CLASSIC HAWK: The Bassist (with Rekha Shankar)
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09/20/24 • 58 min
Welcome to Classic Hawk! Your weekly replay of some of our favorite episodes from archives of 108.9 The Hawk.
Today’s Episode: The Bassist (with Rekha Shankar)
Originally Aired on January 9, 2023
Good Morning, Val Verde! It's The Whisp Turlington Show and today we're celebrating Geoff "The Angry Man's" birthday by bringing in one of his favorite TV composers, SUSAN SLUMP (REKHA SHANKAR), the composer of all of the slap bass songs on "Seinfeld." It's also a Commercial Free Morning on the show, but we still slip some commercials for some quick cash for Seabirds Burritos, Flappers and more!
Sponsored by Seabirds Burritos and Flappers
Guest Starring: Rekha Shankar (Smartypants, Vulture’s Comedians 2024 List, Grand Crew, Digman, Animaniacs, CollegeHumor's Hardly Working)
Also, get ready - Rekha will be on an all-new episode of 108.9 The Hawk in just a few weeks!
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Welcome to Classic Hawk! Your weekly replay of some of our favorite episodes from archives of 108.9 The Hawk.
Today’s Episode: The Bassist (with Rekha Shankar)
Originally Aired on January 9, 2023
Good Morning, Val Verde! It's The Whisp Turlington Show and today we're celebrating Geoff "The Angry Man's" birthday by bringing in one of his favorite TV composers, SUSAN SLUMP (REKHA SHANKAR), the composer of all of the slap bass songs on "Seinfeld." It's also a Commercial Free Morning on the show, but we still slip some commercials for some quick cash for Seabirds Burritos, Flappers and more!
Sponsored by Seabirds Burritos and Flappers
Guest Starring: Rekha Shankar (Smartypants, Vulture’s Comedians 2024 List, Grand Crew, Digman, Animaniacs, CollegeHumor's Hardly Working)
Also, get ready - Rekha will be on an all-new episode of 108.9 The Hawk in just a few weeks!
Love 108.9 The Hawk? Here's how to get more:
- Subscribe to the podcast!
- Get official merch: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts
- Early access & bonus shows: https://patreon.com/1089thehawk
- Follow us on social media: YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads
- Learn more: https://1089thehawk.com
Previous Episode
The Morrissey Ban (with Alexis Pereira)
Wait. We thought “Morrissey” was banned from Val Verde. Is the thirteen year ban really up? That must be the case, because “Morrissey” (ALEXIS PEREIRA) joins Geoff and Whisp in the Rock & Roll RV during this hour of The Geoff & Whisp Show!
- The 13 Year Ban: Why was "Morrissey" kicked out of Val Verde? We reveal all!
- Behind The Song: "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get" is NOT what you think! Hear Morrissey's (hilarious) take on the classic tune.
- Manchester to Long Island: Is Morrissey secretly England's Billy Joel?
- Waffle Iron Gridlock: Art Spart has the traffic tips you NEED to avoid the morning's waffle-y mess!
- Mr. Bean for King: "Morrissey" argues Mr. Bean should be the next ruler!
- Hotel California Debate: Buckle up for a deep dive into this Eagles classic, led by its biggest fan ("Morrissey").
Plus:
- Commercials! Don't miss out on the latest deals from Michael's McDonald's, Channel 8's "Recipe For Pain," Weird Airport Burritos, and That Smell Carbon Detection Agency.
- Mug Mania! Geoff and Whisp unveil the hottest new mugs from Jugggg’s Mug Emporium.
Guest Starring: Alexis Pereira (Hamster & Gretel, The President Show, Broad City, IFC)
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Next Episode
Front Yard Gundam (with Aaron Burdette)
Dan Luis Obispo (played by Aaron Burdette) stops by the “Rock & Roll RV” to talk to Geoff and Whisp about his ongoing fights with his neighbors and Val Verde City Council, regarding the giant Gundam he built in his front yard.
- His Gundam Has A Name: Dan Luis Obispo , the Gundam enthusiast and former Val Verde Police officer, names his front yard creation, Clarita.
- RV Park Enemies: Dan calls all of his Val Verde Springs neighbors out, from Jamison Speckles to Mark Flattbottom!
- Rock Legend Ray Stevens: Find out how the songwriter behind “Mississippi Squirrel Revival” was behind hits from Steely Dan and Scorpions!
Plus, learn more about Whisp’s visit to Mojitostownship Resort, created by the late lite island rocker, Jimmy OneMeal of “Chicken Sandwich In Hell” fame.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Tom Kiefer’s Blowing Leafers
- Big Open Pit
- Sauce King
- Sebastian’s Playground
Guest Starring: Aaron Burdette (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Close Enough, Inside Jon, Man Seeking Woman)
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