Weekend Warrior
It's Saturday. It's go time. Let Dr. Robert Klapper jump start your health and sports life.
Archived Podcasts
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/15/18
Doc digs deeper into how some of these super collaborations in music & sports have happened throughout history and how fantasy football also relates to that. Jared Abrams sticks around to help explain some of the latest injuries that have affected players in the NFL. Also, the clinic reopens as Doc helps you with your aches & pains.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/15/18
Dr. Robert Klapper is back and today he is talking about the best musicians coming together for a greater cause & how it all started with George Harrison with his concert for Bangladesh. Also, how did the Dream Team with Michael Jordan & Magic Johnson come together. Plus, Doc is joined by Fantasy Football expert Jared Abrams.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/8/18
Doc revisits Nomo Mania when the Japanese Phenom Hideo Nomo took over Major League Baseball for the Dodgers in his rookie year. Doc checks back in with hand surgeon Eugene Tsai to discuss some of the fundamentals of your hand's anatomy. Plus, Doc opens the clinic to help you with your injuries.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/8/18
Dr. Robert Klapper is back and this time he is talking about the history former Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo made in his rookie season coming over from Japan. Also, Doc is joined by Cedars Sinai hand surgeon Eugene Tsai to discuss how a particular type of hand surgery was inspired by the Japanese Yakuza. Plus, the clinic reopens to help with your aches & pains.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/1/18
Doc delves into a tragic story of one man having to give up his dream to play hockey. He checks back in with John Evans to continue discussing keeping the most famous pieces of art in the world safe.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/1/18
Dr. Klapper is back & he is digging in on the work it takes to protect the greatest art pieces of the world and how it relates to protecting your own body. Doc is joined by architect John Evans who discusses trying to protect some of the most important pieces of art in museums around the world.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 8/25/18
Doc retells his thoughts about developing a technical expertise in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from Marlon Brando, Fred Dryer and Dr. Frank Jobe. Doc dishes on his favorite red sauce at La Scala in Beverly Hills. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 8/25/18
Doc opens talking about developing a technical expertise in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from Marlon Brando, Fred Dryer and Dr. Frank Jobe. Doc talks about Travis Fredricks' rare autoimmune disorder, Guillain-Barr� syndrome. Doc welcomes Fred Dryer who explains how he developed technical expertise using his three point technique in football, and the technique he used in his acting career. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 8/18/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the pageantry in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from the Harlem Globetrotters and Pageant of the Masters. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 8/18/18
Doc opens talking about the pageantry in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from the Harlem Globetrotters and Pageant of the Masters. Doc talks about seeing the start of cancer by noticing changes in the bone. Doc welcomes Diane Challis Davy, director of Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach who comes on and talks about this unique production celebrating art. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 8/11/18
Doc retells his thoughts about visionaries in sports, medicine and art. Doc, again, uses the examples from surfboard builder Steve Walden and electric guitar creator Les Paul. Doc's culinary tip is the Pad Thai with Langers' pastrami at Night Market. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 8/11/18
Doc opens talking about visionaries in sports, medicine and art. Doc uses the examples from surfboard builder Steve Walden and electric guitar creator Les Paul. Doc welcomes Steve Walden, who comes on and talks about his life building surfboards. Injury of Week is the Dodger's Cory Seager hip surgery. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 8/4/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the chemistry and success under pressure in sports, medicine and art. Doc, again, uses the examples from Dr. Jerry Buss, medical NASA technology and the music of Leiber and Stoller. Doc welcomes Lakers Talk host Allen Sliwa, who comes on and talks about the vision and legacy of Dr. Jerry Buss, the strategy of building a championship team and how the current Lakers' management faces the challenge. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 8/4/18
Doc opens talking about the chemistry and success under pressure in sports, medicine and art and gives the Weekend Warrior nation a chemistry lesson. Doc uses the examples from Dr. Jerry Buss, Doc's surgery on a shatter knee with NASA technology and the music of Leiber and Stoller. Injury of Week is LAFC Mark Anthony Kay's ankle injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/28/18
Doc retells his thoughts about partnerships in sports, art and medicine. Doc, again, uses the examples from the TV show Batman and the Lakers' Shaq and Kobe and his Adam West story at DuPar's restaurant. Doc welcomes surfer icon Kalani Robb, who comes on and talks about giving back to the community, the philosophy of surfing Pipeline, Kelly Slater, surfboards and his almost drowning incidents. Doc's restaurant favorite is Tito's Tacos for his whole office. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/28/18
Doc opens talking about partnerships in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from the TV show Batman and the Lakers' Shaq and Kobe. Injury of Week is Aaron Judge's wrist injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/21/18
Best of WW, Hour 2 has Doc welcoming drummer Charles Conner who talks about growing up in New Orleans and the rhythmic influence he brought to Little Richard's band. Doc welcomes colon expert Dr. Gary Hoffman who talks about the complexity of the human colon and how cancer spreads in it. Charles Connor is back and talks about his days working with James Brown's band and giving him the seeds to his famous funk.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/21/18
