The Ben and Skin Show
Comedy
About
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
Episodes
- Full Show: May 11, 2026
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show discusses the Mavs draft lottery results, the history behind a legendary rock song, and a review of the Kevin Hart roast. Ben also shares a personal story about a potential hantavirus exposure.
- A Wild Sunday Night Out
The Ben and Skin Show recapped their Sunday night out at the Gemini Preseason All-Skate at Rollertown Beerworks in Frisco.
- Skin's Drive-Thru Chaos
In this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, host Skin recounts a chaotic drive-thru experience involving unexpected small talk, iPad issues, and a peculiar new name.
- Texas Has The Most Karens
The FCC released data from their complaint log regarding the Super Bowl Halftime show, indicating that Texas has the highest number of 'Karens'.
- The Origin Story of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Krystina details the origin of the name for the famous song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on The Ben and Skin Show. The episode focuses on the story behind how the song acquired its title.
- Full Show: May 7, 2026
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show features the finals of the ACL game, the story of a rabies beaver, an update on the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel affair, and a discussion of the most anticipated summer movies.
- Ransom Notes
In this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben shares audio from an online game. The game requires players to sing to increase their pitch while simultaneously controlling a ball.
- Skin's Jack Black Hot Take
In this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Jeff "Skin" Wade delivers a surprising hot take.
- Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer
Ben and Skin discuss the most anticipated movies for the summer season. They focus on a list of films, noting one significant movie that was unexpectedly left out.
- The Finals of the ACL Game
The Ben and Skin Show discusses the finals of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Yesterday's episode ended on a cliffhanger, and today's episode addresses whether Krystina can maintain her lead.
- The Vrabel/Russini Rental Boat
The episode discusses a new aspect of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal, focusing on a rental boat incident that occurred while Russini was pregnant.
- The Rabies Beaver
A beaver in New Jersey attacked several people at a lake. The incident became chaotic, and the beaver was ultimately thrown across the lake.
- 1954 Slang
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show discusses slang from 1954, examining popular phrases used by teenagers during that era and reflecting on how language changes.
- The Rockwall Squirrel Shooting
The Ben and Skin Show discusses an incident where a resident shooting at squirrels near Rockwall schools led to temporary lockdowns.
- This Week in B&S Show History
This episode revisits historical moments from The Ben and Skin Show, featuring a mistake by Skin, JJ the CPA discussing religion rankings, and the Sports Inferno segment interacting with a St. Louis Blues blogger.
- Full Show: May 6, 2026
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show, recorded on May 6, 2026, discusses the Austin City Limits challenge, Ric Flair's Twitter activity regarding Luka, a Hantavirus update, and reveals details about the actors from the Sonic commercials.
- The Confusing Doctor's Note
Ben shares a story about the most confusing message he has ever received. The message came from a doctor's office.
- What Happened To The Sonic Guys?
Skin mentioned seeing the actors from the old Sonic commercials on TV recently.
- The Old Man With 4 Girlfriends
The Ben and Skin Show discusses the passing of media mogul Ted Turner, who died at 87. KT delivered the news report.
- Trash Humpers
The Ben and Skin Show discusses a peculiar incident in Scotland involving a man and a trash bin, which prompts an unusual film history lesson.
- Turning The Mavs Page
The Ben and Skin Show shares their thoughts on the introductory press conference for Masai Ujiri, the new head of Mavs basketball operations.
- Hantavirus Update
The Ben and Skin Show covers the Hantavirus situation, detailing the ongoing efforts to manage the outbreak on a cruise ship currently anchored in the Atlantic.
- Ric Flair vs. Luka
This episode discusses Ric Flair's Twitter activity directed at Luka Doncic, and a separate incident where a local reporter faced online backlash for a tweet about Cinco De Mayo.
- The Austin City Limits Challenge
In the Austin City Limits challenge, Krystina, Skin, and Ben test their knowledge of past ACL music festival headliners, revealing letters one by one to guess the names.
- Full Show: May 5, 2026
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show features highlights from April, discusses the potential downsides of cruises, and delves into the drama within the Cowboys' draft war room. It also touches on transportation advancements in Frisco.
