
Hawk Talk
Tom Frank
Seahawk Nation... Welcome to Season 3 of Hawk Talk, a podcast dedicated to talking South River High School Sports all season long. Join host, Tom Frank as we talk to school administrators, coaches, players, alumni and fans throughout the season as we breakdown last week’s games and take a look ahead to next week’s.
Hawk Talk is recorded live from Chad’s BBQ in Edgewater, Maryland. Since 2013, Chad’s Bar-B-Cue has been delighting visitors with great food, fun atmosphere, and excellent customer service.
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Hawk Talk is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. Let your story take the mic. Learn more at https://merrick-studios.com
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Helbling, Lainhart, and the Playoffs
Hawk Talk
10/30/23 • 24 min
Join hosts Tom and Chloe as they take a look back at Senior Night this past Friday at the South River-North County Football game as well as a look ahead to an exciting week of playoff games in soccer, field hockey, cheerleading, cross country and football. Plus we have soccer coach Dan Helbling and goalie Logan Lainhart to talk about South River's BIG regional semifinals victory over Severna Park and preview Tuesday's regional finals at JM Bennett.
Bullroast tickets are on sale now to support the Boys and Girls Basketball team. This year's event will be held at Renditions on November 11th. Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/bullroast23.
Hawk Talk is produced by Spaceman World Media and hosted by Tom Frank and Chloe Kravitz. Follow us on Instagram @SRHawkTalk, let us know what you think of the show by adding a review on Apple or a comment below and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR
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Part 2: Senior LAX Interviews
Hawk Talk
04/23/23 • 26 min
Join host Tom Frank for Part 2 of his interviews with the South River High School Boys and Girls lacrosse teams. In this episode, Tom talks to seniors Garret Bates, Will Burke, Blake Burrows, Will Gervase, Cash Herndon, Jay Jenkins, Leo Knott, Trevor and Tyle Silvestri, and Henry Sykes.
Hawk Talk is produced by Spaceman World Media, hosted by Tom Frank, and recorded each week at Chad's BBQ in Edgewater, MD. Follow us on Instagram @SRHawkTalk, let us know what you think of the show by adding a review on Apple and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WeareSR
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Week of Dec 19: Holiday Trio
Hawk Talk
12/20/22 • 27 min
We are LIVE from South River High School with not one, not two, but three fantastic guests to kick off the Holidays. Join host Tom Frank as he welcomes a basketball trio – Cash Herndon, Blake Burrows and Trashaun Timmons – to talk all things South River Basketball including two big home games this week.
Tuesday at 6pm vs Arundel
Thursday at 7pm vs Eleanor Roosevelt
Get your tickets on gofans and get out there to support the boys this week.
Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank, recorded each week at Chad's BBQ in Edgewater, MD and produced by Spaceman World Media. Let us know what you think of the show by adding a review on Apple and/or hitting us up @SRHawkTalk on Instagram. Subscribe to Hawk Talk on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s Go Seahawks! #WeareSR
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10/10/22 • 25 min
It’s Homecoming Week, Seahawk Nation. And we couldn’t have found two better people to speak to all things homecoming than the two ladies who lead our most school spirited group. Tune into this week’s Hawk Talk to meet Cheerleading Coaches Beverly Fitzwater and Carlie Miele. We're talking South River cheer, homecoming as well as some other great things they are doing in the community.
Let us know what you think of the show by adding a review on Apple and/or hitting us up @SRHawkTalk on Instagram. Subscribe to Hawk Talk on Apple, Spotify, r wherever you get your podcasts. Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and recorded each week at Chad's BBQ in Edgewater, MD. Let’s Go Seahawks!
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Week of Sep 19th - Hope Battista
Hawk Talk
09/19/22 • 26 min
On week 4 of Hawk Talk, we welcome South River Head Field Hockey Coach and former 2-time state champion, Hope Battista. Join host Tom Frank as he talks to Hope about her time playing field hockey and softball at South River, what it meant to come back to South River to coach and this year's team.
This week's announcements:
Next Monday September 26th
- Schools will be closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah. No Athletic Practices are permitted on Monday September 26th.Enjoy the day off!
Booster Club Membership
- The Booster Club Membership goes to the betterment of the athletic experience at South River High School. We would ask that everyone joins the booster club if possible. Membership dues go to help fund new uniforms, equipment, and team experiences.
- Please consider joining this week - https://www.familyid.com/programs/2022-23-athletic-booster-club-membership-2
More about Hope Battista:
Hope led her South River team to 2 state championships in her four year career, was a two-time Washington Post All-Met selection, was named the 2007 All-Met Field Hockey Player of the Year and earned Baltimore Sun All-Met Player of the Year honors in 2007. Hope went on to play college Field Hockey and Software and most recently in May of 2021 was named South River’s Varsity Field Hockey Coach
You can find the show on the gram @SRHawkTalk and listen each week on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your podcast. Subscribe, rate it and, please, share it on your social channels.
LET’S GO SEAHAWKS!
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Week of Sep 5th - Steve Erxleben
Hawk Talk
09/05/22 • 28 min
Week 2 of Hawk Talk is here just in time to fire up the grills this Labor Day and celebrate the end of summer. Join host Tom Frank as he welcomes head varsity football coach Steve Erxleben to talk playing at the next level, lessons learned from the Westminister game and a look ahead to Broadneck.