A Best of Extravaganza, Hour 1 starts with Dr. William Davis talking about his book 'Wheat Belly.' Topics touched the glycemic index, the wheat belly, Frankenstein wheat and reducing heart disease. Next is LA Artist Justin Bua and art historian Lizzie Dastin who talk about the world of art, Rembrandt's expressive emotion in his art, Justin's LeBron 23 painting and more. Then Doc relishes about his week of New York culinary treats.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/14/18
Doc retells his thoughts about adapting to the future. Doc again uses the examples from Andy Granatelli, Parnelli Jones and the 1967 turbine Indy car and Alexander Calder creation of the mobile. Doc dessert delight is the Coconut Cream pie at the Apple Pan. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/14/18
Doc opens talking about adapting to the future. Doc uses the examples from Andy Granatelli, Parnelli Jones and the 1967 turbine Indy car and Alexander Calder creation of the mobile. Doug Gardner, a sports performance psychologist and Matt Woo, a Esports physical therapist join Doc and talk about the new rising world of Esports. Injury of the Week is Lonzo Ball's injured meniscus tear. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/7/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the body language in sports, art and medicine. Doc again uses the examples from Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and Mike Tyson. Doc explains how Rembrandt and Tyson read body language. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/7/18
Doc opens talking about the body language in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and Mike Tyson. Doc explains how Rembrandt and Tyson read body language. Injury of the Week is Boogie Cousins' achilles tendon injury. Artist Justin Bua and art historian Lizzie Dastin comes on and talk about art and Rembrandt's expressive emotion in his art, Justin's LeBron 23 painting and more.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/30/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the super natural in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from Jose Canseco, Alex Rodriguez and Rod Serling and how they handled difficult times in their lives. Doc restaurant delight is Ventura's Pete's Diner ham steak with eggs, Tapatio and strawberry jelly. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/30/18
Doc opens talking about the super natural in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples from Jose Canseco and Rod Serling and how they handled difficult times in their lives. Injury of the Week is Lonzo Ball's torn meniscus. Dr. William Davis comes on and talks about his book 'Wheat Belly' topics touched the glycemic index, the wheat belly, Frankenstein wheat and reducing heart disease through avoiding wheat. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/23/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the rhythm in sports, art and medicine. Doc, again, uses examples from Pete Maravich and Dave Brubeck. Doc's dessert delight the gelato at Pazzo on Sunset. Charles Conner also talks about his days working with James Brown's band and giving him the seeds to his famous funk. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/23/18
Doc opens talking about the rhythm in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples from Pete Maravich and Dave Brubeck. Doc welcomes drummer Charles Conner who talks about growing up in New Orleans and the rhythmic influence he brought to Little Richard's band. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/16/18
Doc retells his thoughts about colon cancer and how it spreads. Doc uses examples from the Jamaica Bobsleigh team and the ancient water canals in Rome, no joke... Dave Miller and Ben Lyons call in and assist Doc in audio surgery. Doc's restaurant tip is the shrimp scampi at Manhattan in Camarillo. Doc relates a story about how we translate in separate languages in 2018 and the powerful medicine of humor. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/16/18
Doc opens talking about colon cancer and how it spreads. Doc uses examples from, are you ready, the Jamaica Bobsleigh team and the ancient water canals in Rome. Doc welcomes colon expert Dr. Gary Hoffman who talks about the complexity of the human colon and how cancer spreads in it. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/9/18
Doc retells his thoughts about coming out of retirement. Doc looks at examples of Sixto Rodriguez unaware of his fans in South Africa and the return of Brett Favre as the Vikings QB. Afternoon host Marcellus Wiley comes on and talks about Coach Al Bagnoli and his passion and talent, also what football taught him for life outside of sports. Doc's restaurant tip is Los Toros in Chatsworth. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/9/18
Doc opens talking about coming out of retirement. Doc looks at examples of Sixto Rodriguez unaware of his fans in South Africa and the return of Brett Favre as the Vikings QB. Doc welcomes Columbia head football coach Al Bagnoli who talks about his life and coming out of retirement to be head coach of the Lions. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/2/18
Doc opens talking about auctions for freedom. Doc looks at examples from Eric Clapton's struggle from addiction and giving back to others with the same problem and in sports, Curt Flood's battle for free agency. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners..
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/2/18
Doc opens talking about auctions for freedom. Doc looks at examples from Eric Clapton's struggle from addiction and giving back to others with the same problem and in sports, Curt Flood's battle for free agency. Doc welcomes Massimo Battazzi who talks about the new way of selling homes via auction. Injury of the week is Andre Iguodala's sciatic nerve and bruised thigh. Doc talks about his ice cream adventure at Milk. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 5/26/18
Doc talks about the art of Rock and Roll and how Little Richard was the stem to the genre. Also, the Doc explans how Rock climbing is the metaphor for life. The clinic opens and the Doc gives you medical advice and gives you a dose of Klapper Vision.
