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108.9 The Hawk with Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock

108.9 The Hawk with Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock

A Fictional Classic-Rock Radio Station

Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock

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108.9 The Hawk is a classic-rock radio station broadcasting from Val Verde, the strangest city in America. Hosted by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock and featuring your favorite comedians, The Hawk presents a fully fictional world of DJs, fake sponsors, live remotes, and station drama — all in service of keeping classic rock alive on a dying medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 20, 20261h 4m

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Apr 13, 20261h 9m

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Apr 6, 202653 min

S6 Ep 33All Aboard The Val Verde Crazy Train with Chandler Dean

All Aboard The Val Verde Crazy Train with Chandler DeanVal Verde's $15 billion transit miracle has 13 riders, zero credibility, and one communications director who really should not be allowed near a microphone.Stephen Ribble arrived at the Rock & Roll RV to pitch the Val Verde Crazy Train to a skeptical public. He came prepared with talking points. He left under police escort, seated in an oversized rocking chair, having admitted to a pattern of automobile-related incidents that spans at least a dozen municipalities. A triumph for public transit outreach.Chandler Dean (comedian, host of Abolish Everything) joins Whisp and Geoff as Stephen Ribble, a polished former Department of Transportation spokesperson who has somehow become the worst possible face of a civic infrastructure launch.Also on this week's broadcast:Michael Danny Honey returns. Whisp reveals a long-buried truth about soft-rock heartthrob Michael Danny Honey and confirms the reissue of the classic Where Am I Supposed to Park My Car?Traffic with Art Spart. Art attempts to report on Crazy Train conditions while fully absorbed in his Twitch stream. It's Sonic time, baby!Big Truck rides the rails. Broadcasting live from onboard the Crazy Train, Big Truck describes the experience as less "modern infrastructure" and more "county fair Gravitron operated by a man who took too much coke."VerdeChan investigates. Whisp and Geoff excavate local message boards, where Ribble has been accused of cult behavior, bloodsucking vampirism, and several things that are genuinely hard to categorize.Check out the second season of Abolish Everything here: nebula.tv/abolishListen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at https://1089thehawk.com. Keep the RV running at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk. Next stop, Mount Hetfield. Do not believe everything you read on VerdeChan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202656 min

S6 Ep 32Neil Young's New Streaming Service

Neil Young's New Streaming ServiceWhisp and Geoff kick off the morning buried in useless classic rock trivia, detours through Whisp's Cool It Down 102 era, and a listener topic so aggressively pointless that even The Hawk struggles to justify airing it. Rock News eventually surfaces with updates on Pearl Jam, the Eagles announcing additional dates at Val Verde's Big Ball, and Neil Young's new high-fidelity streaming platform, Mule. The segment's unexpected authority on the subject: the anthropomorphized coke rock from Neil Young's left nostril, who has thoughts.Also this week:Good Rock Facts. Whisp presents his thesis that Def Leppard's "Rocket" is secretly a song about salmonella — specifically, Robert "Mutt" Lange's food poisoning. The evidence is circumstantial. The conviction is total.Cool It Down 102. Whisp goes deep into his New York radio archives, dusting off airchecks from 1989 and 1990, and spends a dangerous amount of time wondering if the entire Hawk format should be rebuilt around an era when radio was still good and he was still young.How Tight Them Pants. Val Verde callers are asked one simple question. None of them answer it in under a sentence. Geoff and Whisp sit with it as the calls spiral into extended monologues about short pants, Linda Ronstadt, and the sightlines of a community theater.Let's Get Real for a Second. Geoff observes that the members of The Band may have assembled the strangest collection of human faces in rock history. This opens a door. Neil Young's coke rock walks through it, ready to discuss self-snorting, bad investments, and the lossless audio promise of Mule.Listen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at 1089thehawk.com. Keep the RV running at patreon.com/1089thehawk. Do not take investment advice from a coke rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202630 min

Classic Hawk - Long Live Ma Sharney

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Classic Hawk - Long Live Ma SharneyWelcome back to Classic Hawk.Today’s Episode: LONG LIVE MA SHARNEYOriginal airdate: 2023-03-27Ma Sharney is dead.And in Val Verde, that does not mean peace. It means a Sharney’s conclave happening at Val Verde's favorite dining chain.In this blast of Val Verde canon, the town is forced to confront one of its oldest traditions: with Ma Sharney gone, a new Ma Sharney must be elected. Who will it be? Who is worthy to carry the Ma Sharney crown and remind patrons that no one truly eats for free?Oh My, My, I’m So Happy, I’m Gonna Listen To The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202652 min