Special thanks for the emails, the text messages and the DMs from last week’s show. Keep them coming! Coaches, send me your team updates and fans, let me know what you think, who you want on the show and/or just give us the thumbs up.
You can find the show on the gram @SRHawkTalk and listen each week on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your podcast. Subscribe, rate it and, please, share it on your social channels.
A few quick announcements...
- There is a boys and girls soccer fundraiser this Wednesday, September 7th at the Green Turtle from 6pm to close. Grab a bite to eat and help out our soccer teams.
- And for those who have not purchased their Athletic Gate Discount Passes. They will be available at the gate this week payable by check or exact change. The charge is $30. Checks can be made payable to South River High School. They will be sell while supply lasts. So get them quick.
Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and recorded each week at Chad's BBQ in Edgewater, MD.
LET’S GO SEAHAWKS!
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Meet Our LAX Seniors
Hawk Talk
04/19/24 • 46 min
It’s the senior edition of Hawk talk. Join host Tom Frank as he sits down with our 23 senior players and managers of both the boys and girls South River lacrosse teams. Enjoy their fun facts, memories, advice and specials thanks to all those who have helped them along the way.
Our Senior Interviews include Caden Travis, Danny Thibodeau, James Kavney, Dylan Leonard, Jack Vogt, Jack Laye, Gavin Phipps, Sean Ciminelli, Daniel Stechlow, James Crimaudo, Ethan McWaters, Nick Sweeney, Chase Baldwin, Kendall Simpson, Kam Lee, Reese Toth, Alexis Reidy, Natalie Flor, Katie Kuchner, Cheyenne Jackson, Lindsey Risse.
Also congrats to seniors Alex Alto and Ksenya Dittrich.
Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ, Merrick Creative, and Maryland Remodeling Expert. Follow us on Instagram @SRHawkTalk, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com, and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #wersr
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Special Mid-Week Report
Hawk Talk
01/25/24 • 4 min
It's a special mid-week episode to deliver a quick update on all the big games this past snowy week and to look ahead to warmer times. Listen now and don't miss any of the upcoming South River Sports action!
Hawk Talk is produced by Spaceman World Media and hosted by Tom Frank and Chloe Kravitz. Follow us on Instagram @SRHawkTalk, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR
THIS WEEK
Thursday, 1/25
Cheerleading Country Championship - 6pm at Crofton HS
Friday, 1/26
Indoor Track - 9am at PGSLC
Swimming - 4pm at AOSC
Girl's Varsity Basketball - 5pm at Annapolis
Boy's Varsity Basketball - 6:45pm at Annapolis
Wrestling - 6pm at home vs Chesapeake
Saturday, 1/27
Girl's Varsity Basketball - 11:45am at home vs Southern
Boy's Varsity Basketball - 1:30pm at home vs Southern

11/13/23 • 22 min
A very interesting past week, Seahawk Nation. Join host Tom Frank along with special guest host, Coach Steve Erxleben from our South River Football Team. We break down Saturday's Bull Roast benefitting the boys and girls basketball teams as well as Cheerleading and Cross Country State Championship events. And we welcome to the show senior Jack Brusse to talk about the atmosphere from South River's overtime win versus Howard which propels us into this Saturday's 3A Soccer State Championship game against Towson. Let's Go Seahawks!
Hawk Talk is produced by Spaceman World Media and hosted by Tom Frank and Chloe Kravitz. Follow us on Instagram @SRHawkTalk, let us know what you think of the show by adding a review on Apple and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR

Championship Friday
Hawk Talk
03/14/25 • 11 min
Something special is happening at South River High School. Our girls basketball team stands at the precipice of making school history as they prepare to face Oakland Mills for the state championship tonight at the University of Maryland.
This marks South River's third state championship appearance in program history and first since 2005 – a testament to how rare and precious this opportunity is. The entire community has rallied behind our team. Listen NOW to this outpouring of support from teachers, parents, administration, and alumni all sending heartfelt messages of encouragement. Their collective message rings clear: play with heart, leave nothing on the court, trust your defense, and bring home that championship.
Hawk Talk is hosted by Tom Frank and brought to you by Chad's BBQ, Merrick Creative, and Maryland Remodeling Expert. Don’t hesitate to contact us through Instagram @SRHawkTalk or by email at [email protected]. Please reach out, send updates after games, let us know about fundraisers, big events, etc. This show is only as good as what we know. So get involved! Subscribe, Listen and Share the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on Apple, help support the show at https://srhawktalk.buzzsprout.com, and spread the word Seahawk Nation. #WERSR
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hawk Talk have?
Hawk Talk currently has 76 episodes available.
What topics does Hawk Talk cover?
The podcast is about Basketball, Wrestling, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Football, Podcasts, Volleyball, Sports and Soccer.
What is the most popular episode on Hawk Talk?
The episode title 'County Championship Week' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hawk Talk?
The average episode length on Hawk Talk is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hawk Talk released?
Episodes of Hawk Talk are typically released every 7 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Hawk Talk?
The first episode of Hawk Talk was released on Aug 23, 2022.
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