Weekend Warrior: 5/26/18
Doc opens talking about Rock climbing and how it is the basis for everything in life. Jared Vagy Physical therapyRock Climber calls in to talk about his rock climbing adventure and injuries he's sustained. DOc opens the clinic and takes your calls.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/19/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the rebel in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from John McEnroe and Hugh Hefner. Ryan Hollins calls in and ask for an Klapper Vision X-ray on his left ankle. Doc talks about his week of breakfasts at the Golden Egg Cafe in Main St. in Ventura. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 5/19/18
Doc opens talking about the rebel in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from John McEnroe and Hugh Hefner. Doc welcomes Joey Buran, the Pipeline Slayer who talks about his rebellious nature and his journey to the top of the surfing world in 1984. He also talks about being the coach of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Surf Team. Doc talks about his week of surfing with the dolphins. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/12/18
Doc retells his thoughts about turning tragedy into inspiration in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Shaun White, Gloria Estefan and Kevin Durant. The grandson of the founder of Canter's Deli, Mark Canter calls in after hearing Doc talk about their Kreplach, and ask about his frozen shoulder. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 5/12/18
Doc opens talking about turning tragedy into inspiration in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Shaun White, Gloria Estefan and Kevin Durant. Doc welcomes Ava Kaufman who talks about her sudden rare auto-immune disease attacking her heart, her heart replacement and her give of life through her foundation, Ava's Heart. Doc relishes about his favorite dish at Canter's Deli, their Kreplach. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/5/18
Doc retells his thoughts about not quitting in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Shaqeum Griffin and Gutzon Borglum.. Doc relishes in the tasty memory of garlic bread at the Smokehouse. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 5/5/18
Doc opens talking about not quitting in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Shaqeum Griffin and Gutzon Borglum. Doc welcomes Luis Saavedra Jr., president of Tapatio who talks about the persistence of his father in creating Tapatio, the sauce and company. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 4/28/18
Doc retells his thoughts about living in the moment in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Gerry Lopez and Jim Morrison. Doc welcomes Justin Cote who talks about the surfing lifestyle and being the marketing director of SUPERBrand, makers of boards and apparel. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 4/28/18
Doc opens talking about living in the moment in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Gerry Lopez and Jim Morrison. Doc talks about his pizza adventures last week in New Yauck and ice cream escapades at McConnells. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 4/21/18
In the Best of Hour 2, Doc welcomes Don Radon, who talks about his voyage of 50 years building boats. Kevin Rausch calls in to talk about rehab in the Ultra G machine, find out how it works. Former 76'er Theo Ratliff shares his insight about the career and life of Allen Iverson, the Peace Games along with his own NBA career.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 4/21/18
It's a Best of the Weekend Warrior. Doc talks soccer with Ben Dinnery, injury expert for the Premier Soccer League in England and Doc's son-in-law, Richard Michaelis, then Andy Warhol is the subject with Clare Kunny, also John Tibitz, grandson of Bruce Brown who tells stories about his grandfather.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 4/14/18
Doc retells his thoughts about winning the prize, the right way. Doc looks at examples from Andre Ingram, Rosie Ruiz and George Burns. Doc's culinary delight is Doans Bakery's coconut and white chocolate bun cake. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 4/14/18
Doc opens talking about winning the prize, the right way in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Andre Ingram, Rosie Ruiz and George Burns. Doc welcomes Robert Owens who talks about out working the competition and his marathon trek of running a marathon a day in a different country over one week. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 4/7/18
Doc retells his thoughts about being self taught in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from B.B. King in music and Kip Keino in long distance running. Doc Tim Gallwey, author of The Inner Game, who offers a lesson to understand how to stop your mind from getting in the way of your body. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 4/7/18
Doc opens talking about being self taught in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from B.B. King in music and Kip Keino in long distance running. Injury of the week is Kyrie Irving's bacteria infection after his surgery. Doc's culinary delight this week are the chocolate covered macaroons at Cuvee on Robertson and 3rd. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 3/31/18
Doc uses examples from Evel Knievel to describe gravity and how it can be used as a way to rehab injuries. The clinic opens to help the weekend warriors with their issues. Kyle Payne, teacher and athletic training from Heritage Christian School, joins the Doc in studio.
