The Ben and Skin Show
by97.1 The Freak (KEGL-FM)
Comedy
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" TurnerFollow the gang on Twitter: @benrogers@skinwade @krystina_ray & @ktfuntweets
Episodes(40 episodes)
Did The Cowboys Have A Good Hire?
Did the Cowboys actually get this one right?Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray guide listeners through the news of the Cowboys hiring a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker. At just 34 years old, Parker arrives as one of the league’s hottest rising defensive minds, earning massive praise from former players and organizations.
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 6:12
Can We Handle The Storm?
“What if this winter storm is actually the one we should be scared of?”That uneasy, gut‑level question sets the tone for this tense, funny, and extremely relatable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, as Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray take Dallas listeners inside the growing anxiety surrounding a potentially historic winter weather event. After hearing reports suggesting some Dallas residents could be without power for weeks, the crew openly wrestles with whether North Texas is truly prepared.
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 6:11
The Sequel To Murder Hornets...Zombie Flies
If you thought Murder Hornets were bad, then you need to know about Zombie Flies...eating their way out of Mexico and into Texas.
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 6:21
Jesse Hawila On The Winter Storms
WFAA Senior Meteorologist Jesse Hawila joins the show to let us know the predicted timelines and what to prepare for with the big winter storm approaching DFW!
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 11:19
Full Show: January 21, 2026
The return of Dallaska, the future of the Mavs arena, top burger joints and MORE are all covered in this Wednesday episode of the Ben & Skin Show!
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 1:15:02
Full Show: January 20, 2026
Here's Tuesday's show, featuring why Skin is dragging after a 3 day weekend, Ben somehow got brisket stuck on his glasses, why this was the wildest college football season of all time, and what you need to know about the approaching winter storm!
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1:18:17
Brisket on the Glasses
“What is the wildest thing you’ve ever found stuck to your glasses?”That’s actually a question raised in today’s episode of The Ben and Skin Show—and the answer involves brisket, exhaustion, and one of the laziest gaming sessions of Ben’s entire life.Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive into a hilariously chaotic weekend recap that covers everything from shocking NFL finishes to conspiracy‑level theories to the heroic saga of Ben’s Warzone prestige milestone—and yes, the unforgettable moment when he discovered “brisket particles on my glasses,” as he puts it.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 8:46
Nachos & Shark Teeth
Skin describes a rogue, backward‑angled tooth, and it somehow leads to how staying up until 4:30am destroyed Skin’s entire week already. And then somehow it transitions into the great nacho engineering debate, which triggers a passionate discussion about chip integrity, bean‑bag piping, carne asada placement, and whether individual nachos are the only righteous way to live.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:11
How Netflix is Tricking Us
The hosts break down Matt Damon’s comments about how Netflix is changing the way movies are made, needing big explosions in the first 5 minutes, repeating the plot 3–4 times because viewers are on their phones, and how movies are structured to compensate for people half‑watching while life happens around them
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:22
The Wildest College Football Szn Ever
The team dives into college football mayhem — Indiana’s shocking National Championship run, Miami’s heartbreak, NIL’s impact on parity, and why the sport might actually be better than ever. Plus, an unexpected viral cutaway in the crowd becomes a running joke — the kind of oddball, perfectly‑timed broadcast moment that only makes sense in college football.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:01
Green Day, Scooter-Rock, & A Poisoned Tour
“What happens when Green Day opens the Super Bowl and Poison’s tour implodes over a paycheck meltdown?”Ben, Skin, KT, and Krystina dive headfirst into the music‑news madness, starting with the NFL’s bombshell announcement that Green Day will officially kick off Super Bowl 60. The crew debates how a band known for political edge fits into the NFL’s “apolitical” brand
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 6:10
Red Hot Mavs
“If the Knicks won the midseason tournament… why are they suddenly falling apart?”That’s the question that launches today’s high‑energy, laugh‑packed edition of The Ben & Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray unravel one of the NBA’s weirdest developing storylines.From the moment KT kicks off Sports Shenanigans by announcing the Mavericks “completely teabagged the Knicks”, what follows is a fast, funny, insight‑loaded breakdown of how Dallas walked into Madison Square Garden and blew the doors off New York with Max Christie torching the Knicks from deep.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 6:26
Cats vs. Dogs
“What do you do when your family pet accidentally burns down your kitchen?”That’s the jaw‑dropping question that kicks off today’s hilariously chaotic edition of The Ben & Skin Show, featuring the full squad: Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray.This episode dives into a real‑life Garland catastrophe — a cat who literally jumped onto a stove, turned on the burner with its paw, and set the entire kitchen on fire. The hosts break down the surveillance footage moment‑by‑moment, including the instant the cat’s paw taps the knob and the pot—possibly full of...
