Jeff "Skin" Wade is known as half of the Ben and Skin Show, which he co-hosts with Ben Rogers from 2-5 weekdays on 97.1 KEGL. Obviously, its a much smaller scale, but I think its probably similar to what ABC was trying to do when they threw Dennis Miller on, or what ESPN was trying to do when they were integrating Bill Simmons into some of their NBA broadcasts. No spam, ever. _________________________________________________________________, What doctors know about prostate cancer: (from cancer.org). Jeff Skin Wade announced in a YouTube video he is now on 97.1 The Eagle [KEGL-FM] with his co-host Ben Rogers. Here are some of the highlights. When the opportunity opened up at [The Fan], we took it. It was usually just once a week, sometimes twice, but we developed a great relationship with him. As a 12-year-old or 11-year-old or however old I am at that time, I really liked classic rock and I really started to get into heavy metal a little bit, but hip-hop was really hard beats, a lot of energy, so it was really attractive to a junior high-aged kid. I truly believe they dont win a championship without that moment. They've known each other since their junior high days in Richardson.. Derek Holland is an amazing dude. Its really been an incredible ride for me and Ben. As much fun as it is to tease him about his early career as a White rapper, the guy to this day is a legit music producer, and hes working on a very cool initiative that deserves serious attention. Our station is an extension of that. Fanatics View has been producing original content since 2016 and is one of the most accomplished sports media start-ups in modern history, specializing in exclusive sports video content. Some seem to think that he served as Music Supervisor for the IFC Films feature movie Shithouse and even fewer still acknowledge that he is a partner in the DFW-based Record Label EastwoodMusicGroup. I think Cuban's an outside-the-box thinker. Ben and Skin (who met as spies in the early 80s) came up through the DFW media ranks due in large part to their Mavs Postgame duties for KTCK starting back in 2002-03. It was a really fun season and he was a great guy to have on as a weekly guest. If I hadnt had the blood test for my heart, I wouldnt have known. 7184 S Villa Place Dr. Midvale, UT 84047. Probably a little naive. Mark Friedman, who was in management at the station then, believed in us and we told them we could do something special with their Mavericks coverage. Well, thats either because youre going to fire us or youre going to sell off or whatever and sure enough, six months after our contract ended they did a lease management agreement. As a team "Ben & Skin," once professional rappers in a group called "Suns of Sl," have hit the local sports talk cycle. Skin: The real obvious answer is Dirk [Nowitzki]. Its like me popping in saying "Weird nonsecular [expletive] is not going to change the fact that great basketball is being played." I was sort of rudderless and was getting more into hip-hop and I started writing about hip-hop for local magazines and I started meeting people that way. They've known each other since their junior high days in Richardson. Basketball, my kiddos Maya and Des, vintage funk and soul and really good red sauce. How did you pave your way as the third? Ben and I have been there I think its five years now or whatever it is and so now theyre friends. I think if youre an NBA fan and youre not listening to our show, I think youre probably missing out because I think our NBA stuff is as good as anybodys anywhere. We didnt want to get screwed over, so we simply said Were not going to sign this contract, so they took us off the air. 1234 Camino de la Reina. I like the marketing of music, I like the use of music, how it conveys emotions and different things. Google it. So we started doing one-hour "specialty" radio shows on what was then Fox-AM 1190. My original Big Steve. Then over time, I think people got used to me. Now, the childhood friends host their weekday show, Ben & Skin, on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] after tours of duty with The Ticket and ESPN. But its fun. Ive made great friends. Its tough broadcasting when youre not a good broadcaster and have the voice of a 13-yr-old boy. So when she was kind of putting this group together, she had asked me if I wanted to be involved. Weleda Skin Food, 11.21, boots.com. But in our group of friends, just mostly athletes or jocks, whatever you want to call it. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children will be the ball toss partner and receive half the proceeds of the in-game ball toss. Copyright 2023, D Magazine Partners, Inc. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I always have some classic reggae, particularly dub, in the mix and I'm sucker for 70s soul. One of my favorites, and it was only for one year, but the year that we had -- me and Ben were at ESPN -- and the year that we did, we used to have a thing called "Drive time with Tyson Chandler," and it didnt have a set time. We invite them to call in and take part in the discussion at all times. Wade: I worked for my dad's electrical contracting business, Wade Electric. Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope, John Harrell resigns as Rockwall-Heath football coach after workout was investigated, UNT lands highly-regarded Lake Highlands junior point guard Jaylen Washington, PK winners! Heres some afternoon show coming out of Bristol and then heres Galloway.". We are so proud of you and happy for you! Q: Who is your favorite all-time D-FW athlete? He cohosts the hilarious Ben and Skin Show, with childhood friend Jeff Skin Wade, which airs weekdays from 2-5pm on 97.1 The Eagle. Ben Rogers is an above average-sized storyteller, songmaker and certified human whisperer primarily known for his uncanny ability to consistently stay mired in a never-ending conveyer belt of awkward situations. Ben has always been amazing at starting special relationships so I would imagine he was the catalyst. Thats how I keep my job. But it wasnt really our decision. Wade: It was seventh grade at the Huffhines Rec Center in Richardson. 