Weekend Warrior HR 1: 3/31/18
Doc talks about gravity and how it can be used to rehad injuries in athletes. Also, the clinic is open doc takes calls to advice callers with their issues. Kevin Rausch calls in to talk about rehab in the Ultra G machine, find out how it works.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 3/24/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the evolution in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Bob Dylan's evolution from acoustic to electric guitar. Doc welcomes photographer Matthew Brandt who has an exhibit about his travels to Bali and the process for him as an artist. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 3/24/18
Doc opens talking about the evolution in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from baseball and Tommy John surgery. Injury of the week is Steph Curry's MCL sprain. Doc welcomes Kevin VanMostrand, kick boxer in the Glory League who talks about his training, and strategy against his opponents and more. Doc's culinary delight this week were the potato pancakes at Brents in Westlake. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 3/17/18
Doc retells his thoughts about old school vs new school in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Jon Gruden, Hawk Harrelson, Vin Scully, Miles Davis and Carlos Santana. Doc also gives out his special Girls Scout cookie combination. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 3/17/18
Doc opens talking about old school vs new school in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at examples from Jon Gruden, Hawk Harrelson, Vin Scully, Miles Davis and Carlos Santana. Injury of the week is Brain Ingram's groin injury. Doc welcomes Don Radon, who talks about his voyage of 50 years building boats. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 3/10/18
Dr. Klapper talks about Jeanie Buss and Margaret Thatcher as powerful women. The Clinic opens and he takes your calls to give you medical advice and talk about your injuries. Plus he tells a story from surfing in the Rain.
Weekend Warrior HR 1: 3/10/18
Dr. Klapper begins talking about the Power of Women. Uses examples of Jeanie Buss as the owner of the Lakers and Margaret Thatcher "the iron lady." Also, the Doc talks about his week in the operating room. Plus, he'll tell you about the best Banana Split and where to get it.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 3/3/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the importance of heritage in art and medicine and sports. Doc looks at the Canadian Mohawk high iron workers who worked on the high rises in NYC because they weren't afraid of heights and heritage of making surf boards in Manhattan Beach after WWII. Doc welcomes Barry Haun, who is curator-creative director at the Surfer Heritage Museum and talks about the creation of the museum, the Bruce Brown exhibit, and the history of surfing. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 3/3/18
Doc opens talking about the importance of heritage in art, medicine and sports. Doc looks at the Canadian Mohawk Indians who worked on the high rises in NYC because they weren't afraid of heights and the surf heritage of making boards after WWII. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 2/24/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the power of wine in sports, art and medicine and where the winning tradition of spraying champagne after a victory came from. Doc looks at the influences of the amazing career of innovative team owner and race car driver Dan Gurney. Doc welcomes Joshua Klapper, who talks about journey learning about wine making and his riesling label called Dr. Klapper and more. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners and Doc shares the best chocolate pudding local in LA.
Weekend Warrior [hr1}: 2/24/18
Doc opens talking about the power of wine in sports, art and medicine and where the winning tradition of spraying champagne after a victory came from. Doc looks at the influences of the amazing career of innovative team owner and race car driver Dan Gurney. Doc talks about Uncle Bernie's Kickle. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 2/17/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the trendsetters in basketball, Walt Frazier, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson. Doc welcomes former 76'er Theo Ratliff who shares his insight about the career and life of Allen Iverson, the Peace Games along with his own NBA career. The injury of the week is Kristap Porzingis ACL injury to his left knee.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 2/17/18
Doc opens talking about the trendsetters in basketball, Walt Frazier, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 2/3/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the trials in the life of announcer Curt Gowdy. Injury of the Week is Lonzo Ball's sprained MCL. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 2/3/18
Doc opens talking about the trials in the life of announcer Curt Gowdy. Doc welcomes Dr. Ken Washenik of the Bosley Hair Restoration who talks about the history of Bosley, the art of hair restoration and his journey as a doctor doing these procedures. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 1/27/18
Doc retells his thoughts about branding in sports, art and medicine. He uses various examples from Steve Jobs, Andy Warhol and Muscle Tape. Doc welcomes Clare Kunny who talks about the life and works of Andy Warhol. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 1/27/18
Doc opens talking about branding in sports, art and medicine. He uses various examples from Steve Jobs, Andy Warhol and Muscle Tape. The injury of the week is DeMarcus Cousins' Achilles tendon injury. Doc welcomes Andrew Kim and Vince Nicholson, who talk about the kinesiology tape, Muscle Tape that helps with muscle pain, soreness and cramping, how it works and how they uniquely branded it with sports teams. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 1/20/18
Doc retells his thoughts about the spiral in football. He uses various examples from Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Seinfeld and George Carlin. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 1/20/18
Doc opens talking about the spiral in football. He uses various examples from Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Seinfeld and George Carlin. Doc welcomes Dr. Daniel Smeltzer, who talks about his passion for playing Frisbee and the journey to bring the professional team, the LA Aviators to fruition. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 1/13/18
Doc retells his thoughts about an injury being a blessing. Doc welcomes Ben Dinnery, injury expert for the Premier Soccer League in England and Doc's son-in-law, Richard Michaelis, and they talk about the life, fans, injuries and fierce rivalries in soccer. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 1/13/18
Doc opens talking about an injury being a blessing. He uses various stories about John Madden, Clarence Clemens and Dr. Robert Kerlan and how an injury changed their . The injury of the week is Stef Curry's ankle injury and Blake Griffin's MCL injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 1/6/18
Confidence is everything. The Doc continues talking about confidence in all aspects in life. Mike Trudell Los Angeles Lakers Reporter calls in to talk about Kyle Kuzma and how confident he is as a rookie. The Doc takes your calls, opens the clinic to give you medical advice.
