The Ben and Skin Show

97.1 The Freak (KEGL-FM)

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The Ben and Skin show airs live from 10a-2p weekdays on 97.1 The Freak 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 Stripmall Steve Shackleford.

Follow the gang on Twitter: @benrogers
@skinwade @krystina_ray & @stripmallsteve

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5151 episodes

Ben & Skin Daily Download - Krispy Kreme and McD's

Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are teaming up?!  What does this mean?!!!  Steve breaks it down for us in a mini weekday update!

5m
Mar 27
Just the Opening Tip: March 27, 2024

We have SO many incredible giveaways going on that we want you to be a part of!!  Ben goes through each of them before we talk about the latest on the biggest stories of the last 48 hrs - P Diddy's home being raided & the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsing in Baltimore.

21m
Mar 27
Whataburger Wednesday

We go through candidates that YOU submitted for our Whatahuman contest - amazing humans doing great things that you think deserve a $100 Whataburger gift card!!

23m
Mar 27
Trending in Ben

Another tough decision for us as we have to pick from an amazing group of humans for our Whatahuman contest!!  After much deliberation we finally decide on a winner, and Ben tells us how his weightlifting journey is going before an awkward sauna story tease!

20m
Mar 27
Weekday Update

Ben finishes his awkward sauna story, and Steve tells us all about Krispy Kreme teaming up with McDonald's.

21m
Mar 27
Super Sports Nooner

We're joined by host of the Steinline, Marc Stein, LIVE in studio!!!  He addresses any Luka worries Ben may have at the current moment, why the Mavs seem to be vibing so well, Kidd's important role with Kyrie's game, what happened with the Kuzma deal and more!

26m
Mar 27
Marc Stein Pt. 2

Per usual, Ben is able to convince Marc to stay for one more seg! :)  We continue discussing Mavs and discuss how Porzingis handled playing with Luka vs how Kyrie has approached it, what would need to happen to consider this a successful season, and expectations for Friday's game.

17m
Mar 27
David Helman

We're joined by host of NFL on Fox podcast, DAVID HELMAN!!!  We get straight into the Dak Prescott saga, and David helps us navigate what this means for Dak's future with the Cowboys.  Also, how does this news affect Dak?  Are the Cowboys planning to rebuild?!

20m
Mar 27
Ben & Skin Daily Download - R.I.P. Flaco the Owl

The final necropsy results of Flaco the Owl have been released, and they may surprise you

6m
Mar 26
Just the Opening Tip: March 26, 2024

We start the show revisiting the classic Earl Campbell interview, and try to remember where everyone's nicknames came from.  Also, a heavy news day as we discuss not only the raid at P Diddy's home, but also, the bridge collapse in Baltimore that happened overnight.

21m
Mar 26
Lazy Susan

We discuss more details on the bridge collapse in Baltimore before getting into the Lazy Susan - A major pizza chain is coming in HOT to the Metroplex, and we do a quick run through of the new Ranger ballpark foods!

22m
Mar 26
Trending in Ben

Another professional athlete is in some hot water when it comes to sports betting, which brings up the question, is there any regulating prop bets or is it just too late to control?  We also start the conversation on the P Diddy raid and his relationship with Justin Bieber.

19m
Mar 26
Hollywood Shuffle

We continue the deep dive into all the P Diddy allegations as there's more out there than any of us were aware of.  Also, did Katt Williams and Usher both try to warn us about all of this?

22m
Mar 26
Super Sports Nooner

We're joined by youtuber, streamer, and big Mavs fan Slightly Biased!  He gives us some insight on all the different things he's involved in, his thoughts on the Mavericks game tonight, why our current roster looks so promising, why the Lively & Gafford duo is so essential, AND SO MUCH MORE!

22m
Mar 26
Weekday Update

The autopsy of a famous owl has revealed some shocking details on what he was up to, and Halle Berry is warning people not to confuse perimenopause with herpes.

21m
Mar 26
1:40 Shorty

We start off with some Cowboys news as Jerry Jones has spoken up over Dak contract negotiations before we get into the 1:40 Shorty - 6 signs that you're bad in bed, and how to improve!

23m
Mar 26
Ben & Skin Daily Download - Butt Eels

Steve has brought us a shocking story as a man's abdominal pains turn out to be a 12-inch EEL.  How did it get there?  Why is this such a common problem?

4m
Mar 25
Just the Opening Tip: March 25, 2024

We're back from the weekend but down a man as Skin has turned his back on the listeners.  We start off talking about an incredible remote at Rock & Brews, and our new Australian friends are doing pretty dang well in the Dallas cup soccer tournament.  Also, what is Jerry Jones doodling during meetings?  And find out what famous athlete Steve bumped into at a grocery store.

21m
Mar 25
What’s Going on in Dallas Ft Worth?!

White Rock Lake has been cleared of sewage, people are writing letters to a gorilla, and will Chick Fil A soon taste different??

20m
Mar 25
Trending in Ben

Ben found himself in another awkward situation this weekend as he sat next to a deaf man.  What would you do in this situation?!  Also, fun audio of Wyatt Langford in the Rangers office!

22m
Mar 25
Loveshack

Are you really in love with your co-worker, or are they just 'office goggles'?  Steve explains this new phrase to us as we dicuss the reasons and environments where people may hook up with a coworker.

20m
Mar 25
Super Sports Nooner

We're joined by Rangers baseball writer Jamey Newberg!!  He updates us on the changes to the Rangers roster, his thoughts on the most reliable players, how he feels about the upcoming season and MORE!  Be sure to subscribe to his NewbergReport substack for all things Texas Rangers!

26m
Mar 25
Weekday Update

Butt eels are apparently more common than we think, is this prime time for Gary Snakes to open up his eels plus store?  Steve also informs us on a shocking defense mechanism used by a group of sperm whales.

21m
Mar 25
Hollywood Shuffle

Steve gives us the weekend box office numbers, which brings up the question, if Sydney Sweeney isn't bringing audiences to the theaters, why not continue making more sequels??  Also, Roadhouse reviews are out!

22m
Mar 25
Ben & Skin Daily Download - Free throws at Rock & Brews

We have a basketball goal set up to give away outside of our Freakin the Weekend remote at Rock & Brews, so OF COURSE we're gonna have a competition to see who can make the most free throws!

9m
Mar 22
Just the Opening Tip: March 22, 2024

We're LIVE at Rock & Brews in the Colony!!!  A look at all the giveaways we have for this edition of Freakin the Weekend before we talk a little March Madness.  Jack Gohlke impressed plenty of fans, KT joins us to explain what it was like to watch that Oakland game live, and we get his reaction to TC's Dave Matthews Band shirt.

23m
Mar 22
Hollywood Shuffle

Who better to talk about the specials and ongoings at Rock & Brews than the owner himself?!  We have Dave join us before the Hollywood Shuffle - Hulu has announced a Freaknik documentary, and Skin gives us the history of the festival and what it is. Also, the throat rip scene in Road House took....how many takes?!!!

20m
Mar 22
Trending in Ben

Quick Mavs recap and discussing the signed basketballs we have to giveaway before Trending - Kyrie seems to LOVE it here in Dallas, and we have audio to prove it!  Also, different ways to say goodbye, and Ben explains why he's afraid of visiting a dermatologist.

22m
Mar 22
Everybody Loves Lists

the AKC has released the top dog breeds of 2024!  And, are these names considered 'old fashioned'?

18m
Mar 22
Super Sports Nooner

A Nooner full of Dallas Mavericks talk as Skin gives his thoughts on the win last night, the pros of each player currently on the roster, and how Kyrie continues to exceed expectations.

23m
Mar 22