S6 Ep 31The Eagles At The Big Ball with Tom Scharpling

The Eagles are playing 87 shows in a row at Val Verde's Big Ball, and one lucky Hawk listener has won front row seats to every single one of them. Unfortunately, that listener is Big Scotty.Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) returns as Geoff Garlock's longtime nemesis - a man who hates the Eagles, doesn't want the prize, is under the influence of too many magic stones and not enough lotion, and has been working with his mentor Abe on becoming a better person. Or at least a funnier one.Also on this week's broadcast:Traffic with Art Spart. Paul McCartney's drone-operated Wings promotion Jet has crashed into Hog Street again. Fourth time this week. Burt's Funeral Flowers has thoughts.Big Scotty's Soapbox. Someone has announced tour dates. Big Scotty is furious. It turns out he is thinking of Styx.Celebrity Impressions. Big Scotty wins by knowing the Cypress Creek Cutter's famous catchphrase: "Stealing's wrong."The Vanderpump Initiative. A growing prize pot - currently $50 Jersey Mike's, $50 Amazon — redeemable only if an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules comes to The Best Show. Tuesdays, 3pm PT / 6pm ET. No new ones. Original pump only.Doobie Brothers Blackwater Water Park. Opening weekend. The 27 deaths last season are fake news. All new season.Listen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at https://1089thehawk.com. Keep the RV running at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk. Stay above ground. Do not bring a motorcycle into the Big Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20261h 2m

Classic Hawk: The Contest Winner with Tom Scharpling

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Welcome to CLASSIC HAWK — a weekly look back at the greatest broadcasts in 108.9 The Hawk history.Originally released on July 25, 2022, this episode marked Tom Scharpling’s first appearance on 108.9 The Hawk as the instantly unforgettable and aggressive Big Scotty.Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock welcome contest winner and committed Dire Straits fan Big Scotty into the Hawknest, where he believes he’s there to collect Val Verde County Fair tickets. Instead, he learns he has won the 108.9 The Hawk All Summer Pass, kicking off one of the great recurring Hawk nemesis arcs.Tom Scharpling returns to 108.9 The Hawk this upcoming Monday 3/16/26 as Big Scotty!Good Times, Good HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202657 min

Hawk Rock Talk: Classic Albums - "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull

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Welcome back to Hawk Rock Talk: Classic AlbumsGeoff “The Actual Man” Garlock and Jason Gore go deep on one of the most CLASSIC albums in CLASSIC rock history.This week: the 1971 masterpiece that launched Jethro Tull into the stratosphere - "Aqualung."British blues-flute-rock.Concept-adjacent theology.Acoustic guitars in weird time signatures.And yes, a completely irresponsible number of Ian Anderson flute grunts.How many flute grunts will happen over the course of this episode?Many.Guaranteed.Pull up a pew. Dust off your codpiece. Kick one leg up on your other leg. And let’s talk about “Aqualung.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20261h 5m

S6 Ep 30The Murder & Sinkhole Capital of the World

The Murder & Sinkhole Capital of the WorldVal Verde did it again.Producer Scotty has UPDATED THE OPEN and made it official: we have retained our rightful title as the Murder Capital of the World. And in a coordinated civic achievement, we have also been crowned the Sinkhole Capital of the World.The earth continues to open. We continue to broadcast.It’s a standard morning inside the Rock & Roll RV. Whisp is doing impressions. Geoff is fielding complaints from the Val Verde Police Department. Art Spart is navigating traffic through roads that may or may not still legally qualify as roads.On this week’s broadcast:Mushrooms in the RV. Geoff admits to doing mushrooms with Stinky the Dog.Ring Cameras & The Super Bowl. Whisp believes your doorbell now reports directly to someone.Rock News. Dee Snider cancels the Twisted Sister reunion tour.Metallica’s “Unforgiven” Rankings. The matter is settled.“Legends Reloaded” Festival. Fleetwood Mac tributes. Sweaty Eagles. A legally delicate Tom Petty situation.Free Fish Day at the Val Verde Aquarium. Stan is warned.Name That Track. Win a family 18-pack courtesy of Burger Tools, Val Verde’s only Home Improvement themed burger chain.Listen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at https://1089thehawk.com.Support the station at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk.Stay above ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202633 min

Classic Hawk: Springsteen Live At The Verde Dome (with John Murray)