Weekend Warrior HR 1: 1/6/18
Confidence is everything. Doc talks about Kyle Kuzma and how confident the Lakers rookie is. Doc uses Red Adair and Jay Z as examples of confidence. Also, the Clinic opens and Doc takes your calls to give you medical advice. Doc wraps with a story of him and BEn Lyons having lunch.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 12/30/17
Doc talks about the attention to detail and explains how this has worked to Rams Head Coach Sean McVay. Dennis Thurnman former USC Trojan and NFL coach calls in to talk about Sean McVay's success and how the Rams have improved. Doc opens the clinic and takes calls to help you with your meedical issues.
Weekend Warrior: 12/30/17
Doc talks about the attention to detail, uses the Classic TV show Columbo to describe how LA Rams Head Football coach Sean McVay and his attention to detail has been part of his success this season with the Rams. Also the Doc takes calls to help you with your medical issues. Listen to the Klapper Vision on Lonzo Ball's injury.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 12/23/17
Doc retells his stories about life's journey being it's own reward. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Kobe Bryant, Bruce Brown and Steve Jobs. Doc welcomes John Tibitz, grandson of Bruce Brown who tells stories about his grandfather. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 12/23/17
Doc opens talking about life's journey being it's own reward. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Kobe Bryant, Bruce Brown and Steve Jobs. Doc welcomes Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, a close friend of Bruce Brown who reminisces about the iconic life of Bruce Brown and his film "The Endless Summer." Doc's Injury of the Week is Richard Sherman's ruptured Achilles.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 12/16/17
Doc retells his stories about a twist in life's journey. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Parry O'Brien, Chubby Checker and the heart's twist to pump one's blood. Doc has a number of patients with no co-pay in the KSPN Lobby as he re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 12/16/17
Doc opens talking about a twist in life's journey. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Parry O'Brien, Chubby Checker and the heart's twist to pump one's blood. Doc welcomes Dr. Siddharth Singh, a cardiologist at Cedars Sinai who explains the twisting ventricle that pumps blood through the heart. Doc's Injury of the Week is Aaron Rodgers return from his clavicle injury. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 12/9/17
It's hour two of the Best of the Weekend Warrior this Saturday morning. Doc talks with Jay Blake who became a NHRA drag racing crew chief after he lost his sight and Ronnie Schneider who teaches us about the era of music with the Stones and Beatles.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 12/9/17
It's a Best of the Weekend Warrior this Saturday morning. Doc re-visits Lakers photographer Andrew Bernstein, Art Muse LA's Clare Kunny and talking soccer and more with ESPNLA's Soccer Weekly host Dave Denholm.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 12/2/17
Doc tell stories about the great Don Adams and Michael Jordan related to timing in life. The clinic opens once more to help you with your medical issues. The doc talks about where to eat the best Queso fundido. wraps with more calls giving medical advice.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 12/2/17
Dr. Klapper begins the day talking about Timing in Life with references from the great Don Adams and Michael Jordan. Moves on to talk to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice calls in to talk about the advancements in ACL surgeries without a graft. The Doc opens the clinic takes your calls to give you medical advice.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 11/25/17
Doc retells his stories about giving thanks. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Roberto Clemente, Paul Newman and the HSS hospital's summer home. Ben Lyons calls in and talks about Paul Newman and get advice from Doc so he can get back on the golf coarse. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 11/25/17
Doc opens talking about giving thanks. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Roberto Clemente, Paul Newman and the HSS hospital's summer home. Doc welcomes Dr. Neel Anand who explains and talks about back pain. Injury of Week is the Clippers Patrick Beverly's micro fracture injury. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior HR 2: 11/18/17
The Doc talks about NHRA Crew Chief Jay Blake and an accident that caused him to go blind. On the other side of the coin, the Doc talks to Lakers photographer Andrew Bernstein about his newest project "Through the Lense" on Spectrum Sportsnet. Last, The Doc takes calls to give you medical advice.
Weekend Warrior HR 1: 11/18/17
Welcome to another edition of the Weekend Warrior show. The Doc begins telling us about his visit to Pomona for NHRA Racing. Jay Blake a NHRA crew chief calls in to talk about Hot Rod racing and an accident that made him blind and talks about how he gets inspired everyday.
