The Rude Awakening Show
by Ocean 98
Wake up with The Rude Awakening Show on Ocean 98, where mornings on the Eastern Shore are anything but ordinary! Hosted by Bulldog, with Coach, The Dude and Marla, the show delivers rock, laughs, outrageous conversations, celebrity guests, local personalities, listener interaction, pop culture, current events and plenty of unpredictable surprises. From Ocean City and the Eastern Shore to stories making headlines around the world, The Rude Awakening brings humor, attitude and unmistakable local flavor to your morning. Tune in weekdays on Ocean 98 — The Best of Rock! Online at Ocean98.com!
Episodes
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November 6, 2026
Malibu's Surf Shop sends their best in with Lee from Malibu's. Stewart Dobson is from the OC Today Dispatch. Erik Davis is from Fandango.com. Bill Fuhrer is the Promotions Director for Ocean 98 and joins the crew for a major station announcement.
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November 5, 2026
Lee from Malibu's. Eric Dezenhall is the author of "Wiseguys and the White House". Phil Cairney is the director of the documentary "The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story".
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November 4, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Wade Meadows joins the crew. Mark Stross has your Tech Byte. Cameron Hughes is a professional crowd igniter. Comedian Paul Mecurio is back on the show promoting his tour. Bruce Perlowin is the King of Pot with his cousin/producer Todd Denkin.
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November 3, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Patricia Knight Meyer is the author of "WONDERLAND: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption".
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November 2, 2026
Lee from Malibu's Surf Shop. Dana Gourrier plays Muhammed Ali's mother in "The Greatest". Shaun Cassidy is promoting an upcoming holiday tour.
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October 30, 2026
Lee from Malibu's. Stewart Dobson from the OC Today Dispatch. Erik Davis is from Fandango.com. Alexa Berger is the producer of the Netflix documentary, "Death of the Pastor's Wife". Sam Calagione is back from Dogfish Head. Blake Harris is the author of "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry...
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October 29, 2026
Lee from Malibu's Surf Shop. Mickey Fitz the Rocket Scientist. Amanda Llewelyn is the director of "UFO's & God".
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October 28, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Brian Biegel & Christopher St. John have a new crime documentary series called "Swipe Right on the Devil" on Hulu.
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October 27, 2026
Lee from Malibu's calls in from the road. Drew Curtis is from Fark.com. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai have a new album together called "The Sea of Emotion" - the brand new single is "Mayhem".
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October 26, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Dr. Charles Liu explores the science behind superheroes in "(Super) Natural Science". Chloe Radcliffe has a new comedy special out called "Eyes Down Here". Melora Hardin (from "The Office") has a new film called "Drummer Boy" and a wallpaper line called…
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October 23, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Stewart Dobson is from the OC Today Dispatch. Matt James is running for Mayor of Ocean City, Maryland. Erik Davis is from Fandango.com. Costa Ronin is promoting Season 2 of "The Terminal List" on Prime Video.
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October 22, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Christian Broadhurst is the Executive Producer for "Ice Airport Alaska". Roger Bartlett is the original guitarist for Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band with a new documentary, "Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers".
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October 21, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Mark Stross is live from England. Christy Scott Cashman has a new book, "What Happened in Beulah". John DeMari is the founder of Beach Fly performing at Sunfest in Ocean City, Md.
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October 20, 2026
Lee from Malibu's. Drew Curtis from Fark.com. Dave Schrader is the host of Paranormal 60.
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October 19, 2026
Mickey Fitz guest stars. Lee from Malibu's joins. Dee Wallace is back on the show from The Hollywood Museum. Mike Byster is back from Brainetics.
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October 16, 2026
Mickey Fitz the Rocket Man. Lee from Malibu's. Stewart Dobson from the OC Today Dispatch. Erik Davis from Fandango.com. Vanessa Marano is promoting Petunia.
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October 15, 2026
Mickey Fitz is back to hang out. Josh Pais is promoting "Checkout" now streaming.
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October 14, 2026
Lee from Malibu's. Mark Stross is reporting from across the pond. Daniella Monet is celebrating the release of "Hollywood Arts" on Netflix. Tim Bagley is in the horror classic "Carrie" on Prime Video.
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October 13, 2026
Lee from Malibu's Surf Shop. Drew Curtis from Fark.com. Jon Davison - lead singer of YES.
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October 12, 2026
Lee is from Malibu's Surf Shop. Casey Elliott is from "Brotherhood" - in theaters now. Jeff "The Bear Man" Watson is an experienced bear handler and social media creator. Molly Schuyler is a Multi-World Recorder holer and competitive eater.
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October 9, 2026
Lee from Malibu's. Stewart Dobson from the OC Today-Dispatch. Erik Davis is from Fandango.com.
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October 8, 2026
Lee is back from Malibu's Surf Shop. Marianna Batie & Reena Patel are local estate lawyers with another lesson.