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Classic Hawk: Springsteen Live At The Verde Dome (with John Murray)Original Airdate: March 6, 2023Episode SummaryIn this edition of Classic Hawk, we revisit one of the most electrifying live episodes in 108.9 The Hawk history - Springsteen Live At The Verde Dome with guest John Murray. Because Bruce Springsteen definitely visited 108.9 The Hawk. It was DEFINITELY Bruce, wasn’t it?! And who's on drums?!Livin’ Lovin’ Hawk (It’s Just A Hawk)Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20261h 11m

S6 Ep 29The Val Verde Zoning Crisis with Eric Cunningham

Whisp Turlington is salty. And for once, it’s not because Bastrd AI is generating “Hogan’s Heroes” deepfake erotica.No. Today, the Val Verde City Council has declared war on Turlington Manor (the dead mall that Whisp lives in), and they’re doing it the only way Val Verde knows how:Through zoning.A new councilman, Edmund Sullivan (Eric Cunningham), comes into the Rock & Roll RV to explain why Whisp’s home has been rezoned into a high-density industrial zone… which means Captain D’s Pretzels can legally open inside Whisp’s bedroom.Meanwhile:Whisp and Geoff debate whether “Truth Social” proves things are getting better (spoiler: bread lines are longer)Art Spart reveals he’s now teaching Intro to Cryptozoology at Val Verde Community College“Larfs and Barfs” returns to calm Whisp down (it almost works) Guest Starring: Eric Cunningham (Night Late, The Kids Tonight Show)Soar Through The Skies of Classic Rock With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — wherever you listen.Join the Rock Battalion at 1089thehawk.comSupport the station on Patreon: patreon.com/1089thehawkWatch full broadcasts, clips, and ongoing radio hostilities on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20261h 7m

CLASSIC HAWK: The Season One Finale

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CLASSIC HAWK: The Season One FinaleOriginally aired: May 2, 2022Welcome to CLASSIC HAWK — a weekly look back at the greatest broadcasts in 108.9 The Hawk history.It was here — the mind-bending conclusion to Season One of 108.9 The Hawk.Jason. Geoff. Whisp. Scotty. Mikki. Art. Krawg.We couldn’t say much at the time without giving everything away… and honestly, we still can’t.Today’s Classic Hawk takes us back to the moment it all came to a head in Val Verde.Relive it.SUPPORT THE BIRDSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 20261h 3m

S6 Ep 28WOOF IT UP with Will Hines

The Hawk is back, and Val Verde is once again experiencing the kind of civic growth that only happens when a man (Whisp Turlington) invents an AI named BASTRD… and another man opens a pet store that accidentally becomes a dogfighting arena.This week on 108.9 The Hawk (Val Verde’s second favorite classic rock station), Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock break down the grand opening of Woof It Up, the newest pet store in town, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Jeff Weatherman (played by the one and only Will Hines). And why is rocker Steve Winwood roaming Val Verde’s streets like a blue-eyed Terminator?!Guest Starring: Will HinesFollow Will here: https://www.instagram.com/williebhines/Learn more about WGIS - World’s Greatest Improv School here: https://www.wgimprovschool.com/Become One With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — wherever you listen.Join the Rock Battalion at 1089thehawk.comSupport the station on Patreon: patreon.com/1089thehawkWatch full broadcasts, clips, and ongoing radio hostilities on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20261h 5m

Classic Hawk: LOST AT SEA!

Welcome to CLASSIC HAWK! A weekly look back at some of the greatest moments in 108.9 The Hawk history!This week! LOST AT SEA!Originally aired: Jan 31, 2022 After the 800K Tons Of Nuthin’ But Guns Cruise ship sinks, Jason and Geoff find themselves lost at sea — no food, no fresh water, only classic rock radio to keep them sane. Keep The Hawk Flyin’Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202639 min

S6 Ep 27The Val Verde Radio Wars: Slippery, Old & Wet

Another morning on 108.9 The Hawk, and the Val Verde Radio Wars grind on… Unresolved, undignified, and somehow wetter than ever.Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock continue broadcasting through pure spite, using Jon Bon Jovi tickets, hostile listener interactions, and wildly irresponsible sponsors as weapons in the never-ending fight against 98.6 The Squirt.Also in this broadcast:A Jon Bon Jovi ticket giveaway that becomes psychological warfareGeoff live reads a new ad from “Grandaddy’s Little Angels.”Juggggs Mug Emporium clears out the worst mugs of 2025Big Truck reports live from Metallica’s salad restaurant, And Salads For All!Callers are punished for callingBecome One With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — wherever you listen.Join the Rock Battalion at 1089thehawk.comSupport the station on Patreon: patreon.com/1089thehawkWatch full broadcasts, clips, and ongoing radio hostilities on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202628 min