Weekend Warrior Hr 2: 11/11/17
Doc opens with stories about staring at death in the eye. The clinic opens and Doc takes calls to give you medical advice. Doc talks about Kyle Kuzma and says that's his favorite Laker. Wraps talking about Michael Angelo's art in red chalk.
Weekend Warrior HR 1: 11/11/17
Doc begins talking about facing death. Bob Padgett Emergency doctor and a hardcore USC Football fan calls in, to talk about his experience about a flight he took as an inexperienced pilot to South bend to see USC vs. Notre Dame in the 60's. The Doc takes calls and gives medical advice.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 11/4/17
Dr. Klapper continues to discuss real estate in art and surgery having a connection with the idea of location. Doc opens up the clinic and talks to listeners about their medical questions.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 11/4/17
Dr. Klapper discusses real estate in art and surgery having a connection with the idea of location. Klapper Vision is on Houston Texan’s quarterback, Deshaun Watson, tearing his ACL. Doc talks to Jay Luchs, real estate agent, about what expertise does real estate bring to the table when owning a sports franchise like Dr. Buss with the Lakers.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 10/28/17
Doc continues to talk about the ocean in the world of sports and art. Doc continues talking with Malcolm Wilson and Edward Sajor. Doc takes calls for Klapper Vision.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 10/28/17
Doc talks about the ocean in the world of sports and where we see it in art. Klapper Vision today is on Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers QB, busting his clavicle. Doc talks with surfboard maker, Malcolm Wilson.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 10/14/17
Doc continues to talk about the love of a field on different levels. What is your passion? Doc discusses Klapper Vision on Odell Beckham Jr. and takes calls.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 10/14/17
Klapper discusses where in the world of art and sports do we see the love of a field on so many different levels. Klapper Vision today is on the ankle fracture of NY Giants wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. Former NBA coach, Mike Dunleavy, calls in to discuss his basketball career and coaching today with Doc.
Weekend Warrior [HR 2]: 10/7/17
Doc talks more about Georgia O'Keeffe. He plays clips of her explaining her mindset and explanation on her artwork on bones. Art historian Clare Kunny joins Doc to discuss the work and life of O' Keeffe. Doc shares a story about bagels and Mexican food.
Weekend Warrior [HR 1]: 10/7/17
Doc opens up about bones and Georgia O'Keeffe. He discusses the spirit of the bones as his fascination of bones lead him to his career as a surgeon. The clinic is open for calls. Doc shares a story to remind us to respect power tools.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/30/17
Doc continues to talk with Dr. Timothy Charlton who is an expert in foot and ankle surgery. They talk about the new way of treating Achilles tendon tears. Doc also discusses where in sports do we see the death of an idea.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/30/17
Today on The Weekend Warrior, Doc has Dr. Timothy Charlton and asks: Where in art and sports do we see a change from something into nothing? Klapper Vision is about Corey Seager from the Dodgers who has an inflamed elbow but it is only sore when he pitches and not when he hits. Ken Dupuis calls in to discuss the death of an idea for the Achilles tendon surgery with Doc.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/23/17
Doc continues to discuss back pain and sciatica. He relates today's topic with skiing and snowboarding.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/23/17
Doc opens the show talking about back pain and sciatica. The mechanism of the injury and the surgeons treatment of it fascinates Doc. Today's Klapper Vision is on Panther's tight end, Greg Olsen, and his foot pain. Dr. Justin Millard, spine surgeon, joins Doc to discuss and answer questions about back pain and sciatica.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/16/17
Doc continues to talk about relying on data and numbers or relying on your gut. He relates this topic to Microsoft vs Apple and with Vin Scully talking about the Dodgers. Doc also opens the clinc to take calls from listeners about medical questions and concerns.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/16/17
Doc opens the show talking about the two different types of people in life - those that feel comfortable with data and those that trust their gut. Lawr Michaels, expert in saber-metrics for baseball and football, calls in to discuss numbers. Today's Klapper Vision is about Arizona Cardinals RB, David Johnson's dislocated wrist and NY Giants WR, Odell Beckman Jr.'s high ankle sprain.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/9/17
Doc continues to talk about how people work in an unnatural way and get beautiful results such as in soccer and in music with the falsetto. Dave Denholm joins Doc to talk about the game of soccer.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/9/17
Doc starts the show discussing where in art and surgery are you asked to work in an unnatural way, yet it is a beautiful result. He relates today's topic about soccer and the falsetto in music. Today's Klapper Vision is on Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco and Corey Seager from the Dodgers. Flacco has a lower back pain from pulling a muscle while weightlifting and Seager has swelling in the elbow.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 9/2/17
Doc continues to talk about how in sports and in music someone makes their vision into a success. Angelo Gasca, head football coach for Venice High School, calls in to talk with Doc about how he coaches his team. They also discuss how Gasca teaches them to have a vision of their own.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 9/2/17
Doc opens the show talking about the fascinating way coaches work behind the scenes to find and mold young players to become an ideal player and team. He relates this discussion to Steely Dan and how they assembled their song " Peg." Today's Klapper Vision is on Clayton Kershaw's, Dodger pitcher, lower back injury.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 8/26/17
Doc continues to talk about rivalry in sports between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. He also talks about the rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Ronnie Schneider joins Doc to talk about The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 8/26/17
Doctor Klapper discusses the rivalry between the Lakers' Magic Johnson and Celtics' Larry Bird and explains how such rivalries have impacted the world of sports throughout the years.
