108.9 The Hawk

108.9 The Hawk is an improvised comedy podcast presented as a fictional classic rock radio station broadcasting from the strange town of Val Verde.

Hosted by radio legend Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock, The Hawk features guest comedians, fake commercials, classic rock talk, and the ongoing civic disasters of Val Verde.

New to 108.9 The Hawk? Start here.

108.9 The Hawk is a fully improvised comedy podcast presented as a classic rock radio station broadcasting from the strange town of Val Verde. Start with these broadcasts for the perfect introduction to Whisp Turlington, Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock, and Val Verde’s second favorite classic rock station.

A Rolling Stone Restaurant with Paul Scheer

DJ For A Day with Matt Gourley

Mayor Lee Roth Indicted (with Bobby Moynihan)

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The Bathroom Boys with Clare O’Kane

The Spirit of The Doors with Joe Wengert

Val Verde Vertical Film Festival with BriTANick

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Highlights, interviews, and broadcast chaos from Val Verde’s second favorite classic rock radio station.

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Recent Hawk Broadcasts

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Twofer Guest Hawk Rock Talk Classic Hawk Best Of

Aug. 30, 2026

I’ve Been On Hold Since 2005 with Brian Huskey

“I’m gonna go see U2!”

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Aug. 23, 2026

The Cosmic Origin of Whisp Turlington

“Val Verde University was always getting hit with cosmic energy.”

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Aug. 16, 2026

A New Happy Birthday Song with Rekha Shankar

A New Happy Birthday Song with Rekha Shankar “No crust or bust, it’s your birthday.” SERIES SEVEN PREMIERE! Rekha Shankar (Dropout, Smartypants, Game Changer) returns to 108.9 The Hawk as Amelia Dorch, Val Verde’s number one songwriter! Amelia has written three James Bond themes, collaborated with Bono, survived the recording studio with Axl Rose and created one of the rarest private-press albums in Val Verde history. But now she faces her greatest challenge yet: replacing “Happy Bir

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Reviews

This is genius

This is easily my new favorite podcast. The DJs on this station really know their stuff! This reminds me of what rock radio used to be like and I mean that in the best way possible.

GG Allin 17043
Jan. 1, 2022

Consistently Funniest Podcast

This is the most consistently funny, enjoyable, brighten-my-day podcast out there right now. Jason Gore masterfully voices an assemblage of fascinating weirdo DJs, and his brand of humor shines through, with deep respect and reference to the Best Show with Tom Scharpling. Tom used to voice different DJ-character interludes during the Best Show, and this podcast is like a beautiful evolution of that experience. Thanks for making it!

MellyPeach
Dec. 31, 2021

Classic rock hilarity

For anyone who grew up listening to classic rock radio, this is a must listen. Gore and Garlock get it hilariously right.

Koomdogg
Dec. 30, 2021

So funny

Makes me laugh out loud multiple times per episode. “Nobody likes a garbage cow”. Surreal, zany, goofy. If you grew up on classic rock radio, this podcast is for you.

MrEchooo
Dec. 30, 2021

It's Hawk o'clock!

No better medicine for a Monday like getting a bite in the ear from The Hawk! It's like taking laughing pills to excess, except no pills and just a ridiculously hilarious podcast. The Hawk rules.

Pink Budget
Feb. 28, 2022

This Hawk has talons

I love this podcast. Quickly becoming a weekly first listen. If you loved the “alternate radio universe” bits on the best show and/or ever spent a lot of time listening to your local small town rock station, you’ll love it too

the modern folk
March 29, 2022

hawk around the clock 🏆

having grown up listening to classic rock radio in the mornings while getting ready for school, 108.9 The Hawk is absolutely hilarious and spot-on. the ads and jingles are so well done (the NyQuil Chicken song made me burst out laughing in public) and really bring the Val Verde Extended Universe to life. great podcast, 10/10, would recommend

juliet cetera
Oct. 10, 2022

Perfect

This show really nails the sound of listening to a classic rock station all day—the DJ personalities, the commercial breaks, all parodied from a place of genuine love, while doing a great amount of world-building in the fictional town of Val Verde. The fake commercials really are brilliant, too.

Tlachtga
Nov. 29, 2022

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108.9 The Hawk

New to 108.9 The Hawk? Start here.

Watch The Hawk

Keep The Hawk On The Air

Recent Hawk Broadcasts

I’ve Been On Hold Since 2005 with Brian Huskey

The Cosmic Origin of Whisp Turlington

A New Happy Birthday Song with Rekha Shankar

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Hawk Rock Talk Episodes

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Reviews

This is genius

Consistently Funniest Podcast

Classic rock hilarity

So funny

It's Hawk o'clock!

This Hawk has talons

hawk around the clock 🏆

Perfect