Rangers fandom on a flight, to awkward Uber conversations and a deep dive into the psyche of Pittsburgh sports fans, KT’s storytelling is as vivid as it is side-splitting. 🏟️ PNC Park Praise: KT ...

Jun 24, 20259 min

Kevin Durant To Houston

"Why would you drop a blockbuster trade on the day of Game 7?"That’s the question that kicks off this wild ride of an episode on The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the madness of the NBA, and the ego of billionaire owners. First, the guys break down the shocking Kevin Durant trade to Houston—on the same day as Game 7 of the NBA Finals. With KD in Houston, the West is stacked. The crew debates whether OKC is a dynasty...

Jun 24, 20256 min

The Blackjack Gamble That Changed Everything

"Would you bet your company’s last \$5,000 on a hand of blackjack?"That’s exactly what Fred Smith—the founder of FedEx—did in 1973. And in this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray unpack the jaw-dropping story of how one man’s Vegas gamble saved a now-\$50 billion company. The FedEx Origin Story You Won’t Believe KT shares the legendary tale of Fred Smith flying to Vegas with FedEx’s last \$5,000—and returning with \$27,000 after a ...

Jun 24, 20254 min

The Day Jaws Made Dallas Puke

“What movie traumatized you as a kid?” That’s the question that kicks off this hilariously nostalgic segment of The Ben and Skin Show. In this episode, the gang dives deep into the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the film that terrorized a generation and still lives rent-free in their minds. From irrational fears of great whites in swimming pools to Spielberg’s legendary Dallas sneak preview that literally made a man vomit in the theater, this segment is packed with unforgettable stories, gut-busting l...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Y'allitics

“Who’s really calling the shots in Texas—morality or money?” That’s the fiery question at the heart of this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into one of the most surprising political twists in recent Texas history.In a move that stunned both sides of the aisle, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned all THC products, including Delta-8. The crew breaks down what this means for Texas’ b...

Jun 24, 20257 min

Flop Gods & Torn Tendons

“Is Oklahoma City the most unlikable champion in NBA history?” That’s the spicy question that kicks off this no-holds-barred episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—serve up a hot plate of sports with a side of savage takes.From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-hunting antics to Lu Dort’s “dirty player” reputation, Ben doesn’t hold back on why OKC’s championship run left a bad taste in his mouth. But the real gut-punch? Tyrese Halib...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century: 100-81

“Is Anchorman really better than Superbad?” That’s the kind of cinematic soul-searching that kicks off 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 New York Times’ Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century (so far).From grizzly bear snacks to space-time sobfests, the gang reacts in real time to the first 20 entries on the list—and it’s a rollercoaster of hot takes, hilarious confusion, and deeply pe...

Jun 24, 202511 min

Full Show: June 19, 2025

Here's Thursday's show LIVE from the PGA Headquarters in Frisco, TX at The Lounge at Top Golf. Inside details of Cooper Flagg's first meeting with the Mavs, why you might need to change your passwords as soon as possible, and possibly one of our worst segments of all time.

Jun 20, 20251 hr 19 min

Ashley Miller

General Chair of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Ashley Miller stops by to hang out and explain a little more in-detail about all the happenings going on this weekend.

Jun 20, 20258 min

Which Restaurants Keep Their Customers Satisfied?

In Food News, the new customer service satisfaction index tells us which casual dine-in restaurants have scored well with their customers over the last year. You might or might not be surprised at what makes the list.

Jun 20, 20255 min

Cowboys Kerosene

How many Dallas Cowboys are on the list of the top 50 most popular NFL players?

Jun 20, 20256 min

Things Skin Is Tracking

A man named Gary Artcop, took it upon himself to travel throughout the state of Texas to all of the BBQ spots that made Texas Monthly’s Top 50 list, and he has some BBQ advice to share with the rest of the world.

Jun 20, 20259 min
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