Weekend Warrior [HR2]: 8/19/17
Doc continues to talk about the 10 year anniversary of the first iPhone coming out and how it relates to the power of doing 3 things in sports. Doc and Dr. Petrigliano continue to talk about the revolution of shoulder surgery.
Weekend Warrior [HR1]: 8/19/17
Doctor Klapper opens talking about where in sports do we see the power of doing 3 things? Dr. Petrigliano, shoulder expert from UCLA, joins Doc in studio to talk about the revolutionary ways of working on a shoulder. Doc also talks about the career saving shoulder surgeries that Julio Urias, Cam Newton and Andrew Luck have had.
Weekend Warrior [Hour 2]: 8/12/17
Doc continues to talk about Stanley Roberts finding Marcus who helped start up the Santana band in his garage. Doc talks to Stanley Roberts about finding Marcus and how he feels about what he made happen. Doc gets into Klapper Vision with Julio Urias from the Los Angeles Dodgers having a shoulder injury.
Weekend Warrior [Hour 1]: 8/12/17
Dr. Klapper opens talking about diamonds in the rough. He tells us about Stanley Roberts, a reporter, who found Marcus, a homeless man. who was the bongo player for Carlos Santana. Doc also talks about when Jerry West first found 17-year-old Kobe Bryant.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 8/5/17
Doc retells his stories about people behind the scenes. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Tommy Lasorda, June Foray and nurses. Stuntman Jeff Jensen comes back on and talks more about his life as a stuntman. Doc dessert delight was a chocolate and almond paste babka from Gelson's. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 8/5/17
Doc opens talking about people behind the scenes. Doc's examples in sports, art and medicine are Tommy Lasorda, June Foray and nurses. Doc welcomes stuntman Jeff Jensen who talks about his life as a stuntman. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/29/17
Doc retells his stories about gangs in sports and art. Doc's examples are the Joe Louis / Max Schmeling fight and Westside Story. Doc's restaurant dish of the week is Doc's Vito's Margherita Pizza. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Phil Esposito, Peace Games: 8/4/17
Doc welcomes Phil Esposito of Connor Sports and the Chicago Peace Games who explains why the event started and what it has evolved to become.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/29/17
Doc opens talking about gangs in sports and art. Doc's examples are the Joe Louis / Max Schmeling fight and Westside Story. Doc welcomes Phil Espisito of Conner Sports and Chicago Peace Games who explains why the event started and what it has become. Injury of the week is Brook Lopez' fifth metatarsal fracture in 2014 and how the surgical team had a creative solution for the injury. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/22/17
Doc retells his stories about the meaning and use of the mask in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Jacques Plante, Phantom of the Opera and the surgical mask. Doc welcomes inventor Steve from SPEX Amphibian Eyewear who talks about his protective goggles and how he got them to market. Doc's restaurant dish of the week is Dan Tana's Veal Parmesan. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/22/17
Doc opens talking about the meaning and use of the mask in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Jacques Plante, Phantom of the Opera and the surgical mask. Doc's daughter, Michelle calls in to explain the figurative meaning of the mask. Injuries of the week are Chargers' Mike Williams' back injury, Cowboys' Jaylen Smith's sleeping nerve and Lakers' Lonzo Ball's calf strain.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/15/17
Doc retells his stories about the power of sight in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Ray Charles and Ted Williams. Doc welcomes Renowned marine life artist Wyland who talks about his art, the importance of marine life conservation and the opening of his new gallery in Santa Monica. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/15/17
Doc is back from Hawaii and opens talking about the power of sight in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Ray Charles and Ted Williams. Injury of the week is MMA fighter Amanda Nunes sinus problems causing her to back out of UFC 213. Doc welcomes Dr. Gary Polan OD who talks about eye training, therapy and exercise. Doc's restaurant dish find this week is Uncle Paulie's Deli roast beef sandwich. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/8/17
It's hour two of the Best of the Weekend Warrior. Doc welcomes a personal hero of his, iconic surfer Shaun Tomson who talks about creating the innovative surfboard to help him conquer the Bonzai Pipeline. The sculptors of the Shaq statue in front of Staples Center, Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt Amrany talk to Doc to discuss Shaq and the art of sculpting.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/8/17
It's a Best of the Weekend Warrior this week. Doc welcomes former Raider coach Tom Flores, who talks about how he started in football and his journey to winning two Super Bowls. Doc loves pizza and who better to talk to than Joe Beddia, the author of Pizza Camp.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 7/1/17
Doc retells his stories about unique leaders in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Jackie Robinson and Sidney Poitier. Doc welcomes artist Branly Cadet who sculpted the Jackie Robinson statue at Dodgers Stadium. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 7/1/17
Doc opens talking about unique leaders in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Jackie Robinson and Sidney Poitier. Injury of the week is the Giants' Madison Bumgarner bruised ribs and AC separation. Doc's restaurant find is Stanley's grilled artichoke with chipotle mayonnaise. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [HR 2]: 6/24/17
Doc continues to conversation about unspoken communication in players. He compares the bond and chemistry among players to The Beatles. Lakers Photographer Andrew Bernstein joins Doc to discuss how pictures communicate. They begin to reminisce about Magic and the Showtime Lakers of the past. Doc opens the clinic to the audience.
