105.3 the Fan is undergoing another change in mid days. Just two months ago the station flip flopped G Bag Nation and Ben and Skin, moving the latter from afternoons to mid days. The move was reported as having Ben Rogers and Jeff “Skin” Wade’s blessing, as it gave them more time to work on a new business venture, which was announced later as the Rollertown Brewery, slated to open in the Dallas suburbs next year.
Now, just over two months later, it seems Rogers and Wade will have a lot more time for other projects. They have been removed from both the station’s website and social media pages. 105.3 The Fan’s online presence lists The K&C Masterpiece as the station’s new mid day show.
Ben and Skin’s performance on The Fan was pretty consistent. They were regularly in the top 5 in afternoons in the Dallas ratings. Still, the show wasn’t able to overtake The Hardline on crosstown rival 1310/96.7 The Ticket.
As of late Friday night, neither Ben Rogers or Jeff Wade had addressed the situation publicly. The Fan had also not issued a statement about the situation, leaving many to wonder if the duo chose to leave or if the station elected to make changes.
On Saturday morning, Shan Shariff of The Fan’s morning show confirmed that Ben and Skin have left the station. Shariff said the popular Dallas hosts have decided to pursue another opportunity that they’re keeping confidential for the time being, and though it’s gut wrenching to see two great friends walk out the door, it’s Ben and Jeff’s story to tell and they’ll do so when they’re ready.
The timing of the move was strange, given that The Fan is hosting its huge ‘Fanniversary’ event on Saturday afternoon. As more information becomes available we’ll pass it along.
Ben Rodgers confirmed on Instagram that there is another opportunity in the works for Ben and Skin. He offered no specifics on what is next for the show, but did thank 105.3 the Fan for “the opportunity and some unbelievable memories.”
Rogers’s message also hints that the duo will drop a few clues about the next chapter of their careers soon on YouTube.
We have another turn in this story now. Kevin Turner, who served as the executive producer of Ben & Skin has exited Entercom Dallas as well. He posted a message to Facebook on Monday saying that he had given program director Gavin Spittle his two week notice.
As Turner noted in his post, he will be free to pursue other opportunities.