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 5:51
Insane NFL Weekend
In this segment of The Ben and Skin Show, the crew tears into a wild weekend of NFL playoff storylines — and absolutely nothing is safe from scrutiny. From the Broncos’ shocking win and Bo Nix’s season‑ending injury to Buffalo’s meltdown and the firing of head coach Sean McDermott, the gang tackles it all with their trademark mix of sharp insight and absolute ridiculousness.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:51
Winter Storm Comin'
“If he’s the chief meteorologist… does that mean Hawila is the backup quarterback?”That’s the question that launches this hilariously unhinged episode of The Ben and Skin Show, featuring Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray — and it only gets more ridiculous from there.As North Texas prepares for a looming winter storm, the crew dives headfirst into the most chaotic weather forecast breakdown ever broadcast. From Delkis’ dramatic “Snowmageddon” teases to the absurd debate over what exactly qualifies as a wintry mix, the entire segment spirals into comedy gold.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 4:49
Local Drive-Thru Scam
“What exactly was this kid’s long‑term plan?”That’s the question that kicks off one of the most hilariously bewildered debates you’ll ever hear from Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray.This episode of The Ben and Skin Show dives straight into a jaw‑dropping story: a 19‑year‑old McDonald’s employee in Springtown who got arrested for secretly charging customers an extra $10–$20 using his own personal card reader.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 6:29
Backdoor Teen Mom's Mayoral Campaign
“Can you actually run for mayor… without knowing when the election is?”That’s the question that launches this segment of The Ben and Skin Show, featuring the full crew: Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray. This episode dives deep into the bizarre, headline‑making moment when Farrah Abraham — still widely known as Backdoor Teen Mom — discovers live on TMZ that she’s been campaigning for an election that isn’t happening until 2028, not 2026.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 10:29
Full Show: January 16, 2026
Here's Friday's show, where we tell you to beware of road construction all weekend long in DFW, the history of a wild Detroit rock feud, a look back at the year 2016, and how the Cowboys have tipped their hand at their defensive coaching search. We're off on Monday in rememberance of MLK, but we'll be back Tuesday 3-6pm! Have a great weekend, friends!
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 1:17:49
The VIP Parking War of 2026
IBM has invaded the building. VIP spots are disappearing. Sticker‑based vigilante justice is being served.And Skin has once again arrived to find a mystery car sitting smugly in his spot.Ben paints the picture: warm towels, infused water, valet vibes, and finger sandwiches in the VIP area—while KT and Krystina fight for survival in the dimly lit “probation‑adjacent” dungeon that passes for non‑VIP parking.
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 8:38
What's Even Real Anymore?
“What if a photo is so perfect… you can’t tell whether it’s real anymore?”That’s the question that launches today’s wildly entertaining episode of The Ben and Skin Show, as Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive into one of the most chaotic online debates of the week.Skin brings the crew an Instagram post from longtime Dallas photographer Jason Janik, whose striking protest photo has stirred up a frenzy—not because of the subject matter, but because the comments immediately devolved into a full‑blown “Is this AI?” cage match.
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 7:04