Weekend Warrior [HR 1]: 6/24/17
Doc opens the show discussing the silent communication among players. One of the players Doc singles out in this conversation is Laker great Magic Johnson who truly had an art of communicating on the court. What do Magic and James Worthy have in common with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr? Dodgers star prospect Julio Urias tore his left shoulder anterior capsule and Doc gives insight on the injury.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/17/17
Doc retells his stories about fathers in sports, art and medicine. Doc's guest medical student Adam Wright-Chisem talks about his father in Chicago. Doc's examples are former Richard Williams and Julio Iglesias. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners and Doc closes with a story about his dad.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/17/17
Doc opens talking about fathers in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are former Richard Williams and Julio Iglesias. Injury of the week in Dodgers' Adrian Gonazlez degenerative disk in his back. Doc welcomes Spencer Kassimir, a pro sports consultant, comes on and talks about the AmericaniZation of Sports. Doc's Dessert Delight is Bennett's Ice Cream at the Farmer's Market. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/10/17
Doc retells his stories about being a trailblazer in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are former Raider coach Tom Flores, Dr. Chitranjan S. Ranawat and Nat King Cole. Doc talks of his fabulous discovery of putting tangerine juice in his arugula salad. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/10/17
Doc opens talking about being a trailblazer in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are former Raider coach Tom Flores, Dr. Chitranjan S. Ranawat and Nat King Cole. Doc welcomes former Raider coach Tom Flores, who talks about how he started in football, his journey to winning two Super Bowls and how football has changed. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 6/3/17
Doc retells his stories about visionary and inspiring moments of 1967 in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are the 1967 USC vs UCLA game, Dr. Christian Barnard and the songs of the summer of 1967. Doc welcomes Harvey Kubernik, who talks about the book surrounding the 1967 Summer of Love and how the events carry on to music and life today. Doc gives us his upside down french toast recipe.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 6/3/17
Doctor Klapper talks about visionary and inspiring moments of 1967 in sports, art and medicine, providing examples of USC versus UCLA's game, Dr. Christian Barnard and the songs of the summer. Plus, doc discusses Mike Trout's thumb surgery.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/27/17
Doc retells his stories about poetry in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Muhammed Ali, Dr. Frank Jobe and Eminem. Doc welcomes DJ PJ Butta, who talks about his start and journey in radio and giving back as a teacher. The injury of the week is Isaiah Thomas' hip injury. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 5/27/17
Doc opens talking about poetry in sports, art and medicine. Doc's examples are Muhammed Ali, Dr. Frank Jobe and Eminem. Doc raps to Biggie Smalls "Big Poppa" making it " Big Docta." Doc gives Hirbachi's teriyaki rib eye steak recipe. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/20/17
Doc retells his stories about the analogy of pizza (cheese, sauce, dough) and life (mind, body, ambition). Doc welcomes Joe Beddia, a writer about the world of pizza, his book, Pizza Camp, who talks about his interesting life revolving around pizza. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr1]: 5/20/17
Doc opens talking about the analogy of pizza (cheese, sauce, dough) and life (mind, body, ambition). Doc's examples are Rocky Marciano, Sophia Loren, Jackie Gleason and Tony Bennett. The injury of the week is Kawhi Leonard's ankle injury . Doc's Dessert Delight was his evening with 3 delectable ice creams. Doc opens the WW clinic for listeners.
Weekend Warrior [hr2]: 5/13/17
Doc retells his stories about the talented young brash and confident. Doc welcomes Graham Bensinger, sports talk host joins Doc and tells of starting out as a 13 year old interviewing all the great athletes and building his career. Doc breaks down Mike Trout's hamstring injury. Doc re-opens the WW clinic for listeners.
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