- Did You Watch PBS?
The Ben and Skin Show discusses how a picture of Klay Thompson looks like the PBS logo, leading to a conversation about the television channel. The hosts also inquire about listeners' childhood experiences with PBS.
- Can One-Hit Wonders Headline ACL?
The Ben and Skin Show discusses the Austin City Limits festival lineup. KT expresses disappointment, feeling the headliners, despite being big names, leave something to be desired.
- The Next Pandemic???
A rare Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in 3 deaths among 150 passengers. The episode discusses the level of concern warranted by this event.
- What's Going On With Dolly?
Dolly Parton has canceled her residency because of ongoing health issues, as reported by Krystina.
- The Shotput Accident
A high school track and field coach sustained injuries from a shotput accident in Denton County. The coach was struck by the 12-pound implement.
- Frisco's MicroTransit Idea
The Ben and Skin Show discusses a new microtransit app in Frisco that provides rides to and from work. This initiative could signal a significant shift in public transportation.
- Inside The Cowboys War Room
The Ben and Skin Show features audio from the Cowboys' war room as they navigated internal and external negotiations with Miami to draft Caleb Downs.
- Richardson Armed Robbery
The Ben and Skin Show discusses an armed robbery in the Richardson neighborhood where they first met, near Berkner High School.
- April 2026 Show Clips
This episode features selected clips from April 2026 of The Ben and Skin Show, including confusing discussions, jokes, and banter.
- Full Show: May 4, 2026
The Ben and Skin Show from May 4, 2026, covered Ben's review of Project Hail Mary, significant news regarding the Mavs' front office, a DFW city earning a top 5 ranking for livability, and a new concern for the Cowboys.
- The Kentucky Derby Bet Results
Ben provides an update on the Haymaker Kentucky Derby bet, which requires him to wear a horse jockey uniform on the show.
- May The 4th Be With You
Skin discusses the importance of Star Wars during his childhood on the May 4th episode of The Ben and Skin Show.
- Audio from the Michael Jackson Movie
The Ben and Skin Show features exclusive audio from a Michael Jackson movie and discusses the significance of the 1984 Pepsi commercial in his life.
- Are There More Russini Photos Coming?
A former teammate of Mike Vrabel believes there may be more photos of the Patriots coach and Dianna Russini. The Ben and Skin Show discusses this possibility.
- Krystina's F1 Report
Krystina provides a report on the recent F1 Miami race. The summary includes commentary on Jimmy Fallon's conduct during the event.
- Breaking Mavs News
The Ben and Skin Show discusses the latest news from the Mavs world, including the announcement that Masai Ujiri has been hired to join the front office and manage basketball operations.
- Another Waymo Calamity
In a strange incident, a driverless Waymo vehicle departed an airport, leaving a passenger
- A New Cowboys Concern
The Ben and Skin Show gang discussed a viral picture from a wedding showing the Cowboys offensive line. A point of discussion was the attire of starting left tackle Tyler Guyton.
- T's & P's to Spirit Airlines
KT shares weekend news regarding the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, noting its accident-free history.
- Which DFW City Is Top 5?
The Ben and Skin Show discusses which DFW city was recently ranked among the Top 5 places to live in the United States.
- Ben's Review of "Project Hail Mary"
In this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben recounts a classless incident in a mall parking lot before sharing his review of the movie "Project Hail Mary".
- Full Show: May 1, 2026
The May 1, 2026 episode of The Ben and Skin Show includes a preview of upcoming DFW events, a segment on the show's history, and a discussion about the Dallas Stars' elimination from the playoffs.
- Is May A Top 3 Month?
The Ben and Skin Show discusses the ranking of months, specifically debating May's position. KT places May just outside the top three but within the top five, while Skin argues for a higher ranking for May.
- Krystina's Cookie Jar
This episode of The Ben and Skin Show features Krystina opening the 'cookie jar' and posing a question about the value or price someone might place on something.
- The JP Morgan Sex Scandal
The Ben and Skin Show discusses a lawsuit filed at JP Morgan Chase concerning a sex scandal. The episode reveals that the allegations within the lawsuit were ultimately found to be false.