As we stride into the exciting world of 2025, radio remains a vibrant and dynamic platform for sports, news, and entertainment. A testament to this is the line-up shake-up at 105.3 The FAN in Dallas, where Jane Slater and Chris Arnold have been thrilling listeners as co-hosts of the midday and nighttime shows for several years. Both Slater and Arnold brought their unique perspectives and personalities to the station, making it the go-to place for diverse sports fans North Texas. Let’s revisit the time when this dynamic duo first joined the team, breathing new life into the station’s programming.
Joining 105.3 The FAN
Jane Slater and Chris Arnold joined 105.3 The FAN as co-hosts of the midday and nighttime shows, respectively, in June 2013.
Elf and Slater
Jane Slater began co-hosting “Elf and Slater” with Mark Elfenbein on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She filled the shoes of Josh Lewin, who moved on to join the New York Mets play-by-play team.
The G-Bag Nation
Chris Arnold teamed up with Gavin Dawson on “The G-Bag Nation,” which expanded by two hours and began airing from 7 p.m. to midnight. The addition of Jane and Chris to the full-time staff at 105.3 The FAN reflected the station’s commitment to the live and local sports talk station, as noted by Bruce Gilbert, then Vice President of News/Talk/Sports Programming for CBS RADIO Dallas.
Background and
Slater brought her experience from sister CBS RADIO station NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, working as a morning drive news reporter. Prior to this, she worked as a reporter at CBS 11 and as a traffic reporter at WFAA.
Chris Arnold, a Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasting veteran, had been a part-time host for The FAN for over a year and was the in-game arena host for Dallas Mavericks games at -on-bet” target=”_blank”> Airlines Center.
Undoubtedly, their addition to the team has brought a fresh and invigorating energy to the station, making it a favorite among listeners in Dallas and beyond.
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