CLASSIC HAWK: 800K Tons Of Nuthin But Guns Cruise

CLASSIC HAWK: 800K Tons Of Nuthin But Guns CruiseWelcome to CLASSIC HAWK! A weekly look back at some of the greatest moments in 108.9 The Hawk history!This week! 800K Tons Of Nuthin But Guns CruiseOriginally aired: Jan 24, 2022 Jason and Geoff HAWKCAST live from Livingston Cruise Line’s new ship, “The Mercy of the Sea,” for the 800K Tons of Nuthin’ But Guns Cruise!Keep The Hawk Flyin’Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.comWelcome to Val Verde.Welcome to 108.9 The Hawk. 🦅 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202657 min

S6 Ep 26Joe Walsh (No Relation) Forces Val Verde to Run (with Dru Johnston)

“The Whisp Turlington Show” welcomes Joe Walsh — no relation — and Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock immediately lose control of the interview, the studio, and most municipal oversight in Val Verde.What should be a routine guest segment detonates into a full civic event as Joe Walsh (No Relation) outlines the Val Verde Rock & Roll 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra Marathon, and a race philosophy built on early mornings, public bragging, and mechanical bulls used as motivational tools.Meanwhile:• Art Spart returns from a prolonged traffic hiatus• Jimmy One Meal releases a posthumous song called “Shark Sex” and no one asks permission• Jason Gore reigns supreme at 98.6 The Squirt and declares himself the greatest DJ alive• Bloody nipples, nip guards, and weaponized areolas dominate the discourse• Threads is exposed as a scolding platform and Bluesky as a joke museum• A 90s lyrics game confirms that memory is fake and lyrics never matteredGuest Starring: Dru Johnston as Joe Walsh (No Relation)Check out Dru's Substack at https://ivegottheruns.substack.comBecome One With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — wherever you listen. The signal is everywhere.Join the Rock Battalion: get updates, drops, and Val Verde alerts at 1089thehawk.com.Support the station on Patreon: it keeps the mics hot and the Sharney’s mystery buffet groaning — patreon.com/1089thehawk.Watch The Hawk on YouTube for full broadcasts, clips, and occasional yelling: youtube.com/@1089thehawk.Follow us everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook, and Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 20261h 3m

Classic Hawk: Jake The Truth (with Zach Cherry)

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CLASSIC HAWK: Jake The Truth (with Zach Cherry)Welcome to CLASSIC HAWK! A weekly look back at some of the greatest moments in 108.9 The Hawk history!This week! Jake The Truth (with Zach Cherry)Originally aired: March 6, 2022The 108.9 The Hawk guys are visited by Jake The Truth (Zach Cherry), who drops by to evaluate The Hawk for inclusion on a “very big platform.” Expect traffic chaos, weird callbacks, and passionate rock takes — raw, funny, and memorable.. Guest appearances:• Zach Cherry (Severance, Fallout, The Great American Baking Show) as Jake The Truth.🦅 Become One With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkSupport the station on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1089thehawkJoin the Rock Battalion: https://www.1089thehawk.comWelcome to Val Verde.Welcome to 108.9 The Hawk. 🦅 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20261h 2m

S6 Ep 25High Vibing With Whisp Turlington (Enya Does NOT Call In)

Whisp Turlington enters 2026 determined to be “full of light” and permanently high-vibing — a plan that immediately collapses under the weight of Instagram stories, sauce-list politics, Whisp and Geoff’s rival station beef with 98.6 The Squirt, and a catastrophic misunderstanding involving Enya.As Whisp attempts to record the perfect Instagram message from the front seat of his limousine, the broadcast spirals through haunted MTV memories, dead-mall real estate, non-denominational church bands, Farmer Dan’s hell gate, sponsor live reads that absolutely should not be allowed on air, and Whisp’s revelation to Geoff of why Enya is definitely not calling in today.Sponsored by:Val Verde Memorial HospitalLittle FeetBad Company Fudge CompanyBecome One With The HawkSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — wherever you listen. The signal is everywhere.Join the Rock Battalion: get updates, drops, and Val Verde alerts at 1089thehawk.com.Support the station on Patreon — it keeps the mics hot and the Sharney’s mystery buffet groaning: patreon.com/1089thehawk.Watch The Hawk on YouTube for full broadcasts, clips, and occasional yelling: youtube.com/@1089thehawk.Follow us everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook, and Threads.The Verde Dome may be full of feral raccoons, but the rock is strong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202652 min
Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock