Weekend Warrior ESPN Radio

Dr. Klapper starts the last hour of his show by taking phone calls from listeners. One caller used to serve the Doc subpoenas for medical records at Cedars Sinai but he his still a huge fan. Callers are calling in to talk about how much they love the show and what Doc has meant to them over the years. They all call in to share their favorite stories that Doc has told over the years. Doc recounts a lot of the stories that he has told about his carpenter father and nurse mother. He also recalls the huge list of celebrities he has had on the Weekend Warrior show as guests. He has always had such a wonderful variety of guests and listeners love learning something new. The topic of today's show is trust. Doc gives his example in music as Brian Wilson and the writing of The Beach Boys song "God Only Knows" with Tony Asher writing the lyrics. Guest Leslie Deland calls in to speak with Doc about how her job as a swimming teacher encompasses the entire concept of trust. Her students have to put all of their trust in her and rely on her completely when learning how to swim. Leslie describes how babies trust without reservation but older children are scared and more difficult to treat how to trust. Doc continues to take calls from listeners and how he has drilled into everyone to not get cortisone shots and treat it holistically and with hydrotherapy instead. Dr. Klapper thanks everyone for supporting him and listening to him over these past twelve years. He hopes to continue the show but in some other medium. So stay tuned because Dr. Klapper will soon pop up somewhere else!
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Dr. Klapper announces that today will be his last show at ESPN LA after 12 years and 600 shows. He opens up his topic for the day which is trust. Doc also opens the phone lines up to listeners. People call in to talk about how much they love the show and what an icon Doc is. Listeners recount their favorite Dr. Klapper stories, "Klapper Visions", and what the Weekend Warrior show has meant to them. The listeners also speak about how they love how they can still hear Kobe Bryant's voice in the promos that are played. A lot of people talk about how he has improved and saved their lives through his medical information and advice. There are people calling in who have worked at Cedars Sinai with Dr. Klapper and hear stories of his warmth and kindness. Gail Anderson, a KTLA reporter, calls in to tell Dr. Klapper how much his show and his stories about his carpenter father and nurse mother have meant to her over the years. Callers talk about how they have done something nice for people as karmic payback for Doc's medical advice. Doc has brought the subjects of surfing and sculpting to people who otherwise may not learn anything about those two activities.
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Dr. Klapper opens the second hour by introducing today's theme of the fermentation process that changes a cucumber into a pickle. We take a look at Chick Hearn's career as a fermentation process in sports. And then looking at the world of art brings in the careers of Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson and the maturation of both men's careers in the music industry. Guest Hannah Lewis joins Doc to discuss her pickle business Bubbie's Pickles which is part of Fermented Food Holdings. Her business produces pickles but also other things that use the fermentation process like sauerkraut. Salt, water, and a blend of spices are all that go into her fermentation process. Doc and Hannah delve into her business, the fermentation process, and marketing strategies. Doc jumps into some "Klapper Vision" by talking about how ACL and knee injuries have become more prevalent in female athletes than male. So Doc goes over the anatomical differences between men and women and how that affects tears in the ACL.
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In the world of sports we take a look at Chick Hearn and his 3000th consecutive broadcast for the Lakers and how his skills developed from the beginning of his career to the end. Doc plays audio of Chick Hearn interviewing Kobe Bryant after his first NBA game and this shows the beginning of his maturation process. Dr. Klapper uses the example of comparing aging to the fermentation process of changing a cucumber into a pickle. In the world of music we take a look at the career development of Michael Jackson. Quincy Jones was the producer in charge of Michael Jackson's maturing career from a child star to a solo adult artist in the music business. Quincy speaks of wanting to be a gangster as a child because his father exposed him to that world. But after going through the fermentation/aging process he developed into a very talented musician and ended up taking his career in that direction. Quincy talks about working with the great artists Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. Dr. Klapper delves into some "Klapper Vision" into Karl-Anthony Towns current calf injury.  
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Dr. Klapper opens the hour by opening up the phone lines to impart some "Klapper Vision" on listeners who call into the show. He speaks to caller Mitch who is a Fed Ex employee who was recently bitten by a pit bull. Guest Lauren Gillian joins Dr. Klapper from Chicago to discuss associate Quinn Cook. Lauren Gillian is a highly accomplished marketing professional with expertise in sports and entertainment with many high profile clients. He most recently serves as the Global Brand Manager for Connor Sports which is a division of Connor Sport Court International. Connor Sports produces and installs basketball courts throughout the country. Doc and him talk about his acquaintances and work associates Kobe Bryant and Quinn Cook. Doc opens up the phone lines again to bestow some "Klapper Vision" on listeners who call into the show.
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Dr. Klapper opens his show with today's theme of storytelling. He is looking at people who were able to be successful in 2 different careers because of their storytelling skills. Kobe Bryant is the example in sports because he not only won championships but he won an Oscar for his animated short film "Dear Basketball". Trisha Yearwood is the example in music because she is successful in country music and in the culinary world. The Local Yoke is a restaurant in Manhattan Beach known for its jalapeño hash. Doc got the recipe from the owner and tells the story of the hash. Doc gives some "Klapper Vision" about Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and his ulnar collateral ligament injury that led him to have recent Tommy John surgery.
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