2023, Rio Rancho Observer | RR Community Publishing | Terms of Use | Cigna MRF, Serving Sandoval County, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, & Corrales, Letter to the Observer: GOP redistricting plans are unfair, inequitable, Rain and snow possible tonight into tomorrow, 2nd update: Police say mans death doesnt appear to be foul play, PHOTOS: Brighten Bernalillo contest showcases Christmas decorations, PART THREE: Corraless diesel-powered bucket brigade, Searching For Missing Migrants Along The US Mexico Border. Once I get it established, Ill actually go try and do some agency business," you know, Im trying to learn that world. The interconnectivity of film and music and image and all that, its something Ive always been into and fascinated by. (ALLEN, TEXAS: February 18th, 2020)-The Sidekicks will take on the San Diego Sockers on February 23rd at 3.00P for a Sunday Funday match presented by nue Vodka. Can you tell me about it? He and his smokin hot wife are currently raising three amazing kiddos (Max, Miles and Grace) out on that Prosper/Celina border where not far away, he opened a kickass brewery called Rollertown with Wade. Now whether or not you think Im funny is a totally different conversation, right? But we call her "Gator," which is a championship-caliber grandmother name in my opinion. Ben and Skin bring on a very special guest.play a new gameshow.and welcome new Head Coach Mike McCarthy to The Dallas Cowboys . Hed crank it up and sometimes hed joke that J.J. Barea was hanging out in his glove box. When she started that, we knew Erykah before she became a huge deal. THE FC DALLAS SHOW ON 97.1 THE FREAK THURSDAYS AT 1PM The FC Dallas Show moves to The Ben and Skin Show on 97.1 The Freak beginning Thursday, February 23 when they interview FC Dallas head coach Nico Estvez. By Gary Herron | Observer staff writer | Nov 30, 2021 | Features, Top Stories. Re: Where Do Music Blogs Fit In The Current Marketing Ecosystem. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Everybodys got their own sensibilities. Lucky Whitehead is tiny. I couldnt even come up with my favorite James Brown or De La Soul song. We were the ones who were more creatively inclined, so to speak. Family history. Check out Fanatics View's Exclusive Sit-Down With Dallas Mavericks TV Analyst (Bally Sports Southwest) & DFW Radio Legend Jeff "Skin" Wade. This is a pretty curious choice. Im not trying to make him out to be a saint, but its like when you see other people within that context and how selfish they can be, childish they can be, it just makes you respect people like him so much more. Q: How did you become such a hip-hop enthusiast? You can also purchase tickets through this link (https://bit.ly/2OpuaMd) with promo code SCOTTISH and $2 from every ticket sold will be donated to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jeff "Skin" Wade, co-host of the "Ben and Skin" show on KRLD/105.3 FM "The Fan," tells a story about the advantages of having a sports-talk show on the Dallas Cowboys' flagship station. Skin: Again, I got lucky. Oh, and one more thing: Ben and Skins friendship started on the basketball court. The Banshees of Inisherin. So we had to all get to know each other and figure each other out. This cat is small. In high school, they used to rap together at parties and eventually found their way in a hip-hop ensemble with singer-songwriter Erykah Badu. It had more to do with the terms of the contract. The duo joined KEGL in February 2020. Colon cancer is what he physically passed away from, Wade said. On the surface, its about Ben Rogers and Jeff Skin Wade, two guys who do a radio show. It was because he is so special and there is so much interest in him that people want to know more about him and they want to find out more about him and they want to be connected to him. Skin was born and raised in the Metroplex where hes lived his entire life, other than a little over 3 semesters in Austin in the early 90s. Race. Like. ABOUT THE MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUEThe Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional arena soccer in the world. Was this something you guys knew you wanted to do as kids? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The one thing thats an interesting dynamic about mine and Bens relationship and why were still doing things is, Im more of the, Im in the cultural aspects and the reasons why it exists, all the nerdy stuff. As much fun as it is to tease him about his early career as a White rapper, the guy to this day is a legit music producer, and hes working on a very cool initiative.. He knew that I would be able to carry on with the conversation, hold my own, make good observations and those sorts of things. So these companies have these vast music production libraries in which you can license music from. We used to battle them, screw these guys." We get it up and going, get a little bit of work going. So its like, OK, well when we part ways, you cant hire me for this amount of time anywhere else. So theyre offering us a six-month contract. It felt like the playoffs really amazing. Its not clear what causes prostate cancer, and Wade didnt have any symptoms in fact, prostate cancers victims are usually in their 50s. The set will be released nationally on a limited-edition smoky clear vinyl, and Josey Records will carry a super exclusive Dallas Mavericks royal blue version. We did Mavericks post-games from 2001 until 2008, a Saturday show and weekday fill-ins. in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas. Map. Or maybe "Lucky" is actually his first name. What did Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade do when they found themselves in the middle of another non-compete period? 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