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October 7, 2026
No Lee today. :( Emily & Devlin Forsythe are the founders of Wölfe Cutlery. Kate Flannery is back - you know her as "Meredith" from "The Office" - with a new book. Vella Lovell is "Emily" on Fox's "Animal Control".
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October 6, 2026
Lee from Malibu's is back in studio. Drew Curtis is the creator of Fark.com. Bryan Bourdeau has an event coming up called "Techstars Startup Weekend Salisbury".
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October 5, 2026
Lee from Malibu's brings the report on surf. Sara Robin & Jack Lemay are the director and editor of the documentary "Your Attention Please".
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October 2, 2026
Mickey Fitz is a former NOAA Rocket Scientist. Lee from Malibu's has your surf report. Stewart Dobson is from the Ocean City Today Dispatch. Erik Davis is from Fandango.com. "Chilidawg" is a friend of The Dude in town from Nashville for a show.
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October 1, 2026
Mickey Fitz is officially retired and celebrating with Fitz Picks, Vol. 1 on Spotify. Andrew McCarthy is an actor known for roles in "Pretty in Pink", "Weekend at Bernie's", and "St. Elmo's Fire" with a new movie called "Orion" in theaters Friday, October 2nd. Steve Jawn is a film and music video...
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September 30. 2026
Lee from Malibu's has your surf. Mark Stross has your Tech Byte. Theresa Caputo (The Long Island Medium) is back on the show and on tour.
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September 29, 2026
Special Guest Larry Lawton stops by on his way through town. Lee from Malibu's has your surf report. Big Cip visits. Drew Curtis has top stories from Fark.com. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant joins from Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild.
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September 28, 2026
Recap the Nor'easter weekend with Lee from Malibu's. Then find out what happens after death with Dr. Eben Alenxander.
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September 25, 2026
It's Friday! Dr. Beck surprises the crew with a guest appearance. Lee from Malibu's gives weather and surf updates. Stewart Dobson from the OC Today Dispatch has the latest scoop around town. Erik Davis from Fandango.com serves up what's good at the movies this weekend.
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September 24, 2026
Guess who. It's Lee from Malibu's with your Surf Report. We chat with Miss South Carolina - Lindsay Jones.
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September 23, 2026
Lee from Malibu's has surf covered. The Mayor of Ocean City stops by. Mark Stross is back for another Tech Byte. B-Rad recaps Tedx Butterfish Cove and E-volution Expo. ABC's Deborah Roberts talks "20/20". Nigel Dick is one of the world's greatest music video directors.
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September 22, 2026
Lee from Malibu's has your Surf Report. Drew Curtis joins from Fark.com. Sanya Richards-Ross has a new show called "Beyond the Curve". Joseph Ari'el Towne has a new book called "The Better Mindset". Comedian Brian Bates from Nateland has a new special out.
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September 21, 2026
Lee from Malibu's is in studio. "Bar Rescue" expert Mia Mastroianni calls in. Mike Byster catches up with the crew from "Brainetics". Comedian Jim Florentine has a new comedy special and comedy album.
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September 18, 2026
It's Friday! Micky Fitz is back. Lee from Malibu's has your surf. Stewart Dobson from the OC Today Dispatch dishes out some local news. Erik Davis from Fandango.com tells us what to see this weekend in the theaters!
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September 17, 2026
Mickey Fitz the Rocket Scientist stops by. Long time friends of the show, Frank and Marilyn, catch up with the crew. Marc Rohleder is a CTO and guest speaker at Tedx Butterfish Cove in Ocean City.
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September 16, 2026
Bulldog ventures from the studio to Ocean Pines. Lee from Malibu's has your Surf Report. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan stops by. Mark Stross & Dr. Kathlene Stross arrive as they prepare for Tedx Butterfish Cove. Col. Nicholas Reynolds has a new book called "Ortiz's War". Matt Sorum from Guns N…
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September 15, 2026
Lee from Malibu's joins the crew. Drew Curtis recaps some highlights from Fark.com. Andrew Brandt has a new book, "Smarter About Sports". Vanessa Gonzalez has a new comedy special called MAMONA on Hulu.
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September 14, 2026
Lee from Malibu's brings us the surf report and author Richard Estep rejoins the crew to talk ghosts!
About this show
Wake up with The Rude Awakening Show on Ocean 98, where mornings on the Eastern Shore are anything but ordinary! Hosted by Bulldog, with Coach, The Dude and Marla, the show delivers rock, laughs, outrageous conversations, celebrity guests, local personalities, listener interaction, pop culture, current events and plenty of unpredictable surprises. From Ocean City and the Eastern Shore to stories making headlines around the world, The Rude Awakening brings humor, attitude and unmistakable local flavor to your morning. Tune in weekdays on Ocean 98 — The Best of Rock! Online at Ocean98.com!
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