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Dec. 9, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK - KISS (WITH MAKEUP)

Another bonus episode of 108.9 The Hawk - HAWK ROCK TALK! This time Jason and Geoff do a dive into the "makeup" years of KISS! Get ready for some of the hardest riffs around and more Paul Stanley impressions than you ever kne...

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Dec. 5, 2022

A Visit From Dr. Bones (with Jon Gabrus)

Drug and pharmaceutical aficionado DR. BONES (JON GABRUS) stops by The Whisp Turlington Show and things QUICKLY get interesting. Whisp and Geoff also await the results from the release of the latest radio ratings. Is 108.9 Th...

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Dec. 2, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK: CHEAP TRICK

We're back with another bonus edition of 108.9 The Hawk - HAWK ROCK TALK! In every episode of Hawk Rock Talk, Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock do a deep dive into a classic rock band and in this episode it is Rockford, Ill's fine...

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Nov. 27, 2022

Yeah That's What We Call Hawk Commercials Volume One

It's time to take a look back at some of our favorite commercials we've done at 108.9 The Hawk. Commercial revenue is what keeps this classic rock radio station alive and we are very proud of all of our advertisers. From Shar...

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Nov. 25, 2022

Whisp Turlington's Audiobook: Chapter Seven - Humanitarian of the Cen…

We are very fortunate to have an audiobook copy of 108.9 The Hawk legend, Whisp Turlington's work-in-progress autobiography, "Through The Years, Through The Tears." Please enjoy Chapter Seven: Humanitarian of the Century! 108...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Alice's Revenge

"Arlo Guthrie" finally releases the sequel to his beloved Thanksgiving song, "Alice's Restaurant." "ALICE'S REVENGE" IS HERE! Happy Thanksgiving from your pals at 108.9 The Hawk Get all things 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.co...

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Nov. 18, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK - VAN HALEN (ROTH ERA)

And it's back! You want Jason and Geoff to actually talk rock and roll as themselves and maybe specifically about the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen? WELL, YOU'RE IN LUCK! That's just what this episode of HAWK ROCK TALK is! ...

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Nov. 13, 2022

THE HAWK TREES (with Griffin Newman)

A BIG SHOW FOR OUR BIG ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The Whisp Turlington Show goes on the road for a special grand re-opening of the VAL VERDE VALLEY MALL and the placement of 108.9 The Hawk's Annual "Hawk Trees!" Whisp and Geoff br...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Whisp Turlington's Audiobook: Chapter Six - My Mama's Meatloaf

We are very fortunate to have acquired an early copy of 108.9 The Hawk legend Whisp Turlington's brand new autobiographical audiobook, "THROUGH THE YEARS, THROUGH THE TEARS." Please enjoy Chapter Six: My Mama's Meatloaf. 108....

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Nov. 7, 2022

WRESTLESLURP '22 (w/Brett Davis)

Everyone's excited for the pro-wrestling event of the year - WRESTLESLURP '22 - as it is finally back at the Val Verde Enormodome! Scotty books a wrestler named DⒶMIEN BLAKK (Brett Davis) to talk about the SLURP on The Whisp ...

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Nov. 4, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK - THIN LIZZY

Jason Gore and Geoff "The Real Person" Garlock are back with another HAWK ROCK TALK bonus episode! This time they discuss one of the most underrated rock bands of all times - the pride of Ireland - THIN LIZZY! 108.9 THE HAWK ...

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Oct. 31, 2022

A Very 108.9 The Hawk Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Whisp, Jason, Geoff and Greg are all broadcasting live from Shetland Creameries for the last day of their "Fall Festival Days!" Farmer Dan talks to the crew about the festival and the fact that the college ki...

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Oct. 28, 2022

Whisp Turlington's Audiobook: Chapter Five - PEEKABOO

We are very fortunate to have acquired an early copy of 108.9 The Hawk legend Whisp Turlington's brand new autobiographical audiobook, "THROUGH THE YEARS, THROUGH THE TEARS." Please enjoy Chapter Five: PEEKABOO. 108.9 The Haw...

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Oct. 24, 2022

The Return of the Whisp Turlington Show (with Nicole Conlan)

Discussions were had. Deals were made. And now, THE WHISP TURLINGTON SHOW IS BACK! So long, 108.9 The Hawk Morning Show because the world's greatest radio DJ is back in control! With co-hosts Geoff Garlock, Greg Lemonsour and...

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Oct. 21, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK - GENESIS

Jason Gore and Geoff "The Real Person" Garlock are back with another HAWK ROCK TALK bonus episode! This time they are GOIN' DEEP (Sorry, Greg) into the catalog of one of the greatest bands ever, GENESIS!

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Oct. 17, 2022

Woodstock '99: The VR Experience (with Jake Fogelnest)

Jason Gore is BACK in the co-host chair of the 108.9 The Hawk Morning Show with Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock. VR developer, SAGE LUKATHER (Jake Fogelnest) stops by the Hawknest to show off his new Woodstock '99 VR experience...

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Oct. 14, 2022

BONUS: HAWK ROCK TALK - QUEEN

Wait, the real guys are going to talk as well?! YEP. From time to time, you'll get HAWK ROCK TALK where Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock talk about rock & roll and go deep on certain artists. In this inaugural edition, we talk on...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Val Verde Roktoberfest Festival

It's time for the Val Verde's annual ROKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL and Whisp Turlington, Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock and Jason Gore are broadcasting live from the fest! There's so many great bands playing this year and Whisp and Ge...

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Oct. 3, 2022

Breakfast With The Beatles In Danbury, CT (with Will Hines)

Whisp Turlington and Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock welcome ETHAN WELLMAN (Will Hines), host of the syndicated "Breakfast With The Beatles In Danbury, CT" that is heard every Sunday morning on 108.9 The Hawk. Ethan has some ne...

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Sept. 26, 2022

The Frank Zappa Morning Show (with Julie Klausner)

Boss Ron is trying some new things and this time he's paired Whisp Turlington with the Hawk's latest "star" DJ, Greg Lemonsour. They are joined in-studio by Cindy Ravine (Julie Klausner), the world's biggest Frank Zappa fan. ...

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Sept. 19, 2022

A Visit From Robert Plant

Whisp Turlington and Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock prepare for a visit from former Led Zeppelin frontman, Robert Plant. They're pretty sure this interview will single-handedly save 108.9 The Hawk. Jason Gore broadcasts live f...

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Sept. 12, 2022

ULF (with Kristen Bartlett)

Whisp Turlington and Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock are visited by Felicity Plaster Caster (Kristen Bartlett) who gives them a preview of all of the casts of genitalia she will be showing off at Val Verde's RECORD-CON 2022. Gu...

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Sept. 4, 2022

Top 30 Classic Rock Songs About Working Commercial Free Cola Labor Da…

It's the "Top 30 Classic Rock Songs About Working Commercial Free Cola Labor Day Countdown!" Why "Commercial Free Cola?" Not quite sure. It's something that Boss Ron is pushing on us. Join Jason Gore and Geoff "The Angry Man"...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Hawk Nighttime with Big Truck and Greg Lemonsour

TOOT TOOT! Big Truck and new 108.9 The Hawk DJ, Greg Lemonsour, co-host the Hawk Nighttime together as an experiment by 108.9 The Hawk owner, Boss Ron. Does it work out? And do we learn A LOT about Big Truck's past? It wouldn...

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