Had no idea what I was supposed to do, what the long-term plan was, or how to do what we were doing. 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. In this segment, . In 2003, Rogers married his early 20s sweetheart Kat (even though shes from Oklahoma). Skin: My primary interest, even way before I got into film, my primary interests were music and basketball. So once they took us off the air -- this is why you keep good relationships with people -- the same amazing man, Brian Purdy was still in charge over at The Fan and hes bringing back the original program director that hired us, so its like, "I think we have a love connection here.". 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. (2015 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. Before long it led to an opportunity for us to host the Dallas Mavericks Post Game Show on KTCK which caught the attention of Gavin Spittle at the FAN and here we are. Men dont like to go to the doctor, anyway, but with prostate cancer (detection), its a simple blood test. I like the marketing of music, I like the use of music, how it conveys emotions and different things. Name * Email * Website. I liked bands like The Cure and New Order and all that stuff thats happening at that time, too, but I was always way into hip-hop. Q: You started your own music production company called Ehko Music. This is a pretty curious choice. There's only one, man. If I hadnt had the blood test for my heart, I wouldnt have known. Hopefully youll be entertained by a story I wrote in this months issue (Brothers From Another Mother, which is online today). Michael Finley is an amazing dude. Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. But when I was young, I wanted to be (SportsDay Mavericks beat writer) Jan Hubbard. I cant believe that has happened. Photo of Ben Rogers and Jeff 'Skin' Wade courtesy of Anthony Lowery/91.7 The Eagle Meanwhile, Turner says the writing was on the wall as early as Dallas Cowboys training camp in August after . I really enjoy coaching my daughter and sons basketball teams. Now I feel like it's up to me to get him acquainted with some of NWA's better tracks so that he can truly reach his full potential. This is more than a music release, though. Skin met Luke Sardello in the late 80s when the latter was working at the famed Bills Records and the former was picking through the mess of vinyl there. So many of our father-son memories were me and him at basketball games or going to tournaments or whatever. WATCH: Jeff Skin Wade update | Dallas, Dallas, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Mavericks | Everyone needs some @SkinWade in their life! When he was going through all that, he said, Dont wait till youre 70 years old to start getting checked.. As for something more hobby like, I used to collect records cuz Im pretty nerdy. Race. Skin's been with the Mavericks since the middle of the 2008-09 season after owner Mark . He was a big studio engineer and music producer here in Dallas and I learned so much from him, I had a really good bond with him. Theres a couple good ones. I appreciated all of it immensely. Ummmmm, dudes, ummmmm - Randy Gregory is going to have an impact this year. Jeff 'Skin' Wade announced in a YouTube video he is now on 97.1 The Eagle [KEGL-FM] with his co-host Ben Rogers. This bio contains no further information. Can you tell me about it? Tips And Tricks For Managing Small Business Finances Effectively, Trending Fashion Men Hair System With Durable And Original Hairs, 5 Reasons To Contact A Lawyer After An Accident. Wednesday was one of the most spectacular in memory in Southern California, with superb visibility to the snowy mountains ringing the San Fernando Valley to the north. Hard in the Paint: Summer Special Hard in the Paint Subcribe to the Hard in the Paint podcast on iTunes! Google it. Max Wade in 2016, before his recent prostate cancer diagnosis and need for a pacemaker. Here is what he had to say: 1. I have tendency to try and rediscover a lot of older stuff. 2. I grew up going to basketball games with my dad. I appear to not be aging particularly well. Hes just a great guy. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. 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. KT also still has foot in the sports world as host of The Draft Show on DallasCowboys.com and hosting the ABOUT THEM COWBOYS podcast on The Athletic. Q: You had a three-year stint with ESPN. I cant even really articulate the emotions. As someone who studied film, that was always a real important part of it. 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 our feature profile of Ben and Skin goes live, a look at a side project that wants to help some Dallas nonprofits and has more than a few big names participating. The irony I guess in this for me is that I was in the radio/TV/film department at the University of North Texas and they have cranked out a ton of big, high-profile radio people that have gone through their program and taken all their courses and all that stuff. . When the night was over, I was like "Man, Im going to get to say for the rest of my life that I broadcast an NBA game.". All Rights Reserved.Website Credits Terms of Service Privacy Policy. He's obviously more on the lean side, but I think his athleticism is going to make him a VERY useful pass rusher this season. Wade: Working in the front office of a NBA team. Biography. So it was sort of a gamble on him and the Mavericks TV production staff and the folks at Fox Sports Southwest who tried to add that element. Thats not something that I think radio stations go "Oh, look at what The Ticket has. Was this something you guys knew you wanted to do as kids? Aside from all that, hes funny as hell, hes interesting to talk to, hes likable, hes a global citizen, hes a good person, he does things for the right reasons. But we call her "Gator," which is a championship-caliber grandmother name in my opinion. Sardello and Skin now run a record label called Eastwood Music Group, and on June 12, for Record Store Day, they are dropping a triple LP set whose tracks will be filled by an impressive list of artists from North Texas and beyond. Do people really pick just one? Well The Ticket is an anomaly and all those things that happened over there were genuine and real, thats why listeners connected with it. So to be able to have grown up in Reunion Arena, going to all those games, having all those memories with my dad, to know Im on the broadcast sitting next to Derek Harper, who was my favorite player when I was in junior high. That was almost eight years ago. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. In obese people, the cancer is more likely to be more aggressive and more likely to return after initial treatment. It is believed that he holds a B.A. So we started doing one-hour "specialty" radio shows on what was then Fox-AM 1190. Luckily for him, the aforementioned has a nice sized wine cellar to boot. Fast forward not even a year later and she's recording with them and a part of their crew now and all that sort of stuff. Prostate cancer detected early when its still confined to the prostate gland has the best chance for successful treatment. This cat is small. Enjoy unlimited access to all of our incredible journalism, in print and digital. in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas. If they guy they brought in walked in, Id say "Hey, man. ESPN is like, "Heres a morning show with Mike and Mike coming out of Bristol. Wade: When Ben and I were doing the Mavericks post-game on the Ticket, we established a reputation for really knowing our basketball while also having fun with it. If we give each other a hard time or make fun of each other, its OK. You cant go make fun of someone you dont know, but you can make fun of your friend. Most prostate cancers are found early, through screening. Heres why he prefers it that way, Why Stars win over Coyotes came when Dallas needed it most, Are these Rangers good? (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. Some people might believe this, but most certainly do not. Avatar: The Way of Water. When she started that, we knew Erykah before she became a huge deal. 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. 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. I think people really need to stop and think about what he is and what he has done. So when we were talking to program directors and different people, he would just call me "Skin." Wade: I worked for my dad's electrical contracting business, Wade Electric. I remember running down the hall after the game to do post game interview and high-fiving everyone along the way. Inspired by their journey, I took a risk in how I chose to bring you their narrative, inviting them to collaborate in the storytelling rather than just serve as subjects. Why did you and Ben decide to go back to The Fan? Covering the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Stars, FC Dallas, and Wings. 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So whenever it came down to "Hey, let's make a funny video or let's do whatever," it was always me and Ben and Chris that were doing it. Family history. According to mayoclinic.org, prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. In no way am I saying Im on their level, Im saying thats what the thinking is. Can you take us on your journey through the media world? He is the franchise. He soon after owned a shark tank and many leather-bound books, yet continued to lie at parties about his Madden skills. I think people that wanted to get swept up in that mania of fandom came along with us and listened to our show for it. What the thought process was -- I don't mind saying it -- I'm a very knowledgeable basketball person, I know my [expletive]. Home; About. This cat is small. But other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. OK, Im going to make it happen. So Ben is the make-it-happen guy and he always sort of trusts my instincts on why we should do certain things and here we are 30 years later. He has a wife, Michelle, and four children, three of whom are adults and the youngest of whom is a teenager. It was tangential. When he comes in with Phoenix, everybody is just lining up to hug the guy. 8@8; Advertise; Agents; Alumni. Skin: ESPN is the most corporate of corporate crap. Right around the time you talk about what your plans are and life changes, so right around that time, 2007 or so, me and Ruben are getting that company up off the ground and thats what Im thinking is going to be my full-time job. I'm glad his nickname is "Lucky" instead of "Tiny" because "Tiny Whitehead" kind of sounds gross. It was spectacular. My original Big Steve. The Pumpkin Patch went well, he said of the popular fall annual event staged at City Center. I mean, I cant tell you how much I love Gavin Dawson, hes an awesome dude. It's like, people make decisions and immediately get paranoid about what the corporate level's going to think. We were playing basketball. Q: Youve known Ben Rogers for a long time, was it always a dream for you guys to be on the radio? His lively personality has been well received in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area, and to everyone else that is a part of the Mavs Nation. He loves golf and beer equally, and is a partner in RollerTown Beerworks with Rogers in Celina, TX. They've known each other since their junior high days in Richardson.. CBS 11 Sports reached out to the Dallas Cowboys for comment,. Dallas, Texas 75201. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have not had indicators (of cancer), he said. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Shithouse Music Department (2020) Bastards of Soul: Just a Little Bit Producer (2020) So, who knows, he might be the next Jeff Skin Wade? 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January 8, 2009 Mavs hosting the Knicks. Then, Wade said, In late 2020, I guess, my doctor ran some PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels on my blood and said they were high, but, No reason to be concerned; well check again in several months., In my next tests, the PSA levels were higher, Wade said, hearing from his doctor, For a 46-year-old, your PSA levels are really high., I did a biopsy and it showed I did have prostate cancer, he said. On the other hand, while winter is my favorite season in Los Angeles and, normally, the colder . The Mavericks called and asked me to join the broadcast for a Knicks game in January 2009. Obesity. Love you hard Or maybe "Lucky" is actually his first name. To name a few: Leon Bridges, Keite Young, S1, Black Pumas, Bastards of Soul, Sarah Jaffe, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Sam Lao. Heres some afternoon show coming out of Bristol and then heres Galloway.". After all, he has been a doctor for the better part of a decade and is well suited for that sort of thing. Despite his extensive travel schedule, he has managed to keep an immaculately trimmed beard and a fit physique. It was just sort of a natural extension of he and I have always been involved in doing creative projects together, whether it was making funny videos or recording music or whatever that creative impulse or urge was, he and I were always involved in it together. Game 4 against Portland in 2011 first round after Brandon Roy went nuts and they collapsed. Choose wisely! Probably in the production music business. Wade: Why are you so long-winded? Numbers on the Boards: Episode 1. I got that nickname as a junior in high school, short for skinny. Want to help Fanatics View grow? Being a MFFL is something to be proud of. Follow the Sidekicks at www.dallassidekicks.com and on their social media.Facebook & Instagram: @gosidekicksofficial Twitter: @gosidekicks. Brothers From Another Mother: Ben and Skin (Sort Of) In Their Own Words Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade have had the most unlikely rise to radio fame in Dallas history. The MASL features teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico. You should hear the chaotic things firing off in my brain when I'm thinking through these answers. But The Fan has worked out fantastic, we love the people there. The very first game I did was a Knicks game and it was a January game and I honestly, truly didnt know why I was on the broadcast, I didnt know what I was doing, I didnt know what my role was, I just knew I was there. Q: The Mavericks broadcast team had traditionally been only two sideline hosts. 1,557 following. Thus Wade is satisfied his case was detected early and his prognosis is great. Our show has ended up being one of those conduits for people to get to know Dirk. Each game is a new chance to humiliate my entire family. Just got call that head/neck and lungs scan came back all clear. @SkinWade on the Twitters too. Somebody put NWA's "100 Miles and Runnin" on the Cowboys practice playlist. 97.1 The Eagle is the current home of the popular long-time local sports radio personalities Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade, "The Ben and Skin Show," which airs in the afternoons. "Ben and. Its so surreal and amazingly cool. At first, I think there were a lot of people who were like, "What the [expletive] is this crap?" It wasnt just rah-rah $h!t neither. Oh, and one more thing: Ben and Skins friendship started on the basketball court. Just followed Ben's lead, looked up one day, and we're doing 2-6 on The Fan. Hes gotten further involved with his charity and hes just a great dude. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. They brought in a new boss with whom we shared a mutual dislike. (from mayoclinic.org). 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. Dudeseriously? The Banshees of Inisherin. I really did not want to leave ESPN. Fanatics View is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and is independently owned and operated. Check out this poignant piece about Chadwick and @bastardsofsoul. Skin: The Cannabinoids was a project that Erykah Badu started and the idea was that it was an electronic hip-hop ensemble, sort of like an improvisational jazz band but with hip-hop folks. / CBS Texas. It would just be certain times if he was driving into practice, he would call in to our show. Wade had an operation in 2008 to repair a faulty heart valve, which he'd been born with. 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